About me
Hi everyone!
My name is Sarah M. Lawton. I was born in June 1968 in Sheffield and my childhood was split between Dundee, Scotland and Harpenden, England. Happily married to Ben since 1995, I have two sons; Alexander (21) and Andrew (15). Alexander has left home to set up on his own in Stockholm, Sweden, where he was born. Andrew, Ben and I now live contentedly with two daft cats, Bo and Quinn, in a fairly non-descript, four-bedroomed detached house in the pretty little village of Olney, Buckinghamshire, England.
As a young adult I was routinely described as having ‘itchy feet’. I rarely stayed in one place for longer than a few months and loved nothing more than to throw my few possessions into my ancient leather doctor’s case (purchased from an antique store with my first decent pay check), jump on a train, and head off into the unknown. I thrived on adventure. I wanted to try everything, do everything, see everything. And I travelled alone.
During his speech at my wedding, my father suggested to my new husband that he drive a nine inch nail through my foot and into the ground to keep me in one place. Ben thought he was kidding.
Luckily for my foot, Ben had a much more effective approach towards teaching me to stop and grow some roots. He never attempted to tie me down. He never said no. He never built walls or gave me limits. I could do anything I liked. I simply couldn’t take him with me. He was his calm, chilled, utterly unmovable self so consistently that he got me passed the point where I wanted to poke him into action and, in total frustration, I sat down… relaxed… had another baby and discovered I could enjoy the more inwardly focused journey of trying to be the best mother and wife I could be.
That was 16 years ago. I’m now a near-perfect reflection of Middle England. Consistently reliable as ever, my husband is the main earner. Our children attend the best school in the district – despite us having to pay through the nose for a coach to get them there. Through the early years of our marriage, I tried both full-time motherhood and full-time work. Alongside a job as a P.A., I spent six years studying with the Open University to get my degree – of which I am very proud. I now work, part-time, as a scientific copywriter in a marketing communications agency. Summer weekends are spent pottering in my vegetable garden, followed by a Pimms under the pergolla while waiting to eat the slap-up meals Ben loves to produce. Winter weekends are spent driving my mother to superstores, decorating, or snuggled under a cat-laiden blanket with a laptop and a Whiskey Mac. I love nothing more than Downton Abbey on a Sunday evening and can be bought with a cream tea (raspberry jam – not strawberry!). It’s all rather blissful and certainly enough to have made my previous self wonder who the hell I am!
While I love my current lifestyle, as my children grow up and leave the nest, my inner instincts are reawakening. The feet began to itch again a few years ago. I found myself dreaming of distant lands and trying to persuade my family to swap our usual Tuscan cottage holiday for a trek in the cloud forests of Venezuela. Sadly, my youngest son enjoys his home comforts as much as his father and the idea of heat and biting insects was enough to draw a line under that idea.
If I was going to find adventure, I’d have to go it alone! As always, my family was completely supportive of my needs – as long as I didn’t drag them along with me. This time, I had enough faith in their love to allow myself to go.
This blog is the story of how I rediscovered my adventurous self without compromising my family, my home, my work, or my lifestyle.
From Middle England to the World - I’ll have my cream tea and adventure too!
Sandie Ward
December 26, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Loved reading “about you”…seems we have lot’s in common! If you were closer we could stir up adventure together! Here’s to making 2012 OUR year girl….and remember- Never be the first to arrive at a party- or the last to go home….and never, never be both!
Engage, Inspire, Indulge!
Sarah M. Lawton
December 26, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Cheers!
petchary
December 27, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Dear Sarah, Thanks so much for “liking” my blog post about the children. My blog is a little idiosyncratic – like you, I am pretty much a “homebody” these days, less restless but still exploring mentally. The glorious world of blogs, the Internet in general and our new iMac in particular help tremendously. My husband sounds a little like yours – he is quiet and settled (more than me) and so incredibly supportive. I hope you will continue to read my blog and I will be following yours… By the way, I am English too – born in Hammersmith and brought up in and around London. Your lifestyle sounds so lovely and English! We left there 23 years ago but our son is now there, looking hard for a full-time, permanent job hopefully with an NGO. He is London-born too. I look forward to reading your blog posts in 2012!
Sarah M. Lawton
December 27, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Lovely to virtually ‘meet’ you! I do hope your son finds himself a job. It’s pretty tough over here at the moment.
I bet you miss him!
I’m picking my eldest up from the airport tomorrow!
I can’t wait.
Keep in touch!
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2012!!
petchary
December 27, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Yes, I miss him very much – our “one and only”! Lucky you, enjoy being with your son!
Happy 2012!
A Clean Future Blog
December 28, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Thanks Sarah for liking our post on Charles Scott’s “Rising Son”, a forthcoming book about his environmentally-focused adventures with his children. Happy travels to you and your family!
Kathleen & Hadi
December 29, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Thanks for your blog, Sarah. You show that adventure thrives in some spirits, despite settling, for awhile with home and family. It’s great to read about your adventures!
Sarah M. Lawton
December 29, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Thanks Kathleen & Hadi
I appreciate your kind words.
Keep reading – there’s a lot more to come!
Amy
December 29, 2011 at 11:34 pm
Hi Sarah!
I just got your comment on Half-Assed Mama about participating in the Small Stones project! Yay! So glad to see you on my blog, and so glad you’ll be writing small stones in January as well. As it turns out, I’ll be administering the blogroll for the whole project (on Fiona and Kaspa’s blog, Writing Our Way Home), so if you’d like to be added to the blogroll for that, would you confirm with me by email at halfassedmama@gmail.com? I wasn’t sure from your comment if I should add you or not (and I’d email you directly, but I don’t see your email here anywhere, so I hope a comment will work). Thanks, and take care!
Sarah M. Lawton
December 29, 2011 at 11:55 pm
See my email response!
Happy to be included in the blogroll.
Magda
December 30, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Delighted to know that there are people like you who have a family and can travel the world. You are one tough cookie, missus
I’ll be following your blog diligently. You’ve achieved something I’m aspiring to in the near future.
Sarah M. Lawton
December 30, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Magda!
Thanks for getting in touch. I LOVE hearing from others who aspire to a similar balance of freedom and family.
Please do let me know how you get on.
Sarah
redpantsandamustache
December 31, 2011 at 2:16 pm
A very nice blog with an inspiring story! Look forward to reading more about your travel adventures! And next time you visit your son in Stockholm you may want to check out some of the cafés I discovered since I moved there a few months ago
All the best for 2012!
Sarah M. Lawton
December 31, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Thanks Patrick!
Actually, I lived in Sweden myself for eight years. In Uppsala and Stockholm.
I also had my favourite cafes. Sture Katten and one in Ostermalmstorg (sorry I can’t remember the name of it).
In Uppsala I loved Storken – second floor on the central square.
Happy New Year!
redpantsandamustache
December 31, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Thanks Sarah! I haven’t been to Uppsala yet but I am planning to go on Monday (yes, my office is closed as we practice “in lieu” when a holiday falls on a weekend). I will certainly pay a visit to Storken! I also need to spend more time around Ostermalmstorg… it has been to easy to stay in Södermalm for cafés.
Sarah M. Lawton
December 31, 2011 at 4:59 pm
I can’t guarantee that Storken is still there. I haven’t been back to Uppsala in years – but do take a look! Enjoy the visit. Uppsala is a very pretty place. I really do recommend Ostermalm – if you have not yet visited Salu Hallen then you’re seriously missing out! Now I really miss Sweden… *sigh*
redpantsandamustache
December 31, 2011 at 5:48 pm
A quick search on the Internet confirmed that Storken is still there! Now I have another good reason to go to Uppsala on Monday. Thank you
I have been living in Sweden for four months and I am enjoying every minute. Stockholm is a beautiful city and the people are really friendly. And there are so many nice neighborhoods to discover. I sould be here for a few years so I will certainly explore Ostermalm, but also Kungsholmen, Vasastan, the archipelago…
P.S. I shall report back on Storken early next week!
Sarah M. Lawton
December 31, 2011 at 8:29 pm
It’s great to be in touch with someone who is currently discovering the joys of Sweden. I truly look forward to hearing all about your discoveries. My son and his Swedish girlfriend are with us in the UK until the 3rd, then they’re flying back out there. I hope the weather stays as nice as it has… although you’re probably wishing for snow at this point! Odd to have so little at this time of year. XXX
earthriderjudyberman
December 31, 2011 at 5:39 pm
I ejnoy your adventurous spirit and admire your flexibility. My husband and have traveled a lot and hope to do more of the same in the future. Always a joy to see and experience new places.
Sarah M. Lawton
December 31, 2011 at 8:26 pm
I look forward to keeping in touch with you and your family and hearing about your travels too!
Enjoy 2012!
kivohs
January 1, 2012 at 6:12 am
Such a beautifully tranquil ‘About Me’ section is very hard to come by. I identify more with Ben, your husband. I am not much of traveller at all and like Ben, I too have the company of a ‘ globetrotting’ companion !!! Its quite a task trying to keep her in one place. I guess I need some tips from him on how to do it successfully !!!
Sarah M. Lawton
January 1, 2012 at 11:18 am
Dear kivohs
Nice to hear from someone who can provide the other perspective.
Why do you feel the need to keep your companion in one place?
Ben’s success was in never trying to do so!
Great to be in touch with someone at MBA level in India.
Keep in touch.
Happy New Year!
mtapoadventure
January 29, 2012 at 12:27 am
Wow,,,,,,admire your enthusiasm of being the best on both aspects,,,,,,Kudos ,,,
Albert
Sarah M. Lawton
January 29, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Thanks Albert.
robinofrockridge
January 29, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Wow! What spirit, Sarah! It’s great to “meet” you via blogs.
Sarah M. Lawton
January 29, 2012 at 9:05 pm
*blush*
Why thank you!
Jeff Brody
January 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Hey, nice blog layout!
Sarah M. Lawton
January 31, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Hehe! I kinda like your blog layout too Jeff.
Sid
February 1, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Hi Sarah. Thanks for stopping by my blog site “Watts Tree Farm” and telling me that you liked it. I’m just a beginner at blogging. I am honored that someone in the UK would take the time to read my little blog. You sound like you are having a very exciting life and it is kind of you to share it will all of us around the world. If you are ever in Eastern Canada please stop by. Enjoy the next adventure in your life!
Sarah M. Lawton
February 1, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Canada is currently in my top 5 MUST visits soon.
You have so much great wildlife over there…
Stay in touch and good luck with your blog.
Sid
February 1, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Thanks, Perhaps I will get the chance to meet you.
I’d be happy to give you a tour of our woodlot.
Sid
February 1, 2012 at 11:38 pm
Thanks to you I now have my own “Gravatar”. I see most everyone else has one and I thought “so should I”. So now I do. I’ll keep learning as I go.
Sarah M. Lawton
February 2, 2012 at 4:48 pm
LOL! Nice to see you Sid. Great gravatar – well worth the effort.
solomogundy
February 2, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Sarah, thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m finding yours very interesting! I suffer from wanderlust too, but haven’t yet figured out how to actually make it happen. Kudos to you for following your dreams!
Sarah M. Lawton
February 2, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Thanks. I guess you just have to make a decision that you will make it happen and then lay careful plans to ensure it does. As long as you’re not compromising your homelife!
susandayley
February 3, 2012 at 5:19 pm
I love your spirit. Enjoy your adventures! (Thanks for the “like” on my little blog.)
Sarah M. Lawton
February 3, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Thanks Susan.
feistybluegecko
February 4, 2012 at 3:22 am
Thanks for calling by Feisty Blue Gecko
Lovely to connect with you – I look forward to catching up with your adventures
Philippa
Sarah M. Lawton
February 4, 2012 at 9:58 am
Thanks Philippa.
Nice to connect with you too.
Sarah
MISS L.F
February 5, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Thank you for passing by on my page and placing a like on my post
I have returned the kind gesture with a follow and hope to see you again soon. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
adollyciousirony
February 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Hello Sarah dear, Congratulations! I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award, check it out here: http://allaboutlemon.com/2012/02/06/whew-more-versatile-blogger-awards/
You deserved it!
Enjoy and have fun
Dolly
Sarah M. Lawton
February 6, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Thanks Dolly!
plenty1
February 6, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Sarah
Thank You for taking time to read about Tilly-Miss, we shall take this opportunity to catchup on your blog and judging by the comments it will be time well spent, thanks again and best wishes.
Sarah M. Lawton
February 6, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Great to see you on my blog.
Do stay in touch!
lizzybradbury
February 7, 2012 at 8:38 am
Thank you so much for liking my blog on Helephants by Tim Flach! Hope you enjoyed the photos
Lizzy x
Sarah M. Lawton
February 7, 2012 at 7:59 pm
I did. Thanks Lizzy.
rangewriter
February 7, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Your family’s generosity in giving your free rein can be matched only be the diligence by which you ignored your itchy foot and devoted yourself to their needs for as long as you did.
Sarah M. Lawton
February 8, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Thanks Linda
I really did try hard not to dash off too soon…
Although I can’t wait to go to Bardia this April!
Sarah
Tim Cash
February 7, 2012 at 11:00 pm
nice to meet you Sarah! Nepal is amazing! have a wonderful trip!
Sarah M. Lawton
February 8, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Thanks Tim!
I take it you’ve been to Nepal?
Any stories to tell and/or tips?
Sarah
Jude
February 14, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Hi Sarah – my reply is a bit late, but just to say many thanks for visiting my blog and liking one of my pics. I’m a fellow -itchy-feet person with a great love of nature and wild places. I love Scotland. Lived in British Columbia for many years and have ended up in France.
Sarah M. Lawton
February 14, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Thanks Jude
They probably make me plod rather than strut. Which I enjoy doing.
Thanks for stopping by and do come again.
Sarah
lauraelaro
February 14, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Nice blog fellow nomad! Looking forward to reading about your ongoing adventures.
Laura
Sarah M. Lawton
February 14, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Thanks Laura!
Read on! There’s a lot more to come.
lauraelaro
February 14, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Can’t wait. Happy travels!
M L Fuller
February 25, 2012 at 7:43 pm
This is wonderful! Also, I LOVE Downton Abbey!
Bon voyage!
Sarah M. Lawton
February 26, 2012 at 11:35 am
Thank you!
thomag1
February 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Thanks for dropping by my site here at The Poet’s Crafts/The Olding Poet and reading through my lengthly ‘The “Lights” in Ru Woods’ Sarah. Your ‘About’ is very interesting and I do have a little “Irish” in me from my mother’s side of the family. I love Celtic music and dancing, too! My best to you and yours……tom
Henricus Peters
February 26, 2012 at 4:51 am
Hi Sarah
As a valued visitor and follower of ‘environmentaleducationuk.wordpress.com’ …
I am now inviting you to check out, ‘follow’ and if you wish comment on my other, re-launched blog –
http://learnfromnature.net/
and my re-launched facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Learn-From-Nature/180449518659079?ref=tn_tnmn
Regards
Henricus
Sheila T Illustrated
February 26, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Hi, Sarah. Thanks for visiting and the “like” on my Roman God post. Love that photo of the bunny! I can identify with the wanderlust. I still have a 15 year old at home but hopefully in about three years I too will get to see more of our world right here at home and abroad.
Sarah M. Lawton
February 26, 2012 at 3:21 pm
You make me feel naughty… My youngest is also 15 but I’m happy to leave him with his dad for a week or so at a time.
Sheila T Illustrated
February 26, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Oh, no, sorry for not being more clear so you would not misunderstand. I ran off to Hawaii for a week without her or my best friend. I just turned 50 and it was on my bucket list and a birthday present to myself!!! I did take her to New York City and we are going to Orlando this summer and then our last trip together as a family to the Grand Canyon in a couple years. (fyi, she ran off to Myrtle Beach S.C. with a friend without me!) Then she is off to college and me and my best friend will not be so tied down and will be able to take our RV to places we want to see together. Places on both of our bucket lists. He has a dream to go to Ireland someday.
Sarah M. Lawton
February 27, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Ah! Now I feel slightly less naughty. Nice to hear you’re enjoying your freedoms equally.
It’s lovely being ablt to get out there isn’t it!
Do let me know how you get on in the RV. I LOVE those things…
jennysserendipity
February 26, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Wow, really nice! I like it how you can do both..tough cookie indeed. Will be happy to follow your Blog to inspire me to do the same.
And thank you for liking my post at http://jennysserendipity.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/a-tribute-to-siargao-cloud-9-surfing/
Sarah M. Lawton
February 26, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Thanks Jenny.
Nice to think I might inspire a few folk!
zannyro
February 28, 2012 at 12:03 am
Hi Sarah! I have nominated you for the versatile blogger award! Please visit my post for details
Sarah M. Lawton
February 28, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Cor blimey! This will be my third. I’m so pleased.
Thanks very much.
Please allow me some time to respond properly as I have a very busy week coming up.
Sarah
zannyro
February 28, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Yay! You deserve every one! Have a good week!
Wanderlustress
March 4, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Nice to meet adventurous kindred spirits! We’re dragging two-year old twins with us around the world and can only hope that all will turn out well in the end, fingers crossed. Cheers.
Sarah M. Lawton
March 5, 2012 at 6:07 pm
That’s brave of you!
Welcome.
Danthonia
March 10, 2012 at 3:00 pm
G’day Sarah,
Thanks for liking my blog Tails from Crock Cottage. It helps to keep me sane. I loved reading your entries on Nepal and my travels there have been documented at danthonia.wordpress.com
It is now tracking the progress of a health post we are setting up in the Solu-Khumbu region in eastern Nepal. Good luck with the expedition next month. I look forward to following your adventures.
Cheers,
Ian
Sarah M. Lawton
March 10, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Wow!
Good luck with the Solu-Khumbu post.
A worthy project indeed.
Keep in touch Ian.
Danthonia
March 10, 2012 at 8:05 pm
I will, thanks Sarah. Have fun chasing elephants.
Sarah M. Lawton
March 10, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Ta. I will.
Cheryl Merrill
March 11, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Thanks, Sarah, for liking my blog post. Writing a book about African elephants, so perhaps, if you think it worthy, you might want to add me to your blogroll. Headed out in May to Botswana to revisit the subjects of my book. Love your Everything Elephant paper! All the best – Cheryl
Sarah M. Lawton
March 11, 2012 at 5:45 pm
How exciting!
I shall indeed add you to my blogroll.
Keep in touch!
Cheryl Merrill
March 12, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Thanks, Sarah!
Jo Fredric
March 12, 2012 at 7:00 am
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for liking my blog post. I’m really glad it brought me to your site as I can empathise with having a husband who isn’t as excited about travel as me (although, to be fair he has come with me so that’s pretty exciting). You have some great stories on here!
Jo
Sarah M. Lawton
March 12, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Thanks Jo
Ben and I do travel together too… It’s just not to jungles, deserts or great heights etc. etc. etc.
Thanks for stopping by.
Stay in touch.
Sarah
mariathermann
March 14, 2012 at 6:53 am
Thank you for liking my blog! I return the favour…it’s nice to read about someone’s life, when it’s told with such refreshing honesty. Best wishes. M.
Sarah M. Lawton
March 14, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Thanks Maria
hobosinfrance
March 14, 2012 at 11:55 am
Hi Sarah, I have just read your ‘About me’ post, and I’m hooked! As the ‘matriarch’ of my hobo family in France, I know I’m going to be the person who will need to settle the family once we receive the justice we are seeking from the French judiciary! That’s not going to be easy; like you, I love to travel, and now – my little family unit all have itchy feet!! I’ll be reading on and following. Thank you very much for liking my blog, and for sharing yours.
Kindest regards, Chrissie
Sarah M. Lawton
March 14, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Welcome Chrissie
Your situation sounds intreguing. I hope things work out for the best for you and yours.
Stay in touch!
Sarah
michaelgreenwell
March 18, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Do you have a contact email?
I could send you some useful info for your trip to Nepal. I was there for several months.
Sarah M. Lawton
March 18, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Please can you direct mail me on my adventure mum Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AdventureMum) or Twitter account? (https://www.twitter.com/Adeventure_Mum) thanks. All information would be gratefully received!
michaelgreenwell
March 18, 2012 at 7:51 pm
I followed you. You need to follow back before we can send DMs
michaelgreenwell
March 18, 2012 at 8:44 pm
sorry, i meant on twitter, not the blog.
Sarah M. Lawton
March 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Done
Neil Baumgartner
March 24, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Hi Sarah,
After you liked my “Regal Buck” post, I decided to check out your blog and was happy I did so. I was especially struck by your description of going through a period of rediscovering your adventurous self while balancing the other parts of your life since I have been exploring my own sense of rediscovery, as evidenced by the title of my blog. I am interested to read more about your travels and activities and wish you all the best in your continued pursuit of happiness and adventure.
Neil
Sarah M. Lawton
March 24, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Welcome Neil!
Great to have you around.
Here’s to rediscovery, adventure and the pursuit of happiness.
I look forward to your feedback and comments.
Sarah
meerkatart
April 9, 2012 at 11:21 am
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for popping by and liking my blog. I like your story (the cats – gorgeous!) and it looks like you’re about to go on a fabulous trip in the next few days to Nepal. I’ll be coming back to see how you go.
Cheers,
Merran
Sarah M. Lawton
April 9, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Thanks Merran
I am getting very excited about my departure to Nepal.
Only two days to go!
Happy you stopped by. Do come again.
Sarah
nshsbookblog
April 9, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Thanks for liking our student reviews! It means so much to them to have a public audience for their work. Oh, and I love your life
Sarah M. Lawton
April 10, 2012 at 10:03 am
It’s great that you publish your student’s work.
All power to you!
Stay in touch.
Sarah
dutchiesgoglobal
April 9, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for stopping by and liking my blog! I really like yours too! I hope you will have a great time in Nepal. I will come back and see how you are doing!
Have fun.
Erica
Sarah M. Lawton
April 10, 2012 at 10:04 am
Do come back!
The more the merrier.
Sarah
Cassi
April 10, 2012 at 7:32 pm
I can so relate. I have now finally got the husband on board with the traveling. Not to your exotic extent but we’ll get there. thanks for the blog like today.
Sarah M. Lawton
April 10, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Hi Cassi
Happy to hear you got your husband aboard. Mine will come on the traditional family holidays but not on expeditions… I have to do those alone.
Sarah
susanmcdanielcruisenews
April 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Hi Sarah! Thank you for liking my post about Maho Beach, St. Maarten on my travel blog. I am new to the world of blogging, despite having been born with a pen in my hand, always writing about something, so your support is greatly appreciated. Happy spring to you in England. I am sending some Florida sunshine your way.
Sarah M. Lawton
April 10, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Happy blogging Susan.
I warn you… it’s addictive.
Sarah
Lynne Ayers
April 10, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Ohh, I can relate to the cream tea … I’ll look forward to some photographic beauties from Nepal.
Sarah M. Lawton
April 10, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Thanks Lynne
Here’s hoping!
Sarah
jessicakorteman
April 11, 2012 at 3:46 am
Thanks so much for liking my recent blog post, Sarah! You have a great blog here. I really like and admire your spirit of adventure! I’m now a follower
Sarah M. Lawton
April 11, 2012 at 10:20 am
Welcome aboard Jessica
It’s great to have you around. Thanks for liking my blog enough to follow.
I look forward to hearing more about what you think. I shant be around for the next two weeks so wont be able to respond to comments promptly, but I will be back with bells on and, hopefully, a lot of juicy content about wild elephants and adventure!
Sarah
jessicakorteman
April 12, 2012 at 1:53 am
Looking forward to your upcoming posts, Sarah! Have an amazing time!
Sarah M. Lawton
April 28, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Thanks Jessica!
Welcome aboard.
Sarah
Sarah M. Lawton
April 28, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Jessica
The time is here. The elephant expedition truth will out – beginning today. Stay tuned.
Sarah
Wanderer
April 11, 2012 at 5:38 am
Wow. Your narrative of yourself is extremely interesting. I’m hooked to the blog. I might even blogroll you
I have itchy feet too. And I like your spirit, being a mother of two grown up sons, starting to get going with your calling. I hope to be like you when I have grown up kids too.
Wanderer
April 11, 2012 at 5:39 am
And thanks for liking my post.
Sarah M. Lawton
April 11, 2012 at 10:23 am
Dear Wnaderer
A blogroll is always vastly apprediated. But, even if not, I’m happy to have you around. I really enjoy sharing my experiences with others. I’m sorry I wont be able to respond to comments over the next few weeks but will get back in touch upon my return from Nepal.
Stay tuned for photos and videos, and in the meantime, I have written a regular blog to go out each day that covers what I think I might be doing in Nepal… It migth be rather interesting to find out how far out my imaginings are from the final truth in the end.
Sarah
Wanderer
April 11, 2012 at 12:56 pm
I’ll be following your Nepal travel as much as I can. All the best to you and your group.
Sarah M. Lawton
April 11, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Thank you
Eleenie
April 11, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Thanks for liking my post, I’m so glad you did as it’s given me the opportunity to discover an immensely interesting person with a purpose in life. I so look forward to reading through your blog!
Sarah M. Lawton
April 11, 2012 at 7:18 pm
I’m currently sitting at Heathrow airport waiting for my flight. I had to come online to try to check in for the Delhi-Katmandu section of my flight but it turns out I can’t do it online… Ooops. This will make my flight transfer even less likely in the time I have.
Ah well. I’ll get to Kathmandu somehow!
Thanks for stopping by Eleenie
Eleenie
April 11, 2012 at 7:23 pm
It’s gonna be a treat, I’m looking forward to reading all about your travels. Good luck with the transfer!
Mi-Shell
April 11, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Nice to meet you, Sarah!
Sarah M. Lawton
April 28, 2012 at 2:31 pm
You too Mi!
johnwoodcockillustration
April 12, 2012 at 8:57 am
Hi Sarah, thanks for looking at my blog, I found yours fascinating, I’d love to go to Nepal, it’s on my list of things to do in my lifetime so I’m very envious, looking forward to seeing your photos!
thirdeyemom
April 22, 2012 at 6:57 pm
I just found your blog through the wanderlust gene and am so looking forward to reading more! I was in Nepal back in 2010 and did the Annapurna Trek with my dad and it truly changed my life. An amazing place!
Sarah M. Lawton
April 28, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Well! My thanks must go to the Wanderlust Gene then. I’m so happy to have you with me.
Nepal is indeed a life changing place. Stay tuned for stories of what I got up to while I was there.
Sarah
thirdeyemom
April 28, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I’m looking forward to it! I started this blog after my trip there. It changed my life. And it encouraged me to do all the fundraising work for education in Nepal! Can’t wait to hear your stories!
shabnamphoto
April 25, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Thanks to wanderlust gene I landed here to read your inspiring story. Look forward to your reading about your adventures. Wonderful introduction.
Sarah M. Lawton
April 28, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Golly!
It’s great to have you and my debt to Wanderlust Gene increases with every post.
I look forward to reading your comments.
Sarah
shabnamphoto
April 29, 2012 at 7:37 pm
What a wonderful world…:-)
Tri Rahayu Kusumawati
April 29, 2012 at 11:06 am
Hi Sarah, how great life you have! Amazing adventures and a happy wonderful family..kind of a dream of any woman I think..Thanks for liking my post,,hope you can visit Indonesia and Bali someday..and make it as one of your superb adventure..
Sarah M. Lawton
April 29, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Indonesia and Bali sound wonderful. Thanks for stopping by to say hi.
Come again!
Sarah
Tri Rahayu Kusumawati
April 30, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Walk away I follow you Sarah..hope I’ll be able to see your stories in pictures..I’m a kind of pictures freak..:D..Have a beautiful day for you and your family..
Sarah M. Lawton
May 1, 2012 at 4:54 pm
There should be plenty of photos and video to come Tri!
Sarah
Sheila T Illustrated
April 30, 2012 at 4:40 am
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Sarah M. Lawton
April 30, 2012 at 7:49 am
Nive idea! Thanks
Sheila T Illustrated
April 30, 2012 at 11:25 am
You are welcome.
woodlandgirl
May 2, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Hello Sarah!
Thank you for popping by and liking my post on the Aenied Book III. It was actually a Latin assignment with flare, lol.
I had to write a summary of the book from Achates’ point of view.
Thanks again, and I love your blog! You sound like my mom (I’m 12). She loves to adventure, and we went to the British Virgin Islands a couple years ago on a 42 ft. Catamaran (my grandfather sailed it by himself with the help of my step-dad and other grandfather) for two weeks. The snorkeling there is a lot different from the beaches next to our home in Florida!
Sarah M. Lawton
May 3, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Hi Hanna
What a lovely introductory comment. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I thought your book summary was well written. I also think your ‘writer’s challenge’ is a great idea. Good luck with that.
Your family sound very adventurous. Lucky you! The Catamaran sounds exhilarating.
I bet your having better weather in Florida than we are currently having in the UK. It’s rained every day since I got back from Nepal. I miss the sunshine.
Do stop by again and have a chat and keep up the great writing.
Take care.
Sarah
woodlandgirl
May 3, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Thank you so much!
Yes, we are having better weather here in Florida. Sunshine mostly, but it’s still 83 degrees Fahrenheit in the evenings, and that means I can’t stay out and see my chickens for long! 
I hope you continue your adventures. It sounds exciting. Writing myself, I can only think of the wonders of such places.
Keep having fun!
Hannah
Sarah M. Lawton
May 3, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Chickens! How lovely.
I’m not allowed to keep chickens where I live sadly. It’s in my house deeds.
Although I have considered keeping bees instead. I’ll have to wait until my son leaves home though as he hates the idea.
You have plenty of time to get out into the world. For now, keep writing. It’s a great escape.
Sarah
woodlandgirl
May 3, 2012 at 10:11 pm
My grandfather kept bees for many years and loved it. A friend I know does it too, so I’m sure you’ll have fun with that.
I’m actually thinking of making writing a profession in a way, and I hope to publish some books. ^.^
Hannah
Sarah M. Lawton
May 3, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Seems like a reasonable ambition in your case.
Practice amkes perfect!
Sarah
Felicia
May 8, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Hi Sarah,
I love Kira Salak. Have you read all her books?
Sarah M. Lawton
May 9, 2012 at 11:04 am
I haven’t yet. Isn’t she amazing!
nepaliaustralian
May 10, 2012 at 7:01 am
What an amazing journey you had so far. Glad to find your blog and hope to read more about your travel adventures
Sarah M. Lawton
May 10, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Wow – thanks for finding me and liking all those posts.
Your appreciation is well and truly appreciated right back atcha!
Sarah
greatgreths
June 1, 2012 at 11:06 am
hi! i nominated you for Very Inspiring Blogger award – http://greatgreths.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/blog-awards-it-feels-great-to-be-grateful/
laceymccutchen
April 5, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Very inspiring. I love to travel, and even my upcoming wedding this year has me worried about passing up my biggest dreams. It’s nice to see that you came back to what you wanted out of life.