Sarah Wakes

I'm actually 36, but want to keep my identity secret. I guess I'm a little paranoid about potential employers finding something incriminating and either not offering me a job or firing me. Having said that, I have been unemployed for ten months and am worse than broke. Right now I'm living with my boyfriend of two plus years, but he's not going to propose and finding a job seems futile. I feel antsy, and want to stop being a burden on my boyfriend. I don't know. I want change, progress of some sort.
I lack all kinds of skills that I'd like to learn, and would appreciate some help. I've never dumpster dived (I think I need to get over my aversion to bad smells) and have never tried to start a squat. I'm not even sure how to find an empty house, one that might be safe to claim for myself. I'd like to join a squat somewhere with decent weather. I think San Diego is ideal. I'm pretty sure I could hitch hike my way there. But given the water situation in California, Oregon might be a better option.
Anyway, this is why I joined this forum. I am looking for information and advice.