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We know that people often have the best intentions about writing their memoirs. It is something that so many of our friends and family intend to do and yet it is something that many people put off indefinitely. This is most understandable. It is difficult to take time out to undertake such a task and even more difficult to write about your own life. So where on earth to start?
Many people consider researching their family tree but are put off by the misplaced perception of how daunting such a task might be. The key, however, is to start small: collect important information from as many sources as possible; take your time; and take advantage of all the modern tools now available for you to research and record the details of your ancestors' lives. The aim is to find out more information about your family and where you come from - it should be an enjoyable process, not an arduous one. So, where to start?
At at time when Dominic and I have just got married, a number of our friends have recently divorced. Naturally, we have been exposed to all the nitty gritty details of their relationships and the deterioration of their happiness over time. Listening to their stories, I have been struck by the notion of how important it is to make the right choice when allowing someone into your life and close to your heart. It is a bit like inviting a vampire into your house. The saying goes that if you of your own free will choose to invite them over your threshold, then you let the evil in and are no longer safe in your own house. Similarly, if you let the wrong person into your life and give your heart to them, then you are supremely vulnerable and at their ongoing mercy.
Five years ago, I had not left Australia - ever. Now I have been to almost every continent on Earth. I have seen so many fascinating places and I am happy to report that my travel bug is well and truly satisfied. I used to ask people, before I started my travels, what was their favourite place in the world. Usually, I found that people had great difficulty in answering this question. Mostly, they gave a list of numerous places that they loved for different reasons and I can definitely appreciate this view. And if I were to offer such a list, it would look something like this:
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