So by the time you read this you will probably know that I am home! I don't know what it was but I suddenly felt that it was time to go and check in at home for a while, I can't explain this feeling, it just seemed like the right thing to do. But Cambodia and the thai islands are still on the cards for the end of April :) So as I am writing this I am on a plane heading back to London where Emily will pick me up and then I will surprise my Mum and Dad tonight.
As I sit on this plane I reflect over the past 7.5 months, comparing how I am now to how I was on my first flight out of England. My goodness I feel very different! I have made some brilliant memories, met some beautiful people and faced many fears. I feel very lucky to have had this experience. It has taught me so much about life and about myself. I feel very proud after my rocky start in America and Fiji with homesickness. Many a time throughout my trip I would stand back and wonder if this was real, I had always imagined travelling the world but I guess you don't believe it will happen until it does. I sometimes feel that when people compliment themselves it comes across as arrogant such as me saying that I am proud of myself, I don't mean it this way, but I do believe that we should recognise our own achievements, I think that this is healthy. I have loved living in other countries, experiencing their culture and their way of life. I have found it interesting to learn about people and relationships. And I know that I have said this many times but I am so grateful for the lessons that I have learned through the people that I have met. America seems like such a long time ago but the memories of every part of my trip will stay with me forever!
For anyone who is thinking of travelling, do. The whole experience has taught me the importance of life and how important it is to make every day count. I have learnt that it is important to not only recognise the big things but more importantly recognise the little things that make you smile everyday because by doing this you will be a very happy person. Always try and focus on the positive for life is to short to dwindle on the negatives. Life is very precious and is meant to be enjoyed, if we have the correct attitude then everyday can be a good day.
For now I am so unbelievably exited to see my family this evening for the first time in 7.5 months!! :)

'Not all that is gold does glitter, not all those who wander are lost'
As a good friend once told me 'We came as wanderers and wanderers we still are'.

I hope that you have enjoyed reading my traveling stories, but for now until the end of April......Peace out :)