Crystal A. Walker
Bio
Blogger | Creative Writer | Traveler | Full-Time RVer
You can find all of my articles on my blog as well on Medium where I'm most active in Humor, Lifestyle, and Travel. I've self-published one fantasy fiction with the sequel in the works.
Stories (45/0)
How Not to Stick Out "Like a Typical American" While Overseas
Traveling is a passion for me. So far, I have visited eight countries and about to take visit my ninth. It gives me the sense of a new frontier, provides a plethora of new senses, and makes me feel like I am more culturally aware.
By Crystal A. Walker11 days ago in Wander
I Lost My Will to Write, or (Temporarily) Misplaced It.
For two years, I was writing consistently and publishing at least two to three articles a week on Medium, my blog, and (eventually) Vocal. However, my desire to write dissolved somewhere along the way. I have no idea why or how it happened, but I'm worried about how slow the want to write is to return.
By Crystal A. Walker2 months ago in Motivation
I'm Here to Talk Sh*t. Literally.
I've been a full-time RVer for almost two years (so far), and one of the most prevalent topics of worry that I have encountered from newbies - like myself - is dumping the black tank. Recently, I sold Large Marge (my second RV) [link], and I found myself in a rare situation: I needed to pass on some RV tips and tricks! Normally, I do this in one of my blog articles, but this particular instance involved some one-on-one interaction. As a believer in karma and paying it back to the people who sold me my first RV (and gave me the boost of confidence I needed), it felt right to do what I could to set up Large Marge's new owner with as much confidence as I could. Interestingly, one of the most significant areas of concern for him was dumping the black tank.
By Crystal A. Walker3 months ago in Wander
My RV Super Powers
I am still new at being a full-time RVer, but I feel like I have already learned some new things along the way. In some strange way, I like to think of them as superpowers. Kind of like the witches in the American Horror Story: Coven learned theirs as they matured. Or when a mutant eventually turned into one of the X-Men. Although I have to admit my superpowers are nowhere near as awesome, I would still like to brag about my new skills.
By Crystal A. Walker5 months ago in Confessions
Using Writing as a Means to 'Self-Care' Works
Note: I am not a mental health professional or therapist and only comment on my experience with depression and anxiety. It isn't easy to believe that it's already been 60+ days since I've written anything, and oh boy, a lot has changed since then! In the last few months, I have:
By Crystal A. Walker5 months ago in Humans
Pre- & Post-Travel Depression
I love traveling, and I keep a countdown timer on my phone for my next adventure and when it's time to book a new one. Traveling is personal for me, and each time I book a trip and return from one, I can not help but feel a blanket of depression wash over me.
By Crystal A. Walker7 months ago in Lifehack
We Reduced Our Living Space from a 1,800 Square Foot House to a 43' RV and Now...
Almost a year ago, my husband and I decided to massively downsize. In fact, we sold 80%+ of our belongings strategically placed in our 1,800 square foot home and chose to live in a 43' RV.
By Crystal A. Walker8 months ago in Confessions
