I’ve hopped over to Indonesia for the sun, surf and easy going island life. I spent the first week in a place called Kuta, Lombok. I slept in these gorgeous rustic bamboo bungalows. I rented a scooter for the week and rode out in search of the best beaches and breathtaking views of which there was an abundance. I learnt to surf, stood up and rode many waves. I caught a boat out to the perfect surf spot where the rush of riding a long wave was like no other experience ever. To feel at one with the ocean and to be carried away with it is a wonderful natural high.

The last week I’ve been on a wee island called Gili Trawangan. Every day I walk or half jog around the island, some 5 miles in radius. I’ve treated myself to a fancy resort with all the trimmings including pool, mini bar and overly attentive staff who smile and laugh and truly love their job. The food is so good too that I can hardly bring myself to eat elsewhere. The island held a full moon beach party on Tuesday night, I couldn’t resist. Fireworks, fire twirling, clear sky full of stars and blazing full moon. I joined the hundreds of locals and tourists dancing to anthems old and new till nearly 5am.

It all feels like the perfect finish to a year of everything. I’ve been attending a meditation workshop which perfectly partners my mood and my new found philosophy of living in the now. I think I’ve held this belief for years, but only now have I truly understood what it means and how to live it. It is such a freeing feeling being present and aware. I truly am living the dream. Love to you all.