Hi,

Thank you for taking a moment to find out a little bit more about me, the girl behind the ‘Just Maybe I Can’ blog.

My name is Georgina, but you can call me George, Georgie or G, all of which I have answered to at some point over the years. If I was to pick a favourite, it would definitely be George. I’m not really sure why but I think it probably best represents the person I see myself as.

I’m currently living in regional NSW in Australia but I was born in Birkenhead, Liverpool, U.K. on 3 October 1976. Yep, congrats on doing the maths and you’re right, that makes me 40+ years old. On a good day, I can generally pass for mid thirties, something I can thank both my parents and their youthful genes for and which I embrace wholeheartedly.

I moved to Australia in 2001 at the young age of 25, following a boy of all things, but after 16 years of beautiful sunshine and living life the Aussie way, my heart longs for home and I’m planning a move back to the less than sunny Blighty imminently.

I’ve been married and divorced and I’m lucky to have such an amazing friend and father in my ex husband. I have a 7 year old little boy who brings sunshine and smiles to every day and who is the reason for everything I do but who is also my reality check when life gets a little too much to handle.

Following university, where maths was my subject of choice, I worked in the public sector for the Ministry of Defence, the Cabinet Office, local Council and a regional hospital. I’ve also worked in hospitality where I thrived on the hustle and bustle of a busy bar or packed out restaurant; and more recently I’ve run my own gymnastics club. Along with my truly wonderful team, I’ve turned a tired country gymnastics club into a thriving business which offers amazing experiences for children and which helps develop foundations for life. The club has won awards for growth and excellence and our gymnasts are now competing on the national gymnastics stage. I am beyond proud.

In my spare time I’ve written and published a children’s illustration book, run a half marathon in under two hours and I’m currently learning Spanish. The brain literally never stops and because of it, I’ve lived a fast paced life full of variety and adventures. There have been times where change has been the only constant and times where the ups and downs would give the biggest roller coasters a run for their money, but as I sit here and reflect, I wouldn’t change a thing. Every one of my experiences over the last 40 years has contributed in some way to the person I am today.

The last four years have taught me so much. I have learnt about myself, about love, about life and as ironic as it sounds, the universe. It took a lot of heartache, tears and tantrums, time, frustration and self reflection, but the 2017 version of George is someone who is more driven than ever, who goes after what they want, who leads the way and who chases dreams that others wouldn’t even dare to imagine. I approaches life with a smile and try to see the positive side of all things.

I have experienced success and failure and felt the wrath of both in recent times. I don’t profess to have all of the answers, not by a long way, but I appear to have developed an ability for leading and inspiring those around me to be the very best they can be. In person, that is through the energy I bring to a room, the bright in my eyes and the smile on my face but for many it has been through the thoughts and ramblings which I have put down on paper (screen). I often use writing to help me unscramble the many thoughts in my head and I found that when I share my thoughts, others relate and find some comfort, insight and inspiration in what I have written.

So in a nutshell that is me, George Mitchell. The blog posts I share are written from the heart and while I may spend time thinking about the best way to get my message out there, they are raw and are a reflection of my personal growth and experiences. I try to look at things from a positive perspective and offer insight, inspiration and a place where others who may experience similar situations, can take some comfort.

I hope you enjoy the read as much as I do the writing.

Love Georgie 💕