We have really come so far since that day, though it still feels like yesterday.

I thought since I was a newlywed, I should have a least one picture of the wedding day on my blog, and this one is by far my favourite. I think that it really demonstrates what our wedding was, the beginning of a walk down a long road.

I've always been a fan of walking. I think my mom has instilled that in me, as she is a walker herself. Whether with the dog, for exercise or "just because", my mom really enjoys walking. And I've enjoyed going on walks with her, either at the cottage or around our neighbourhood. It is a good opportunity to catch up.

James and I enjoy our walks too. For us it is a good time to slow our lives down a bit. There is always so much to do and walking has allowed us to spend time with one another away from the noise of the television, the distractions of school or the long list of "things to do" around our apartment. In London there are many great places to go for walks, as the Thames River flows through almost the entire city and the downtown is filled with lots of great shops and cafes. And so, I'm fairly certain that James and I will continue to have many long walks over the next two years that we spend here.

And though I enjoy walking with others, I do value my time walking alone as well. Our apartment is about a 40-45 minute walk from the law building and on occasion, when I need some time of contemplation, or rather "a breath of fresh air", I walk. Most people who live in the area think I'm nuts, but I'm fine with that! Last year I normally walked to school. The walk was much shorter, probably about half the time. I especially enjoyed my walks to exams or home from them. For me, those were times to put aside thoughts of all of the legal terms, principles, ratios and judgments I needed to know. Often I used that time as a way to build on my relationship with the Lord. Exams are such a crazy time, there is little time to eat or sleep, let alone pray. Usually I'd just be praying to keep my sanity! Those short walks during exam times and conversations with God allowed me to keep my sanity. I miss those walks.

I have a midterm this afternoon.... I think I'll walk to school.