Thanks for getting in touch Debbie, and for your good wishes. Glad you can relate to my words having gone through the same sorts of changes. What is the whole thing with kids being messy all about? Maybe it's the only way they can think of to rebel. One of my girls was ultra tidy when she was younger while the other one had a room I refused to go into, it was such a mess and made me really cross. Then she cleaned up her act and now her room is impeccable most of the time. Guess what? The other one now leaves her clothes and belongings lying around. She only makes her bed when she has to go on a zoom call for work! I can't win. Given what you've said about your daughter, it'll be fascinating to see what her room is like once they've settled into their new place. Interesting to hear about your big new changes for yourself and your new venture. Exciting! Good for you and all the very best with everything.
Oh Suzy - that is so so true! I think I can relate to everything you have said. My daughter flew the nest to London a few years ago but still manages to leave a trail of rubbish behind her when she comes home even though her own flat is spotless. Like your daughters, my son's move from home after Uni was delayed by Covid and I felt that that extra year and a half were precious extra months - one of the plus's of lockdown although I am sure he didn't agree!
But as you say we bring them up to fly the nest and we need to be proud that we have given them the independence to do so.
But, like you, I have recently sold up the family home and moved house to a beautiful part of the country and am going to try my hand at earning an income through something completely different - handmade ceramic art. So the future holds new challenges and the opportunity to embrace the next exciting new chapters in our lives!
So refreshing and grounding to read this!🙏🏻 I moved overseas from UK to Hong Kong in 1995 with husband and although we came back yearly to visit, my mother always asked me "when are you coming back?"😕 It took a good year to adjust to the weird aromas, cuisine, sounds and climate of Asia but we loved it so much. Now back in the UK (not really planned this way) I miss Asia hugely. But also love where we live now, Petersham. I feel we were so blessed and grateful to have grown in uncountable ways through my changes- change definitely stretches your mindset, challenges you to better observe, listen to and engage with the world and people around you.
Delighted you enjoyed it and it struck a chord. Interesting to hear about your life changes. I have a friend who, like you, moved from the UK to Hong Kong to live, met her (American) husband there and had two children. Then they moved to Italy, started a whole new life and became bi-lingual. Now they live in England - a totally different culture and way of life from either of the ones they lived before. Covid has brought about more changes for them because of her husband's work: he is having to live in the US for a while. Each time they adapt. There are some losses but mostly gains. And on it goes - those ever-shifting sands. Thank you for telling me about your life changes - I love hearing about other people's lives with their parallels and their differences. You sound like you're living a good life. I've never been to Hong Kong but I do know Petersham - it's charming and must be a lovely place to live.
Thanks for getting in touch Debbie, and for your good wishes. Glad you can relate to my words having gone through the same sorts of changes. What is the whole thing with kids being messy all about? Maybe it's the only way they can think of to rebel. One of my girls was ultra tidy when she was younger while the other one had a room I refused to go into, it was such a mess and made me really cross. Then she cleaned up her act and now her room is impeccable most of the time. Guess what? The other one now leaves her clothes and belongings lying around. She only makes her bed when she has to go on a zoom call for work! I can't win. Given what you've said about your daughter, it'll be fascinating to see what her room is like once they've settled into their new place. Interesting to hear about your big new changes for yourself and your new venture. Exciting! Good for you and all the very best with everything.
Thanks Susy!
Oh Suzy - that is so so true! I think I can relate to everything you have said. My daughter flew the nest to London a few years ago but still manages to leave a trail of rubbish behind her when she comes home even though her own flat is spotless. Like your daughters, my son's move from home after Uni was delayed by Covid and I felt that that extra year and a half were precious extra months - one of the plus's of lockdown although I am sure he didn't agree!
But as you say we bring them up to fly the nest and we need to be proud that we have given them the independence to do so.
But, like you, I have recently sold up the family home and moved house to a beautiful part of the country and am going to try my hand at earning an income through something completely different - handmade ceramic art. So the future holds new challenges and the opportunity to embrace the next exciting new chapters in our lives!
Wishing you loads of luck with your new venture.
So refreshing and grounding to read this!🙏🏻 I moved overseas from UK to Hong Kong in 1995 with husband and although we came back yearly to visit, my mother always asked me "when are you coming back?"😕 It took a good year to adjust to the weird aromas, cuisine, sounds and climate of Asia but we loved it so much. Now back in the UK (not really planned this way) I miss Asia hugely. But also love where we live now, Petersham. I feel we were so blessed and grateful to have grown in uncountable ways through my changes- change definitely stretches your mindset, challenges you to better observe, listen to and engage with the world and people around you.
Delighted you enjoyed it and it struck a chord. Interesting to hear about your life changes. I have a friend who, like you, moved from the UK to Hong Kong to live, met her (American) husband there and had two children. Then they moved to Italy, started a whole new life and became bi-lingual. Now they live in England - a totally different culture and way of life from either of the ones they lived before. Covid has brought about more changes for them because of her husband's work: he is having to live in the US for a while. Each time they adapt. There are some losses but mostly gains. And on it goes - those ever-shifting sands. Thank you for telling me about your life changes - I love hearing about other people's lives with their parallels and their differences. You sound like you're living a good life. I've never been to Hong Kong but I do know Petersham - it's charming and must be a lovely place to live.