About Me – The Person Behind the Smile

Hi, I’m Megan.

I’ve rewritten this in my head so many times because talking about yourself isn’t always easy. There’s so much more to a person than their job, their hobbies or what you see in a photograph.

So this is the real me.

I’m someone who loves deeply, cares probably a little too much sometimes, overthinks things and always tries to be there for the people around me.

Life hasn’t always been straightforward. I’ve had some amazing times, but I’ve also had moments where I’ve struggled more than people probably realised.

Sometimes I’ve walked into work with a smile on my face when inside I’ve felt completely overwhelmed. Sometimes I’ve said “I’m fine” because explaining how I actually felt seemed too difficult.

But those experiences have made me who I am.

My Working Life ❤️

I’ve worked in retail for over 19 years, which feels crazy when I actually write it down!

Retail has been such a huge part of my life. It has given me experience, confidence and some brilliant memories. It has also brought stress, difficult days and times when I’ve questioned myself.

But one of the biggest things retail has given me is people.

There are work friends who have made me laugh when I really needed it, listened when things weren’t going well and sometimes helped me without even knowing they were helping me.

Those people have a very special place in my heart.

Creativity Is Part of Me 🎨

I’ve always been creative.

Growing up, I loved visiting museums and art galleries with my family. I could look at something and start thinking about colours, designs and ideas.

That passion eventually led me to university, where I studied Promotional Design and Visual Merchandising.

Graduating was a proud moment for me. University wasn’t just about getting a degree. It was about friendships, experiences, finding myself and proving that I could do something I had worked incredibly hard for.

My love of creativity also became Rose Crafts.

Making cards and creating things isn’t just a hobby for me. During some difficult periods of my life, especially during Covid, creativity gave me something positive to focus on.

Sometimes sitting down and making something was exactly what I needed.

Mental Health 💚

Mental health is something very close to my heart.

I’ve had days when everything has felt too much.

I’ve felt stressed, overloaded and exhausted. I’ve had moments where I’ve needed somebody to notice that I wasn’t quite myself.

That’s why I’ve become so passionate about kindness and supporting other people.

You don’t always need to have the perfect words.

Sometimes just asking “Are you okay?” can mean more than you realise.

I want people to know that struggling doesn’t make you weak. We all have things going on behind closed doors, and we should never be ashamed of needing a little support.

Making Memories ✈️📸

One thing I’ve realised as I’ve got older is how important memories are.

I love travelling, going on holidays, exploring new places, taking far too many photographs and having adventures with the people I love.

I’m the person who takes the pictures because I want to remember everything.

The holidays.

The birthdays.

The nights out.

The Christmases.

The random days that weren’t supposed to be special but somehow became some of the best memories.

Because one day, those photographs become little reminders of just how much life you’ve lived.

So, Who Am I?

I’m Megan.

I’m creative.

I’m emotional.

I’m caring.

I’m someone who sometimes worries too much and puts other people before myself.

I’ve made mistakes. I’ve struggled. I’ve cried. I’ve laughed until my stomach hurt. I’ve met people who’ve changed my life, and I’ve had experiences that have changed me.

I’m still learning.

I’m still growing.

And I’m still figuring out where life is going to take me next.

But when I look back at everything I’ve been through, I’m proud that I’m still standing, still creating, still travelling, still making memories and still trying to be there for the people I care about.

This blog isn’t about having a perfect life.

It’s about my life.

The good days, the difficult days, the adventures, the friendships, the creativity and everything in between.

So welcome to my little world.

This is me. 🌹❤️

Megan x