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Whats up, Somerset

I needed to write down this on the prepare again from London, because it felt extra poetic that manner, however there was a person subsequent to me doing work that appeared much more necessary than on-line journalling, adopted by a woman who was consuming her packed lunch. All far too distracting for my far-too-distractible thoughts. So right here I’m, at residence in Somerset after carting my suitcase up a path with fields on both facet and views of rolling hills- the brand new commute. 

It’s been round two weeks since we moved residence to Somerset after 13 years in London. I received’t dwell on that an excessive amount of, I don’t like goodbyes. However it’s not likely a goodbye, I’ve already been again for work and might fortunately hop on a prepare every time a repair is required. Not desirous to get emotional about it meant zero fanfare, no “remaining” meals at favorite eating places, no rush to see pals earlier than transferring away- London will all the time be there, and I’ll all the time be able to catch a prepare. 

The one factor we did get our fill of earlier than leaving was Deliveroo, which I’ll admit, was my primary apprehension when serious about transferring away. It’s extraordinarily straightforward to change into reliant on the conveniences of metropolis life. I saved telling myself that every one that was required was a little bit extra planning- that and turning into a much better chef. Watch this area 🥴

Earlier this yr, after we began this journey, I requested on Instagram if folks had left London for the countryside and the way it went. For almost all, it was overwhelmingly positive- peace, connection to nature, more room, neighborhood, and a slower tempo of life. Numerous “it was the very best resolution we ever made”, which was affirming. I believe by that time our minds have been already made up, however it’s good to listen to from others that you simply’re making the appropriate resolution. One other frequent response was that folks have been in the identical boat and needed to listen to extra, and I suppose I’m now within the place to supply only a little bit of my very own perspective. 

You already know the saying about being bored with London. We weren’t bored with London, we love London, however I believe a cocktail of coming into the primary few years of our thirties and the angle that the pandemic introduced made us take into consideration what our subsequent step was. Once I pictured that subsequent stage of life, it wasn’t in London- at the least not on our finances, anyway. It was time for one thing new. Or one thing previous, because it turned out.