The term Bohemianism can be can be associated with many things, from promiscuity to drug use to an aversion to bathing. But in my mind, Bohemianism means that you put growing up on hold in favor of creative pursuits. By growing up I am referring to the new tradition of our society:
Find a Girlfriend-> Get Married -> Buy a House -> Buy a Boat/Motorcycle/RV -> Have Kids -> Spend Thirty or More Years Paying Off Debt -> Spoil Grandchildren
I am at the point in the timeline where I should be getting married and buying a house (Most people I know at my age are doing this). Instead I’m living in a cheap studio apartment drawing, doodling, and watching cartoons. That to me is a “Bohemian Phase.”
I also like the idea of having a little Buddha pop in and out of my comics like the Great Gazoo. Even if he is spouting off a bastardized version of the Second Noble Truth. I think I may flesh this guy out a little in the next comic.
The Buddha character is great!
The path that American culture portrays as being typical, is not typical.
The Bohemian lifestyle is great! I’m still living a psuedo Bohemian life. I’m married, but we haven’t bought a house. We’re living in an apartment in St. Paul. As soon as my wife and I are done with our day jobs we work on our art. Moreover, we will never buy a boat, motorcycle, or RV.
The one great thing that I do love about this country is that you are allowed to deviate from this path. You may get strange looks or asked questions about the way you live, however you CAN live that way. I don’t mind being labled an outcast, eccentric, or Bohemian.
I love the “Not now, Buddha!” line! Classic stuff! I think all of us were at that stage at one point in time or another. I remember hating it especially when people (co-workers, some friends, and family) would make it thier occupations to remind you of these items which are already annoying you.
I am and have always considered myself to be “un-Normal”. I can’t think of anything more boring than normalcy. This is probably why I strive to obsess myself with swords, martial arts, comics, Star Wars, etc.
So I wonder if I’ve been stuck in that phase for awhile now. I figure as long as I can pay my bills and have fun, then screw it. No point in living like others think you should live.
I’ve been educated on the phrase =D I’ve always wondered, especially after my short obsession with Esse in Hunchback of Notre Dame and the current one – the musical RENT… awesomeness…
I do like that Buddha XD