Comments on: What I learned about myself in Bali

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 05:06:47 +0000

In reply to Terry at Overnight New York. Thanks!

By: Terry at Overnight New York

Terry at Overnight New York — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 20:19:49 +0000

This is why people travel, isn’t it — you just see things differently. Nice painting, btw.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:25:14 +0000

In reply to eemusings. I agree. Vietnamese is quite good, but it doesn't pack the same flavor punch for me as Thai and Malaysian.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:22:56 +0000

In reply to Linda McCormick. That sounds quite lovely! And I haven't tried painting or drawing while drinking yet. Hmm. May have to experiment!

By: Linda McCormick

Linda McCormick — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:37:27 +0000

So glad you’ve ended up having something good to connect Ubud with. I would very happily sit and sketch/paint for days. I find it very therapeutic. It’s a bit harder to do (*read: pretty impossible) with two little toddlers hanging off your ankles! Still, I have plans to one day do an art retreat somewhere lovely… with wine. That would make me very happy.

By: eemusings

eemusings — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:11:58 +0000

In reply to Talon Windwalker. Oh, Thai and Malay food is THE BEST. I like Vietnamese food, too, but it's a bit blander and just not on the same level for me.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:51:08 +0000

In reply to Micki. I can see where that would be quite the challenge, especially after doing technical writing. I'm glad I stuck with it, too. Opened a new world to me. :)

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:50:00 +0000

In reply to Jeremy Branham. It is quite fascinating, no? I always knew I can be fairly logical and analytical, but I also have a more open side so it surprised me when my brain just said "Umm, no." LOL

By: Micki

Micki — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:44:43 +0000

I can definitely relate to the logical and orderly side. I spent years in the sciences, and then moved on to be a technical writer for about a decade. Even the act of writing narrative travel posts was intensely difficult at first (and it’s still hard now, but better). I love the fact that you persevered past your first reaction (so many people wouldn’t have done that!), and went on to discover something about yourself.

By: Jeremy Branham

Jeremy Branham — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:37:33 +0000

I can relate to this as well. I am as logical and analytical as they come. Honestly, I shouldn’t be a writer at all. However, there is something that comes from deep down inside of me that lets me write and take photos and have a vision. It is all about the flow. However, like you, I’m not sure how I would handle a blank canvas