I was headed to San Diego for Social Media Marketing World, a conference I’ve wanted to attend for about the last seven years. One of my clients in the US pointed out it was a long way to come from the UK just for five days to attend that. Speaking to a friend in travel, she suggested adding on a few days in LA which also meant I could visit another client. Once it was booked, I put my adventurer hat on and planned some things that were on my dream list but I’d never thought I’d do. So I found myself soaring on a broomstick on the Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios, taking an ebike ride (not ridden a bike for 40 years!) along the LA coastline and horseriding in the Hollywood hills by the sign, with LA spread out below. I can only describe these adventures as utterly joyful, rediscovering an emotion and side of me I haven’t felt for years. I lost my mum 20 years ago this year and shortly after she died, had my wonderful daughter. Losing my mum and post natal depression had a huge impact on me and this trip I feel finally helped me look at things differently and find me again.