January 25, 2022
As I sit here in the shade under a tree in Sydney’s Royal Botanical Gardens, I am reflecting on how quickly life can change. A year ago today, my Working Holiday Visa was granted and today I’ve been in Australia for over 8 months.
I think back to what my life was like back at home in Jersey and realise that I was deeply unhappy. I had no social life, few friends and was basically living to work not working to live. It wasn’t great. So I moved 11,000 miles away to Australia. I had dreamt about travelling for so many years and built up in my head what it would be like. I have had so many incredible experiences and met so many amazing people along the way. I have spent 2 months travelling and 6 months living in Bondi Beach, in Sydney and working at Sealife Aquarium – things I’ve always dreamt of doing, and now I’ve done it. The friends I have made here are like my family and, as I’m preparing to leave Sydney and move to Perth for the remainder of my visa, I’m heartbroken to leave them all.
I am also reflecting on how life can be short and you never know what’s next. This weekend marks the 7th anniversary of my best friend’s death. He was 19 and had his whole life ahead of him. I miss him everyday and wonder what his life would be like now if he was still here. He is still here really, I carry him with me everywhere and hope he’s enjoyed coming on this adventure with me.
That’s probably enough reflecting for now. Remember, everything can change so quickly so, go live the best life you can, tell stories, take millions of photos, party with random strangers, meet the best people, take a leap of faith everyone and then – you never know what life has in store.
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