OK, quick one. I said previosly that I have made some huge decisions recently. I know I've revealed all in a mass email but just for the record - I am returning to the UK. Older, wiser... and even more scared of insects than when I left...! OK, that's not strictly true. So - I arrive on Monday 5th December. That's it. Done and dusted. Tony Bennet may well have left his heart in San Franciso... but I have left MINE in Vancouver. Meeting Michael, falling stupidly in love in just six weeks... it's all too much. I have found what I want and I owe it to myself to go after it with everything I've got. I will be in the UK for long enough to sort myself out financially, and I'll be returning to Vancouver to explore my options with Michael by Feb 1st (or possibly even before). I've been criticised for being flaky and spontaneous by people who I thought were better friends. You know what? I don't care. I have never, EVER been so sure of anything in my entire life. 'What if it goes wrong?' someone said in an email recently. It won't, of that I am sure. But if it does, then it does. There are no guarantees in this life and if you never try, then you'll never know. 'Isn't it a bit risky, ending your trip?' someone else said. Bricks n mortar, darlin'. The only way I could ever afford to live in that (admittedly gorgeous) house again is by securing a well-paid job in the North of England. Sorry, not for me. A move was always on the cards. It was supposed to be London. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect something so drastic. But I am so excited I can barely think straight. My only single regret in all of this is that none of my friends or family will get to meet Michael before I leave. Take it from me, he is a beautiful person and everything I have ever wanted, and a lot more besides. We'll be in England soon enough, and I'll accept your approval then :-)So, the last week of Girls on Tour 2005. Borneo so far has been wonderful, more jungle trekking and some close encounters with Proboscis monkeys. They are AMAZING! They are the crazy-looking ones with huge, wobbly noses and big fat bellies. The bigger the male's nose, and the rounder his belly, the more appealing he is to lovers. What a friggin' shame the same logic doesn't apply to men - I'd be a GOD! I round of my amazing adventure by climbing Mount Kinabalu. This is the higest mountain in the whole of SE Asia and at 4,400 metres is half the height of Mount Everest. I can't think of a more fitting end to an incredible year. Apart from moving to Canada to be with the man of my dreams, that is... So - on Monday 28th November at 6am (that's Sunday 27th at 11pm in the UK... and Sunday 27th at 2pm in Vancouver) me and Denise will be standing at the summit of this incredible mountain. Freezing our asses off, screaming in pain at the musle cramps and every second word being an expletive, naturally... More to follow.Shoot for the moon - even if you miss, you'll still be amongst the stars
6 comments:
Go Girl . . . Go!
Hey Johnny, love the last entry on the blog. Im sure when we all get to meet Mikey he will be as nice as you. At the end of the day VC
(thats Vancouver darling) Is ten hours away on a plane. Its not like your moving to Mars. Its probably easier to get to than Johnogroats from Lands End. And it means i have a fabulous holiday apartment.
Oh and BTW folks, it was me that said house's are bricks and mortar Darlin.
Hope the mountain was FAB, im homeless and broke with no bank cards in KL - But as you know im a very methodical girl :- )
See you soon
BEV x
hey u, people just care about you,thats all.I've never meet anyone with as many friends as you have, but i'm sure that when they see how happy and in love you are they will understand why your doing this and this is coming from someone that loves you more than most so if i can get my head round it so will they.
hey your that fantastic no-one wants you to go but if going will make you the happiest you have ever been U GO GIRL.
Just one life....don't waste it, its for LIVING !!!
We love you and want more than anything for you to be happy! At least you can say you did it your way. It was always meant to be....Mary White said so!!
Anywho, It's 11pm on the 27th in the UK and as I type and you and Denise should be at the top of your mountain....
Safe journey sweetheart and see you v. soon!
Love you ...... Woo, Charlie, Blackie and the rest of the clan. xxx
Hi John! It's Jules and Aaron again from New York. Was just checking in on your travels - oh my God! Didn't see that one coming! We are so pleased for you, we really are. I feel like a bit of a fraud because your other comments are from people you have known much longer. But we had a blast meeting you in NY. You are a special guy, you deserve every bit of happiness that comes your way. Micheal better realise what a lucky man he is (of this I am sure he does)! Stay in touch, and you have both have a place to stay in New York whenever you like.
xxxx
John. You did a very brave and bold thing giving up your job to travel this year. Remember how some people thought you were crazy? Beautiful house, beautiful car, the world at your feet. But you wanted something more, and you went for it. You knew in your heart it was the right thing to do. And now you are doing another brave and bold thing. I can see from the way you talk about this, it is the right thing to do. You go after your dreams and give it your all. I will miss you. We all will. I am so proud of you for 'shooting for the moon'. You are a special person and I just know that wherever you are and whatever you do, it will work. Take time to see me when you get back.
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