From temporary goodbye to forever home
As I reflect on my journey, I remember it all started with a decision that seemed temporary at the time. Back in April 2022, as the pandemic lifted, I decided to embark on what I thought would be a three-month adventure in Thailand. Before this, I was working at the airport, but the global pandemic had led to widespread border closures and, ultimately, redundancy packages from our employers. While this situation was undoubtedly challenging, it unexpectedly paved the way for the life I now cherish. The borders to Thailand were among the first to reopen, and it quickly became a destination I eagerly chose to visit. After being locked down at home for what felt like an eternity, confinement made me feel like a prisoner in my own space. The prospect of a new adventure in Thailand was incredibly appealing. I said my farewells in the living room of my house back in Ireland. I remember seeing the worried faces of my parents. My mother, in typical Irish fashion, said, "Don’t go falling in...