Happy 2013! New year, new home, new beginnings...I can finally say I'm truly happy with things in my life at the moment. It's been quite a journey over the last year or so (since I've updated). I eventually made the decision to move (solo) to London, leaving behind all the good things I know about my Melbourne life. My family, friends, career. But I'm not regretting it one bit.
It's been five months since I've moved to London. The most testing time was in the initial two days here. I was homesick and could not open an email w/out tears streaming down my cheeks thinking that "this was a mistake!" But then day 3 gave me perspective: I moved here to see Europe! To work and see the world, to eat and live new experiences.
My first position started immediately after I arrived - at a hospital in Greater London. I've made friends there that I simply adore, and could not imagine a life without them. It goes to show the environment where we work defines our performances. Working there will always be a special 4.5 months of my life. No matter how hard things may seem, we underestimate our resilience as health care professionals.
My move here to London has allowed me to live independently and travel. So far I've been to Dublin, Paris, Germany - Koln, Berlin, Baden Baden, Turbingen and Amsterdam and also snippets of London. I've been able to finally see the amazing Lion King musical in which I've waited for years since I missed my opportunity back in Melbourne.
I'm starting a new planning role in a few days, and finally have a home in London.
Personally, I've lost 10kg in the last 5 months - a personal achievement for someone who has such a passion for food (esp. the sweet life!). I feel great and cannot wait to make better choices for myself (and continue exercising). I still have a fiery passion to follow my pastissiere dream.
My heart smiles...I have met an amazing someone who makes me smile all day - and I cannot wait to share all the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead with him. So all in all, I am so happy with my life (even though I do miss home every now and then - especially the "Wonderful Wednesday" dinners!).
Keep posted!
A x
