Rush for a change of atmosphere

While listening to Big Audio Dynamite's song Rush I started thinking about all the things that have changed in the last year. I know, very strange song to start thinking about life to, but well, sometimes that's the way these things go. The last year has been a crazy, hectic and ultimately awesome year. I've spent it doing what I love, and I can honestly say that I can't imagine doing it any other way. Even with the sometimes sleepless nights because of deadlines, it's always worth it.

But, with the good comes the bad, and I have had quite a lot of loss in terms of family and friends that have passed away this year. To be honest, I don't think any of that hit me until very recently. When you take one hit after the next, you don't really realise what's happened until you get a moment to resurface, at least that's how I felt this week when I got to reflect on the year gone by. Saying that, I'm really grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of those people's lives and have them be a part of mine.

This is a photo of a rose from Nick's grandmother Marisa's funeral last year. We left it hanging upside down to dry. It reminds me of her every time I see it.