Happy Anniversary to me

Well today it is officially 5 years since I landed in London. I had no idea how long I was going to be here for, or the events that would unfold.

But 5 years on, I can say it has been a wonderful journey so far.

I feel complete here. I feel at peace. I feel content. I feel happy.

I mean, the guy at Customs even said to me as I handed him my shiny new red passport declaring me to be one of the nation's citizens - 'Welcome Home'. Never before or ever since has anyone said that to me. Nor have those friendly words been declared to anyone I know.

The entry into London didn't start quite as well as expected but I like to think I learned my lessons quickly and by the following spring, things were well on track. I had a new boyfriend, a nice enough job, a home to live in, some new friends, food in my belly and the beginnings of a new life.

So, today, I declare a sparkling apple juice toast (I am on a detox remember) to London. Because you have been so good to me it makes we want to cry and I am so grateful for all you have given me.