We danced, cried, laughed, bimbled, audiobooked, hype-girled, roadtripped, tagined, laughed again, made new friends and I came away knowing my soul is a little more intact than before.
Sometimes, even with the horrors of the world which was truly present in our minds, knowing when you need a joy reset with someone who knows you very very well, is important. For someone who has not had a true break for a while now, I genuinely had days where I didn’t know what day it even was, boy did I need it.
All the love to you my OG co-pilot 🗺️
Even the most terrifying Marrakech driving is fun with you by my side.
Special mention to @theoasisfest - What a party!
Niall. It is still so shocking to me that you aren’t here. It actually doesn’t make sense, even six weeks later. We said goodbye in my living room and even though we gave each other the most all encompassing hug - I promised to come and give you another in the morning before I left for work - instead I just left you to sleep which you were probably happy about. You were the most emotionally in touch man I’d ever met - able to cry, able to say you were sad, able to be fully open and bare your soul with me, while we worked from home together in Newcastle. I’ll forever treasure those hugs and deep chats in your kitchen, always stepping away from our computers a little longer than we should of. You’ve been the best friend to Owen and I am so glad I got to see a glimpse of that. You were a true and beautiful friend to everyone and so wholly devoted to Juliette and your love for her. The last week you’ve been in my dreams every night in some way or another - it feels odd to wake up and remember. You’d just bought tickets to wide awake which you messaged me to tell me about, I bought two as well. We’ll be there and dancing for you. I know how excited you were that Owen and I were also going on a big adventure. I just wish so much that yours had lasted longer than it did, but in saying that you were full of excitement, courage and curiosity about exploring South America… and we should all learn from that. You grabbed the opportunity and ran towards it.
Thank you for being a true friend, thanks for making me laugh, thanks for being vulnerable and just thank you for the kindness you showed me, always. I love you Niall x
