A new chapter, and a little introduction. ❤️
If you’ve found your way here from North Coast Friends, hello! And welcome to my little corner of the internet.
You might know me as the person behind the walks, the outdoor adventures and the idea of bringing people together through friendship and shared experiences.
But there’s a little more to my story.
This year has been a turning point for me. After experiencing burnout, I’ve found myself having to slow right down, step back from the life I was used to and start figuring out who I am outside of all the things I’ve spent years doing for everyone else.
It’s been uncomfortable at times, challenging at others, but also quite eye-opening.
I’m learning to listen to myself, rediscover the things I love and find happiness in the simple things again.
For me, that often means getting outdoors. A walk by the sea, a night away in my TentBox, sitting beside a fire, exploring somewhere new or simply enjoying a bit of peace and quiet.
I’ve also become increasingly aware of how much we all need connection. Not just socialising for the sake of it, but genuine friendship, belonging and having somewhere we can turn up exactly as we are. That’s a big part of why North Coast Friends means so much to me.
I don’t have a grand plan for this page. I just want somewhere to share a little more of the real journey.
The recovery, the adventures, the reflections, the setbacks, the little wins and everything in between.
I’m 44, starting a new chapter, and perhaps for the first time in a long time, I’m giving myself permission to work out what I actually want life to look like.
If you’re rebuilding, rediscovering yourself, navigating a change in life or simply enjoy a bit of outdoor escapism, you’re very welcome here.
And if you fancy following along, I’d love to have you.
Here’s to new beginnings, finding our feet and remembering that there’s still so much life to be lived. ✨
Tori x
