While visiting my mother and her boyfriend last summer, I noticed a neat little card sitting on his bookshelf. Months later I was still thinking about it, so I asked Mom to send a picture. Behold!
In case you can’t tell, it reads:
Ten Backpacker Things You Could Do at Home
-Buy only what you need
-Talk to strangers
-Use public transportation
-Embrace the unexpected
- Support your local economy
-Educate yourself on world affairs
-Always be learning a new language
-Live adventurously
-Seek niche communities
-Go at your own pace
Isn’t that fabulous?


LIke it a loooot!!! :D
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Such great advice!
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I love it. Every morning on my way to work, even when I’m running late, I remind myself to slow down my pace and take my time getting there. Enjoying the walk is more important than taking five minutes off the company’s clock!
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