Two years in London

God, I never thought I'd last this long away from home! Today is 2 years since I arrived in London, a fresh-faced Aussie full of adventure. I may not be as fresh-faced but my adventure is far from over yet!

And what an adventure it's been - especially in this last 12 months! I became a permanent fixture at EY when my boss kindly offered to sponsor me. We jumped through all the hoops to get my UK Work Permit - including an 'EY sponsored' trip to Portugal in May and Sydney in June. Life's tough!

It was so nice to be home and catch up with everyone - even though it rained almost everyday!

I returned to the UK and had to find a new place to live. From Wapping to Canada Water, I think I've lived with 12 people from all over the world in just under a year - Australia, Nigerian/Canadian, Swedish, Italian, South African, Portuguese, New Zealand, French, Spanish and German.

While at home, my best friend had a baby boy, my little cousin got married and the next generation of O'Keefe's is on its way!

Perhaps the biggest adventure of all - love! Aw, how mushy! Yes, I got myself an English boyfriend. Can't believe it myself. In fact, this week is also one year since we first met, on that romantic evening at The Cock. I can't wait to bring him home at Christmas to meet you all!

What else? I've seen a little bit more of Great Britain with weekends in Devon, Cornwall, Blackpool, Edinburgh, the Cottswolds and Oxford. Plus, I've seen a little more of the big wide world with Christmas in Cleveland, New Year's in New York and a white weekend in Stockholm!

There's always more travel to do and this year I've got lots planned - Ireland in May, Croatia in July, Thailand in August, Oz in December, Hong Kong in January and France in February - I can't get enough!

I've had too many farewells (Nic, Samara, Melissa) - and thankfully - some welcomes (Kim and Cat - on Sunday). I've missed so much - like the sunshine! - but more importantly I've missed weddings, funerals and births. I've been amazingly homesick and still I'm here, having a ball, continuing my adventure. Long may it continue!

Lots and lots AND lots of love xxxx Kel