The man Boone

This is the guy in Boone I bought the necklace off of. He doesn't consider himself homeless, just a traveler. Someone looking to explore without the restraints that society puts on people. He doesn't come from money, and he isn't a beggar by trade, so instead he makes necklaces out of hemp and jewels and makes some pretty cool designs and sells them so people feel like theyre getting something out of them.

He's originally from Colorado, and has his massage therapy license. That's what his trade is, but that's not what defines him. He told me of some places to visit, where I can 'fly [my] flag' (put up signs asking for help) and where I can't, he told me of his ups and downs and where he's been. I asked him where he's going next, and he doesn't know, he's just gonna go when and where it presents itself.

I asked him what his most expensive piece was, and I thought it was going to be the one with the biggest piece in it, but I was wrong. He showed me the one that was $20 (and that he would really prefer to only take $20 for it, as opposed to the others he'd haggle on - who haggles with someone needing money?) and so I bought that piece off of him. It's going to be my reminder that I can do it too, if necessary. I can make these travels work for me. I'm going out on the road with a few dollars in my pocket, and that if he can do it - so can I. I'm going to wear this as much as possible (it's hemp so really I could really wear it all the time - even in the shower).

I hope my trips inspire other people, like this guy inspired me. Laugh or question me if you want, but it's ok. This is my adventure. You live how you have to.