SHOCK, HORROR, DETERMINATION

Well, it's just dreadful what's happened and continues in Bombay/Mumbai today. I am so relieved to hear from my friends there that they're all ok. It's just so appalling and shocking and mystifying.

I feel as determined as ever to fly into Bombay next week. I will not let these terrorists stop me. I just pray that calm will be restored and that the poor hostages will be released.

Wish I'd got my visa on my Australian passport not my British one now!! Just kidding.

I am glued to the news and am saying many prayers.

COUNTDOWN IS PROGRESSING

I did it. I booked my ticket. Around the world. Yipppeeeeee!!

9 more sleeps to go and I'll be waking up in Bombay. I have gorgeous friends meeting me there and so many incredible adventures and new friends ahead. This feeling of anticipation is overwhelming. The freedom, I can almost taste it.

London has turned bitterly cold and seems to be pushing me to leave. Though it still sparkles and flashes me when I least expect it. I am relishing my final days.

This Sunday is the big event - the British Independent Film Awards is nigh. I pray I have the stamina to achieve all I must in the next short while. And beyond. Is it just my fixation with India, or is Slumdog Millionaire one of the best films of the year? I do hope it does well at the BIFAs. And Hunger too. A rich selection to be sure.

I will get used to this sharing thing, I want to ensure that all my incredible friends, family and cohorts can share in my adventures (should they feel so inclined) so promise to do my best.

Deep breaths.

DECEMBER HERE WE COME

I can't believe it's that time of year again.

My promise to myself - that for my birthday, on December 30th, I'll be in country I've never been to before. All the signs are pointing to India.

In the meantime, I'm working hard for the gorgeous ladies at the British Independent Film Awards and by god it's takes some doing to unpick one's life. I never knew I was such a hoarder.

Some lovely people have been to check out my abode and are keen to move in. All I need now it to book my ticket outta dodge. I'm just waiting patiently for what's owed me.

I say a little prayer....

WINDS OF CHANGE

The time has come.

After 7 years in London town, the southern hemisphere is calling. So I'm teaming up with some fantastic people for my final month here, before absconding to India and beyond.

I'm planning to launch a new company, so check out Legacy.

In the meantime, watch this space.