Money Walker: Bildungsroman Walking and All Things Moral

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Bildungsroman Walking and All Things Moral

Weight = 177.2 lbs

Coinage = $1.04

Best Coinage Find = 12 coin scatter in the Rouse’s Grocery parking lot, ten pennies, a dime, and a nickel.

GPS Data: Miles walked = 3.67; Time = 1hr & 13 min; Calories consumed = 364.

Photo credit = MoneyWalker iPhone, a blown up shot reminds me of the British Isles and the North Sea.

Feature: Bildungsroman Walking

Watching Miley Cyrus do the twerk amounted to a cultural collision for the MoneyWalker. She needs to spend more time walking and thinking about moral and psychological growth. Walking while reflecting on how to improve one’s essence or character is the purpose of bildungsroman walking. The photo showing this morning’s sunrise over MidCity New Orleans depicts a moment perfect for bildungsroman walking inspiration.

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¹Bildungsroman as a term was introduced to the MoneyWalker from the Anthony Trollope Yahoo Reading Group and in that context is a German novel genre about the moral and psychological growth of the main character.

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Friendship House: The MoneyWalker's Charity

All money found by the MoneyWalker is donated to the Friendship House of New Orleans. This Baptist sponsored charity ministers to homeless women and their children. Programs include Education, Health Education, Transitional Housing, Job Readiness, and Emergency Aid all provided in a context that fosters Spiritual Growth. In addition to the coins, the MoneyWalker Annual Yard Sale donates all revenue to the Friendship House. In 2009, more than $600 was donated. In 2010 our goal of $1,000 is well ahead of schedule.

For information about how you can donate, contact the MoneyWalker at bleason@uno.edu

The Goal of the MoneyWalker

The goal of MoneyWalker is to provide assistance to individuals who want to improve their physical fitness using the unique technique of Money Walking. As for intrinsic motivation, positive habits are difficult to establish. At first, the novelty of walking is sufficient. But after awhile, boredom occurs. Money Walking substitutes finding money as the primary reinforcement mechanism.

The rules are simple. Walk one hour five days a week. Wear a reflection vest. Training shoes with a good platform is recommended. As you walk, learn to scan and focus. Remember safety, remain vigilant for cars.

The amount of money people lose is amazing. My strategy is to walk street curbs on my way to “money spots.” These include slots in telephones and newspaper dispensers; coins at fast food chains and parking lots; and car-wash vacuum stations.

The "addiction" comes from the finds, later from the weight loss. For now, the time is to get started, your body will thank you.

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