In my mind, hippies are happy people. They have some money but no ties to material possessions. In the past few months, I've realized how unimportant material thing are. I lost a lot of my belongings in the apartment fire. And my life has gone on just fine.

I'm not all about the political side of it but the tree-hugging "granola child" lifestyle totally speaks to my heart. I want to live a simple life--one guided by nature and open ideals.

A Thrifty Hippie gave the best definition I could find that I agreed with:

A thrifty hippie is all about living a healthy, ethical life (on a budget, of course). I believe everything—you, others, the earth—fits together seamlessly when lived right. 

A thrifty hippie doesn’t sacrifice morals for cheap stuff. She (or he) realizes you don’t have to be a Prius-driving snob to care about the earth and the people in it. While she believes every little bit counts, achieving ‘eco-perfectionism’ in her own life will not solve the world’s problems. By taking charge of her daily decisions and advocating for a healthy way of life, she can change the world.

Why would you not want to at least give this lifestyle a try?

I'm always talking about who I want to travel and see the world. I want to be healthy for me and for the earth. I want to make a difference. I want to be at peace with myself. I want to protect this planet, because guess what? It's the only one we've got.
I believe in helping anyone and everyone who I can. I believe in reusing, reducing, and recycling. I believe in being happy, even if that means doing something no one else understands.
I march along in this world to the sound of my own music--because life is so much less fun when you try to dance to someone else's song.

So maybe I'm not a wannabe hippie--maybe I've already got the right idea?