So they say that a change is as good as a rest...
I'd have to agree, as over the last two months of my life things have changed rather dramatically. In my last post, I was having a bit of a moan (okay, maybe a lot of a moan) about being stuck in a rubbish-ish job, living with my parents and feeling in a bit of a rut. Spurred on by some kind words from friends and some lovely people who commented on here, I persevered with my job search, and in a very un-Emma like fashion took a risk and applied for a job in south Cornwall. There is no way in hell, a year ago, I would have applied for this job, I would have said it was 'way over my head' and 'too far away', 'not worth trying'. So it goes to show that I've changed quite a lot over the past year, for once I took a risk, and it paid off!
I'd like to say that it all went smoothly and everything is perfect and magical, but that would be a small lie. It was an incredibly stressful few weeks, I got offered the job, handed in my notice, left my old job, friends and family and moved 100 ish miles down the coast all in one week! Not something I'd recommend. But it's all been worth it, and as a chronic pessimist, that's saying something.
I feel incredibly lucky, I've moved to Falmouth, which is a beautiful sleepy fishing town in southern Cornwall - it's all very cornish. The job front is looking up, my new job is working for a university's Bioscience department as a laboratory technician/teaching support, and so far I love it. Although I had no idea how old working with 18 year olds would make me feel!? (Am I an adult now?? is that a thing? I think I missed a memo, cause my socks have pandas on...).
Anyway, in all the madness I have severely neglected this blog - which I don't want to do because I love writing, and I never wanted it to just be a 'fad'. So, new life = new resolutions, and I am going to attempt to continue blogging and no doubt fill you in on the ups and downs of life in Cornwall! :)
All in all, this change has made me realise how important it is to take risks sometimes...in moderation, but when the right opportunity comes along, don't push it aside just because it might take you out of your comfort zone. Change can be hard, but it can also be good.
And patience is important, don't give up, it'll happen.
