Comments on: Why? http://www.nomadbackpackers.com exploring the world for the first time Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:57:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Natalie http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-6492 Natalie Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:20:27 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-6492 Rebeccius, I love that Louis Armstrong quote, especially because I love old jazz standards. It is very flattering that our words were able to sum up how you feel as well. When we first wrote "Why?", we were experiencing endless questions from friends, family, etc. I am so happy you have read something compatible with how you feel. At this point, go for it, share what we wrote, or write your own Canadian version. (: How wonderful to hear from a fellow backpacker that feels the same way! Keep us updated on your adventures. Happy travels! Rebeccius, I love that Louis Armstrong quote, especially because I love old jazz standards.

It is very flattering that our words were able to sum up how you feel as well. When we first wrote “Why?”, we were experiencing endless questions from friends, family, etc.

I am so happy you have read something compatible with how you feel. At this point, go for it, share what we wrote, or write your own Canadian version. (:

How wonderful to hear from a fellow backpacker that feels the same way! Keep us updated on your adventures. Happy travels!

]]> By: Rebeccius http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-6470 Rebeccius Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:56:54 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-6470 GREAT post here! I'm actually considering printing this and making everyone who asks the same question or gives me the same look, read it. You've summed up my thoughts and feelings pretty much to a T. All you need to do is substitute Canadian in a few places...seriously! Fantastic. On the other hand, it does occur to me that as great (and thoughtful) an explanation as this is...there's a famous quote by the great American musician Louis Armstrong, which somehow seems very appropriate: "If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know" GREAT post here! I’m actually considering printing this and making everyone who asks the same question or gives me the same look, read it. You’ve summed up my thoughts and feelings pretty much to a T. All you need to do is substitute Canadian in a few places…seriously! Fantastic.

On the other hand, it does occur to me that as great (and thoughtful) an explanation as this is…there’s a famous quote by the great American musician Louis Armstrong, which somehow seems very appropriate:

“If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know”

]]> By: Greg http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-1775 Greg Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:55:33 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-1775 Hey....that's my soapbox. :) Well said! - Greg Hey….that’s my soapbox. :) Well said!

- Greg

]]> By: Justin http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-318 Justin Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:49:36 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-318 Monique, I agree. Living life in such a way that my identity is determined, not by what I do and where I work, but instead by the truth Christ has placed in my life is, both difficult and necessary. I find your words to be very encouraging and I am moved by the selfless path you and your husband are preparing to take. I trust you will both come to know God in a deeper and more fulfilling manner through the journey that lies ahead. Monique,

I agree. Living life in such a way that my identity is determined, not by what I do and where I work, but instead by the truth Christ has placed in my life is, both difficult and necessary. I find your words to be very encouraging and I am moved by the selfless path you and your husband are preparing to take. I trust you will both come to know God in a deeper and more fulfilling manner through the journey that lies ahead.

]]> By: Monique http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-316 Monique Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:24:43 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-316 Hi! I stumbled onto your blog through a budget travel website. I'm from Australia and my husband and I are currently in the process of selling off our cars etc so we can go overseas next year to volunteer as ESL/Bible Teachers. I agree that a lot of people in the 'western world' are so concentrated on the material aspects of life that they, as you put it, 'exist every day simply to work'. We should not be defined by our jobs, but who we are and what we believe in. My husband and I are volunteering in Ukraine because we not only want to get away from the materialistic world, but we also believe that God wants us to live simplistic lives that serve Him. Hope your trip is everything you wish it to be! Hi! I stumbled onto your blog through a budget travel website. I’m from Australia and my husband and I are currently in the process of selling off our cars etc so we can go overseas next year to volunteer as ESL/Bible Teachers. I agree that a lot of people in the ‘western world’ are so concentrated on the material aspects of life that they, as you put it, ‘exist every day simply to work’. We should not be defined by our jobs, but who we are and what we believe in. My husband and I are volunteering in Ukraine because we not only want to get away from the materialistic world, but we also believe that God wants us to live simplistic lives that serve Him.
Hope your trip is everything you wish it to be!

]]> By: Natalie http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-259 Natalie Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:24:14 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-259 Shannon, It would be a wonderful addition to this blog if we were able to have the "huts and stuff" page dedicated to you! Your friends and sisters in Kalamazoo, Michigan deserve to see the "huts and stuff" of the world. All inspired by one individual named 'Shannon Vera the fabulous'. Thank you Shannon for your encouragement and love! We will miss you dearly, but the "huts and stuff" page will be our form of loving you from a far. Shannon,

It would be a wonderful addition to this blog if we were able to have the “huts and stuff” page dedicated to you! Your friends and sisters in Kalamazoo, Michigan deserve to see the “huts and stuff” of the world. All inspired by one individual named ‘Shannon Vera the fabulous’.

Thank you Shannon for your encouragement and love!

We will miss you dearly, but the “huts and stuff” page will be our form of loving you from a far.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-258 Shannon Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:58:59 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-258 <a href='#comment-257' rel="nofollow">@Justin</a> - I'm really looking forward to the "Huts and Stuff" page dedicated to me!!. But I will not be attending the wedding, so hopefully I can see you guys before you leave..well I have class soon so I will talk to you later.. @Justin -
I’m really looking forward to the “Huts and Stuff” page dedicated to me!!. But I will not be attending the wedding, so hopefully I can see you guys before you leave..well I have class soon so I will talk to you later..

]]> By: Justin http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-257 Justin Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:46:04 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-257 Ahh <a href="http://www.justinandnatalie.com/Cities/Kalamazoo.htm" rel="nofollow">Kalamazoo</a>. An excellent city. Thank you for your thoughts and your kind words. I look forward to taking as many pictures of "huts and stuff" as I can and sending them to you. I have even considered creating a "huts and stuff" page dedicated to you. :) I figure the more amusing things I can send to you the better. I think I will see you in the next 3 weeks. Are you coming to Detroit this weekend for Lindsey and Sean's wedding? Ahh Kalamazoo. An excellent city. Thank you for your thoughts and your kind words. I look forward to taking as many pictures of “huts and stuff” as I can and sending them to you. I have even considered creating a “huts and stuff” page dedicated to you. :) I figure the more amusing things I can send to you the better.

I think I will see you in the next 3 weeks. Are you coming to Detroit this weekend for Lindsey and Sean’s wedding?

]]> By: Shannon http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-252 Shannon Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:09:00 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-252 Hey Justin and Natalie, Its 12:04 in Kzoo and I was bored so I figured I'd see what you crazy kids were up to. Obviously I already know what your planning on doing in a couple months, like traveling, meeting new people and your going to live in "huts and stuff". But all jokes aside I honestly admire both of you and I think it's going to be such a rewarding experience for you both!!....I love you both sooo much and I hope to see you before you depart to Europe. <3 Your favorite cousin Shannon Hey Justin and Natalie,

Its 12:04 in Kzoo and I was bored so I figured I’d see what you crazy kids were up to. Obviously I already know what your planning on doing in a couple months, like traveling, meeting new people and your going to live in “huts and stuff”. But all jokes aside I honestly admire both of you and I think it’s going to be such a rewarding experience for you both!!….I love you both sooo much and I hope to see you before you depart to Europe.

<3 Your favorite cousin
Shannon

]]> By: Justin http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/reasons/comment-page-1#comment-192 Justin Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:02:44 +0000 http://www.nomadbackpackers.com/?page_id=10#comment-192 Meghan, It is good to hear from you. I listened to your students podcast on your teaching site and I was impressed. Congratulations on finding a job and following your passion. I am sure that you are a great teacher. If you are looking for example podcasts let me know as I am sure I have them stored somewhere. Thank you for the encouragement. I think you have far more guts than you know.. Any person who has the gravitas to teach 8th grade language arts day after day could certainly travel the world for an extended period. And of course, that does not take into consideration the great personal strength of character that you possess. Best of luck to you in the coming school year. Meghan,

It is good to hear from you. I listened to your students podcast on your teaching site and I was impressed. Congratulations on finding a job and following your passion. I am sure that you are a great teacher. If you are looking for example podcasts let me know as I am sure I have them stored somewhere.

Thank you for the encouragement. I think you have far more guts than you know.. Any person who has the gravitas to teach 8th grade language arts day after day could certainly travel the world for an extended period. And of course, that does not take into consideration the great personal strength of character that you possess.

Best of luck to you in the coming school year.

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