"There are some things that I'm just going to have to get over," he says. "I can't be by myself all the time. I can't live the total minimalist life. I guess I'm going to have to figure out where and when to give in. How much is necessary? How much feels right?"
I respect this kid's choice to enjoy life the way he see's fit, it's a great way to live. But with that said, I wouldn't be surprised at all if he quits in 5-10 years to continue the pursuit of this minimalistic lifestyle.