Ether helped me establish a solid foundation but I've been saving those for the most part since I believe it will continue to grow in price. I've had to return to the States a couple times now to work and save up money (Last summer I lived in Colorado and worked as a waitress at my uncle's pizza restaurant for 3 months and I might be returning to my dad's sign shop for a month) but now with #steemit I'm getting really excited that I'll be able to make it a full year or more of traveling the globe without needing to return to work and replenish my funds.