I haven't been home since April and it's been way too long for my heart not to see my family and dear friends since then (thank goodness for Skype). I can't wait to be there and enjoy the perfect weather and see all of these familiar faces I love so much. I can't wait to see the beautiful landscapes and hear the beautiful noises of the nature there. I can't wait to laugh and talk...
I was a little afraid of 31.But not as much as 30! It feels encouraging and promising, somehow. Of course I wish Peter was there with me because he's my favourite person in the whole world but all the other people around me made my day feel so fun and worth celebrating. I asked my students and colleagues at work and my family in-law during dinner to write me a little note in a diary...
It's funny how different this year is from last year when I was so anxious to be turning 30. It feels so strange and yet so normal, it feels like ageing doesn't matter anymore and that life is just happening and I'm enjoying it. I feel calm and happy and my thoughts are: This is nothing, I've done it 30 times already! My most favourite person is not going to be there with me and...
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