the return...

I've been very neglectful and not wrapped up my blog, which I've been meaning to do for weeks. I think I've had blog-writers block!
I've been back for 2 months now, and life is finally settling down. It wasn't easy to return (I thought it would be) and I've had a wee dose of the post holiday blues. At the start I felt like a stranger in a familiar place - and I really missed my London life, but was happy to be home.
But I'm settled now. A place to live, a new challenging job - even a new couch! It's been fantastic to see everyone again; to rediscover the joy and freedom of my car; and I have a new suburb to get to know (although, I did live only 4 streets away when I was first born so I've kind-of come full circle).
Day to day life has taken over and London is almost a distant memory - but everytime I catch a glimpse of it on TV I feel an intense yearning and happiness. I've seen that! I've been there! I wasn't there long enough for life to become dreary, although the 7th month of winter pushed that boundary a little! It was an unbelievable time - meeting amazing people, of sightseeing, discovery, freedom, my first new job in 13 years, and spending time with my sister, who I hadn't even lived in the same state as for the last 17 years.
Anna was awesome, and I wouldn't have done it without her. It was her suggestion that I consider London, and she made it so easy for me. I had a blast. And Mike as well (I was a good scooter apprentice, wasn't I!?). I miss you guys!
Was it worth it?? Absolutely!! Even though it was hard to leave Melbourne, and even harder to leave London. For most of it, it was the Chinese Golden year of the Pig - which is my year - and it sure was! Things couldn't have turned out better, had I tried to plan it to the millisecond.
Thank you for tuning in to the blog (especially those who checked it daily!), I'm truly amazed that so many enjoyed it. I guess if it had been totally crap it would have fizzled out after the first few entries. There was so much to wite about...
What a year...