Bohemian is, of course, not a word I would have ever used to describe myself. In fact, I cringe at its connotations. But, at the same time, the ideals of bohemianism are certainly ones I have always striven for, with limited success. To me, a bohemian doesn't care about possessions or money. The bohemian loves art, literature, music, but seeks to create and enjoy these, not consume them.
Bohemians live simply but also enjoy life.
They live in dusty apartments and, on a whim, will pick up and hitchhike across the country. Or, at least that's how I would define bohemianism. Not surprisingly, he wasn't crazy about the label. I don't consider myself anything in particular. People have called me that.