The last month has been the craziest of my whole life.
Last week I turned 25 whilst watching the Northern Lights in Iceland with my love and some of my favourite friends, two days later I was boarding a plane to Austin Texas.
One day the boy rang me up and asked if I would be up for moving to America for a few months as his work wanted him to help out in the office in Austin, TX. My head was spinning with excitement and I said yes. The next day I handed in my notice at work and then we spent the following few weeks packing up our life, I even managed to squeeze in a sinus surgery!

Now I'm writing this post from our apartment in Austin Texas! Am I crazy to just pack up my life and my job and just leave? Maybe, but I believe that our 20's is the one time in our life when we should do some things that scare us and take some risks. After all we'll have plenty of time to be responsible grown up adults right?! Maybe I'll have an amazing time or maybe I'll regret it but in the long run at least I won't be wondering what if. I don't know anyone here and that's scary but I'm hoping that in the next few months I'll make some new friends and some awesome memories and in the meantime I know that my friends from home are just at the other end of the phone.
I've been in Austin for 3 days so far and I think I'm really going to like it here. The good news is that since I won't be working for a few months I'm going to be blogging a whole lot more! I'm so excited to spend more time creating content and also having more time to actually read other blogs.
Stripy Top - Zara £10 | Jeans - Zara Basics £15 | Trainers - Nike £38 |
Have you taken any risks recently? I'd love to hear all about it!
Until next time,
This is incredible - good on you for taking the plunge! I hope you have an amazing time in Austin :)
ReplyDelete~ Kate
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Ah thanks so much Kate! :)
DeleteMEGA jealous! Proud of you, I wish I had the guts to do this! Xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks girly! :)
DeleteWow! That's so brave, but I bet you're going to have an amazing time! I'd love to do something like that
ReplyDelete- Natalie
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That's an incredible opportunity - if you don't do these things you'll look back and possibly regret it. Enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteEm x
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Amazing! Congratulations on such a huge and exciting change. I hope you love your time in Austin!
ReplyDeleteGood onya! I love that yellow wall. Have fun in Austin!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your adventures. I left England a few years ago and have pretty much been travelling and living abroad ever since! It's quite scary and also exciting! Have an amazing time which I'm sure you will! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope everything goes well for your new project:)
ReplyDeleteGood for you! If not being courageous now in your 20's, than - when! ;) You never know what life is going to bring your way, so just enjoy it, sometimes it's good to go with a flow! :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it could be a great opportunity for you and your OH! I hope you enjoy your time in Texas. Can't wait to see all the photos!
ReplyDeleteAah what an amazing opportunity for you! It's always been a little dream of mine to move to America and I've always wanted to visit Texas so I'm just the tiniest bit jealous of you. Enjoy your time in Texas, I can't wait to see all of your photos and content!
ReplyDeleteLauren | Lauren the Daydreamer
I totally disagree with this post!
ReplyDeleteAny age is the right age to do something that scared you. So very weel done to just follow your heart and try something!!!
I didn't start backpacking until I took a year off at age 32, and since, I've transitioned to a full-on nomad lifestyle. Does it scare me? Every day! But we only have one life.
Have fun in Texas, happy exploring & happy blogging!
C
Your 20s is a great time to explore. A full life is a life explored!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and embrace this new adventure.
Also, great background!
Steph
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Wow, what an incredible thing to do! Hope you have an amazing time in Austin! x
ReplyDeleteEeekkk it's so exciting :) I bet you'll have an awesome time, and like you say it's better to try than to think what if for the rest of your life. I can't wait to read more of your adventures, I hope you & O have a great time <3
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you Dei, what an adventure and I totally believe you've done the right thing! I'm going to miss your gorgeous face but like I've said, I'm still always here for you. Love you girl!
ReplyDeleteLauren xxx bylaurenjane
Amazing!! Good for you for doing something you wanted to do. It's all about taking chances and I wish you the best of luck. P.s GREAT photos too girl <3
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Ahh! That's amazing! You're definitely right that it's better to do it and regret than not do it at all! This is so exciting! I hope you both have an amazing time there xxx
ReplyDeleteTina | www.teaisfortina.co.uk
This is so exciting, I can't wait to see what you get up to! How long are you out there, I'm heading to Austin in October so I'm sure you'll be full of recommendations by then! xo
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What an exciting move to make! I was 24 and moved out to France for a winter season to be a Chalet Girl. Now I look back almost 4 years later I am so glad I packed up and wandered off to the alps for 5 months! Enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! I wish I had as much balls as you! Keep doing you gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such an exciting move! I wish I was brave enough to do something like this - I spent so long agonising over the decision to just move to London!
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend is an actor though and there is a very real possibility of us one day having to move to LA so maybe I'll get the opportunity to bite that bullet one day! I'm so glad Texas is treating you well so far! XO
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