Things have changed

Why hello, it's been a while...

To bring you up to spread with what's happened the past few years I'll make some brief statements; any questions please ask. I may or may not reply - we'll have to see if I stick to writing again..

I'm 2 years older and a tiny bit wiser.

I've gained 10 tattoos, lost 10kgs and discovered I'm not only intolerant to bullsh*ters, but dairy and gluten as well.

My barista life had to end when my carpel tunnel became extreme; I ended up working with children and loved it, but got too emotionally invested in the job when I couldn't do anything to help.

I've found love, lost it, and found it again somewhere new.

I'm yet to buy a house, or pin down a career.

I've stopped playing music and drawing, which saddens me somewhat, yet I don't find the joy in it I once did.

I've left the city life behind; Christchurch will always be my hometown, but I need to be near the mountains for my mental health, so I've made the move to small to New Zealand.

I've embraced that I do need to take care of myself physically and mentally, and place boundaries so I can achieve this.

I've travelled across the globe only once these past 24 months, but it was to surprise my bestie for her birthday and was an absolutely marvellous whirlwind adventure.

My family has gone through upheaval.

My friends are almost all married and starting to have children, leaving me behind in the race of 'adult life accomplishments'.

All this, and I couldn't be happier.

I have some study ideas lined up for the new year, I have plans to travel more, and I have dreams of what 2020 might hold.. Hopefully I'll remember I have this blog, and will be more dutiful in keeping you updated in it all.