Pick Me Up! Special

A LIFE WORTH LIVING

Setting my rucksack down, I took a deep breath.

‘Home at last,’ I smiled.

Taking in the familiar surroundings of my house, I was a far cry from where I’d been 48 hours earlier – diving with sharks in Costa Rica!

It was January last year, and I’d just returned from an epic holiday.

A risk taker, I’d loved getting close to sharks in the warm sea, spending my time on small boats, and getting to know the locals.

Now, it was back to reality, and the next day, I was due back at work as the managing director of a retail consultancy.

, I thought.

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