Smoking will be banned in public places as of 6am July 1st 2007. We will be able to dance and jump up and down in the air to rejoice and not worry about us losing our breath due to the nasty smoke filling our lungs and making us gasp.

I was sinking fast and the bottom of my ocean wasn’t magical with brightly colored fish and coral – no Nemo to be found. It was dark and murky, I couldn’t breathe. I knew there was just one human to lift me from this: me. Is amazing the inner strength you find, we all have it. Why do we wait till such dire situations to discover and use it? I suppose it’s all a learning process. My journey began. I demoted myself, returned to my old job (nothing wrong at times taking a few steps back), deepened my yoga practice and rose to some clearer water in my ocean. What next? My journey had just begun…..I looked at my diet. Having been a vegetarian for at least twenty years, the next step was veganism. Aha, I see tropical fish ahead of me….but, my path to the unbelievable waters of marine life were still a distance. Searching, swimming faster I eventually got to where I needed to be. RAW! No more deep, dark waters for this mermaid. I can be found gliding through warm, turquoise waters with a fit, healthy body. I’m alert to all that is around. My eyes sparkle and I can’t stop laughing. I found Nemo. Such simple pleasures bring a smile to my face, a mango smoothie, a creamy durian, carrot sticks, tomato and basil salad. I should stress the word S-I-M-P-L-E. This isn’t rocket science; it’s nature, it’s all around.and no animal is suffering. Look for me next time you’re near the ocean, am more than happy to guide you through a raw journey.

As I come closer to closing my seven year chapter and look to starting a new one I wonder if I will cry? Tears of relief I should imagine. Have learned so much, yet so much to discover. But, now I get to choose the paths rather than have someone tell me the way. I am the guide. I set the pace. In less than 48 hours my life will change. Tears of celebration, I think.

I did it! I walked away from work ready to make my fresh start.First though I am heading to the 'green, green grass of home' for Christmas and New Year. Taking a cruise round the Canary Islands then i will be ready to for my new beginning. This morning I took a walk in the park near my house. A played 'catch the falling leaves'. Then it hit me, I'm walking round taking all in. My mind wasn't flitting between work things and my passions, creating an inbalance. I was in the moment. I had to sit down and take it in. Then exhaustion hit me. I have four weeks to recharge. This time next week I will be a bundle of energy.