2017… I can & I will.
New Year is always a difficult one to nail. This is the first year in almost a decade, I’ve not woken
with insecurities and a desire to starve myself for the duration of January. It’s
also a stark contrast to this time last year – when we were in the process of
completing on a house sale. Life was so uncertain, scary and a little bit
intimidating.
Beautiful Langkawi |
2016 – was a tough old ride. I ran a marathon and went
through hell and back to get to the finish line, but something deep inside of
me kept me going for the four hours I was out on the road all alone.
We went back and forth with solicitors, but we finally
completed on our house and moved to a new home in late April. Settling in took
time, and renovations consumed a lot of energy during the autumn months, but we
got there in the end.
Work was a massive leap into the unknown, I found myself
suddenly embraced in a world I absolutely loved. I stepped foot into kitchen
after kitchen, and met some pretty incredible chefs along the way. I was in
absolute awe. It’s safe to say my love for fresh produce only
grew.
I quit obsessing over my weight – and instead turned my
energy into my writing, travel, food and photography.
2016 wasn’t perfect, far from it. But, what came out of it
was a feeling of relief, that I got there in the end. I got to the finish line
of the London Marathon, I got back to Asia - the place I love most in the whole
world, I got to a point where I didn’t worry every single day about my
appearance or appetite.
Small steps were made, and I began realising that maybe,
just maybe this ride was a little bit more tangible.
That’s not to say my dreams ever dwindled. My experiences
and inspiration grew, as did the hunger and passion which still ignites every time I
sit down and write.
2017 – I can & I will.
It sounds like you achieved loads last year - I'm facing a 2017 full of similar uncertainties so it's inspiring to read about you coming through last year! Happy new year and I hope 2017 brings you everything you want.
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Happy new year beautiful, I can't wait to see what 2017 holds for you xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you lovely, I really hope that 2017 is full of lots of adventure for you. That photo is stunning, and I can just feel the sun on my face looking at it. Asia has been on my travel list for the longest time and the way you write about it just reminds me I need to save up to go there soon and explore! All the best for you lovely. - Tasha
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