I write to you today sitting in my Upper East Side, walk up apartment... reflecting on the past 365 days. I'm now 28 and I live a fabulous city life with my husband and our dog, Maddy.
Last year, on this day we became man and wife. We promised that we would stand by each others side, no matter what life threw at us. I can't say that the year has been all roses and daisies. It's a marriage... let's be honest... you won't get along ALL the time. But when you do, you grow to love each other even more.
After the wedding we spent an amazing summer with family and friends. We started planning our life together and looked to move into a larger apartment that upcoming fall. We were two days shy of signing a new lease when Nick got the job offer in New York. (Talk about life changing decisions) So as husband and wife, we put our big boy/girl pants on and decided to take on Manhattan!
It wasn't an easy change, but I keep reminding myself "In the end you'll be glad you did it." We still have aspirations of a family, a house and maybe a boat one day. God knows we aren't the most patient couple in the world, so sitting back and enjoying New York has been hard when all we think about is the future.
But the most important thing out of all of this is: we are VERY HAPPY. We love each other and have learned to make real world decisions together. I can honestly say that I'm more in love with Nick today than I was 365 days ago. He always amazes me. He is so driven for success in all aspects of life. I love watching him work diligently on his projects, especially Rocketclubs.com. It's his passion. The way he lights up with excitement when he talks about Rocket Clubs is amazing. I know he will go far in life and I can't wait to be right by his side as this happens.
Since living in New York, Nick has been my role model for working on the things we love the most. It motivated me so much that I officially launched my Etsy store for Sweet Peach Stationery this past February. It was a long time in the making, and I'm currently working on the website launch. This is my passion, and he sees that. He supports me and I support him. Isn't that what a marriage is all about?
It's so easy while you're engaged to put planning the wedding as a priority before your relationship. After the wedding is over many brides think "Now what?" Just remember all the energy that you put into planning and use it in your marriage. Enjoy being a newlywed, take trips together, go out with friends and have fun, move to a new city and explore together... whatever you do, make it about "us" and never "you."
All images by Trivium Studio.
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