Creating A Life That Fits Like Skin
Something transforming occurs when one is removed from a familiar environment and transported out of the comfort zone. In a place where there are no expectations, there is tremendous freedom to be whoever you are. I have experienced that exhilarating truth first-hand and the joy of living honestly and fully is an unimaginable gift.
But it doesn’t just happen.
For me, it began as a journaling practice I called Following the Trail of Why. Throughout my tortured fifties, I took a deep dive into the subconscious beliefs that were running the show, keeping me stuck.
That process brought to light how much I wanted excitement, travel, and adventures that involved an element of risk. Digging deeper, I discovered that it wasn’t so much a want as a need. The person I was needed that stimulus to thrive.
I’m not independently wealthy, but I am creative, innovative, and resourceful. When I want something passionately, I make it happen. It took two years of beans and rice and dogged persistence, but I saved enough to move to Bali. My ten years there were thrilling and transformative. I learned the language, immersed myself in the culture, and became who I had always been inside, the wild child, liberated and free.
Then my feet got itchy again.
I leaped back over the ocean and landed in Mexico. Now, I’m learning Spanish and feasting on quesadillas in a culture that explodes with color, ritual, and music.
I’m living my ‘skin life.’ It may not fit anyone else. That doesn’t matter. For this chapter, I get to choose what works for me. It’s not selfish. It’s evolution. It’s growth and self-care. It’s the never-ending process of becoming who I am.
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Mar 17, 2012 @ 07:28:20
I am encumbered by what I have created in my life too, Sherry…So I wish you every happiness in your venture,,, Sounds Great!!!
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Mar 19, 2012 @ 21:14:56
Congrats Sherry!! I’m realy happy for you & look forward to your blogs. (I think I can figure out how to do this . . .)
Love Nancy
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Mar 26, 2012 @ 15:43:47
Beautiful!
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Jun 25, 2012 @ 14:21:21
Sherry – congratulations on your exciting journey. It sounds very intriguing. Much of my work involves writing. Although not to the creative degree that you are following. Whether Bali, the Boundary Waters or Lake Pokegama, I agree that the setting and atmosphere can open up wonderful possibilities. All the best. Steve
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Jul 10, 2012 @ 10:21:37
I’ll be following you and possibly visiting…
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Aug 11, 2012 @ 11:30:16
Sounds wonderful…what a beautiful way to spend some time away!
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Oct 27, 2012 @ 23:38:33
What a fabulous recipe for recovery!I have been battling a chronic illness and just yesterday thought ‘I need to go away for a long time’ Bali sounds Wonderful! thank you for this post.
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Jun 04, 2013 @ 23:02:25
I just wanted to send a note to alert you to the upcoming November 2013 Writing for Self-Discovery and Yoga Workshop in Bali. Is this a vehicle to jumpstart your ‘going away for a very long time’ journey?
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Nov 27, 2012 @ 10:24:18
I have always wanted to visit Indonesia. Your seminar (if that is the correct term) sounds wonderful.
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Nov 27, 2012 @ 11:08:07
Thank you for the kind words. Seminar/workshop/class/journey…it is whatever you want it to be. One participant just bought her plane tickets for the whole month of February combining a vacation with the 10-day seminar. Why don’t you do the same?! Bali is the best of Indonesia and I would be delighted to answer any questions and help to make this the adventure of a lifetime for you.
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Jun 04, 2013 @ 23:00:02
Just checking in with you, drewdog2060 to see if the upcoming November Writing and Yoga Workshop in Bali would work for your first visit to Indonesia! I’m partnering with Jane Kagan, a fabulous yogini from Australia at the Narasoma Retreat Center in Ubud. Check it out on the ‘Workshops’ link in the menu above.
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Nov 27, 2012 @ 17:50:17
This is fantastic. It has been a joy to witness your renaissance in the 8 or 9 years that I have known you!
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Jan 01, 2013 @ 06:16:28
Wow ! I would love to join, unfortunately can’t take long leave from work this Feb. Maybe next time? All the very best too you.
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Jan 01, 2013 @ 08:15:54
Yes! Next time! Happy 2013…I hope it’s your best year yet.
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Jun 04, 2013 @ 22:56:34
Check out the upcoming November Writing and Yoga Workshop in Bali. Maybe your work schedule will allow you to attend this time!
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Jun 03, 2013 @ 12:02:56
Dear Sherry,
I’m serious about attending. Have not much experience in being a solo traveller. My life, like others’ lives, is clutter, messy, and not too fulfilling. Are you a decent handholder (not therapist) but a cheerleader? Give me encouragement, please.
kath
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Jun 03, 2013 @ 22:55:56
I am most definitely not a therapist! But cheering and encouragement are 99% of the job description! Travelling solo is empowering as long as you remain flexible. It would be lovely to have you here for the workshop in November. I would highly recommend coming a few days early since jet-lag from America must be factored in. Then stay a few more weeks after the workshop to explore and enjoy this amazing island and it’s beautiful people. After the workshop my time is much more available, too. How exciting, Kath! I am here to answer any questions. Fire away!
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Jun 04, 2013 @ 11:25:16
Sheri, I think I’m in. As to being flexible, I’m not sure I recall what that feels like or how it looks. We have a household of 675 rules, we keep every record written, we scour bills for errors. Heck, we, like kittens, pounce on errors. That’s a sad truth.And, perhaps, sadder still, that’s what has kept us together. Too much truth perhaps, but facing it does…..what’s that about “sets you free?”
hugs from the heartland, and heart.
kath
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Jul 02, 2013 @ 13:30:00
That picture is classic!
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Jul 16, 2013 @ 18:05:11
Tell her I will buy everything on her head. (jk) lol What a fun woman!
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Jul 16, 2013 @ 19:19:07
You would be her best friend forever…she was great!
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Oct 03, 2013 @ 09:04:13
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience of helping plan your daughter’s wedding. It looks like a dream!
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Oct 03, 2013 @ 17:26:14
And so it was! But now I’m back home and had dinner with Nina and Dewi last night. I think Dewi grew 4 inches while I was gone! They are busily packing for their trip back to the States. Enjoy your time with them, Nanci! I hope I have the opportunity to meet you some day soon!
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Aug 25, 2014 @ 14:23:31
When we push ourselves we discover how capable we are and lose fears along the way. It is called wisdom. Sometimes when we least expect it there is a subtle shift in our thinking that sets other things in gear. Opening our heart and mind is the essence.
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Aug 25, 2014 @ 14:52:56
Many forms of expression. Mine is painting and journaling with painting. More than photos it permits me to record a moment in time and all that surrounded it.
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Apr 15, 2016 @ 20:24:05
I needed this today. Guess what? I’m going to “do it” now! I just might see you in Bali.
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Apr 15, 2016 @ 21:12:42
It’s delightful when the right thing crosses our path at just the right moment. I’m happy that you found the post helpful in such a motivating way! People, women especially, often don’t believe we can have what we want. Sometimes we have to find very creative means to an end, but once we believe, the universe thrills to assist in manifesting our dreams in the most unexpected, crazy ways. I wish you the absolute BEST as you follow yours and I hope to meet you soon in Bali.
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May 12, 2016 @ 15:04:15
How can I find a place to rent in Bali for just 1-2 months to try it out?
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May 12, 2016 @ 23:41:42
There are hundreds of places listed through Airbnb.com. You can choose your price-range and browse for hours saving the ones you’re considering in your favorites. Many places offer discounts for extended stays. If you plan to be here for two months, you might like to rent in several different areas to find your ‘happy place’! Ubud is the cultural center, full of tourists, and has great restaurants, affordable housing, fabulous traditional dance performances, music, etc. It is a central location from which to take one day or half day tours all over the island. The beaches on the southern coastline have an entirely different feel. Kuta is a hard-partying area. Sanur has been described as sleepy but I find it tranquil. Seminyak is upscale, and so forth. If you stay for 2 months, I would suggest getting your 60 day Visa through the Indonesian Consulate nearest you. That way you won’t have to interrupt your visit with a quick trip out of the country and back again to renew the Visa on Arrival which is only good for 30 days and cannot be renewed. If you find some places you think you might like, send me the link and I’ll give you feedback on the location. Some postings are a little less than accurate and people are disappointed when they land in rural Bali thirty minutes from the nearest town!
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Jun 05, 2016 @ 14:05:05
I know Jessa from yoga and find your story so inspiring. Looking forward to reading your blog and living vicariously through you! Thank you.
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Jun 05, 2016 @ 18:45:36
Jessa is a treasure in my life! Thank you for letting me know that my writing inspired you. That’s the goal. There is so much news that isn’t inspiring and I always find it necessary to balance the distressing messages with equal doses of happiness.
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Aug 01, 2016 @ 02:43:51
Enjoyed the article. Glad to see you are happy in your life and in your retirement. Stay safe.
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Aug 01, 2016 @ 05:51:01
Thank you. I hope you are equally as happy!
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Aug 24, 2016 @ 19:35:04
I love your blog! I’d like to hear more about your upcoming workshops!
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Aug 24, 2016 @ 19:49:37
I’m so glad you enjoy the blog. I appreciate your interest in the writing workshops, however I now work only with individuals in the Writing for Self-Discovery process. Private intensives are available for one to four people at a time, so two couples, or a mix of couples and singles. But I don’t advertise. So if you’re planning a trip to Bali and would like incorporate a few days of working with your subconscious truths while you’re here, let me know!
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Oct 06, 2016 @ 22:50:50
Hi Sherry
I am so happy for you to find your place to live
I moved already five times and feel I find my place to live and to be close by my son ,but I am not happy where I am I like to move back to San Diego , when I read your article I was so happy to have the courage to move again
Thank you
Aida .
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Oct 06, 2016 @ 23:18:46
Change and moving does take courage. For many of us there is a certain place where we feel most alive and healthy in body, mind, and spirit. If we can be there it is the most gratifying, energizing existence. Good for you, Aida, for finding the courage to do what feels best for you.
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Oct 07, 2016 @ 00:41:19
Sherry you are an inspiration to all of us who are feeling stuck I only hope I can find the strength one day to venture out of my shell and fly on my own Virginia
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Oct 07, 2016 @ 03:14:21
It’s funny you should mention venturing out of your shell. I find flying alone one of the most anonymous things I do! You are a seat number, no more, no less. Sometimes there’s a chatty person next to you but often people have their nose in a book, or their ears plugged into the movies, or whatever. The people that are a little more outgoing are often fascinating! It might be interesting to list your fears and take a good look at the stories you are telling yourself about being afraid to fly alone. I truly hope you can get to the core of your fear and overcome it.
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Dec 07, 2016 @ 16:59:14
How do you do that if your spouse is content with the way things are??
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Dec 07, 2016 @ 17:15:53
You find the space within yourself through meditation and something that yu need not share. It can be done just widen your horizons. Even a walk early in the morning .
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Dec 07, 2016 @ 17:42:36
Thank you for your comment, Karin. Yes, meditation and walking are both wonderful ways to connect with yourself and expand outside yourself. These two are an every-day recipe for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Dec 07, 2016 @ 17:34:37
Dear Joyce,
That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? And it’s one that only you can answer. But I have a few more questions that may help you work your way to that answer. First, are YOU content with the way things are? If yes, end of conversation. If no, why not? What needs to change for you? What do you want your life to look like? Without a clear picture of what you want, you’ll suffer a low-grade discontent that eats away at happiness. But once you know, you can change your circumstances to give yourself more of that, whatever it is. Perhaps you begin in small ways while you ‘flesh out’ your desires. Sometimes knowing what one wants doesn’t come fully formed. Often it’s a process of learning how to give to yourself, of discovering how to honor those personal preferences, desires, that perhaps have been stuffed, pushed down, and denied while in service to your family for many years.
I don’t know your situation. I can only speak from my own experience and that of many thousands of other women who have tended to the concerns of others while denying their own needs to some degree in the process. When we reach retirement age there may be fewer responsibilities which can make room for more options.
Once you know in part or in whole what you want, have that conversation with your husband. Hopefully you have conversations! I know that’s not always a given. Perhaps there are compromises. Maybe he doesn’t want what you want but is willing to cooperate in some way that allows you to expand. If you can agree together on a solution that works for both of you, that’s excellent.
But if he’s a grumpy curmudgeon, set in his ways and feels threatened by your desire for something more, you’ll have to decide whether what you want/need for happiness is important. How important? Is it the MOST important or is it secondary to your relationship? Most likely he’s responding out of fear of change. Change is extremely difficult for some people, especially as we age. We want security, which is an illusion, but we assume that if we dig in our heels and keep everything just the way it is, we’ll be fine. The opposite, however, is true. Stagnation, boredom, narcissism, depression, all those negatives set in.
I wish you well, Joyce. I was there and it feels like being between a rock and a hard place. But there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. You have to find what works for you. I believe by the time you start reaching out, asking the questions as you are now, deep down you already know the answers.
I’m wishing the best for you.
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Mar 03, 2017 @ 01:19:22
You and I could be soul sisters! I took my writing back from the so called “experts” when I retired and haven’t looked back once. I write for myself, and for that one lady out there who has been waiting for me to wake up. I live very frugally but happily in a small town in upstate New York and wouldn’t change it for the world!
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Jun 04, 2017 @ 15:26:04
Hi Barb,
How could I have missed your comment? Wait, March…ah…the month that disappeared. Not many of them do, but I’d forgotten a lesson I’d learned and had to be re-taught. The universe is watchful that way. And I’m grateful for that! I don’t want to be the person I was. When you mentioned there was someone ‘out there’ waiting for you to wake up, I get it. But old patterns can rear their heads and it’s easy to slip back if we’re not paying attention. Mindfulness. I’m glad you’ve found your happy place. Thanks for commenting and I apologize for not responding sooner.
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Jun 04, 2017 @ 15:00:46
Hi there Sherry,
Thanks for sharing your story. It is so inspirational to hear the story of someone who is absolutely loving their life. I have been learning about blogging over the last couple of months as I have just started a web page to share my journey to learning more about myself. Reading yours was so easy and informational. I am hoping that mine will look like yours someday. Thank you
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Jun 04, 2017 @ 15:15:20
What kind and lovely things to say! Thank you. Blogging about one’s life is an exercise in self-discovery. If others find inspiration, that’s icing on the cake. Thank you for letting me know that you enjoyed mine. I wish you the very best as you plunge into this exciting realm.
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Jun 12, 2017 @ 23:56:05
I so enjoyed your thoughts and I look forward to reading more
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Jun 13, 2017 @ 02:52:40
I’m glad you found my thoughts enjoyable! Thank you for reading, Deb!
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Jan 18, 2018 @ 21:06:20
It is 5:58am. In a few days I am leaving my home of forty years to start a new life in a place I fell in love with last summer. Yes, I fell in love with a little coastal town that I had never been to, where I knew no one and no one knew me. I believe it was the first time in my life that I realised who I am. My family didnt know me. My friends didnt know me. I had lived the facade for 69 years.
In a few days I will occupy my life, not someone elses life.
I am excited, afraid, curious what my future will be.
Thank you for the envouagement to live “me”.
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Jan 19, 2018 @ 06:40:21
You can’t imagine how happy this makes me! Thank you for sharing. Everyone has a different experience and I can’t know exactly how you feel, but I do know how I felt when I found a place where I was ‘seen’ and understood. It was as though I’d awakened after a very long sleep to a new reality. Which is pretty much exactly what happened! I hope your ‘happy place’ is a wonderful for you as mine is for me!
Thanks again for letting me know that my story meant something to you.
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Mar 31, 2018 @ 12:47:02
I am reading what you wrote. I am 60, an artist, and have little savings at this point. I want to move to Bali. I live in Chicago. Children grown. I will be moving either by myself or with my twin sister. Your blog has interested me. I see how happy you are now. I shall look into this more.
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Mar 31, 2018 @ 22:04:18
Hi Jodie, Thank you for reading my blog. I am ridiculously happy, that’s true. Since you provided your email address I’ll contact you there with a more detailed response.
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Apr 11, 2018 @ 13:09:48
Hello Sherry
I have just stumbled upon 2 of your posts and wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed them. Especially your method of choosing your mood each day. ( this is very much something I believe we must all practice 👍🏻😊) I was also very interested in how you fell in love with Bali. All my life I seem to have been uprooted from places /homes I love. I now live in a lovely old house ( a lot needs doing which I cannot afford to do) which saddles the franco swiss frontier – in the country side 10 min drive from Geneva. My elder children are all saying I should sell and move to Portugal where life is cheaper and my son has moved. BUT ….. right now the idea does NOT fill me with delight. Thats not good!
I have had 5 children ranging in ages 40 to 14 ( the 2 youngest are adopted and still very much in secondary school ) so moving to a country we know nobody OR speak portugese , is not practical at this stage.
I am just about to launch a new blog its called Blogissima – and focusses on encouraging older women single women or moms to start a blog and build some online income . I was astounded to find how few women bloggers there are compared to the very successful younger Mommie bloggers – I am a family counselor with 24 years in private practice so I speak a lot about using the best self help methods to take action stay positive and focussed in order to build a business and create emotional and financial security. Finding your blog was such a nice surprise
I do not know if you will received this but I would love to connect with you. Thank you so much for your great writing .
Warmest regards
Maureen
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Apr 11, 2018 @ 14:41:18
Hi Maureen!
It’s such a treat to hear from you! I’m curious to know how you stumbled on my blog. Other people have made that comment and I’ve never asked. How did you find me?
I understand why you would love the area near Lake Geneva. I rode through there in 1996 and the scenery was breathtaking. But I can imagine it is an expensive place to live. Sometimes practicality plays a big role in where we make our home. Bali is not practical in one sense because I am far from my children and grandchildren. But it does make sense for me in every other way. As long as I am able to travel to visit those loved ones at least once a year, they don’t complain too much!
I am eager to see your blog! Please let me know when it goes live. I’d be delighted to stay connected by email: bronson.sherry@gmail.com
Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed my posts. I hope to hear from you again.
Wishing all the best for you,
Sherry
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Jun 24, 2018 @ 00:23:49
I’m just like you…studying Bali daily in which to live. I’m male, 67 y.o., retired and want to live where it’s affordable versus the U.S. I prefer a quiet, zen lifestyle,away from tourists and higher prices. Ubud is on my radar. Any suggestions in case Ubud is getting too built up? Thank you for being here and sharing.
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Jun 24, 2018 @ 09:20:19
I’ve lived in Ubud for over 6 years and it is growing unchecked. I love it and don’t intend to leave. I live in the heart of the town anyway so it’s expansion into the surrounding countryside doesn’t affect me other than numbers of people and cars in the streets. It’s the cultural center so there is so much on offer here that I wouldn’t consider living anywhere else. But if you don’t like the hustle-bustle, Sanur is a sweet beach town that remains fairly quiet since it doesn’t have surfers. To the northeast, Amed, and Candidasa, are both attractive to ex-pats. Moving father north, there are a significant number of Europeans living around Bondalem and Tejakula. Or Sideman is a lovely village as you travel into the mountains toward Amed. Hope that helps.
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Sep 13, 2018 @ 09:56:27
Retiring overseas on a pension from Australia
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Sep 18, 2018 @ 08:01:40
Where are you going for your retirement reset?
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Mar 05, 2019 @ 22:57:59
Just wondering if you know any place to stay in Abangsongan? Doesn’t need to be flashy. Thanks!
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Mar 06, 2019 @ 06:59:17
Only in nearby Kintamani or at the hotsprings on the shores of Lake Batur.
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Mar 14, 2019 @ 15:04:18
Hi Sherry
Warm congrats on all you have achieved, the many places you’ve lived in the US, and then the big vision to make the Bali dream come true! You’re a strong woman with a strong spirit! I’m in Bali for a month, from Toronto, Just arrived. Was here for a few days back in 2012. Loved it. I’m here solo, no particular vision of retiring to Bali permanently, but find your comments and those of others just strike a spark somewhere deep! I’ll be in UBUD at least from March 15th, (that’s tomorrow!) to the 18th. Would love an opportunity to share a coffee, or a Bintang! Eileen
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Mar 14, 2019 @ 18:57:21
Hi Eileen …. lovely to hear from you. I sent you an email just now. Have a winderful time in Bali and I hope to meet you.
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Mar 19, 2019 @ 11:36:17
Hi Sherry! I DID meet you on March 17th, and DO want everyone to know, via this blog, even though I’ve been in touch subsequently through email. It was a sweet, inspiring, good natured, generous and informative meeting that we had! I’ve moved on now to Sanur, but will be back in Ubud in no time at all, and look forward to meeting you once again, hopefully!
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Mar 19, 2019 @ 20:29:17
Thank you for your kind report. It was lovely to meet you, too!
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May 27, 2019 @ 06:22:00
Hi Sherry. I’ve enjoyed your blog. I have a similar story and thinking of retiring to Ubud from US. I’m working out my finances-wondering if Social Security is taxed by Indonesia on retirement Visa? Much thanks
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May 27, 2019 @ 20:00:25
Hi Leslie…I’m glad you enjoy the blog. Thank you for reading and commenting! Here is a link to information on what is considered taxable in Indonesia. https://www.gapurabali.com/news/2019/04/24/paying-personal-income-tax-indonesia/1556082034 I hope that helps. Have you visited Bali in the past? When will you retire? I’m interested in hearing more about your plans. You can email me at bronson.sherry@gmail.com
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Jul 31, 2019 @ 00:43:43
Hi Sherry, just discovered your blog. Women like you are so inspirational. Reading your story makes it sound like everything was so easy…I’m sure it was not but to have faith in yourself and your actions that’s what commendable. So glad to hear that all’s going well for you and it sounds like you’ve even met some of the women from you online community. Can I ask a mundane question? As we age I know medical access is a huge concern..at least it is for me, what do you do for health care in Bali?
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Jul 31, 2019 @ 09:57:26
Thank you for reading my posts and contacting me, Tuki. Health care is a major concern for many. Bali, with its growing expat community, has added new hospitals and the level of care has improved by leaps and bounds in the seven years I’ve been here. Indonesian medical insurance is available to expats but many elect to buy coverage that serves them internationally. I personally would not leave Bali to have medical needs tended to. And many things are available over the counter without a prescription, insulin, antibiotics, etc.
I’m fortunate to have met face-to-face with women and men who contact me after finding my blog. Two of them made the transition to Bali and have retired here. My blog isn’t just the sunny-side-up version!!! Bali was and continues to be easy for me. I love the culture, the climate, and the amazing people. But it definitely isn’t for everyone. That’s why I encourage people to visit first. I will be making that experience available to potential retirees in the near future. So stay tuned…!
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Sep 03, 2019 @ 07:40:15
Hello Sherry, Loved reading your blog and how to retire in Bali. I’m 64, I’ve been coming here for 40yrs and now I’m ready to retire in Bali
Gael
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Sep 03, 2019 @ 08:53:10
That will be an exciting transition, I’m sure! Send me an email and let me know what you plan to arrive. Would love to meet you. bronson.sherry@gmail.com
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Sep 10, 2019 @ 03:03:38
Sherrrryyy!
Love this. So glad to have met you on the plane to Minneapolis. I love the first paragraph on your page. Rang like bell. Wishing you well on your travels. Sending you Love and Light!!
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Sep 10, 2019 @ 08:39:59
The pleasure was mine. I watched your amazing TED performance on Youtube. Fabulous! Let me know if you’re ever in my part of the world. Meanwhile I’m wishing the best for you.
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Feb 16, 2020 @ 08:21:54
Hello Sherry! Loved the post, very informative… thank you!
I am considering moving to Bali for a year (Possibly more) or so in about 15 months. Can you provide me any information on what I would need to do as far as obtaining a Visa to stay there for a year as I will only be 53 yrs old when I move? Any help you could provide would be appreciated greatly! Thank you!
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Feb 16, 2020 @ 14:11:26
Hi Stacy. Thanks for reading! I’d be happy to answer your questions. Please email me at bronson.sherry@gmail.com Happy packing!
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Feb 24, 2020 @ 03:25:13
What a great walk to start the week – and in ballet flats too! Just as well the ceramics shop was closed or you may have been tempted to carry something back.
Hope you get to Ravello – maybe 2 buses – 1 to Amalfi and another to Ravello.
Looking forward to more posts – thank you Sherry.
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Feb 24, 2020 @ 15:47:29
Haha! Two buses, about 30 stops but do-able for sure. I visited Ravello and all the towns along the coast as far as Paestum on a trip several years ago. The Roman ruins in Paestum (and the buffalo mozzarella there) were spectacular! But then Italy everywhere is spectacular. I’m infatuated – have been for years. I studied in Florence and Venice in 1996, gulp, 23 years ago! I came back with my three daughters in 2002. Then came in 2009 and explored the southern part of the boot plus Sicily. And now…on my own. Before were macro trips. This is a micro – really dig in and get to know Praiano. What is your history here? Do you speak the language? I’d love to learn before I come back. MUST!
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Apr 03, 2020 @ 17:41:51
Part of what makes writing a powerful tool for self-discovery is its ability to focus the mind: The act of shaping words functions like a mantra or counting the breath—a point of awareness around which to structure a meditative experience. “The writing process demands a certain quietness that the rest of the day often doesn’t allow for,” says Eric Maisel, founder of both creative coaching and natural psychology, which focuses on the nature of meaning. “We typically don’t get quiet enough to get our own answers, except when we get into the trance of writing.”
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Apr 04, 2020 @ 21:01:20
Very true. Thank you for your input.
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Apr 05, 2020 @ 06:36:31
Your Posts are so relevant -particularly in this incredible time. As someone said on our radio this morning – perhaps a time where people will become more creative – in many ways. Thank you Sherry for sharing so openly.
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Apr 06, 2020 @ 15:02:12
I think WILL BECOME are the key words here. I’ve talked to writer friends who say they just can’t focus right now. It took me a couple of weeks to get back into blogging for that very reason. I think each of us has to come to terms with what we want our life to look like under the given conditions. We don’t call all the shots anymore. Some big decisions are made for us. It’s takes a different set of coping skills and some people are better equipped than others. Any way you look at it, it’s a huge adjustment. As always, thank you for reading! I appreciate your comments.
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May 29, 2020 @ 11:03:29
Hello Sherry. I recently started a newsletter about how one can retire on $1500 a month (I have lived in Bali for almost 3 years).
https://retire.substack.com/
The focus is on breaking down both the monetary and psychological barriers for people who might consider retiring in a developing country.
I’m going line by line on a spreadsheet, comparing costs in Bali with the USA and England, fleshing out the details with stories, photos and tips. Then I break away from the math and $ to try and discuss the big picture.
If you know of anyone who might be interested please feel free to spread the word.
Thanks
Neill
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Jun 05, 2020 @ 21:07:21
Thank you, Neil.
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May 06, 2022 @ 13:33:07
“Any writer worth his salt writes to please himself.”
–Harper Lee
from: https://discoverquotes.com/self-discovery/
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May 07, 2022 @ 00:27:05
That’s a great quote and applies to all creative pursuits, potter, painter, weaver, writer…
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May 16, 2022 @ 00:41:00
Please send me your blogs as you write them. Your story is inspiring.
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May 16, 2022 @ 01:54:28
Thank you, Debbie, I’m glad you found my story inspiring. If you go to https://writingforselfdiscovery.com/ and click on Follow Blog Via Email, then enter your email address, you’ll get my blog posts.
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Jul 03, 2022 @ 10:12:42
Sherry, this resonated with me. I may not have gone to Bali to live, or to San Miguel. I went to New York, and then Maine. But, like you, I too returned home…to Madison, Wisconsin. For family. I guess at a certain age there is a pull, to the relief of utter familiarity. Enjoy!
PS I love your solution for Ketut, rewarding care and loyalty. Good on you, girl!
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Jul 04, 2022 @ 00:07:55
The pull to the relief of utter familiarity – I love that! I’m sure that’s part of it for me, too. I hope you’re enjoying Madison, neighbor! Are you a Packers fan? My youngest daughter married a Wisconsinite. They live in MN but he’s a die-hard Packers fan and she’s defected!
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Jul 05, 2022 @ 09:13:30
My elder daughter is a die-hard Packer fan, and a cousin has had season tickets forever. My son has moved to near Minneapolis from the East Coast. Football hasn’t come up yet!
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Jul 06, 2022 @ 06:19:23
Although football hasn’t come up yet, it probably will!
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Mar 04, 2023 @ 19:24:58
Please send me your blogs as you publish. I’m happy I found this, so I don’t want to drop off your subscribe list. Thanks! Diane and Still the lucky Few.
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Jan 20, 2024 @ 14:03:54
Traveling and writing are both things I dream about doing. I struggle with cognitive issues right now and medical issues and so I hope that with time I am able to embark on these journeys, but for now keep inching closer and closer. I admire your ability to do so and to take advantage of it while you are healthy and able!
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Jan 21, 2024 @ 11:20:56
Time is surely of the essence. Good health should never be taken for granted. I hope yours is restored soon and you can do those things you dream of.
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