I love London but…

I love London.

I really do, and am so grateful for my life here. This has been a long time dream to be living abroad. I love exploring all the different neighborhoods, I love the quality friends I’ve made, I love having Europe in my backyard for weekend city escapes, I love working in London market, I love that my schedule is never the same each day, I love meeting so many new people, I love being near so many parks & I love my gym community. I do still believe I’ll live in England long term.

But…

… I miss my family

… dating is challenging here with so much choice

… it’s very expensive

… I feel like I’m behind in life

… the weather can be very grey & depressing

… commuting 45 min everywhere wears me down

… people are not friendly sometimes / harder to make friends

… I crave nostalgic food from home

… I get major fomo because there’s always something going on

… I miss air conditioning, cars, and other conveniences

… the constant rushing energy from everyone around you stresses me out /triggers my anxiety

… the pollution from the city affects my skin

… I feel like I’m not good at my job

… you get double taxed

… It can be lonely

I hope it’s okay I chose to kinda journal my feelings as being an expat IS the best thing and I’m so grateful for my life in London, but there are days like today where I just wish I had a bit more of my home comforts. So thank you for letting me share the good and the bad on here.

Tomorrow’s a new day 😊

For my expat friends- what are things you struggle with living abroad?

Sincerely,

Sarah

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