I started this tradition back in 2007, when my chosen word was foundation*. That was also the year I realised I was in love with my best friend, and needed to start taking this relationship a little more seriously.
2008 saw me build* on the foundations of our original relationship, to see if we could grow from a friendship into something more. Yet somewhere in those 12 months I lost my way a little, got lost in the relationship and found myself trying to become someone I wasn't.
So in 2009 I decided to just be*. We flirted with each other, but I kept my distance, wanting to be sure before I committed to anything. Photography remained by my side, took me on dates, and waited for me patiently.
By 2010 I was ready to take the plunge. To take action*. In June we took our vows, and this is it.
This is our journey.
So today, on the first day of a new year, and a new decade - I declare I am (we are) ready to flourish*.
* my annual one little word