Hi there! Thanks for dropping in.

These pages are filled with the things I hold dear: my boys, my family, my connection with the ocean and the natural world.

They’re also filled with life’s ups and downs.

I’ve always used writing to help me understand the world, and by sharing, perhaps I can help you see you’re not alone; that we’re all working it out as we go along.

A little about me. I’ve swum since I was small, and always preferred long distance swimming over sprinting. Nothing brings me greater joy than a long ocean swim, and the coffee and chat that follows. I love a good book, and throwing myself into travel, and seeing how other people live. I love making connections, and surprising people, and I am a firm believer that every birthday needs to be celebrated with a cake. I’m a mum and a stepmum, and I am so proud of my little family.

Thank you for reading my words. You can get in touch with me here or on Instagram at @nikiolaswims.