but what if there's more?

My desire for change has been bubbling under the surface for a little while and I recently realised I can no longer ignore or deny it.

And now that the decision has finally been made and it's officially happening, I can finally share the news.

I am leaving Christchurch.

And not only am I leaving Christchurch, I'm leaving New Zealand.  The place I've called home for the past 16 years.

I know. I'm as surprised as you are.

If you've been following me and my journey for any length of time you will know how much I love it here. I'm quite literally obsessed with Christchurch and am a self proclaimed ambassador (I never did get around to pitching myself to the council for remuneration for my advocacy). I won't get started on all of the reasons I love this place as I'll be writing forever but, in spite of my immense love for this place, the time has finally come to chase my next adventure.

Over the next 4 weeks I'll be selling all of my belongings, finishing up at my amazing job, moving out of my incredible beach view studio, saying "see you later" to my gorgeous friends, and boarding a plane bound for Australia.

Even as I type this post there is a huge part of me that is heartbroken at the thought of leaving the amazing life I have created for myself here, but my heart and soul are pulling me back to my homeland for the next part of my journey. And even though the plan is vague, the Universe has totally got my back.

As the saying goes, "leap and the net will appear".

I've often talked to clients and friends about how sometimes we need to give up good for great. That we need to be constantly taking stock of our life and the direction it's headed, and whilst being present and practicing gratitude for all that do have is important, it's equally as important to be asking ourselves "am I truly living the life I want to be living?" and "is this as good as it gets?".

In my case I don't feel like I'm leaving good in the pursuit of great, I'm leaving great in the pursuit of f*cking incredible. Arguably, I do feel like my life is already incredible but I can't ignore the niggle of the things that are currently missing from my life; my family, my desire for van life and adventure, an epic relationship, and truly fulfilling my purpose.

"So what is the plan, Kylie?", I hear you ask.

Well firstly, it's amazing, exciting, filled with live music, travel, sunrises, sunsets, and freedom.

In terms of an *actual* plan; I'm heading back to Perth for the Summer to spend time with family and friends. Then I'd like to find an income source that doesn't tie me to a particular place, get a van, hit the road and then see where the wind takes me. I've got gigs and festivals I'm heading to, friends and family I plan to visit, and a huge country I want to see more of.

But in true Kylie style I am also open to something completely different. Being a non-specific manifestor I know that my life isn't about things or specifics but rather about how I feel, and I'm here for whatever life presents to me. I know that when I remain focused on how I want to feel rather than what I want to have, I attract amazing people and opportunities into my world.

I have learned that when you become to attached to plans and outcomes you can sometimes be left feeling disappointed, so I live by the philosophy that whilst it is important to have a plan and direction in life you must also remain completely open to things looking different.

I'm not designed to follow the status quo. I'm not here to be "normal" and do what others expect me to do.

I'm here to carve my own path, figure shit out as I go and inspire others to do the same.

So here's to an emotional month ahead whilst I get ready to move countries, say goodbye to a life I'm quite literally in love with, soak up as many sunrises and sunsets from my beautiful studio as possible, and set off an adventure that only has the first step confirmed.

“Oh, the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss