Many Faces

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It’s been a long time since I’ve written.

A lot has happened.

February 2020 – Lil and I packed up our much loved home in Adelaide and moved to Sydney.

I started my new job at Industrial Light & Magic and Lil started at the brand new Inner Sydney High School.

Work took me back to Fox Studios, had time stood still? Ha, not says my mirror!

We found a place to live in Rozelle.

Sydney, the same face, with a patchwork of botox and plastic surgery but the same enough to trigger carefully stored memories, some welcome, others not so.

September 2020 – Rozelle became untenable, we moved to Annandale. Much happier.

But still struggling. The villian? Sydney/Covid? (Sydney property managers/landlords?)

In Annandale we found some happiness within our confined Covid existence, how I love the old terraces, sites & stories from early Sydney, the gorgeous tree lined street we lived on and the beautiful gardens, the frangipani’s, the scent of citrus blossoms, the lamingtons and hot cross buns to die for, the walk down to the tram and the glistening harbour.

September 2021 – But Sydney rose up again, saying don’t get comfortable! We moved to Summer Hill.

Just down the hill from Thorin, Genie, Indigo & Ben – and Misha!

Now that has put a smile on my face. We moved into one of the new apartments where the old flour mill had been. I loved the views from our top level apartment, in one direction gorgeous Summer Hill cottages snuggled into a sea of trees so often crowned by the golden setting sun and in the other direction the twinkling city in the distance. I loved the way the sun streamed into our apartment and, when covid retreated, the fortnightly markets with live music and delicious treats, our pizza nights up at Moonbie St and having the Munro’s down to our place. Summer Hill 💛

May 2023 – But Sydney rose up again, was Sydney trying to kick us out? At the same time, an offer to work in Vancouver.

We packed everything into a container and shipped it.

June 2023 – Michal met us at the airport and stayed with us for two weeks to help us find our feet and settle in 💛

Our container arrived in perfect time for us as we moved into our new home in West Vancouver.

And just like that, life felt lighter.

I joined a choir and a painting class 🎶🎨

It’s so beautiful here, the seasons, the mountains (often topped with snow), the giant trees, the crystal clear glistening water ways, our home with glorious views and a little fireplace ✨

And nothing better than a new job to kick your brain into fifth gear! Thank you new job, thank you brain.

We had our one year anniversary just a couple of weeks ago.

Lil has blown me away, in our first year in Vancouver, she was selected as the Marketing Manager of the Student Council, cast as Cady in Mean Girls Musical at Arts Umbrella and earnt straight A’s at school. For 2024/25 school year, she’s been selected into the International Baccalaureate program, voted the Vice President of the Student Council and, after auditioning, received an offer to join the Musical Theatre Troupe at Arts Umbrella.

Proud mum!

I’m going to try and pop in here more regularly.

It’s been a tough year in the film industry, here’s to things turning around soon, please take care out there.

Wishing you a wonderful day 🌱

26 thoughts on “Many Faces”

  1. Can’t thank you enough for this Arwen. It’s just what I needed today to remind me that life is good..

          • I returned to the US three years ago. I live in Minneapolis, MN, I survived a couple bouts of cancer, and I’m in good health now. My two granddaughters are nearby in south Minneapolis.
            Roy

  2. Misha still stops at the entrance to your Summer Hill apartment expecting to pop in for a visit!

  3. What a magical road you and Lillian are traveling! Each step might be a surprise, unpredictable, but always amazing and gorgeous – just like the bridge. Love you both♥️

  4. So happy that you and Lil are in West Vancouver. What a lovely place. I’m so happy that you two are so much closer and I’ve been able to visit and see Lil perform and sing in Mean Girls, visit her school and do some exploring around the city. It was wonderful to see you two so happy and settling into your new community. Love you both, Gram

    • It is so wonderful being closer to you and such a treat for us to have you come to big things happening in Lil’s life! Thank you Virginia, we love and appreciate you hugely! ❤️

  5. Welcome back Arwen. Was wonderful to see Tiny Gardens pop up in my email. Pleased to hear that all is going well over there and I am very proud of both you and Lil. ❤️😃

    • Dear Kerrie, you came to Adelaide to help us find our feet and settle in when we moved there in April 2018! We are lucky girls to have so much love and support 🥺
      Sending loads of love ❤️

  6. Lovely story Arwen. ..So glad you are doing well and Lillian achieving so much… Hopefully will see you next year.xx

    • We have all our fingers and toes crossed we see you and Kerrie (and?🤞) here next year 🤞🍀✨
      Sending lots of love xxooxx

  7. Arwen!! CJ and I were thinking of you and Lil over the weekend! Lovely to hear you are both thriving in Vancouver. Sending love ❤️

    • Thinking about you and CJ has put a big smile on my face. Can you believe our girls are so grown! Sending big hugs to you both ❤️

  8. This brings back cool memories of when I lived in Vancouver. Enjoy, it is a great place.

  9. So lovely to read of your journey and the different places that have held you, even if for only a limited time. I like the way you express yourself with insight and a descriptive prose. May you both continue to blossom and evolve. Much love, Graeme

  10. Reading your words and seeing the beautiful photos and particularly hearing about Lil’s incredible year was the perfect start to my day. xxxx

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