Cloudy Zackrocki Instagram – 1 year aka 6 months in London today 💥 On October 10th last year, I took the plane from Berlin to London and officially moved – with 2 suitcases in my hands and loads of excitement, hope and dreams in my heart.
Even though realistically this is only my 6 months anniversary, as I’ve been away half of the year on travels, 10/10 from now on will be celebrated as the date to remember that stepping outside of your comfort zone, being brave and following your gut feeling always will be rewarded.
The 6 months in a new country, in a new city and in a new culture haven’t always been easy – and moving in your end 30s to a place where you only initially have one friend (this is you, my love @ninasuess) and no job that takes you to an office very day is even harder. I’ve cried, I’ve felt lonely, I’ve felt insecure, and ever so often I’ve asked myself what the fuck I am actually doing here.
But I kept going, I stuck to my decision to not keep rotting in the comfort of everything and everyone familiar in Berlin and Germany, but to give myself the chance of more input, inspiration and happiness. And now, a few months later, I don’t ask myself any more what I am doing here, but I know: This is exactly where I need and want to be.
People often ask me why I moved. And the honest answer is: Because I know everything and everyone in Berlin and my industry, and I needed to change my scenery in order to give myself the chance to grow, to expand my horizons and to ultimately live in a surrounding that suits my character and lifestyle better. Berlin and Germany were always good to me, but I’ve outgrown this part of my life.
They say the first year in a new country is the hardest and I’m really proud of myself for going through with it all.
I am beyond happy and grateful that London, the people that I can call my friends now and life here are so good to me as well. London is my home now, as are the people who welcomed me with open arms, an open heart and who made the effort to take me under their wings: you are true superstars in this often shallow world and I am so grateful to each and every one of you.
London, I love you
– and I love myself here with you. ♥️ | Posted on 10/Oct/2024 22:03:11
