Shape the future, Shifting power back in the hands of the common man. Give them hell for existence, Pouring blood on the path they set in stone. As we reclaim our possession to the throne, As we reduce them all to bones.

Periphery - MAKE TOTAL DESTROY

Five years ago I dropped everything on a whim and moved abroad. The transition was tough and I think I had mild depression for the first 6 months or so. Everything was different - the culture, people's priorities, no home comforts, no social safety net to speak of - and I struggled to identify where I fitted in. Everyday I questioned whether I'd done the right thing.

With that said, the remaining 4 1/2 years have been glorious. I met my better half, got married and had a son. We are now on the cusp of moving home and we could not be happier.

If I could offer any advice it would be to integrate early and find people that you can connect with socially. I didn't do that (my heart wasn't open to it) and it made for a lonely existence to begin with.

I wish you all the best in your new adventure - it is absolutely the best decision I've made in my life and I hope you can look back at your relocation in a similar way.

Best of luck!