I'm not quite sure where that last week went, but here we are...
*Cue the wedding march music
I completely understand why a honeymoon right after a wedding is almost a given. What an exhausting week!
If you'd had said to me 5 years ago that I'd be re-married, I would have laughed. In fact, I think I did at just the thought of it a number of times. Fast forward to 2023... and I am now officially wed. We have both been completely overwhelmed by the love, affection and best wishes from those who took the time to send us congratulatory messages. The whole experience was magical and although we kind of dragged it out over 2 days, it was well worth it!
One of the questions that I got asked a number of times last week was... "Where did you meet Amy?" A number of folk asked me this question and in all honesty, I do think the story of how we met is one of those 'chance meetings'. 
It won't surprise you in the least that we met at Costa (by Primark). The thing with this story is that it's a bit of an awkward story but also somewhat even more awkward when you find out that she also used to live a cross the road from me in Wildwood at the time of my first marriage! That is just WEIRD. I know, right? Thing is... I knew her, sort of, but I never really knew her, if that makes sense.
Our first 'proper' meeting came a few years later in 2018. Amy had just been on holiday to Greece and I happened to have just ordered a medium hot chocolate and was waiting for the Barista to hand me my drink when I glanced to my left and I saw her walk in. As I was stood there, I noticed that she almost had her head down and barely gave me a second look. She stood there waiting to be served looking all awkward - and ignoring anything and anyone around her. However, I waited for that moment for her to look over... and eventually she pretty much gave me side eye. I took my opportunity to say hello as I walked past with my drink in hand.... "Hi there!" I said. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. She completely blanked me. Wow, I thought. I just scarpered.
Aa few hours later and I was scrolling on Facebook.... and I just happened to look at my inbox. The first thing I saw was a message from Amy. Huh? What on earth could she possibly be messaging me about? I opened it and the rest is history, as they say. She apologised that she hadn't spoken to me earlier and explained how she had wanted to but didn't. Over time I have come to understand that Amy is really quite remarkable. Even though she's someone who doesn't really bother with many people and likes to keep herself to herself - she's also fiercely protective of those closest to her. She's also loving, caring and a genuinely wonderful person.
Our first date was also really quite something. That one is for a blog another time.
Since I met Amy I don't think I have ever laughed or smiled as much. We all have stories to tell about failed relationships and whilst I do not regret anything about my past - I feel as if I have gained a best friend and a whole new family. It's funny how things work out isn't it? That meeting in Costa was the best £2.69 I have ever spent!
The new Mr & Mrs (Never thought I'd be here again!)
