I didn’t know what to write for my first blog post. So, I
thought I’d set the scene for what’s to come and share a moment with you all.
I was born and raised in South East London, until I moved to
the countryside in Kent when I was 13. Even though the countryside offers peace and quiet, and
the air you breathe in is fresh and pollution free! I always knew I would end
up back in London. And I did.
Truthfully, I missed the noise, the transport
which is regular and fast (unlike the hourly Stagecoach bus that comes along) and
the constant buzz of energy you feel walking down busy streets at any time in
the day. Of course, no city is perfect; London definitely has its flaws. The
main one being how expensive it is to live in! And the fact that we now have to
pay tuition fees of £9,000 a year (thanks Cameron). However, in spite of
these, London will always be a part of me. (cheesy but true)
Yesterday, I set off to work at London Bridge. My mind was
foggy with current stress factors as I rushed out of the underground station. But
as soon as started walking over the bridge my mind found clarity.
Despite all
the worries I have, the fear and stress that’s affecting me, all I could think
was,
‘Sometimes this view is all you need’.
I stopped walking and instead stood and looked out over the
Thames. It was one of those moments we all strive to have regularly. When we
know what we want, who we are and where we want to be. For me, I thrive on reassurance. Yesterday, London gave that to me. It gave me
hope that I’m doing ok.
Soundtrack of the moment: Moby –
Natural Blues
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