Exploration 2 by Logan Hendricks

        My name is Logan Hendricks. I was born here in Marion, Ohio and I have lived here my entire life. I graduated from Harding High School and I am a freshman here at OSUM. I am majoring in Business Administration. Other than school, I spend most of my time at work. I am a manager at the Arby's on Delaware Avenue in Marion. I have worked there for a little over a year. I love to travel, but unfortunately I have not traveled as much as I would like. For the most part, most of my traveling has been on the east coast. However, I did fly to San Diego, California once. My favorite travel spot is Jupiter, Florida, but I did love going to California. It was interesting for me to see how much differently our lives are from Californians. I love to watch sports, especially basketball.

This is my girlfriend and I in our senior pictures from high school

       I found Maury Graham's profile very interesting. I did enjoy some of the facts about being a hobo such as having pebbles to show that you are a hobo and what the difference is between a hobo and a bum. But what struck me most was the unstable lifestyle that Graham had. I cannot even imagine leaving home at only 13 years old and going out on his own. That would be very terrifying for me. Although, I respect and appreciate the courage that Graham had to go out and fulfill his dream. With my understanding, being a hobo is a variable experience. What I mean by that is you do not know where you will sleep that night, you do not know where your next meal will come from, and more importantly you do not know if you will die that day. It is a very risky life to live and I think it takes a special person to pursue it. And that is why I have the utmost respect for people who live this lifestyle.

      For the additional source, I used the hobo.com/museum website and clicked on the "Hobo Code" button under "What Is A Hobo" on the sidebar. I found it very interesting how this site provides the rules and criteria so-to-speak for being a hobo as adopted by Tourist Union #63 at the National Hobo Convention. The first rule states "Decide your own life, don't let another person run or rule you." This first code is very bold and sends a message to anyone reading it. Perhaps the most significant characteristic trait of hobos is that they firmly believe in freedom. They go off the grid and meander around the countryside. Next, the second code says "When in town, always respect the local law and officials, and try to be a gentleman at all times." Despite being so bold and firm with the first rule, the code comes off more calm and respectful with the second code. This shows that hobos are not savages who just hate people and society. They want to live their own life on their own, but yet they still have respect for people who do not live their lifestyle. After visiting this site, I find it most meaningful that hobos take who and what they are very seriously and they are proud of who they are. Consequently they even made a list of rules that can be compared to something such as the Bill of Rights due to the list of specific rules and criteria.