About me

Hello there! I’m Dani, a 48-year-old woman, wife, and mama to two amazing kids. Welcome to my little corner of the internet, “Dani Shifting Tides.”

Life at midlife is certainly keeping me on my toes! It’s hard to believe I’ll be turning the big 5-0 in 2025, but honestly? I’m more excited than anything.  These next 15 months hold endless possibilities, and I can’t wait to see where the tide takes me.

I decided to start “Dani Shifting Tides” because I wanted to share my experiences, the good, the bad, and the beautifully messy in between. You’ll find stories about my progress of online learning, my ups and downs, and of course, my biggest passion: swimming, especially in the open sea. Talk about invigorating! Speaking of which, can I just brag for a minute? I live a mere 10-minute walk from a stunning beach in South Devon. How lucky am I, right?

Now, let’s rewind a bit. My wonderful husband, Mr. D, and I have been married for 22 years (though we met a whole 25 years ago in 1999!). Talk about fate! We met in a pub while I was living a carefree life as an English language student in another country.  It was all about reinvention, and I absolutely loved it. Eventually, life took us down a path that led me to pack up my bags and move to England, leaving behind my hometown in Southwest Germany and my parents.

Fast forward to today, and we’re a family of four (plus two fluffy feline companions!). My 18 year old daughter is about to sit her final exams in May and is setting off on an exciting adventure as an au pair in Switzerland.  My son, on the other hand, is a die-hard Manchester United fan (bless his heart!) and spends most of his free time chasing after a football or playing with friends online

I don’t know how I find the time but I also work 4 days a week with the Local Authority.  While I wouldn’t say I love cleaning and washing, someone has got to do it, right?  On the other hand, I love cooking when I am in the mood, trying out new recipes. At the moment I am into plant based cooking, watch out for my recipe corner! 

So, there you have it!  A little snapshot of my life.  I hope you’ll join me on this journey as I navigate the ever-shifting tides of midlife, share my stories, and learn alongside you.