As most of you know 2012 was a difficult year for me, losing too many people close to me far too young. I tried to take a positive lesson from it all which was how precious life is and that we should all do everything we can to make ourselves happy and fulfil our dreams. So.....I decided to travel the world, 1st destination: Australia!
It took me 4 months from applying for my visa to stepping on the plane. With each step from handing my notice in, saying goodbye to friends and family to packing up all my stuff (apart from the stuff my brother claimed!) because Mum wanted her house back, I got a little closer to living my dream.
As the 14th April 2013 arrived, the nerves kicked in, the household had an early start, my brothers wanted to say goodbye and Mum and Dad were driving me to the airport (not sure whether this was to make sure I got there safely or to make sure that I definately left so they could get their room back). And so my journey to the other side of the world began...........................