While the UK was sleeping, I came home early to watch the horror of the UK vote on the EU.

I’ve gone through all the emotions today, from fear and anger to confusion and mild acceptance.

I genuinely worry that people don’t realise what they have voted for and the impacts.
* Do they realise this will rapidly accelerate a Scottish and potentially Northern Irish split form the UK? It’s a kiss goodbye to the ‘benefits’ the UK holds through history, like UN seats and commonwealth support.
* A dropping pound and global dip in the sharemarket is going to raise the poverty line over the next 2 years. I worry for anyone who’s just getting by or people close to or in retirement. I worry for what larger impact that will have on the country.
* Mostly I am sad.

Why?

I’ve realised today that I actually put more value and worth into my British passport than my kiwi one. After all, it opens up so many more opportunities, financial benefits and adventures.

At least I did until today.

Fear, xenophobia and financial naivety have stripped any pride of value I once had in my UK status. Right now I wouldn’t give up my Kiwi status for anything.