Published in Globetrotters·4 days agoCelebrations Around the World — July Monthly Challenge for GlobetrottersTell us about the time you participated in a unique celebration somewhere around the world. — July is an iconic month for Americans as it’s the time to celebrate Independence. During this time, fireworks often pop off around us while family and friends are getting together for backyard cookouts. Although this is a time to celebrate the USA’s birthday, it got me thinking about other countries…Monthly Challenge3 min read
Published in Taking Off·4 days agoI’m Preparing for My Next Adventure & Going SoloI’m off to Ireland this time, and the itinerary is a dream come true! — That’s right! I’m preparing for my next adventure, and this time, I am taking off to Ireland! Summer is just starting, and I’m already sick of the Florida heat. Walking outside, it feels like I just faceplanted into Mother Nature’s armpit, and it’s not even July yet. …Travel5 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·5 days ago5 Movie Characters Who Encapsulate My Strange PersonalityIf you thought that I would pick some tearjerker movie or chic-flick like The Notebook, A Walk in the Clouds, or What Dreams May Come, you’re sadly mistaken. Although, all of those are movies that have made me cry, you rat-bastard directors… But, I love some blood, gore, and Sci-Fi…Movies4 min read
Published in Taking Off·Jun 25My Top 3 Favorite RV Parks in Northern Florida…and the Top 3 that I want to camp at next! — If you’ve been following me, we sold our 43' Toy Hauler, which is affectionately named Big Perm. We’ve loved Perm, but we decided that we want to live even more minimally. As a result, we headed to Port St. Lucie, Florida, where we purchased our next RV, Large Marge. As…Travel6 min read
Published in The Lark·Jun 13The Dragon’s AwakeningChapter 1 — gone but not forgotten — There weren’t always dragons in the Valley. Perhaps there were long ago, but that is no longer the case. Over a millennia ago, dragons ruled the skies, dominated the lands, and frequently perched themselves on the sea cliffs searching for krakens and hydras to satisfy their gargantuan appetites. …The Lark13 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jun 10It’s My 1-Year Medium-versary!I’m not sure if that’s an actual term, but I’m going with it and celebrating. — A year ago, I closed a significant chapter in my life living in sticks-n-bricks and became a full-time RVer. With all my newly found free time, I jumped on the opportunity to open the next chapter in my life and follow my drive to write. Now, it’s time to look…2 min read
Published in Taking Off·Jun 8Having a Dedicated Space to Write in an RV Can be a ChallengeI remodeled my RV to ensure that I could still have a writing desk. What does your writing space look like? — I am a full-time RVer living inside a 31′ fifth wheel (approximately 310 square feet of living space). As a full-timer, space is one of the most valuable assets of this lifestyle. However, I ensured that I would have enough interior living area to accommodate having a space to write. …Travel5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 7This Month’s Vocal Writing Challenge is Too Enticing to Pass UpSo, I joined to participate in June’s $10,000 “Fantasy Prologue.” — For the past few months, I’ve been reading more and more articles about Medimites participating in the monthly Vocal Writing Challenge. After signing up for Vocal.Media, and giving it a try, I completely understand the interest in the platform! I never gave it serious consideration in the past but kept…Vocal Media2 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jun 5I’ve Learned a Lot After Writing for a Year on Medium…and I’m looking forward to seeing what my second year has in store for me. — Today, I’m I’ve been writing on Medium for one year, and looking back and realize that I learned a lot! One year ago today, I closed a significant chapter in my life: I sold 90% of our physical possessions and became a full-time RVer. RV Life crystalawalker.medium.com With all of the free time…Medium7 min read
Published in Taking Off·May 29Our One Year RV Anniversary as Full-TimersWas it worth it and will we be continuing this lifestyle? — One year ago, I poured myself a glass of wine, saluted our first RV (named “ Big Perm,”) and we officially became full-time RVers. Time has flown by because we are now celebrating our one-year anniversary as full-time RVers, and I have to do some inner reflection to do: Was…Travel8 min read