Here I am in October 2016 and focusing on new things, new
places and new challenges. My quest has been long and I have gone through some
major changes in my life. Many have become more habitual and part of me! I have
learnt some hard and interesting lessons and grown so much as a person in the
last few years. This is thanks to many people, who have inspired me, encouraged
me and given me amazing tips along the way! The world is full of some truly amazing people and I am so lucky to have connected with many of them over the last few years. I am much healthier and happier for it. I have changed my lifestyle forever
and there is no going back, I don’t think I could if I tried, If I do slip back
into old habits my body has a great way of showing me I need to get back on the
wagon with some illness or other. I have also learnt that it’s not always about
giving up the things you love but finding better alternatives the majority of
the time. If I go out and have a blow out with my friends I am not going to
feel bad about it because I’ve suddenly become a wellness saint. I am learning to cultivate healthy boundaries
and that I am only going to show up to the party if I want to be there. Not
because I feel obligated or it’s my duty. If I feel tired and need a rest, it’s
Good night ya all I am afraid!
So…. in other awesome news…I pushed the boat out and moved to Vietnam!
Surprise! Big change…Yikes. I am scared. Yes Super scared, there I said it! But
I am feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Upon my arrival here 4 weeks ago I
took a walk down the street and realized it was not going to be a walk in the
park! Hanoi is tough! The constant beeping of the traffic, the smog, the bugs,
the attitude towards me as a woman/westerner oh and not to mention the heat. It’s
tough, I was super sensitive when I arrived and jumped a lot when people
beeped.
As a super sensitive soul it took me a while to adjust, I
felt very vulnerable and couldn’t even cross a road for the first two weeks!
Slowly, It is becoming more normal and I am finding my feet. Though I don’t
think I shall ever properly relax here, since danger awaits you at every corner!
We were driving back the other night and my friend had her phone out and some
guy tried to swipe it. We got lucky this time! I guess this kind of stuff
happens everywhere but have to remember to be cautious! On a more positive
note! Hanoi is also a pretty cool city. Lots to do and kind of reminds me of
London, just busier, smellier, dirtier and I reckon friendlier, though everyone
still looks pissed off and grumpy on their commute to work. Guess that’s a universal
grump face!
