I AM DEAD SERIOUS. Is this possible?

[J-Money]

It is an extreme plan to be sure -- but as many have indicated, there are some gaps that will lead to trouble down the line.

I think you should find something to do that you really like and are really good at! Plan to live frugally, stay out of debt, save your money (that will same mentality will be necessary for any spouse you may have along the way) and then retire early! By then you will clearly know what you want out of life and you will have the means to go after it.

I wouldn't cut yourself short by just planningn to 'make enough to get by' -- you want to really live this great life to the fullest and unfortunately it will take money to do that. I'm not saying you have to live richly to have a great life or have tons of money but having some money will enable you to do so much more for yourself and OTHERS!! You may be in a situation where it becomes necessary to help your aging parents at some point. While that is not ideal for anyone, it could become a reality. Just things to consider ;-)

[zemon1]

Confucius said: "Choose a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life."

As a peer of yours at 19, I must say I whole heartedly agree with this statement. Working at wal-mart and fast food joints is ****ty. But sometimes you have to wade through a lot of **** to get to the prize. If you think this is the life for you go for it, but I don't think it will make you happy in the end.

-zemon1

[timbuckley10]

Listen I would say that if you are dedicated enough, you can do it. You obviously have some serious dedication judging by the time you've spent creating this entire budget. I don't think I even had any sort of knowledge of that word when I was 18 so props for that. I say give it a shot. And it's not a super set-in-stone commitment so even if you decide you want to live differently somewhere down the road, you will be able to.

[Frugal]

Learn to shop sales ads at the grocery store.

It is hard to maintain this tough of a life of restrictions for long...in my experience, when I cut back too much, I end up splurging later.

I try to set up a reasonable budget.

It is commendable that you at least have done a lot of thinking for someone so young, and planned out what you would like to do work-wise.

[krantcents]

At eighteen, I would think you find a career you love and be willing to work what ever hours to succeed. I do not see anything wrong about being frugal, but why aren't you more motivated to do something you like?