Everyone cracks on Hobo’s when 47% of Americans are in worse shape that we are. A Hobo or CyberHobo “will work for food”. We’ll do odd jobs such as cutting lawns, raking, chopping firewood, etc. A true Hobo does ask for FREE handouts, we don’t turn them down either. But in the election process it was brought out the 47% of Americans are dependent upon the government. Does that mean 47% of Americans are “Bums?”

A Hobo is a person that travels to work
A tramp is a person that travels and won’t work
A bum is a person that will neither travel or work!

I was in the store buying some lunch meat, cheese, and bread. While at the counter I made small talk with this older man. I was noticing this other drunk looking guy getting some subs made up. Boar’s Head meat and cheese, and had extra meat put on two of the sandwiches. They looked great too! We both finished at the same time, him getting his sandwiches and me my store brand lunch meat, cheese, and I splurged on Bunny Bread. (life is good)

Coincidentally I got behind him in the checkout line. His totally with a large soda was $33.22. As he was complaining to the cashier on how much cigarettes were, he pulls out his EBT (food stamp) card. WTF… my family is eating store lunch meat because after working all week I can’t afford “Boar’s Head”. How is this possible? I work every day, don’t smoke, can only have a few drinks a month, I eat soup and a PB&J everyday for my lunch (or leftovers), and buy a lot of my cloths from the Goodwill.  I was so discouraged I almost laid my stuff down and walked out. As I walked out the door I noticed he went into the liquor store next to the grocery. I had to walk past and look in to see what he was getting… yep, a carton of ciggs, and a 12 pack of Natures Best.

My total came to $12.70 and all I could think of is,  “WOW, I really need to quit my job and go on welfare and let the government take care of me..”

So the next time you see a Hobo asking to do odd jobs and their wearing ragged clothes, maybe a little dirty, remember he is not asking anything for free… and that puts him in the other 53%

I hear a lot of people saying and asking, “what is my fate”. They are looking for some greatness or something earth shattering to happen to them. When in fact nothing probably ever will. Maybe I was put on the earth to give birth to my son who’s great great great grandchild is going to do something “Spectacular”. That means my only purpose on earth was to have a child? Maybe in my travels I’ve helped someone or saved their life (right place at the right time) and their future offspring are going to achieve greatness. But if it wasn’t for me it would have never happened.

Yes we all have a Destiny and Fate but it may not be exactly what we think it’s going to be.

This is the Celtic “Knot of Fate”, you actually see it symbolized quite a bit. It’s the symbol for love and marriage. Like love and marriage it’s all tangled together but connected it many many ways. Not always beautiful but with ups and downs it only gets stronger.

“Live Long and Prosper”
Spock, Star Trek

I never thought that life with a wife and kids would be so fantastic. They truly are the reason that makes life worth living.  I know other parents who will say, “I’ll be so happy when they move out”. It will be a very sad day in the life of CyberHobo and his wife the day one of the kids move out. My oldest son is 17 and youngest is 14, so I don’t have that long really until it is possible. I truly pray that don’t move out as soon as they turn 18, but I understand they do need to eventually move out and start their lives out of the nest. I can cry thinking about it… they’re my babies. I can’t imagine going days at a time without seeing them.

But on the bright side we are taking a 6 month and a 7 year old girl in. The 7 year old has been with us for 9 months and the baby since she was born… we’ll we took her when she was 3 days old, but was there from the time she was  born.

Yes another year has passed by me and it’s NOW 2013! I have lots of plans for this year as well. My biggest resolution is blog everyday here on CyberHobo.com and Vlog a CyberHobo video on youtube 3x per week for the year!  It doesn’t sound that difficult but I’m sure it will be a nightmare sometimes.

My resolution list:

1. Blog everyday on CyberHobo.com

2. YouTube video on My Channel

3. 8 x 10 photo of the month

4. Celebrate something every month with family and friends

5. Lose Weight – for health reason!

I think it’s a simple list and I’m really going to try and stick with it. Resolutions are good for us because it makes us want to be better than we are! I think everyone needs to have some personal resolutions for themselves.

Keep Safe… help with encouragement!