tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post203239759438491228..comments2024-03-05T17:51:41.973+11:00Comments on No Impact Girl: Moving out, not dropping out (well, maybe a little)No Impact Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424952097974215783noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-1976793736211973682013-08-14T12:47:00.193+10:002013-08-14T12:47:00.193+10:00Thanks El, welcome back and yes Ubud is serene - s...Thanks El, welcome back and yes Ubud is serene - sort of. In this village I'm in there seems to be a festival with assorted broadcast music and chanting almost every night. It reminds me where I am, at least! No Impact Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424952097974215783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-81342106502772581842013-08-13T21:21:53.318+10:002013-08-13T21:21:53.318+10:00Hi Lou, great to hear you've opted for Ubud - ...Hi Lou, great to hear you've opted for Ubud - such a serene spot! Frank and I are back in Sydney from The Netherlands and London; the past months have been crazy work-travel wise for both of us and it doesn't look to get any better in coming months. We're trying to take a week off in October though and we'll try to find some calm in Noosa or Bali. Will let you know! Take good careAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830464198766527914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-86012453701196400002013-08-10T19:58:21.909+10:002013-08-10T19:58:21.909+10:00Thanks so much C, for the kind and thoughtful word...Thanks so much C, for the kind and thoughtful words. I've only been away a week and it feels ages already since I left the dear house. Strangely, I don't miss it (at least not right now). Maybe I will when I return to Sydney...No Impact Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424952097974215783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-71530429126481836512013-08-10T18:29:27.275+10:002013-08-10T18:29:27.275+10:00I think this is one of your most memorable blogs, ...I think this is one of your most memorable blogs, Lou. A huge and much awaited step, yet one made in the now, mindfully, and with so much consideration of others -diverting long loved treasures to be loved by others, not decaying in landfill. Ubud and your Japanese Room there looks perfect as the place to start your R&WMurtaighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137049138640029635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-59158864714668300742013-08-08T14:41:07.939+10:002013-08-08T14:41:07.939+10:00I had the good fortune years ago to read Desert So...I had the good fortune years ago to read Desert Solitaire when I was hiking in Havasu Canyon, where part of the book was set (though I was clothed where Abbey was not). He was the perfect companion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539883519796212609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-11009639270616979832013-08-08T14:24:13.018+10:002013-08-08T14:24:13.018+10:00Thanks Andrew. Yeah, he's one of my heroes... ...Thanks Andrew. Yeah, he's one of my heroes... Bali blog post coming soon!No Impact Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424952097974215783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-59154203195931846892013-08-08T13:51:53.483+10:002013-08-08T13:51:53.483+10:00Enjoy the unanchored time. All is well if it can e...Enjoy the unanchored time. All is well if it can end with an Edward Abbey quote...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539883519796212609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-36451301176264097292013-08-06T20:03:13.682+10:002013-08-06T20:03:13.682+10:00Hi Peggy - yep, sure was a special house and I'...Hi Peggy - yep, sure was a special house and I'll miss it even as I look forward to new horizons. I'll email you the background but basically felt a change in the air and knew I had to act on it. More soon!No Impact Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424952097974215783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-56864456457336857592013-08-06T18:20:29.635+10:002013-08-06T18:20:29.635+10:00Lou, Please share more details! how, why, where wh...Lou, Please share more details! how, why, where what when ...?!? Although I was there just for a few days, I too am missing that little slice of paradise where we did yoga, ate yogurt with mango (which you showed me how to properly slice up) and of course my cuddles with the legendary Kaiser.Peggy Hallhttp://www.yogaforsurfers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-40266000869719003092013-08-01T18:54:19.212+10:002013-08-01T18:54:19.212+10:00Thanks Em, my noble friend. Good luck with your re...Thanks Em, my noble friend. Good luck with your return to Sydney from country living. We'll pass like shooting stars in the night (faster than ships) :)No Impact Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424952097974215783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-49226619702089072732013-08-01T18:51:24.047+10:002013-08-01T18:51:24.047+10:00Sure, Bev, my fellow nomad, happy for you to use a...Sure, Bev, my fellow nomad, happy for you to use any bits on facebook. spread the word...No Impact Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424952097974215783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-68846961175251156182013-08-01T18:49:10.627+10:002013-08-01T18:49:10.627+10:00Thanks Sarah! Much as I'm going to miss friend...Thanks Sarah! Much as I'm going to miss friends like you, I'm looking forward to dropping out!No Impact Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424952097974215783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-54537295214115302832013-08-01T14:31:27.521+10:002013-08-01T14:31:27.521+10:00Oh Lou. Such a brave and wonderful step into freed...Oh Lou. Such a brave and wonderful step into freedom. All I know is that with your heart, mind and spirit, you will always find friends wherever you go xEmhttp://www.shegoes.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-26427744046806648162013-08-01T14:16:02.999+10:002013-08-01T14:16:02.999+10:00Nothing changes if nothing changes. I've moved...Nothing changes if nothing changes. I've moved so many times and feel every one of your moments. Journey on . . .and if you don't mind, I'm going to cut and paste your bit on where to donate foreign coins - there has been a conversation on Travel Writers facebook page - which you don't seem to be on . . . au revoir!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105851725725188949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5876636183343212175.post-72858368551515171702013-08-01T14:04:44.119+10:002013-08-01T14:04:44.119+10:00Good luck Lou! Can't wait for the next update ...Good luck Lou! Can't wait for the next update from Ubud. Sarah xsarah andersonhttp://www.gtitourism.com.aunoreply@blogger.com