Gypsy & Viking

Adventures, old, new and untold.

[gypsyandviking]

It was always you.

You were on my mind. An anxiousness demanded you arrive before your time. As a deepness in my heart and soul knew that you would grace our lives. But the time was not then.

For years, all I wanted was you. Frustrated. But we needed to go on our own journey’s first.

The world was in utter chaos. A time where we all went in, to take solace in our own solitude.

But it was own year of magic. We found our home, where we will bring you home to. Our space, our dream, just as we wished it on a piece of paper.

We came to know this as our own. And that was one of the last pieces, before you knew, it was time to grace us, with you.

We both went through light, dark and every shade in between. With 10 years of love, of companionship and awe with a best friend.

Yet with everything, somehow, this feeling would be extended. In you.

With feet on ground, I turned over the magic wand, with ancestors wrapped around my shoulders, knowing you were gracing my being, with you.

That evening, we walked in the brisk air, to one of our favourite places, upon the hill, I told your Dad, of you.

The silence was overwhelming. But the embrace said it all. We walked through the silhouetted trees, marvelling at this gift, at you.

We welcome you home, to us, our hearts and so much more. Thank you for choosing us both, little one. Our new autumn secret x

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It’s been almost a year. 

And I could never, ever, see or live another day, without you.

[gypsyandviking]

This is it! Today is the day. And I can't wait xxx

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30 days till the rest of my life.

Smile on the dial, Watching cityscapes pass by my window, I watch and enquire at the glum of those who surround me, But this feeling just gets stronger.

Eyes flutter more intensely, Corners of this smile elongate, Reaching for the sky, The same sky I dreamed and prayed would make this true.

Tunes and sounds in my ears*, Make this chest beat faster, Eyes start to well up, And we haven’t even started yet.

But now, I count out 30 days. Only 30 days left, And then its the rest of our lives.

With each of these two souls, Linked and committed to this new chapter, We will show all those who tried to bring us down, In the midst of this adversity, That we are stronger than any war that they create.

I don’t won’t to let you down*, And with this feeling deep inside, I don’t think I ever can.

It all happened in the simplest and only ever best way. Our way x

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Now you’re here,  I know just where I’m going, No more doubt or fear, I found my way. For love just came just in time, You’ve found me just in time, And will change my lonely life,

This almost here and lucky day*.

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*Listening to 'Josh Pyke - Don't Wanna Let You Down' and 'Dean Martin - Just in Time'.

[gypsyandviking]

It wasn't 'okay', but instead 'of course I will'.

I knew instantly that something was up.

Time to be ready, 4 PM, to arrive by 5:30 PM. Request for a favourite dress and to feel good.

He’s going to ask, I know it.

We park the car near the old home. Memories of our spontaneous adventure, over three years ago, come flooding back.

We smile at the assessment birthday celebrations, angry wontons, games at The Hive and more to be told.

We sit and await the train, admiring the brilliant minds of children painted on the wall, and giggle at how we miraculously came together.

Truly, how miraculous it is that we came together. Particularly after all our trials and tribulations.

We giggle, smile eternally and arrive at one of the best views. Remarking about how lucky we are to live in a world where such a view, and that of the Quay, is available for all and freely provided.

Hand in hand, we descend the steps, swinging hands like children and I’m six again.

Giggles, smiles, skips and more laughter, as we bathe in a glorious sunshine, with the chuckle and hum of ferries passing by, while we walk to our treat.

We enjoy the most amazing meal, with view of The Bridge, party of a cruise, and the life giving sun hiding behind the towers of man. No better view could be provided to accompany the sweet, the delicious, and the spectacular meal we shared.

Why did I deserve such treatment?

We left with a content and satisfying feeling, a new tradition to be born and repeated each year.

Boardwalks, music, sunset and chocolate, photographs, poses and wind in hair, followed by the most intense laughter spectacular to be experienced in all of my twenty-seven years. An amazing La Soiree.

Magic, being able to laugh without omission and giggle with delight, next to the man of my dreams.

We then prance to the train, then squeal with delight, as our favourite sweet desert was served by a familiar face, right in the shadow of the Quay.

We board, alight, then walk through darkness, smiling about the old days, the new, and the to come.

It was time to go home, for the little monster creeped back in.

We drove past our first adventure, a second and a third. Talked of many more, and then headed straight to a place so special to our hearts.

We walked to the top, laid our feet to rest, and talked of life, love, challenge and muster. But also of friendship and trust.

We moved to the trees, enjoying their silhouettes, and I questioned out loud whether it’d be fair.

But it wasn’t my choice. And his thoughts were already made.

Through tears with a full and happy heart, he asked that I stand, bent down on knee, speaking the sweetest words to ever leave his lips.

It was not ‘okay’, but instead it was, ‘of course I will!’.

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To love, would be an awfully big adventure! - Peter Pan (Disney)

Thank you Viking x

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The kindness of somewhat-strangers

When everything feels so blue, and you just quite don't know why the world is so cold, two souls appear, and you remember there are still stars in the sky.

This little autumn secret has started to bloom early, with the kindness of somewhat-strangers.

And the timing could not be better, really, it-could-not-be-better.

A little shriek escaped my mouth, and Viking voiced concern, but Gypsy's face and smile said it all.

These two new stars are making our dreams come true.

We high-fived, hugged as if there were no tomorrow in sight, thankful and humbled, for a gift that no one could ever give, has been given to us.

Blessed.

And now, we can look forward, with an even wider smile (if that were even possible), to this little autumn secret of ours. Where love will shine through any cloud in the sky, the rest of the world will be blurred, except for all our sunshines, all our dears, our new and old blood, in a celebration of pure joy and heart.

We are uniting in pure and eternal love, in front of all to see, and I'll be your love, and you will be my soul.

This autumn secret, is the best thing we've ever done xxx

* Listening to 'You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall and Oates' and 'Just in Time - Dean Martin'.

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Sneaky sneaky..

We're being very sneaky, and only few do know, but soon enough it'll be revealed, and I can't wait to see the smiles on their faces.

This is our year x

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Only you and I, as the clock strikes 12. I am different.

This last year celebration turned out different, different to some of the last few final day celebrations.

Some of the equation was the same: friends, great food, fireworks and cheer.

Some new elements were introduced: new scenery, some fish and a different vibe.

This time, it was different. And I find that I too am different.

This new year it's new. And this new year, it's about me and you.

We slipped past everyone, and at times I felt a little forgotten, but then I just remind myself again, that it is never the case when it comes to you, my sweet dear Viking.

Our dears swam in the sea, the fireworks buzzed and squealed in the air, glasses and sparklers in hand, and we were there, hand in hand.

You were all that I needed.

We looked across to the future, so near, so close, excitedly knowing where we will be so soon.

I cannot wait!

Love and happiness. I have all I need.

So here is to us. To the new life and beginnings we are about to celebrate.

I made all these choices in my life, for the dream of having someone like you.

I have something that people dream of their whole lives, some will attain it, and I am damn lucky and grateful that I have it.

Because I have it, with you.

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Sand beneath our toes.

Reading books covered in staples. With a touch of coffee and taste.

Thinking of how time changes and moulds things into new, an encyclopaedia of the past, encapsulated in two covers and some repurposed trees.

We smile and laugh at how much has changed.

And we giggle for the future that we plan. Our little yet big secret.

Hand in hand. Along the shore. On the most spectacular day.

With love received from all that same morning. And to reinforce that with your care, your amazing will and strength, and the softest and most purest emotions I could ever ask for.

We walk hand in hand. With the sand beneath our toes. Snaps of this beautiful landscape.

And this perfect, precious moment.

I am so excited for this future of ours. This sneaky little secret. It spurs me on when all feels lost.

And I cannot wait!

Next year will be a good year. And you will all find out soon x

[gypsyandviking]

Thinking of you little guy, it's time for light, blessings, and joy. We will see you again, some day, Aunty and Uncle love you x

Little Rufus x

[gypsyandviking]

Keeping it Splendour x

And so, for the rest of my days, I will splendour my spirit with you,

for after the tents were pulled down, and the mud turned back into dust,

I still have the pleasure to wake up next to you. and smell your scent on my skin, loving you everyday as it were new.

With life, being such a dichotomy as of late,

I wish to spend my highs, my lows, and everything in between, with you, dear Viking.

I think about our Splendourous time together, we danced, we held hands, we smiled and laughed,

and brought joy not to only you and I, but to stranger friends we would meet, just for a moment, or sometimes longer,

taking snaps, blowing bubbles, captured their moments, in an instant, and eternally.

But we do not have an instant, we do always have the now, learn from the 'has been', and dream for the 'will be'.

So, this is adoration, enjoyment and celebration,

of the mash up that is our lives,

It will be us, and you, and I,

Always.

Love your Gypsy x

To all our adventures, high, low, and in between x