Fate

What an epic week!

Since I last wrote a post for you guys, a lot has happened.

The obvious thing would be I got my A Level results, and if you haven’t watched my YouTube video on what happened with that, it’s on my channel now for you to go check out.

And then, on Saturday morning, I went on holiday to a little piece of heaven in Cornwall called Porth.

I am presently writing this whilst sat on a bench on the cliff head, enjoying the breeze and watching people walking about on the beach below. There is a baby splashing around in a rock pool with a little life vest on and it is one of the cutest things I’ve seen all year.

It’s so peaceful here. And beautiful. I have been taking early morning and evening walks out on the head because it is so beautiful and peaceful.

I feel as if this is such a soothing place for my soul. I would happily stay here for a month, and even then it would not be enough time to fully absorb the natural beauty and serenity of this place.

The constant sound of the waves crashing against the shore is so soothing. It’s hard to explain, but it makes you feel like you’re never alone. I was feeling slightly restless and stressed before I came here (due to results) but now I feel completely recharged and at peace.

And the other thing, that as a writer I find completes the place, is the humanity that is all around. Everywhere you turn, there is another group of people with another story to tell. I’ve always loved watching people (I realise that sounds creepy but it’s actually pretty interesting) and there is so much to observe here.

I’ve taken so many photos, but none of them do quite justice to how magnificent this place is. Words cannot describe it, so I won’t even try.

In terms of photography, I’ve always loved taking pictures of sunsets or beautiful skies. And I have had my fair share of them down here. The way the water and the sky merges, and the sun or moon can cast a shimmering reflection on the surface of the water mesmerises me.

It’s been an unforgettable holiday. I have well and truly fallen in love with this part of the world. Through my eyes, it is a place where the modern world and legends and tradition can intertwine; so many people throughout the ages have walked along these same cliffs and beaches that we walk today.

And I find that quite magical. If there is magic in this world, which I believe there is, it flows from a place like this.

For example, a few days ago, we went to lands end, which was a surreal experience for me. To know that you are on the edge of the country, mere steps away from the immense nothingness of the ocean was intense. I loved looking out over the beautiful blue ocean as it sparkles in the sunshine. And it felt magical.

This area is also definitely an experience for the senses. If you close your eyes, you can tune in to the array of sounds and you realise that it’s never truly silent here.

And the smell of salt in the air from the sea. Even without the use of your eyes, this place is beautiful.

However, the thing I am aware of most of all whilst I sit here and reflect is that I’m really grateful and feel as if everything has fallen into place for me. Five or six years ago, we came on holiday to the Devon and Cornwall area, and I felt inexplicably drawn to this area. The more I explore, the more I feel pulled towards here.

So when I found my perfect course at the University of Exeter a year and a half ago, I thought it had to be fate. Especially when I went around the city and the university and just felt immediately at home.

I didn’t want to get my hopes up, but it seems that the feelings I had were right. It was part of my fate to come down here for a while.

And to those of you who don’t believe in fate, I feel that there is no better explanation for most of the things that have happened in my life.

If it hadn’t been for a twist of fate, I wouldn’t have ended up at my high school, a place that shaped the person I am and that I will always love.

If it hadn’t been for a random dream, I wouldn’t have started writing, which is now an integral part of who I am.

And if it hadn’t been for my trips to Devon and Cornwall all those years ago, I probably wouldn’t have applied to the University of Exeter, and this next adventure in my life wouldn’t be happening.

So I think that’s fate. And I’m grateful that everything has turned out the way I hoped.

And right now, I’m just grateful for this moment. I’m sat on a bench, in the most idyllic surroundings, stroking my beautiful dog (who has been asleep for the whole time I’ve been writing this) and I couldn’t be happier.

So I’m going to shut off my phone now and enjoy this moment for as long as I can.

Next week we’ll be back to more regular content, but I needed to write about this, in the hopes that you’d understand and like it.

Until then, have a great week and watch out for my YouTube video tomorrow at 11 am.

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