The moment when everything changes… A goodbye story
Once upon a time…
There was a girl who decided to change her life. She blogged about each part of the adventure and people started to get involved and be part of the journey. Magical things started to happen.
One day she decided to leave her home and travel to wonderful places and meet wonderful people. But she pondered… what if the travel could have some meaning? Just as that very thought crossed her mind, whiz-bang-pop! a lovely lady appeared who said “I work for World Vision and we can help you meet people who do wonderful things”.
So the girl spoke with the lovely lady about how they could meet wonderful people that do wonderful things, and film them and make magic moving pictures that she could share with the people on her blog.
That night she realised that all her dreams had come true. She booked her tickets to South America and whistled a happy little tune.
The end… (yet just the beginning)
The times they are a changing
I am just starting the process of packing up, selling up and leaving my Australian life behind after 11 years. John (my husband) and I are reducing our physical belongings to what we can carry and we are starting a new life as travelling lifestyle bloggers/reporters.
Exciting or what?!!
The countdown is on, we are now looking for sponsors for equipment and production and then up, up and away, off to South America.
What is fresh on my mind is absolute gratitude for you, the community that has supported me in the last 2 years, the challenges, the grief, the celebrations, excitement and discovery. Without your participation none of this would have been possible so, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Here we go!
11:35 pm
Yee-Haa!!! How exciting. You will have the best time! And how amazing to be doing good at the same time as travelling!!!
11:58 pm
Thanks Tracey! Yes it is so exciting to be working with World Vision, it really is everything I love in one project. Yippee!
1:22 am
Congratulations! That sounds wonderful! Hope our paths will cross sometime…..
Paige
10:30 am
Thanks Paige! Yes I may have a chance to meet the Tribe!
6:11 am
Some people are dreamers and others live their dreams. Well done
10:36 am
Thanks Jan! It sure feels like living the dream! I am thrilled!!
10:09 am
A new chapter …. maybe for the next book? Your lives will never be the same & I’m looking forward to tracking your travels & being inspired (all over again:).
10:39 am
Very insightful Rochelle! Yes this is the research for my third book… 10 points to you!
12:07 pm
Ha I always enjoy being ahead of the game:)) I will enjoy armchair travelling with you!
10:12 am
Happy trails cutie! Life is meant to be a magical adventure. Enjoy it all! Keep us posted on your progress. I hope our paths cross somewhere exciting – very soon!
10:32 am
Thanks Marta!
I intend to bring you all with me on this trip!
yippeee!
10:28 am
So happy for you! Enjoy, but stay in touch!
10:31 am
Thanks Jan!
I will! Actually very little will change on the web front, I will still blog, write and connect on social media!
11:59 am
I know the feeling. You earned it. Enjoy it! I know you will!
8:22 pm
Thanks Justin! I think I will be needing to get a lot more info from you
12:54 pm
Wow Serena, I’m so pleased for you. I’ve just had a friends daughter staying who’s been doing a similar thing. She was sponsored by her corporate bosses in London. It was a life changing experience for her and I know she’s left NZ wondering if she’ll ever settle back into the niche she left behind. Look forward to following your new adventure xx
8:24 pm
Thanks Gabes, yes a massive life change, I feel so good about selling all my worldly possessions. I am becoming a citizen of the world! Good luck to your friends daughter
2:29 pm
Why that doesn’t come as a surprise? =)
CONGRATS!!! DOUBLE CONGRATS!!!
U-HU! South American way…
3:27 pm
Your life will never be the same again, it will be richer and so fulfilling, good on you, enjoy the journey that’s about to unfold!
4:12 pm
Hey Serena, loved the “once upon a time”.
When I lived in South America, I visited at least three (I lost count) World Vision projects. I was lucky to undertake two creative projects (which I passed off as university credits — woohoo!).
The second project involved giving kids in the projects disposable cameras to take photos of their reality. That was really awesome! That was back in 2000. Nowadays, it’d be easy to do something similar with digital cameras …
Anyway, I know you’ll have an awesome time, and that you’ll make a wonderful contribution to the lives of the children and families you meet.
4:20 pm
Wow, Serena, what a powerful decision, expect success, follow your heart, stay safe, send some info back as and when you feel you have something worth sharing, to your success mate…….Happy Australia Day !!!!
6:46 pm
SO exciting!! And to be able to announce it finally, everything must be starting to feel more real : )
Can’t wait to see the fruits of your adventures, and maybe even finally meet in person, but over in South America one day xx
6:47 pm
p.s. love love love the image for this blog – just perfect!
6:53 pm
So exciting! Super stoked for you. You deserve it! All the best.
8:03 pm
Wow Serena! That is sooo inspiring! Changing people’s lives for the better. Thanks for doing that with mine too. I wish you all the best.
8:11 pm
Serena…oh my gosh.. I am so excited for you!!! What a fantastic experience to achieve dreams, inspire others and live a life of adventure… I so admire you..
That’s so awesome!!!
7:43 am
you are making it happen! looking forward to watching all of your adventures!
5:36 am
Hey Sweetie, soooo chuffed for you!! You will have an amazing time and looking forward to following it… remember if you see any animals to take a photo for me :O) Loads of love and happy traveling xxx
11:18 am
Awesome!! One of my readers recommended me to you. So glad I found you.
Nothing beats travelling. What an exciting journey you have ahead. Enjoy every minute
11:43 am
Thanks Caz, welcome to the blog!
7:55 am
Serena, this is amazing and of course you made it happen by following your dream. Look forward to following the next part of your journey.