This is not my usual post…it's not really fashion related and it's at a random time, but I need to write this for myself…I need to reflect on our time here and try and understand why we came here…
After about 20 months in Australia we are leaving…back to the Middle East by choice! Abu Dhabi to be exact and I couldn't be happier!!! Now neither of us or our children are from the Middle East - I'm South African and my husband is English - yet we going back to where it all started for us…where we felt comfortable and at home. Expat life suits us both and its perfectly situated right in the middle between South Africa and England!
After much thought and soul searching as to why we ended up in Australia and our time here…the 10 things Australia has taught me:
1. I am a much stronger woman than I think I am…
2. I have a new appreciation for our life…
3. I realise how privileged we are…
4. I value my family so much…and miss them every single day…
5. I appreciate our friends from all over the world and the richness they have added to our lives…
6. I appreciate house help and the service industry and will never take it for granted again…
7. I have realised to express your feelings to loved ones every day before its too late…
8. I will never take anything for granted again…
9. I have developed a deeper relationship with my faith and came closer to God…
10. Last but not least…I found me…my fashion mojo and my style! I started my fashion journey more intensely and decided the path I want to follow…I started my fashion blog here and made some incredible friends along the way…
With 7 days left before we start our new chapter…I will think back at our time here in Australia with mostly fondness…some sadness and heartache but definitely with love as our beautiful daughter was born here...
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are two of my favourite places. Good luck in the next chapter of your life and I'll look forward to staying in touch at the places us bloggy girls hang-out! xx
ReplyDeleteAaahhh thank you sooo much! The UAE is amazing and a whole new fashion world awaits that I am sure to share with you all at the "usual" meeting places xxx
DeleteI'm glad you are heading back to the place you love and look forward to following you and your style on social media. I'm glad I got the opportunity to meet you in person before you took off. Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I'm excited and looking forward to this new chapter and fashion world that I definitely share with you all! Was so lovely to meet you xxx
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