So often I say the words: "I will blog more" and so often I dont, however, this time I can defend myself. I had ordered a new laptop and it took forever to arrive. My order somehow managed to get lost in the system but not to worry I have it now and can continue to share with you the exciting adventure that I am on.
After being in London for a month, I will admit I struggled in the beginning. Having left my heart in Israel (I completely fell in love with the country and would never forget the experience I had)I didnt know if this was the right decision. Being in a country that spoke english, drove on the same side of the road as South Africa and had nearly the same products as South Africa, I thought I would slip right in and feel at home. This was not the case.
My confidence was down and the thought of having to start over again, for the second time this year, scared me. Making new friends. Getting into a new routine. A new job. A new house. It isnt as easy as it sounds in your head until you put it on paper and try and make sense of it. I was ready to move back to Israel and spend the rest of my time there.
I was talking to one of my dear friends a few days ago who has had such a whirlwind year (divorce, changing jobs, moving house) it has been a tough year, she had pointed out to me that although my year seems broken up it too has been tough.
2 weeks ago I spent Rosh Hashana with my Jewish family and last weekend with some childhood friends that now live in London and what a difference it has made. I can now see the world in a different light as I know that I do have support and I am not alone.
Not having access to the internet has made it difficult too as I have not had much contact with my family and friends in South Africa but now I am pleased to say that I am happy and that this is going to be a great journey.
I remember the reasons why I had decided to go on this adventure and I have new found excitement.
After being in London for a month, I will admit I struggled in the beginning. Having left my heart in Israel (I completely fell in love with the country and would never forget the experience I had)I didnt know if this was the right decision. Being in a country that spoke english, drove on the same side of the road as South Africa and had nearly the same products as South Africa, I thought I would slip right in and feel at home. This was not the case.
My confidence was down and the thought of having to start over again, for the second time this year, scared me. Making new friends. Getting into a new routine. A new job. A new house. It isnt as easy as it sounds in your head until you put it on paper and try and make sense of it. I was ready to move back to Israel and spend the rest of my time there.
I was talking to one of my dear friends a few days ago who has had such a whirlwind year (divorce, changing jobs, moving house) it has been a tough year, she had pointed out to me that although my year seems broken up it too has been tough.
2 weeks ago I spent Rosh Hashana with my Jewish family and last weekend with some childhood friends that now live in London and what a difference it has made. I can now see the world in a different light as I know that I do have support and I am not alone.
Not having access to the internet has made it difficult too as I have not had much contact with my family and friends in South Africa but now I am pleased to say that I am happy and that this is going to be a great journey.
I remember the reasons why I had decided to go on this adventure and I have new found excitement.
