When one, after finishing high school, decides to (instead of just taking a year off) remove themself from the education system entirely, in order to Live Their Life.
Intrusive Stranger: So, I hear you're finishing high school soon, whatever shall you do with your life?
You: Oh, I'm taking a Gap Life.
Intrusive Stranger: Surely you mean gap year?
You: ...no.
You: Oh, I'm taking a Gap Life.
Intrusive Stranger: Surely you mean gap year?
You: ...no.
by Professor Pantsalot November 1, 2011