Dear Nick

It’s hard not to reflect on our wedding day…

It was such a fantastic day. A small, intimate gathering, all organised quickly. See previous post ‘The Empty Nest -A Letter To My Love On Our Anniversary‘ for the reason why.

We’ve been busy as usual and there have been changes since this time last year. The house renovations are coming along.

I’ve been hands on and know I definitely don’t want a job as a roofer. I realise now how much you did when we renovated Kitley Lodge. All I had to do was decide where I wanted the sockets in the kitchen etc. You just doubled everything up to give me more. So many decisions to make with this current house change, it does my head in sometimes. I’ve realised recently I’m not as strong mentally and emotionally as I thought I was. Things often overwhelm me still and I crumble, but I’m getting used to this new person and learning not to put myself into situations I can’t handle.

I’ve been out and about as usual…

And have lots more plans to travel for the rest of the year.

The chicks are doing their thing…

Jo has a new swanky job, Account Management Team Lead at Dice, which she loves. Harry, still loving life, working in Manchester but has plans of his own, so watch this space…

And Ellie completed her Level 2 Ski Instructor course in Whistler, and is currently working at a surf school on Vancouver Island until she goes back to Whistler to work as an instructor next winter season, as well as a freelance writer. So a trip to Canada to ski is a must for me, as hopefully she’ll be able to improve my style! You can follow her progress ( as well as get recipes and travel tips) @theardentbakery

I’ve been surfing at The Wave in Bristol but it wasn’t my finest hour so I’m off to Cornwall again to practice in the real stuff.

Life continues, regardless of my struggles and there is some comfort in the guaranteed cycle of nature, pushing me forward through the seasons, making me embrace each one and find some joy in their unique beauty.

So, onwards…

all my love, Teresa x