Landing back in Perth, it felt like I have never left, which can both be a positive and negative thing. For a start, the familiar faces and sights are a bonus! Secondly, as everyone says, the weather in Perth has to be one of the best in the world! No over-exaggeration!
Coming back to attend two lots of weddings was the main excuse, but also as an excuse to see my family and friends. After 8 months of absence from Perth, I expect to see a complete change in everyone. In reality, this wasn't the case... I guess it is positive in a way as that means I haven't missed out too much and I can nicely slot back in my friendship groups.
I have to say that being away for 8 months have let me clear a lot in my mind. One important realisation is how much I have taken my family and friends for granted. You don't realise how important they are till they aren't around you (hence the correlation to my post title). Secondly, being away from Australia, a place I have lived in my whole life is a lot more awesome then I thought it was. You would always hear me saying to my housemates: "They only do this in Australia..." or "You would love Australia...".
Don't get me wrong, I love England and being away from home, but it has made me more appreciative of all the things I have. I am the most content I have ever been in my life and I really hope that those around me can feel that too.
So if you are reading this, pause for a sec and think about what you have. Stop that whinging and complaining and learn to appreciate all those around you. Don't take things for granted and be satisfied with what you have achieved and own. Oh I feel so wise at the moment :)
