So here we have it – a new year and I do wonder what it has in store. Last year, for want of a word, sucked! In short, my 9 year relationship came to an end without any warning. I felt completely blindsided – one day I had a life partner, and the next, I didn’t. The impact it had on me has kind of shocked me. I hadn’t realised how intrinsically linked he was to who I am.
Consequently, I felt broken – in so many ways – and if I’m honest I wouldn’t say I’m completely fixed.
I guess I’m sharing this because my world revolves around food – making it, sharing it, eating it, repeating it – I mean that is what a Thermomix is all about after all – amazing food. But I found myself in this unusual position of having no appetite or interest in food whatsoever, which makes being a Thermomix advisor a tad tricky. However, I was honest and upfront about where I was at, not only on my podcast but also with my customers in my Facebook group – and they were awesome, consistently sharing their own creations with each other and keeping the foodie love alive.
I don’t know where 2026 is going to take me. But I do know I like food again – not as much as I did and definitely not in the same way, but enough to start making it, sharing it and eating it again. Life can suck but you can heal and move on, so I’ll be hanging out here, being incredibly honest and sharing a few of my favourite things – be that food or something else.
I’ll leave you with a picture from my walk to see in the New Year. I’ve found fresh air and stomping the streets has really helped me remain present when life feels like it’s spiralling away.
So, here’s to another spin around the sun.