Next month we'll be celebrating our 1st year wedding anniversary and I've never been happier. Since becoming a Alan's wife something has settled inside me, I feel a contentment and deep happiness. I no longer feel the need to travel every year, to have big extravagant plans for my future or the non-stop social life I had before. I am completely in love. Our life is mostly just us, thats what makes us happiest, thats when we laugh the most. Al inspires me to be the person I want to be everyday, his constant encouragement, positivity and support gives me so much confidence, in myself and in our future together.
This time in our lives could easily be seen as an in-between stage, like 'that time after our wedding but before we had kids' or seem not so important because there was no huge event or move to a different country. So I wanted to give this time, while it is just the two of us in our little married bliss bubble, some recognition.
This time is important. This time is wonderful and will never be forgotten.
This time is important. This time is wonderful and will never be forgotten.
To make sure of that we've decided to make a time capsule, one that will be sealed for 10 years. Inside we'll put; the music that been our soundtrack lately, some pictures of our home, notes of the little private jokes that are making us laugh, a letter to ourselves about life right now and what we hope for our future selves, a few of the notes we've recently left around the house for each other and also a secret letter to each other that we'll only be able to read on our 11 year wedding anniversary in 2022!
I already can't wait to open it and it's not even made yet :)
Astra,
ReplyDeleteI had to comment as it's our 10th wedding anniversary today and I cannot believe how quickly it has gone. What a fabulous idea to have a time capsule as you will forget the things that you laugh at now however the laughter gets better and so do the memories. x
Wow, very happy 10 year anniversary! Its lovely to hear that it just gets better (we figured as much!) We know how quickly time goes, it'll be amazing to have frozen some memories in time :)
DeleteCongratulations on your anniversary. What a lovely idea, I've not made a time capsule since my school shut when I was 11! Heaven knows where that is now. x
ReplyDeleteWouldn't you love to find it and see whats in it? I've always wanted to do a time capsule and I think the timing is perfect now :)
DeleteSuch a lovely idea, you guys look so happy :) love your new specs! very cool
ReplyDeleteThanks so much linda, we are! My specs are so fast becoming my prized possession lol well after my engagement ring...
DeleteWhat a great idea. I love the letter to each other to open in the future. I might have to borrow that idea.
ReplyDeleteOh please do! It'll be so amazing to read them in 10 years time, so much will have changed and it'll be such an honest glimpse into our relationship right now. I think I'm going to write one when I have a children too, on the day their born for their 18th birthday :)
DeleteAh Ashabean - "...on the day they're born" - only someone who has never been through labour could say that. :) But it is a lovely thought. I am interested to know what the soundtrack to this phase of your lives is - playlist please. xxx
DeleteHaha oh yeah... forgot about the whole labour thing lol I might re-phrase that to "the month they're born" :) I'll be sure to post the playlist for you xxx
DeleteWhat a cool idea! Happy Anniversary too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks sandra :)
DeleteHow exciting!! Sounds like a lovely idea. Congrats on your paper anniversary!
ReplyDeleteOh yes I forgot its the paper anniversary! Well the letters to each other are perfect then! I love those little traditions :)
DeleteIt's a great idea! Congratulations (for when it comes) on your anniversary. You can always tell how happy you are.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dan, it's still a month away but I'm so excited already - 1 year, it passes so quickly in a way but seems to have lasted forever when you think of all the happy memories just in that one year, I can't imagine looking back on 11 years - its gonna be amazing :)
DeleteHow fantastic! You two are so incredibly sweet...it makes me happy to see you two so in love! Good stuff :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you :) I love to see happy couples too, it always makes me smile.
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ReplyDeleteJust tootling around blogland before going to bed, and I have found your blog.
It looks great - frugal living, crafts, gardening etc. And the icing on the cake, you are doing it all in Ireland which is my favourite place in the world.
I shall be back when I don't have to keep my eyes open with matchsticks!
Hi stella, Im so glad you found me :) Ireland is MY favourite place in the world too!! Thanks for commenting I'm so glad to *meet* you.
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