From a simple click of my mouse button, sending off my CV, to visiting Sark in October, to being made redundant and setting off on my adventures to today. The set date, the 16th Feb seemed such an innocent date. And here I am, sitting in my room in Guernsey, bags packed for the last time, (Hooray) and anxious as hell. Why does it take so much effort to be brave?
Getting here has enabled me to witness the kindness of others. Friends & family back home, cheering me on, Clair & Robbie, bless them, with Robbie telling the security guy at the train station to help his ‘mum’, English Annie in Havant welcoming me into her home & getting up at the crack of dawn to take me to Portsmouth despite a wretched cold, the young student on the train making a point of finding out what stop I was going to so he could hover to help with bags and to Tina in Guernsey who had so much going on in her life but still welcomed me into her home. Already I’ve been introduced to her amazing friends who are all gunning for me.
So the 16th Feb has finally come, from a simple click of a mouse in August. The ferry crossing is at 3.00 so I had better get my skates on. Kia kaha to myself.
Guernsey at dusk
Arriving into Guernsey from Portsmouth.
Jules From New Zealand 
What a great journey you’ve had so far Julie. Guernsey looks beautiful. Go well for the last piece of your travels to Sark. I look forward to hearing of your first impressions. x
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What a great journey you’ve had so far Julie. Guernsey looks beautiful. Go well for the last piece of your travels to Sark. I look forward to hearing of your first impressions. x
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You are already brave. It’s taking a gentle breath and allowing your mind to realise it. I so admire you Jules. Big hugs and loves. Xox
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Great blog Jules. Look forward to next installment. xxx
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Well they say feel the fear and do it anyway. What’s the worst that can happen……… The worst from my perspective at the moment is trying to stay sane while the Government yet again tries to fix things that aren’t broken. When you wonder wtf you have done look back at what’s happening here with education and feel relieved you don’t have to play this game anymore. Those sheep probably haven’t seen anything so beautiful in a long time!
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Hah, Adele, thanks for reminding me what I have escaped from. Take care.
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The hard work to get where you are now is all done. Now each day is a new adventure, be kind to yourself amazing lady, they are soooooo lucky to have you. You will have them all enthralled by your talent, charm, fun and of course your kind heart. I’m loving your blog, it’s so inspiring xx
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