And so it begins...

I have no idea why I'm doing this. I have always been a bit ambivalent regarding blogs; unless I was President of the USA, a serial killer or Britney Spears, I just don't think my life is that interesting.

And yet...

I am beginning the process of leaving the UK after my first four decades to go an live in Australia. It occurred to me that this might actually be something worth writing about. I have no doubt that there will be other random, useless thoughts along the way, but for now, this is it.

On Friday I submit my application. Wish me luck!

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