Comments on: The Day I Had My Purse Stolen, and Lessons Learned https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:22:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-758944 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 15:13:55 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-758944 In reply to Nancy N Maddox.

Hi Nancy,
I too, am a fiercely independent woman! It was out of character to ask for help, but also a heart-warming growth experience.
I’m so sorry you have your purse stolen. Hopefully getting everything replaced isn’t too painful.

]]> By: Nancy N Maddox https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-757922 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:28:26 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-757922 In reply to Emily.

I love this. It taught me a lesson of not being afraid to ask for help. I’ve always been that independent woman but the same thing just happened to me. I have to replace everything in my purse. It sucks but maybe it was a lesson I needed to learn.

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-514492 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:58:45 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-514492 In reply to David DeWitt.

Hi David,
I used to have a flat money belt, but I only used it on travel days. Once I’m staying somewhere for a while, I tend to leave the travel-related accessories behind and just go out “like a local”. Guess this time I got burned – but then again it could have happened anywhere.

]]> By: David DeWitt https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-514274 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:19:50 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-514274 Nora, have you thought about wearing a flat money belt under your clothing for cards and cash?

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-502615 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:34:08 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-502615 In reply to Will.

Hi Will,
I love Peru too much to let this incident mar the entire country for me. This kind of thing can happen anywhere, including our own back yard. Thanks for the kudos!

]]> By: Will https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-501680 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:53:31 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-501680 Sorry this happened to you – kudos on being level headed enough to draw lessons from this instead of panning an entire country, which is what too many people do…

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-501550 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:08:10 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-501550 In reply to Dan.

Hey Dan,
Yes, I swear by KeePassX – it’s a great app, and it’s a great way to encrypt and carry around sensitive information.

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-501547 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:06:16 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-501547 In reply to Rob.

Hey Rob,
That’s why I wrote about it! Hopefully you can learn from my own silly mistakes!

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-501546 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:05:20 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-501546 In reply to Tiffany.

Hey Tiff,
Indeed! And…one more week to go….I’m not sweating it. My friends are all so supportive, and I’ve had no trouble borrowing money for everything I need.

]]> By: Nora Dunn https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/my-purse-was-stolen-lessons-learned/#comment-501542 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:03:00 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=6643#comment-501542 In reply to Turner.

Turner,
Indeed, one of the big blessings from this sordid affair is that I still had my computer. I used to say I’d throw myself in front of a bus to protect my computer….save for the fact that without me, my computer wouldn’t do much good… 😉

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