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CRASH the party

Sitting down with my mum Tracie, 52, I broke some exciting news to her.

‘I’m going travelling,’ I smiled.

I’ve always wanted to explore the world, but there was just never a right time.

Always wanting to put my career as a beauty therapist first, I kept putting it off.

However, after just coming out of a relationship and leaving my job, I figured there could be no better opportunity.

‘Just make sure you’re safe,’ Mum smiled, knowing that I’d already made up my mind.

And so, I booked my flights to Bangkok and six day later I was in the air, ready to take on my solo adventure.

I had no plan, I just wanted to go where the wind took me.

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