2014 Highlights

My first blog post was my highlights of 2013, so I thought I'd do a little round up of my favourite memories and life moments of this year.  

Liverpool life

 John and I have lived in our house in Liverpool for 13 months now, and one of my favourite things this year has been life in Liverpool. I really love our little house, and where we're located - close to cute independent cafes and restaurants and a very short train journey into town, but also with lots of lovely local walks around and by the waterfront.

This year, I also had 6 months of having my sister and brother in law living closer (in Manchester), which meant spontaneous weekend hang outs and even the occasional weeknight get-together were possible. I loved having family so close, but am really excited for them as they move back to Scotland.

I feel really settled here, and this year have become friends with some really amazing people. I feel like the friendships I've made here in Liverpool are testament to God's faithfulness - as I've lived in quite a few different places and feel sad at having close friends scattered and not in my day-to day life - yet God has provided people here for me too. 

Paris

Any quality time with John is amazing, but the 4 days we had together in Paris with no distractions (other than me getting a chest infection) was a really good memory. My favourite things of the trip were the amazing french pastries, our macaroon mission, wandering around the beautiful city, and visiting the beautiful and iconic sights of Notre Dame, the Sacré-Cœur and the Eiffel Tower (which was stunning at night).

Graduating (finally)

It felt like a big accomplishment to finally graduate! It took me a few more years than I had thought after leaving school in '08, but I worked really hard to gain my degree and am glad I persevered through the last 3 years. The last 2 years of my degree were particularly difficult due to my health, and there are a number of people that supported me in amazing ways to achieve it. 
On the day my mum, dad and brother came from opposite ends of the country to celebrate with me and John.

Summer with Clover

This year Clover came and lived in Liverpool with us for a few months in Spring/Summer. She is the most friendly, lovely dog to look after, and I loved having her and going on lots of walks!

John at University of Liverpool

This year I've been so proud of how John has not only been doing so well at uni, but also I am so happy for him that he's found the subject/vocation that he is really interested in and loves so much. 

Here's to a happy and healthy 2015! I am excited to see what the year will bring...

Fi x