Category: Quotes - Roaming Brit

From a new life in spain, to an old life in britain, 'roaming brit' documents uncertain times!

On 31st January 2016, my partner and I left Southampton to start a new life as Expats in Gran Alacant, on the Costa Blanca. This blog will document our journey, as we navigate the Spanish system, travelling a path untried and untested. With Brexit looming, political turmoil in Europe and an unpredictable future, harsh decisions have to be made. Illness, family bonds and a Change of heart all make for challenging times in a life of a 'Roaming Brit!'

When The Sun Shines....

15/2/2019

I was greeted the morning by warm sunshine beating on my bedroom window. "When the sun shines down, my heart sings too!" It's been a while since I felt this good. The brightness of the day, so common when I lived in Spain, almost taken for granted on the Costa Blanca, makes one feel alive, positive, full of energy and looking forward to the day ahead. Despite the chill in the air, today is 'my' beginning of Spring!

Sigh of Relief!

3/1/2019

It's over, finally bloody over! All of us can breathe a sigh of relief and say goodbye to Christmas. The atmosphere at work today, was decidedly downbeat, as customers contemplated the start of 2019. After all the expense, hype and build up to the big day, it's time to start paying the bills, The sudden realisation that the festivities are at an end for another year can be too much to stomach for some. Britain celebrates the birth of Christ like no other Country I know, so it's only natural to feel deflated and fed up, as the season comes to an end. Next year will bring more of the same, but I wouldn't change it for the World; it's good to be home!

Tapas!

22/11/2018

You know you are back in Blighty, when you are served English tapas with your pint!

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Making Time!

5/11/2018

I made some time for family last night, a chat long overdue. Getting stuff off my mind, another point of view.

Testing times call for guidance, from those who are cordial, those whose advice matters, those who are amiable!

My clan are important especially today, as indisposition becomes the focus, beguiling dismay.

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Testing Times!

29/10/2018

Testing times bring people together, shared grief under difficult circumstances. Events shape our World everyday, many we have no control over, they shake us to the core. Opening the door of forgiveness and acceptance we move forwards with hesitation, carrying wounds less raw!

Forgetting The Past!

18/10/2018

Making new friends in the place of my birth, back home, after a lifetime away. Rebuilding a life so long resisted, putting down roots, extending my stay. All part of belonging and accepting the present, making adjustments, reversing resentment!

Charity!

15/10/2018

Give something back to the community in which you live; play your part in making lives a little easier for those who didn't have the chances you had. A few hours a week can make the World of difference to the most vulnerable in society; neighbourhoods focusing on people, families and a future where everyone's voice is heard! Champion a cause, embrace a movement , don't sit and wonder, fight for improvement!

Photographs From Afar!

25/9/2018

Celebrating a milestone, surrounded by family and friends; a special day to remember when everyone is gone. There are no guarantees we will be here forever, but will always look back, as if we are; photographs that tell a story, shared eagerly, from afar!

Keep It Real!

25/9/2018

Smiling faces, laughing, successful and faultless; my life is far better than yours, how envious you must be!

The truth is somewhat different, hiding behind a mask; disguising the reality of all our lives, reading between the lines!

A photo may well tell a thousand words, fictional or false; only we have the power to keep it real; avoid regrets, circumvent remorse!

Stop Blaming!

16/9/2018

We all make choices on our journey and are quick to pass the buck when things goes wrong. Ultimately we are responsible for our own fate and can't blame others when things go wrong. Stop blaming start aiming; Stop crawling and falling, start winning and stealing, the future is in your hands.