.......everything started......

......8 months ago when Simone mentioned the possibility of a placement in India for a year. At first I was totally willing and up for the experience and opportunity to work, not only abroad, but in INDIA. I guess that as with all things, I never thought the day would arrive, and well, here we are, the night before our departure.

The last few weeks has been a roller-coaster of emotions for me. Not only have I been living in London for the last 12 years, but I have worked in the same place for 8 years and have made a lot of friends ( and enemies ;)). Saying goodbye has been difficult for me, and at any opportunity have avoided it as much as possible! I will miss everyone a lot, but as we all know, a year goes very quickly.... as long as you know you're coming back after a year; which we don't.

SO; I've quit my job. I'm renting out my flat. I'm missing out on the 1st year of my close friends baby's life. I've sold half of my belongings and tomorrow we will fly to Bangalore... and I know it will be one of the best experiences of my life :) Here we go.............................................................