Nakitt
A tale of love conquering the whole world…

Last night I had a really stuffy nose. Every time I was about to fall asleep, I’d realise my mouth was dry from breathing through it. I got so frustrated that I very nearly cried. Nathan sent me to sleep by stroking my arm and I couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer, blocked nose and all. Before he’d sent me off to sleep, he’d spent ages raiding the bedroom for something to help me as I muttered and cursed. This morning I woke up feeling really refreshed, and it felt brilliant. We ate Special K in the Sun and just had a good old laugh.

Today isn’t a special day, but I thought I may as well use it for something. This morning I reflected about the times Nathan and I weren’t physically together. Long distance relationships hurt a lot. They make you cry and they make you lay awake all night wishing you were somewhere else. They make you look at maps and constantly watch planes. They possess you. They will make you smile and they make you skip. They make you know that one day everything will work out. They make sure that once you are together, you’ll never take one another for granted. They make you strong. And they are amazing things.

A year ago, I never imagined we’d be where we are today. A year ago today, I had no clue that he would make me toast today and pick me up to spin me around. Nathan has only become more caring, more loving and more understanding. He’s become even more of my best friend and he is always my constant. I feel I owe it to him to let him know that I love him and appreciate everything he does. He works so hard and I know that as of late, he’s been swallowed by work. Don’t worry angel, I won’t let you drown, I’ll keep you afloat because I know you can do it. I believe in you.

Nathan, you’re amazing. You need to know. Awaken to the brilliance of your dreams, your hopes. Run on your inspiration. Jump in at the deep end. Realise what you need from errors. Find love in everything you do in your day. Trust your instint. Close your eyes and leap. Live like nothing’ll ever end. Just know one thing. Just remember one thing above all others. Know and remember that wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, I will always love you.

[I think we'll take the olbas oil home for tonight!]

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I’ve decided to compile a shopping list of a modern, yet vintage look for a room. I’m feeling creative and in the need for some retail therapy, so here goes!

1. Clear Bucket Chair – £79

2. Union Jack Oblong Cushion – £63

3. Fair Isle Blanket – £75

4. Paloma Lamp – £49

5. Roseraie Rug – £572

6. Retro Pendulum Wall Clock – £12

7. Blue Painted Kashmiri Tea Table – £39.95

8. Iconic Red Lip Telephone – £25.69

9. Beth Mirror – £293.70

10. White Retro Storage Cubes – £89.95

Yesterday we saw the warmest day we’ve seen in a very, very long time. The usual temperature for this time of year is around 5 degrees, but lately it’s been in the minus range. But we woke up to a treat yesterday morning to the sunshine on our bed and 13 degrees filling the air. 13 degrees is usually freezing, but it seemed so warm and we just couldn’t hold off not spending a day outside.

So we first took our bikes to the local park and rode around the lake. It was heaving! Everyone was out and about in the Sun and it was a great feeling to be so warm. We then got back and decided to run up to the Grandparent’s house to use their tennis court to have a bit of a “rally” of sorts. We got back absolutely pooped from all the exercise and fresh air, it was the most we’ve had in a long time, and it was just so nice not to be shivering anymore!

As for today, it’s warmish but with no Sun which is quite sad, but tomorrow is supposed to be a sunny day for us, so fingers crossed! [:

Its that time of year when everyone comes down with the sniffles. We all suffer from the Winter blues with the grey skies and bitter winds on our cheeks. Lately I have been a little tea-maker and have discovered the delicious flavour of ginger tea. Nathan has been a bit poorly, so I’ve been making it religiously every day and have decided to share my little recipe with you. It is so simple to do.

What you need:
1) Ginger root (you can buy these at any supermarket).
2) A saucepan.
3) Honey.
4) A mug.

What you need to do:
1) Firstly you need to wash the ginger root and then peel off the outer skin/layer. Next you slice it into very thin slices, the thinner you get, the better!

2) What I tend to do next is to boil the kettle before I put the ginger slices into the saucepan. I then fill the pan with the boiling water and put it on the hob.
3) Leave the pan of water with ginger to “steep” for 10-15 minutes. This means just put it on a low heat and continue to let it boil. The longer you let it boil, the less spicy it will be.
4) At this stage I add a spoonful of honey to the boiling water to add a sweet taste to the tea.

5) When you are ready, bring it off the heat and sieve it into your mug and voila! Enjoy!

This morning I found this picture and I felt a very familiar feeling. I wanted to share this photo in all of it’s sad or happy glory as I found it really interesting as to how it can either be a positive or negative photograph. I’m not going to psychoanalyse you or anything, but to me this photo shows a farewell, but what’s to say it isn’t a greeting? I thought it was very cute and it had me choked in emotion as I never, ever want to relive the goodbyes I have had to say to Nathan.

So right now I’ve made more ginger tea as Nathan has a nasty head cold and cough. I’m trying to nurse him back to health (it feels like I’m 5 years old playing doctors and nurses!) Today started off really nicely, it was all sunny which automatically makes one feel happy and like dancing down the street. But since lunch time it has been grey and drizzling. It just makes one want to stay in bed all day long and watch films.

Isn’t this such an inviting looking scene?! I wish I could snuggle up in there with a hot water bottle around my tootsies. I found it here and I’m surprised at the wonderful bargains they have in store. Hmm, maybe I’ll redo the bedroom?!

And my last little find for today would have to be this quote here:

“We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love”

Peace out for now! [: