I came, I saw, I portered*
The great Judge Judy once said, “I think that you’re supposed to know when it’s time to say goodbye”. As I prepare for my imminent departure from Cambridge, I like to see it less as a goodbye to the city I have come to love above all others, but more of a ‘hello’ to new adventures.
Coming to the University city changed my life beyond all recognition and, despite not being a scholar or academic of any kind, I was able to realise my dreams and reach a potential I never imagined possible within the strange and wonderful walls of this esoteric world. More than that, I have been lucky enough to have you all alongside me for what has been a most unexpected emprise. And, as far as unexpected emprises go, this is just the beginning, I assure you.
But now it is time to go. There are those I love even more than Cambridge, endeavours even more pertinent than PorterGirl. Without doubt, Cambridge will always be a part of me, but perhaps more importantly, I will always be a part of Cambridge.
*Relying on schoolgirl Latin as opposed to being a Classical scholar, I struggled to find a direct translation for ‘porter’ as either a noun or verb. So, seeing as our English word porter is derived from the Latin portātor, from past participle of portāre (to carry) I decided to go with that, as it’s a nice first conjugation word and easily popped into the singular perfect tense. I am sure far better educated chaps than my good self will have plenty to say about this pitiful translation but, quite frankly, bollocks to them.
Lucy Brazier 
While I highly respect your writing, I’m afraid there is nothing great about Judge Judy, she is in need of help, starting with anger management and therapy.
Hahaha! I find Judge Judy very entertaining indeed. I completely agree with you about the anger management! 😀
That’s why she got that job. Pardon me, I can’t help it but I am a therapist and have to call it for what it is. 🙂
You are right! She must have some deep seated issues that she enjoys taking out in her courtroom 🙂
Professionally, I have no doubt.
and your time there helped to shape who you are, in ways that many who study under the limitations of a strict curriculum never learn. best to you, on the next adventurous leg of your journey –
Exactly it – it seems Cambridge has a way of building and shaping those who want the benefit of its history and wisdom. An incredible experience. Thank you, I shall keep you posted of the new adventures, of course.