Hello,
It's me, Levi. I realise I've been away for quite some time - 4 years to be exact. That is NOT ok. I would like to tell you that I've been busy, although, I don't know if I should use that word. 'Busy'. People always complain when I use the word 'busy'. That's why pretty much everything has changed since I last typed on here about the madness that is my life.
Before typing this, I looked back at what I had previously said about my life. I dedicated a blog to these wonderful people and I preached how amazing they were and how much respect I had for them. Most of them are gone! People change and unfortunately, that is life.
A million things can happen in 4 years and here I am to tell you just a couple of those million things. I found love! Yes, me! Who would have ever thought I would have found someone who could tolerate me for more than 5 minutes. The best part about this is - I found him when I wasn't even looking for love. I reached a point where I was desperate to find someone to love. I just wanted love (was that too much to ask!?). I'll be honest, like most people, I had to kiss a few frogs to find him but, it was totally worth it! I got to a point where I was bored of kissing frogs that just hopped away, so I gave up looking and started focusing on me. Then he appeared! He liked me so much that 4 years later, we are sharing a bed in our very own flat.
Yes, I moved out! I finally plucked up the courage to pack my things and leave my family home. Although, I will admit, by the time I was leaving it didn't really feel like home anymore - it hadn't for a long time. We found a little place just for us and it feels much more like home. Like any female I know, the best part was the 3 hour IKEA trip to buy new furniture - he wouldn't agree! Not to brag or anything, but I feel like I am truly living my best life. We've been in our own home for 3 years and in 68 days (to be exact) we will be living as Mr and Mrs...
That's right - I am getting married!!!
I know. I can't believe it either. Somebody actually wants to live with me forever! I surely can't be that bad to live with. Wedding preparations are fully underway and I have no words to describe the stress I have right now. Saying that, I found time to sit down and type this! Everything is booked and I even have my dress - I am so relieved I found a dress I actually liked... 6 shops and 25 dresses later. Getting to experience planning my own wedding was actually the reason I stopped to think about how so much has changed. If i was getting married 4 years ago I'm sure the guest list would look completely different. I will say, the guest list is pretty much the entirety of my work colleagues.
Oh, I got a new job!
In 2020, I braved the job world and applied for different jobs. I... was...PETRIFIED! The thought of someone interrogating me actually made me feel sick. I put off applying for jobs for so long I thought I would just be stuck working in fast food forever. But, I did it! I now work in a nursery. Yes, with children - more specifically, toddlers. The terrible twos! Which, I will say, they aren't actually that terrible. I actually prefer the toddler room - it's crazy in there which completely matches my personality. Crazy! To make things even better... we recently had our OFSTED inspection - it was my first ever OFSTED inspection.
But, we did fantastic! I can even say we got rated OUTSTANDING!
So, I can confidently say, at the moment, my life is OUTSTANDING. I have found love, I found a job that I love and a house that I love. I don't know how things can get any better...
But then I think about my mum. She missed all of it. What bothers me most is that she won't be at my wedding. I always imagined she would be sitting at the front; a huge smile plastered on her face as tears ran down her cheek. I always say I hope she is proud of me and at this moment in time, I really hope she is.
Thinking back to where I was in life when I wrote my first blog, everything has changed! But, right now, I think everything has changed for the better. We shall see...
