Comments for The Professional Hobo http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com Adventures of a Girl with No Fixed Address Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:12:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by theprofessionalhobo http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-195293 theprofessionalhobo Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:12:10 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-195293 @LM - Thanks! We all do have our ultimate "breaking point" past which we make these life-changing decisions, don't we? Did you have a catalyst of sorts? @Vinny - You're welcome! @Joseph - Woohoo! Top 3! I'm honoured. Money is a big limiter - often logistically, and often emotionally. I was truly blessed to have a secure financial footing to start with, which - most importantly - meant I had no debts. In regards to saving money (for travel, or anything else in life) - it's all about how much you want something. When the time is right and your dream is to travel (above other dreams), then you'll find a way to save for it and make it happen. The biggest step you can take is the first one - of commitment and faith. @LM – Thanks! We all do have our ultimate “breaking point” past which we make these life-changing decisions, don’t we? Did you have a catalyst of sorts?

@Vinny – You’re welcome!

@Joseph – Woohoo! Top 3! I’m honoured.
Money is a big limiter – often logistically, and often emotionally. I was truly blessed to have a secure financial footing to start with, which – most importantly – meant I had no debts.
In regards to saving money (for travel, or anything else in life) – it’s all about how much you want something. When the time is right and your dream is to travel (above other dreams), then you’ll find a way to save for it and make it happen. The biggest step you can take is the first one – of commitment and faith.

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by Joseph http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-195251 Joseph Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:37:27 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-195251 Another amazing post, as usual. And it's official, you've made it to my top 3 favorite bloggers :) The truth is, I always wanted to travel, but (here comes the excuse), I don't have sufficient funds to do it. I would try to save up but there is always an excuse not to do it. Other people (read family) think that it's a weird path of life, packing up and just seeing the world, without a "real" job and family. I may be weak, and cave, and dream of traveling. But I know that one day it will happen - of course it won't happen until I'm 70 and my knees will pop when I try to get onto a train. I have hope, and save up for my vacations until then! Eagerly waiting for part 2 of the post :) Another amazing post, as usual. And it’s official, you’ve made it to my top 3 favorite bloggers :) The truth is, I always wanted to travel, but (here comes the excuse), I don’t have sufficient funds to do it. I would try to save up but there is always an excuse not to do it. Other people (read family) think that it’s a weird path of life, packing up and just seeing the world, without a “real” job and family. I may be weak, and cave, and dream of traveling. But I know that one day it will happen – of course it won’t happen until I’m 70 and my knees will pop when I try to get onto a train. I have hope, and save up for my vacations until then!
Eagerly waiting for part 2 of the post :)

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by Vinny http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-195154 Vinny Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:03:09 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-195154 Nora, Thank you. Nora,
Thank you.

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by LM http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-195088 LM Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:59:07 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-195088 Great article - so fun to hear about the catalysts of others. Can't wait for part 2. And @Jennifer - it is possible to do with husband and children too. Don't let the "buts" drag you down. :-) Great article – so fun to hear about the catalysts of others. Can’t wait for part 2. And @Jennifer – it is possible to do with husband and children too. Don’t let the “buts” drag you down. :-)

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by theprofessionalhobo http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-195086 theprofessionalhobo Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:46:49 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-195086 @Toni - Thank you! Indeed....the Universe provides for us, when we're willing to listen to the guidance available. My illness and breakdown were a function of my being forced to listen after ignoring that inner voice for a tad too long. Now I do my best to listen - and act - before it gets physical....still easier said than done at times. @Toni – Thank you! Indeed….the Universe provides for us, when we’re willing to listen to the guidance available. My illness and breakdown were a function of my being forced to listen after ignoring that inner voice for a tad too long. Now I do my best to listen – and act – before it gets physical….still easier said than done at times.

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by Toni http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-195084 Toni Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:34:09 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-195084 Nora, this is such a beautiful post! Sometimes the Universe really does give us no choice but to stop and ask ourselves the tough questions in life. It's horrible that it took your illness/breakdown to come to the realisation but SO great to hear how you turned your life around! =) Nora, this is such a beautiful post! Sometimes the Universe really does give us no choice but to stop and ask ourselves the tough questions in life. It’s horrible that it took your illness/breakdown to come to the realisation but SO great to hear how you turned your life around! =)

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by theprofessionalhobo http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-194967 theprofessionalhobo Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:53:16 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-194967 @Jennifer - Some of the greatest "safety" issues exist in our own backyards! A good dose of street sense and not putting yourself in compromising positions goes a long way to keeping you safe. (And yes, Prague can be quite safe, and a very cool place to visit)! @Claire - How exciting! Keep an eye on those scales... :-) @despina - On a global economic scale, none of us know what's coming. Although I was lucky enough to set up my my financial future with investments that I've "locked away" until such a time that I can't work any more, there are no guarantees. Canada could suffer similar economic tough times that Europe is currently going through before I need that money. Does it mean we shouldn't save and take care of our futures? No. For me, what it means is that we shouldn't sacrifice our lives and dreams NOW in favour of a future that might never come to pass. All the more reason to make sure we're living every day to the best extent we can (without being irresponsible towards ourselves, families, and futures). The Middle East, huh? Sounds intriguing! @Erica - What a liberating decision! Good for you. Congratulations, and enjoy the journey...every step of it! @Jennifer – Some of the greatest “safety” issues exist in our own backyards! A good dose of street sense and not putting yourself in compromising positions goes a long way to keeping you safe. (And yes, Prague can be quite safe, and a very cool place to visit)!

@Claire – How exciting! Keep an eye on those scales… :-)

@despina – On a global economic scale, none of us know what’s coming. Although I was lucky enough to set up my my financial future with investments that I’ve “locked away” until such a time that I can’t work any more, there are no guarantees. Canada could suffer similar economic tough times that Europe is currently going through before I need that money.
Does it mean we shouldn’t save and take care of our futures? No. For me, what it means is that we shouldn’t sacrifice our lives and dreams NOW in favour of a future that might never come to pass. All the more reason to make sure we’re living every day to the best extent we can (without being irresponsible towards ourselves, families, and futures).
The Middle East, huh? Sounds intriguing!

@Erica – What a liberating decision! Good for you. Congratulations, and enjoy the journey…every step of it!

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by Erica http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-194958 Erica Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:03:41 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-194958 Hi Nora, We just realized the exact same thing. We can keep waiting for "someday", but what if "someday" never comes? Life happens now! So a few weeks ago we decided to start selling everything we own and prepare ourselves to leave in a year (maybe 18 months) and start traveling the world. Do what we are meant to do en be who we are meant to be. Thanks for sharing your story. We will be sharing ours on the blog mentioned above. Enjoy your travels! Hi Nora,

We just realized the exact same thing. We can keep waiting for “someday”, but what if “someday” never comes? Life happens now! So a few weeks ago we decided to start selling everything we own and prepare ourselves to leave in a year (maybe 18 months) and start traveling the world. Do what we are meant to do en be who we are meant to be.
Thanks for sharing your story. We will be sharing ours on the blog mentioned above.
Enjoy your travels!

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by despina http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-194916 despina Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:57:25 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-194916 You have definitely made the right decision and we are all lucky to share your insights and adapt them to our lives to a greater or lesser degree. What you wrote about the emotional aspect of finances stroke a chord with me and even though this is not the place or the time for this discussion, I tend to believe that for an individual to be able to achieve the level or happiness, contentment or quality of life they want, it helps if the country they grew up or live in is organized enough to support and not discourage their dreams and aspirations. It helps knowing that the banking system and the insurance company back home are trustworthy enough to keep you and your life's hard earned savings safe. Imaging being an normal, hard working, tax paying 55 year old who only years before retirement realizes that his government has for decades mismanaged and wasted his pension contributions and his kid's education savings fund and because the State no longer has enough money to adequately cover even the most basic needs, it doubles and triples the taxes, changes the tax system and cuts the salaries on a monthly basis and relies on foreign predatory agents and institutions to put financial "order?" in their house, ultimately turning the citizens to depressed, debt burdened slaves who always get the wrong end of the stick. See what is currently happening in the European South and Ireland. How can the people prosper and and be happy in aggravating circumstances such as these... For Europeans, a Canadian equals someone who has a good quality of life and is usually well-travelled. Most Canadians I've met had been places and were open minded and free spiritted like you are. ;) Apologies for my liberal socialist rant. We live in really strange times and that's why we need to hear more positive outlooks like yours. I may be moving to the Middle East in a few months time, but will get back to you on that one. Look after yourself and keep in touch You have definitely made the right decision and we are all lucky to share your insights and adapt them to our lives to a greater or lesser degree.
What you wrote about the emotional aspect of finances stroke a chord with me and even though this is not the place or the time for this discussion, I tend to believe that for an individual to be able to achieve the level or happiness, contentment or quality of life they want, it helps if the country they grew up or live in is organized enough to support and not discourage their dreams and aspirations.
It helps knowing that the banking system and the insurance company back home are trustworthy enough to keep you and your life’s hard earned savings safe. Imaging being an normal, hard working, tax paying 55 year old who only years before retirement realizes that his government has for decades mismanaged and wasted his pension contributions and his kid’s education savings fund and because the State no longer has enough money to adequately cover even the most basic needs, it doubles and triples the taxes, changes the tax system and cuts the salaries on a monthly basis and relies on foreign predatory agents and institutions to put financial “order?” in their house, ultimately turning the citizens to depressed, debt burdened slaves who always get the wrong end of the stick. See what is currently happening in the European South and Ireland. How can the people
prosper and and be happy in aggravating circumstances such as these…

For Europeans, a Canadian equals someone who has a good quality of life and is usually well-travelled. Most Canadians I’ve met had been places and were open minded and free spiritted like you are. ;)
Apologies for my liberal socialist rant. We live in really strange times and that’s why we need to hear more positive outlooks like yours.
I may be moving to the Middle East in a few months time, but will get back to you on that one.
Look after yourself and keep in touch

]]> Comment on How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) by D.J. - The World of Deej http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/2012/02/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-194823 D.J. - The World of Deej Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:36:30 +0000 http://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-194823 Great story...Definitely an inspiration... Great story…Definitely an inspiration…

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