There is a quiet, profound weight in the way we hold onto one another when the road gets a bit bumpy. We often talk about love as if it were a finished product, a trophy we win, but the reality is far more of a slow, beautiful grit. It is a living practice of growth, tested not in the highlights, but in the long, silent stretches of the journey where the scenery isn't always perfect.
The trials of love are rarely about the grand dramas; they are found in the friction of two people trying to remain individuals while building a life together. It takes a certain kind of bravery to allow yourself to change—to shed old skins and outgrown habits—without fearing that you'll lose the person beside you. Real growth is a lonely business sometimes, a private reckoning with our own flaws, but it’s that very evolution that keeps a relationship from becoming a relic. You have to be willing to meet each other as new versions of yourselves, over and over again.
What keeps you going through the fatigue and the uncertainty isn't just passion; it’s the foundation. It’s that steady, unspoken architecture of trust and shared history that sits beneath the surface. It is the anchor that holds when the wind picks up, the knowledge that even when you are navigating different internal weather, you are still in the same boat.
In the end, perhaps the greatest success isn't just staying together, but growing together—learning that the strongest hand to hold is the one that has weathered the most storms with you.
On this day, 26 years ago, we got together and I know it sounds cliché but we have not looked back. Our lives has been enhanced by eachother, with eachother. But that feels wrong, because it's not been enhanced - we really do complete eachother.
You have given me the space to grow and to become 'me'. From the boy who just arrived, you have seen me develop into a businessman and chef I am tdoay. You have witnessed me change multiple times, each iteration of me has been different, dare I say better!
We often think of that day at WH Smiths - Kings Cross as we awaited meeting eachother again. Me on a bus butterflies in my stomach. You were with a friend and I remember by the car maagazines. You were so so so handsome and to this day remains the most handsome man I know.
But, as we planned our lives, it always felt natural, real and at time, as if it is destiny. We have had, or maybe that should be we have build and continue to build not only us as a couple or the business but more importantly ourselves. I know believe it was destiny. This life, this love it's rare.
Our worlds, so far apart, from culture to education, but we somehow made it work because we had one thing in common, a deep love and respect for eachother. God knows it's not easy, as we work together, but we continue to learn, grow and find a deeper love event though we thought it's not possible.
I think of everyone we know, we spend the most time together as a couple and yet it's not enough. We do it because we love eachother company and it's clear from the 1000 messages daily - when we are apart - we miss eachother.
For us, it's the simple things.
I could now have asked for anyone else to have spent the last 26 years with and I look forward to the next 26 as we learn more about eachother, as we develop as individuals and more importantly as we allow eachother to be ourselves.
A year ago we celebrated your mother's life - a day that will be special to us and your family. But today, you are in Thailand and I am in Spain with continents apart, but one heartbeat.
As we celebrate LIMIN SOUTHBANK 7th birthday, launching the Winter Lodge and winning The Restaurant of the Year award - People Choice - we embrace and it's hard to believe that we've been together for 27 years and 8 months. We are still very much in love, we stand side by side, and as we plan the future, we are clear – nothing gonna stop us now!
Together we are - "Two peas in a pod!"
#loveislove
📷@teamrcm
They say the way to the heart is through the stomach, but when a fellow Trini flies in all the way from Europe just to "taste the vibes," you know it’s going to be legendary. What started as a trip centred around food quickly turned into something much deeper, proving that the best adventures aren't just about the places you visit, but the people you're laughing with.
We managed to pack a lifetime of memories into a few visit, from soaking up the prestige and atmosphere at Wimbledon to the unforgettable experience of tucking into doubles at the O2—because let’s be honest, nothing beats the taste of home in the middle of London.
To top it all off, singing our hearts out in the bar until 2 am was the perfect chaotic end to what has been some of the best times out I’ve ever had. It’s rare to find someone who matches your energy so perfectly, and this trip proved that distance is nothing when a connection is this genuine. Here’s to many more doubles, many more songs, and many more memories!
There have been many many more events but something are not for IG.
One of the most special aspects of our life together is sharing these moments that connect us in the simplest of ways. Whether it's the quiet comfort of holding hands or witnessing the joy of a new couple starting their journey, these are the instances that truly define a relationship.
Celebrating the start of a new chapter or my cousin's wedding in Canada last year was an absolute pleasure. It’s moments like these that make me realise our **28 years together** has been simply incredible.
It isn't always about the grand gestures; it’s about the steady, quiet connection that grows stronger with every passing year. Seeing that spark in others only makes me cherish what we have even more.
**To the simple moments that mean everything.**
From the Tracks to the Front Row 🐎✨
What a journey it’s been! From the adrenaline of horse racing to the iconic energy of Kylie, we’ve seen it all together. It’s been an incredible ride.
They say you shouldn't mix business with pleasure, but we beg to differ. What started as a professional connection has grown into a friendship fueled by being present, talking through life highs and lows, sharing dreams and even better meals. 🍛
There’s definitely something about breaking roti and sharing a laugh that turns colleagues into a community.
Whether we’re toasting to a major milestone or just catching up over a few bottles of Chenin, these are the moments that make the hard work worth it.
Here’s to the people who make the hustle feel like a celebration. @andrew_forsey
Forever Young and this photo is proof that I can pull off a gilet and a bold print at the same time.
Sunglasses on because the future (and this elevator lighting) is looking bright. 🛗?
Sometimes you have to mix the classic structure of a vest with a bit of personality in the print. It’s all about that balance. ⚖️
Foreve
Heading into work with a full heart yesterday but there’s a specific kind of bittersweet energy in the air when you realise the impact you’ve had on the people you serve.
It’s one thing to do the job, but it’s another thing entirely when customers stop you just to say they’re truly going to miss seeing you. That’s the real win. 🥺✨
We didn't just show up; we made our mark. To everyone who made this journey unforgettable—thank you for the memories.
#Sept25closing
We came, we saw, we conquered! 🥂💼
Next month, I turn 50.
It’s a milestone that carries a certain weight, and as I reach this half-century mark, I find myself standing at a vibrant crossroads. There are several exciting paths stretching out before me, but the deeper I lean into this reflection, the more I realise that before I choose my next move, the most radical thing I can do is go back.
I’m thinking of home—the literal soil where I spent my first twenty-one years. I think there is a profound power in walking the paths I once walked before the world told me who to be.
For me, this isn’t about regression; it’s about reclamation.
It’s about standing on that familiar pavement, feeling the heat and the history, and reconnecting with the version of myself that existed before the layers of adult responsibility were added. I am choosing to return to my origins with a perspective I lacked at 21, hoping to finally see the "why" behind the "what." I think to start a new chapter, I need to collect the parts of myself I might have left behind in the rush of life, relive those memories I've forgotten and the narratives I’ve outgrown.
so as I blow out fifty candles next month, I’m not searching for a brand-new map; I’m looking for the original one that leads back to the heart.
Before I decide which path to take next, I’m going to stand on the solid, honest ground of home.
Here’s to the journey back to ourselves.
Somedays you just got to level up.. Today is one of those days.. but let's give a little credit to the lift lighting.
Happy Bank holiday! If you are in the South Bank area - I'm at LIMIN.
Still buzzing from such a spectacular day celebrating Bevan and Liz’s wedding! 🥂✨
This was my first time attending a church wedding, and it was truly such a beautiful and meaningful experience. After the ceremony there was and we enjoyed a wonderful, scenic walk over to the Richmond Golf Club for the reception, and the setting couldn't have been more perfect.
The energy for the rest of the night was unmatched—it helped that I was surrounded by some of the friendliest people I’ve met in a long time. Between the live band keeping everyone on their feet, those South African wines that just kept pouring, and the incredible fireworks display to end the night, it was a truly unforgettable celebration.
So happy to have been there to cheer on you both, Bevan and Liz! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together. 💍❤️
#WeddingDay #Richmond #Celebration #GoodTimes #SouthAfricanWine
They say you truly discover who your friends are when things get difficult, but there is something equally profound about the people who make it a priority to show up when things are going well.
Real friendship is not just about being a shoulder to cry on during the storms; it is about being a co-conspirator in your joy and a partner in your celebration. It is about the people who clear their schedules to toast your wins, bring infectious energy to the room, and make even the simplest moments feel more significant just by being there.
In a world that moves incredibly fast, our time is our most precious currency, so when someone chooses to spend that time with you—whether they are navigating a challenge by your side or raising a glass to a milestone—that is the ultimate act of loyalty. True friendship is defined by that consistent choice to be present, to actively celebrate the successes of others, and to value the connection that brings us together.
To the people who stand by your side for the big milestones, the messy middle, and everything in between, thank you for being the heartbeat of our best memories.
