“Anchor, Love, Share, Learn.” What a great New Year’s mantra from my lovely niece Chere.
I am happy to say, I have dropped anchor. 2014 was the BIG VOYAGE. What started with a tiny voice in my head saying ‘go explore’,Time for a Big Adventure turned into scheming, planning, leaving my job of 8 years, moving out of my pretty flat, selling my car, selling most of my furniture, having the biggest clear out of my STUFF. Clothes, shoes, those junk drawers you haven’t looked through in years. ALL GONE and quickly too, mind you. Then it was time to set sail on my big voyage. Or at least, get on a plane and move to Europe, to Amsterdam. For the first time in a long time, I have this incredible feeling of being exactly where I want to be. Last year I had all these big ideas, these grand schemes and dreams that I wasn’t even sure I could realistically pull off. But…
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anotherdayinparadise 
Oh good for you!!!
My niece is an adventurous young woman. 🙂
She did it!! Gutsy, but it is the way to live!
So true, Paula. 🙂
Be present and appreciate. Exactly!
Wünsche dir ein glückliches Wochenende lieber Gruß Gislinde
Thank you for the lovely wishes and cute graphic, Gislinde. You made me smile. 🙂
She is so very lucky to have within her the “spirit” ( the best word I could think of ) to set off on an adventure! Life changing! I wish her safe travels and happy adventures!!
Thanks, Sheila. 🙂
That’s quite some adventure, Ad, and she sounds like she’s making the very most of it. 🙂
Oh yes she is. I love reading all about what she’s up to. 🙂
I am going to read now… and you grabbed me big time with that opening hook “I am happy to say, I have dropped anchor….”
nice… and I like how she wished the paris folks well at the end – so thoughtful…
She is fabulous. What a lovely young woman!
Yes she is, Sue. Love her to bits. 🙂
Sylvia, if I could be younger (or just healthier), I would do the same. Whatever my age, I have a lot of ideas and dreams. Wish her all the best!
Thanks so much for reading, Srdjana. She’s a strong young woman and I’m sure she’ll do very well in her new life. 🙂
so happy for Chere, Sylvia! what a great new year’s mantra! she is truly an inspiration and i wish all the best for her. thanks for the link. i truly enjoyed her wonderful post.
Thanks for reading, Lola. Yes, she is a very brave and adventurous young lady. 🙂