“…But it gradually seemed to me that I’d made myself believe something that wasn’t true. I’d made myself believe that I was fine and happy and fulfilled on my own without the love of anyone else. Being in love was like China: you knew it was there, and no doubt it was very interesting, and some people went there, but I never would. I’d spend all my life without ever going to China, but it wouldn’t matter, because there was all the rest of the world to visit… And I thought: am I really going to spend the rest of my life without feeling that again? I thought: I want to go to China. It’s full of treasures and strangeness and mysteries and joy.
~Phillip Pullman
Midlife Natalie 
Gorgeous quote, Natalie. I’ve only just found your new blog and have been reading backward, on my blackberry, all morning! Im so proud of you, so incredibly happy for you, for having what it takes to make changes and be your true self. Much love to you!