That feeling of crashing into christmas.
I hope you’re sitting back with family. Or in the sun. Or with friends. Or in the water.
“More and more he comes to realise that ppl fall into 3 camps: those who hardly, if ever, see beauty, even when it strikes them between the eyes; those who recognise it only when it is made apparent to them; and those rare souls who find beauty everywhere they turn, even in the most unexpected places.” - Elif Shafak
My year was a mix of beauty and grief, but in a personal sense it’s been a time of growth and evolution as I’ve embraced risk and have felt the excitement of not knowing. Letting go of some things has opened up space for others, and it’s been exhilarating facing down some rigid things in my mind that I didn’t realise had such a hold on me. Moving to Newcastle meant most of my easy friendships are now distances away, so I’ve leaned into making new friends. It’s not as easy making new friends when you’re in your 40s, but I’ve been going out more, hanging out more, and it’s been unreal making new connections that offer a new lens to look through.
