For those who don't know, my husband and I have decided to move to Perth - that's 'back home' for me...after 16 years of living in Sydney. And what an absolutely amazing 16 years it has been. I came here knowing no-one, a 20 year old with nothing more than a bag full of courage and whole lot of hope. When I look back at that time I can't believe I was so brave! Now, well into my 30's I am about to make another big move and yet again I am counting on that bag full of courage and whole lot of hope.
Lets be honest - there is no way I will be able to re-create the fabulous career I have had in Sydney when I move to Perth and yes that does scare me! I have been blessed to have had a career that I have absolutely loved - for the 18 years I have worked in TV I have loved it. And I have to remember that it all started in the tape room at Channel 10 in Perth! My career is where I found my identity - but is that all I am? Laki Baker - TV Producer?
It's interesting where we find our identities isn't it? Surely I am more than my career? I am a wife and daughter, a sister and friend - doesn't that count for the better part of my identity? Why is letting go of MasterChef so hard then? Is it the show itself? Is it the fabulous crew? or is it that I had it so good on the show?? I had one of the best jobs and I was successful at it. Is it that I just wont know what to say when people say 'What do you do?' how does 'I used to work on MasterChef' really sound? Will I lose my 'coolness'?
So, what does Me minus MasterChef really equal? I don't know...but I'm looking forward to finding out!
