Where to start?

Hello my beautiful friends,


A little about me I suppose? Not that this will be news to you but one must start somewhere I suppose.


As I start my 23rd year of life, a new venture seemed exciting and Tara suggested I start a blog. Well we all know I can talk for England and so any opportunity to use my words seems like a good plan to me, I only hope I can think of things to entertain and interest you!


One of the great defining features of my life so far I suppose would be growing up in Oman. 


I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to grow up there; I met wonderful people, forged strong bonds and it sent my life in a direction I don't think it would have gone had we not moved there...


I'll set the scene: I've just turned 9 and my parents announce we're moving to a country I've never heard of... sounds pretty daunting, but I just remember being so excited. I believe we were meant to go for 27 months, but 14 years later and my parents are still there! It gave me the opportunity to go to a private school, be a part of an international community, and have experiences that I don't think we could have dreamed of. 


What kid can say they have climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge, swam on the Great Barrier Reef, cycled through Chilli Fields in Thailand, ridden an elephant through jungles and rivers, cuddled koalas, para-glided over reefs, sand boarded down 50m dunes, and camped and hiked in the mountains and deserts in Oman. That sounds like I'm bragging, but you know what, perhaps I am; I have been extremely fortunate and am extremely aware of this.



I mean seriously, who gets to do this stuff?! Well, my family I suppose! It does seem rather incredible when I think back to all the things we did during those summers, I just wish I had a better memory! Old age, I'm telling you!

I went to an amazing school, ABA, and was able to enjoy school without being made to feel like a dork, which I think is pretty special. There were 49 of us in our graduating class, some of whom I had gone to school with since I was 9... I think when you grow up around people that closely they become like family... I don't think many people can say that from their school experiences but I wouldn't change anything about mine... We had the best laughs, best teachers, and just the most fun! I was so fortunate to be a part of such a special group of people... Caring, giving, loving people, who always made you feel like what you had to say was worthwhile. I still miss walking into Homeroom at 7.20am and seeing SMILING faces... Awe I'm getting a bit emotional! I miss my high school buddies!

After graduating it was time to go it alone! I moved to Bristol to go to UWE and study Law... now unfortunately this didn't go quite how I had planned it... I had some misconstrued idea that it would be something like a John Grisham novel when it really wasn't! Reading lots of statutes and cases was not the exciting times that I had planned! Uni in itself was a great experience, but looking back I think there is a lot I would change... Take it more seriously, nurture my friendships, don't get caught up in a relationship early on, and just focus on fun! I am extremely proud of myself for finishing it, and coming out with a 2:1 no less, when there were times that I really wanted to give up. And even though I might not have any immediate plans to use my degree, I'm glad I chose a 'proper' degree, and learnt that when the going gets tough, you don't just give up!


Well, now I have graduated and there have been a lot of changes in the past year, especially within myself. A big relationship ended but my friends and family showed me how to get back to myself again... Even if that did involve running away for a few months back home! It's taken longer than I would have hoped, but I finally feel like me again, in fact, an improved version of myself. 


Right, I believe now it is time to put good energy out into the universe and hope for a job!! Honestly, I think I'm a pretty switched on and friendly person, but I've been looking for a job for a year, only coming across little temp roles. Blows my mind, but I truly feel this is going to be a good year! And good things are due to come my way, let's hope. 


Well, I think that's enough about me for now, it's time instead to focus on some of you!


Back soon, 


Liv xxx