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ANOTHER BLOG.
OMG!
I love this.
This means I am going overseas again.
Who would ever have believed it?
I am ...... Turning Right.
To those who have known me since the AGL days at Pinewood, you know why this Blog is titled 'Turning Right'
To everyone else......
Years ago, a little social backwater started work with 'Pulse' at Pinewood in Mt Waverley.
Driving down the Monash Freeway from Berwick each day filled me with trepidation.
Driving home was OK once I had negotiated the 'merge'.
Then I'd stick to the middle lane with a determination that had to be seen to be believed.
Co-workers would wave, toot and generally try to get my attention as they sped past me on the freeway.
Never saw one of them .....such was my single minded determination to reach home safely.
(Didn't venture out much.)
Steadily they came to believe that my car ( and, hence, the driver ) didn't turn right.
And they were right.
My car only did turn left.
Anything that involved turning right was instantly dismissed as way out of my comfort zone.
Friendships were made.
There were changes to business names and eventually we became AGL.
Not much changed.
And it was fun.
Then AGL had the gall to announce they were moving us into the city.
You know... TO THE RIGHT....
I didn't go.
Found a job in Dandenong.
Boring to the extreme...18 months.
Then Eastlink appeared.
Old friends were there.
I was lucky enough to join them....at Pinewood.
( I knew how to get there.)
Fun.
Then...
"What do you mean we are moving the team to Ringwood?
Where's that?"
OK ... Yes, yes.... so I got there...
Even without the help of directions being displayed on our electronic boards along Eastlink....
(That would have been a really nice touch.)
I still refuse to smile at the cameras because of that.
I relaxed slightly with each trip.
I had always thought I was one of those people who would watch other people go overseas.
My dream was to say that, if I ever could travel, I'd go to Cardiff and sit where Captain Jack sat.
And then, all of a sudden it was possible.
I went overseas, and I sat where Captain Jack sat... many, many times actually....
And just grinned and grinned and grinned.
And I LOVED it.
And just in case any of you missed it last time round....I've added the famous Captain Jack Seat Photo.
(Just makes me grin looking at it.)
For those new to the Blog.....
There is a seat in Cardiff, Wales ... where Captain Jack of the TV show 'Torchwood'.... sat.
That was my Mecca.
And I've been there.
Of course, I went many, many other WONDERFUL places.....but this was the 'impossible' and I'd done it.
And it was marvellous.
Back home.
Can I do it again?
Should I do it again?
Why not?
Turning left is not that appealing anymore.
There's a lot out there... and I'd like to see it.
So I am off
To Paris.... Eiffel Tower....EVERYTHING
To Munich.... Nazi tours
To St Moritz..... on the Glacier Express through Switzerland.
To Zermatt ....The Matterhorn
To Turin .... The Shroud
To The Cinque Terre .... 5 villages, walks, spectacular scenery
To Florence .....DAVID ( No. Not THAT one. Another one. )
To Rome .... All those ruins
And back.
Another Great Adventure.
I am turning right.
And I am SO excited.
- comments
Narelle I love you Carolyn ...... you are just gorgeous. I am so happy that you have found the courage to turn right. xxx
Luisa What an inspiring introduction Carolyn!!! How free are you……Very much looking forward to hearing about your fun adventures and action packed discoveries. Travel safe and BON VOYAGE!!!
Murray Keen Carolyn, what a fantastic bit of personal history. You write so beautifully and with such inspiration. I wish you the very best in your travels and am so glad you can turn left, and right, and always forward..... but never backwards!
Mum Hi Sweetie Great start am glad you have mastered turning right, left, Straight ahead no going back. Looking forward to each Mornings read. have fun all our love and best wishes go N. with you. Love Mum xxxx
Tristan Sao The time has come for another one of your amazing European Exploits to commence. Its 11:47am local time and your still sitting behind me but your departure draws closer by the minute. Have a wonderful holiday Carolyn and a safe journey to and from. Wishing you great weather, amazing food and unforgettable sites and sounds. Looking forward to enjoying the experinece with you through your blog and we look forward to all the fabulous stories you will undoubtedly have to share. TRAVEL WELL :)
Cassie Oh Carolyn! I'm so EXCITED for you!!! You've just walked out the door. This is the best bit! Your holiday is just about to start and all the exciting adventures you are about to have are still in front of you. We can't believe this day has finally come, and it will probably take till next week before Tristan and I stop expecting you to walk in the door :) I hope you have the most WONDERFUL holiday. You absolutely deserve it and I know that you will squeeze every drop of fun and enjoyment out of it possible. I can't wait to see you when you get back :) We will be missing you in Logistics :) See you in 5 weeks! Cassie
Letka Have a wonderful time Carolyn. Look forward to reading about your adventures. xxxxx
Andrew Browning Hello,I have been busy of late, but have been following your blog, now have time to reply………. Carolyn my most inspirational friend, such a touching and personal start to the trip. I know the story, but you have always turned right to me ……………and people have followed you……………. Enthusiastic….......…one word. Life is a colouring book, just boring white pages with black outlines…….and you come along and beautifully add the magic colours perfectly between the lines.. Paris with Emily…………….WOW WOW WOW Enjoy,AndrewXx .
Sandra You are amazing! Can't wait to hear everything you and Emily get up to now that i'm finally on board your tardis. You inspired me to book my own trip to Europe early next year. I look forward to seeing Lipizzaner poo :-) I went for a job interview yesterday, Fri 5th, and start on Sept 15. It's admin for a pool construction company. I finish with AGL on the 12th after 15 years. No rest for the wicked I reckon. Love to you both xx