So in getting some feedback I found there was an article to be made about myself. Who I am and why I am doing this.
Well as it says on my profile; My name is Allan Grogan, I'm 28 years old and for the life of me I have no idea what I want.
Most people who write blogs like these have a dream, or a talent they want to share, some just need a way of expressing themselves.
In order for you to care about what I write, I feel I need to tell you my story,
I was the usual 24 year old in their final year of uni, looking for the next stage in my life. Playing snooker one day with my friend changed all that. He, after many beers, convinced me to move to South Korea to teach English; as jobs for graduates were so few in the U.K. at the time, I decided to go for it. Little did I know the impact it would have on me for the rest of my life...
Going to Korea was a life changer. What had been a trip to raise finance, suddenly became a life changing experience, After a short time there, it was no longer about the money, I wanted to see the world,and help the people I met on my travels. It made me a better person, a person who wanted to make a difference....
Then a year ago, while still miles away from home, I reconnected with the only girl I've ever really loved. For 6 months, we skyped, messaged, facebooked, until I came back to Scotland. On a personal level I have everything I ever wanted. But back home I found everything I worked for, and every job I've undertaken abroad doesn't count for much. There's something quite disturbing in being able to get a good job anywhere in the world except your home land.
So I took my old job back at a bookmakers (sports bet shop) until I find the real reason why I'm here.
My dream is that I can be a successful journalist in foreign affairs, this is why I began this blog, in the hope that it can help me reach that goal.
So this is me, a liberal, socialist, vagabond, stilted traveller, avid book reader, sports fan, and now family guy; who will write how he feels, too stupid to succeed, too smart to accept what he has.
I hope you join me on my journey, and be glad you did.
Thanks for reading
Allan
