I wish I had the money to buy a garage and put a tiny bathroom in it. Being homeless and living in

[jwirr]

the home of relatives where you have not choices is not fun. I fantasize about being able to get a loan so I can build one. I almost always have a floor plan somewhere in my notebook. If I could do that I would have a place for the cats who live outside in the cold and myself.

Maybe this is just all one of those bad holiday moods. Maybe I will feel better tomorrow.

[Faux pas]

1. Here's to better days ahead

jwirr!

[jwirr]

3. Thank you. Just using the only real family I have to vent.

[raging moderate]

2. May you find your chance soon!

I am so sorry. Please take care of yourself. And hold on to your dream.

[NYC_SKP]

4. Your post generates warmth in my soul, I'm hoping you get your wish one day soon.

Better sooner than later!

If your wish is small scale, your dreams can come true sooner than most Americans and their vulgar McMansions.

I've lived on a houseboat, I've lived in a camper van, and I'm leaving a 1,000 sf home for a 450 sf home.

Small is good, small is smart, and small takes less work and less money.

May your dreams and our well wishes keep you warm today.

And don't forget to sneak some scraps out to the kittehs!

[oldandhappy]

5. Hope things work out for you.

[catnhatnh]

6. I know the feeling...

...and it often seems a fantasy. Here's a site to dream on and drool over...
https://www.facebook.com/tinyhousesecrets?sk=timeline&ft[tn]=k&ft[ei]=AQLk37TeW7gFio5gzMZNkthF7cOvb5ipZ04Nu1IFGpkleQH3jUnId6OITWSofWQjyQJTDA0a7R2I

[Shankapotomus]

13. +1 /nt

[The Blue Flower]

7. Sending thoughts and wishes for better days

The holidays can be the hardest time of year. Just keep going. You'll find a way.

[riqster]

8. Holiday hugs. Being homeless was a horrible experience.

Still colors my thinking to this day. We have only what we can afford, small is better.

[sunnystarr]

9. This can make your dream come true

"We were looking for something that homeless people could do to help themselves," said Brenda Konkel, an Occupy Madison board member.

Four of the houses are nearly done, Konkel said. Each is 98 square feet and costs about $4,500 to build. Residents share a central restroom and shower facility.

Similar to Habitat for Humanity, the residents who will be moving into the tiny houses are required to help build them, Konkel said.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/21/tiny-houses-aim-help-homeless/14411661/

[LiberalLoner]

10. +1 and I hope for better days ahead for you.

[cpamomfromtexas]

11. Look into earthbag building, it's cool and cheap

[Shankapotomus]

12. Wisconsin is right next to Minnesota

If it's not too far from you, you should see if the Occupy Movement in Madison Wisconsin can do anything for you. They are building tiny homes for the homeless. Perhaps you can qualify?:

http://revolution-news.com/tiny-homes-for-the-homeless-an-occupy-madison-project/

[badtoworse]

14. May the blessings of each day be the ones you need the most

An old Irish blessing. I hope you find better days just ahead.

[jwirr]

15. Feeling a bit better now that things are back to normal. Thank everyone for their concern.