I met up with my friend Ruth yesterday who has recently returned from a 9 month trip through Australia, New Zealand and Japan with her friend Lucy. She had a wonderful time and recorded their experiences in the blog linked above (just click on the title wanderer returns.) Ruth and Lucy's journey of discovery blog is full of fantastic pictures and is well worth reading if you are planning a visit to any of those countries.
It was great to meet with Ruth and hear about her adventures, which are a world away from rubbish and mouse issues with Merton council or fitted kitchen installations.
I can't wait to start my holiday. Even the thought of Terminal 5 is appealing compared to the week I have just had at work and at home. But there is always something to remind me that no matter how stressed and bothered I may feel, I am actually the luckiest person in the world.
Ria's very sad and sudden death really shook me and made me stop still and think. Reading all the beautiful and incredibly thoughtful messages on Ria's facebook page made me feel so grateful for friendship and to totally appreciate those small kindnesses that are actually the greatest gestures of love and friendship; sharing a muffin, writing a message in a Christmas card, or kind words when someone is nervous or scared. (Ria and I flew to Glasgow on Sleazy Jet a few years back and I was very nervous but Ria was so kind and calm and made me feel so comfortable I forgot all fear.) Many of Ria's friends and family have a strong faith which is sustaining them through this difficult time. I am very grateful that I too have faith in something more than just science and I am sure that Ria's bright spirit is sparkling still and always will be.
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