This year has been a roller coaster of a ride. I've had some of the
best days of my life and I've also had some of the worst. 2012 came
and left quicker than I would have wanted it too, but things only drag
when your not enjoying it. So that sums up the year adequately; a
lightning bolt of fun running straight through to December.
The world and it's possibilities excite me so much, and even more
exciting is pushing those boundaries and finding out what you can do. To break from the mold of familiarity and to go out on your own and try
and make some form if life for yourself is daunting, exhilarating,
terrifying and exciting all in one. It can be extremely fulfilling at
time to push the boundaries of your own possibilities and learn more
about yourself each step of the way, and at times it can be extremely
lonely, even when surrounded by people.
I've had moments of wanting to run home, and I've had moments of never
wanting to return. The fantastic thing about the world now is how it is
so accessible and it really is not hard to get places. People who use
money and jobs as an excuse in my eyes are just scared, or don't really
want to do it in the first place. Getting to the most remote corner of the world is no longer impossible. The only thing that blocks it is our own mind. You have to run jump and dive out
there into the world and explore its possibilities and people, and
through that you can get to know yourself. I'm slowly starting to.
I spend another Christmas and New Year away from home, and the people
I love back there. I am however fortunate enough to be on the other side of
the world with people who I love dearly here! My Christmas has been spent in Melbourne with my sister and friends roasting some prawns on the barbie. New Year will be brought in on the coast at Falls Festival
in Lorne where I will be working for a week. I will raise a glass (or several)
to all of you back home and hope you have a fantastic Christmas period!!
After a year and 6 months away from England Australia and New Zealand have treated me better than I could have ever wanted, and Australia in particular is very close to my heart. However I feel the time is right for this adventure to take me back home for a while before heading off to work in another corner of the world. So I plan to book my flight back for January.
To everyone I have met this last year thank you for enriching my life
that little bit more, and I dearly hope I managed to do the same for you. And to everyone back in Blighty, SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!!!!!
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
Emily x
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