I kinda relate to this. I'm 26 now and made a choice to quit a mainstream job a couple years ago. I've found my own way of keeping myself afloat by doing what I love. I'm happy on this road, but crave collaborative experiences. Some of my designer friends work on group projects, but everyone I know is always busy with something else. I've been meeting more like-minded people though. Most recently through a Permaculture Design Course where there were 3 of us in our twenties. Just gotta keep trudging along and hope that I find the right tribe, which is slowly happening. You're certainly not alone on this train of thought and hope that years later we can be the wise old people offering solace to younger generations.
Also, you sound like exactly my type of gal, if only there weren't several oceans between us, lol. :)
I'm so glad you're doing what you love! I'm working several jobs now to try and be as financially stable as possible before I take that big of a leap. I hope you find your tribe soon because I know exactly what you mean and if you ever find yourself in the American Midwest, holler at me lololol
Yeah, it was hard initially to get out of the system, but I had a lot of support. Especially from the parents, as I don't think I'd ever be able to afford land myself. ( Well, maybe now if steemit takes off in a big way.) Someone told me that if you take a leap of faith, you will find the people who will help you fly. I hope you get to where you want to be someday and find your tribe too!
Likewise if you find yourself in the hills of Kodaikanal :)