At lunchtime today, I spent a happy 15 minutes here, just being there, and looking out for peregrine falcons as they come to breed here every year. I spotted one, but only had my little point and shoot so didn't get a good photo today. The rocks you can see here are the ones on the left of this panorama, you're just looking at the end of them here but the beautiful ridge stretches out for a way.
I was raised here and love this place so much. When my parents sold the house and moved a few miles away, I sought solace in still working here.
From September, I won't work here or live here and the thought of that is so upsetting. For almost 30 years I've been here, but from September, I won't be right by my rocks every day and It's a thought that makes me feel sick! I only live about 5 miles away now and I can actually see these rocks from where I live now, but it's not the same. I don't think the teaching or the coursework will be my greatest challenge from September, but dealing with travelling the wrong way, working in a city and just not being Home. Part of me has dreaded the day when I got on the teacher training course for years and I've always known I'd be devastated when I had to leave my job here, but I was surprised that the tears have started to fall so soon, I still have 5 months before September - how ever will I cope when September comes if I'm this upset already?!
(No need to respond to that - I'm just recording my thoughts along with photo)
Oh Louise, this is really a huge challenge for you. Congrats on getting into the teachers training course. This is a beautiful shot and your love of where you live always shines through in your blog and shots. Sometimes it's good to let other things into our lives, especially if they are going to serve a purpose. Don't forget all this is still there you havnt lost it, it's just on hold for a while.
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Thanks for all your comments. I've spent my whole life just below the rocks and I can't comprehend a life where I don't look up at them everyday, or at least 5 out of 7 days a week! I know I'll get used to it and I can visit, but it won't be the same! Things have to change though sadly.
Oh no! Like you said at least you will be able to visit and will appreciate your time there so much more! Whereabouts will you be moving to? Not too far away from the peaks I hope!
Thanks for all your comments. I've spent my whole life just below the rocks and I can't comprehend a life where I don't look up at them everyday, or at least 5 out of 7 days a week! I know I'll get used to it and I can visit, but it won't be the same! Things have to change though sadly.
I won't be moving house, I'll still be five miles from home, but I'll be working in Stoke on Trent, which I'm not looking forward to.