Life - I've Made a Decision, I'm Going to Morocco for One Year

5:08:00 am

If you follow me on the various social media sites you will know that I am currently living in Morocco.  The question I keep being asked is why and are you still there?  My normal response is; 'fancied a change of scenery, don't know how long for.'

Well today you have the truth.

I split up with my boyfriend, my choice but it still destroyed me.  I completely lost myself.  I stopped blogging, I didn't enjoy work as much as I used to, I was lonely.

I spent six months trying to 'get over' the situation, if you call going out every weekend night, spending time with people who are not really your friends and generally not looking after yourself properly 'getting over'.

Lester Bangs, Almost Famous, Phillip Seymour Hoffman


I lost friends, some choices, some not.  I made stronger friendships with the friends I wanted.  I was still lonely.

Having a Scottish accent in Birmingham guaranteed the question, 'How did you end up here?' always came up in conversation and I was sick of my ex being the primary reason I was there.  I wanted a new story to tell.  I needed a fresh start. 

'You can be stood in a room of one thousand people and still be lonely.'

I phoned my mum, who lives in Morocco and asked the dreaded question at twenty two years old and having lived away from home since I was 15, can I come home?  You may be thinking, but your from Scotland, yes I am.  Home will forever be wherever my Mum is.

I don't know how long I'm going to be here, could be six months, could be a year, could be forever.  I have a few different things I want to look into and luckily I have the opportunity to really think and decide what I want.

So I am here living my fresh start, no longer lonely-with a smile on my face.

Penny Lane, Penny Lane Almost Famous

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23 comments

  1. Erika6 February 2014 at 06:52

    I wish you all the best. Such a brave decision and I hear Morocco is an amazing place!

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    1. Unknown7 February 2014 at 05:50

      Brave, thank you I've never looked at it like that but sometimes in life you gotta take risks, it's lovely here I'm sure ill be showing more of it soon so keep your eyes peeled ;)

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  2. Unknown6 February 2014 at 09:06

    I hope you have an amazing time in Morocco and find whatever it is that you need :)

    Sophie x

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  3. rita6 February 2014 at 10:46

    Sometimes all we need is a fresh start! Good luck :D xx

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  4. Carsonsmummy6 February 2014 at 13:45

    Ahhh this is a lovely piece. I'm glad u r getting yourself together and what a place to be doing it!! I was thinking about you the other day - u were one of the first blogs I ever read xx

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    1. Unknown7 February 2014 at 05:53

      Thanks Jo, that's so cool that I was one of your first ;) I'm always popping in on your blog looking forward to reading all about your new arrival :) xx

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  5. char6 February 2014 at 16:11

    I hope you have a lovely time there, being with your mum will hopefully help x x

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    1. Unknown7 February 2014 at 05:54

      Thanks char :) I'm sure it will, even as a grown woman your mum always gives the best hugs x

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  6. Charl7 February 2014 at 11:12

    I've made a decision, I'm going to Morocco for one year.... wanna come?

    I hope you find your inner Penny my little Pea xx

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  8. Anonymous7 February 2014 at 16:57

    I think this is great - a fresh start, even if it isn't permanent. Good luck with everything!

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  9. Unknown9 February 2014 at 18:28

    Good on you for being brave enough to make the change - I hope you have a lovely time this year and that good things come to you :) x

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    1. Unknown14 February 2014 at 05:25

      Thanks Laura! Really appreciate such a lovely comment x

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  10. Lauren10 February 2014 at 13:22

    Wow big change, but I am glad you are finding what you need in foreign climes. Good luck with everything.

    Lauren
    www.thesecitydays.co.uk

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  11. Beauty Balm10 February 2014 at 13:49

    Good luck! Sounds exciting x

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    1. Unknown14 February 2014 at 05:26

      Thank you, it has proved quite exciting yes x

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  12. Sandra10 February 2014 at 20:04

    Good luck! Change is always good, and who knows, maybe it can come something really amazing out of the whole thing. :)

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    1. Unknown14 February 2014 at 05:27

      Thanks Sandra, I'm hoping this :) really lovely comment xx

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