The Great Big Pause
For the first time in a while, I am having to pause and go back to basics. It is not about me though. This is an unprecedented situation for the entire world and I look at it differently now, comparing to two weeks ago. Two weeks ago, I was taking it personally. Yes, my "selfish-self" was taking it personally. I had many plans, and I was being told they would not materialise any time soon. There was the trip to Italy to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I have never been before and I was already imagining myself strolling in the sun in a floaty dress, admiring the sights whilst stuffing my face with real pizza. Of course, it was the universe sabotaging my dream trip. There were the birthday plans. I was excited that for once my birthday falls on a Saturday. I had lots of fun things planned. My sister was coming over from another country, my girlfriends were joining us. As it got closer to my birthday, most flights were cancelled, all pubs, bars and restaurants s