So, here I am, the night before the big adventure starts. SCARED??? Too bloody right I am, but also a little excited. I just really have no idea what to expect.
The last 2 weeks have literally been saying goodbye to friends and family. At first I was loving this, but the last few days have got harder and as I’ll be back in 10 months, maybe all a little unnecessary!! I guess the ones we will miss the most are the last people we say goodbye to. A recent film that I saw ‘fighting with my family’ had the heroine going off to America leaving her family behind. At the airport her brother tells her to put up her hood and not look back. I think this will have to be me tomorrow. I know I am going to have the most amazing experience but that initial ‘leaving’ is what I am struggling with.
Below are a few pictures from the last couple of weeks, which have included, a trip to France with my mum and brother, a family meal….special mention to Lucca, age 11, who wants to stop brexit because he is worried about the supply of Milka chocolate, a cupcake from Rex, a shared google file with Jake so I can remind him when the bins need putting out!! And finally, as I will be away over Christmas, Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, a tree, carols and presents 🙂
And finally I want to give a special mention to a wonderful woman called Emily. Not many people know about Emily, because I don’t really talk or open up about her, but Emily has literally saved me from a very dark place that I found myself in after having a motorbike crash, trouble at work and my grandfather dying. I started seeing her on a professional basis, but would now consider her a friend. With Emily’s help I started believing in myself again and realising that I am stronger than I ever thought possible. One of the first things I said to her, was that I had a dream to go travelling and do some volunteering, Emily has helped me make the dream become a reality. I am off antidepressants and now understand that it’s ok to feel sadness, fear, anger and even have a little cry……yeah thanks for that Emily, you have unleashed a monster ??
So that is from me for now…my next post will hopefully be from Africa ??????? and yes….I am bricking it ??
You have a wonderful time. I know its lonely travelling alone, but it’s also wonderful. The things you are likely to experience will Be mind blowing. We live in a wonderful world. Go enjoy.
Looking forward to following your travels.
Thank you, my dear friend ??
So honest and moving Michellle. I know only too well what it is to be apart from close family, BUT!!!! Have the time of your life, sabbaticals are brilliant, and you have earned this journey. Enjoy and live every moment to the full. Xxx
Thank you Bronwen XX