Some of your favourite family memories will come from playing together in the Christmas bonspiels. Dressing up in ridiculous costumes and playing curling competitions with Mum and Dad and your brother, Colin.

Those moments are special. They show you the incredible community behind curling, and that’s a huge part of why you fall in love with the sport.

One memory that will always stand out is when your whole family went dressed as the cast of Shrek, and you as Puss in Boots.

And if you feel like “practising” in Mum’s boots for the week leading up to the event, go for it. Those boots are fabulous.

Curling will give you so much and the people at Curl Edinburgh will support you endlessly.

Remember to be grateful for the opportunities that come your way and remember to thank the people that give you those chances – they might not be around as long as you expect.

Let me tell you, the journey is incredible. The results come, but it’s never a straight line. There are highs and there are lows.

Some of those lows will make you question whether elite sport is really for you. I know you doubt yourself at times, but you’re far stronger than you think.

You’ll worry about what others think of you – that’s human, and it’s completely natural. But one day you’ll realise what truly matters is what you think of yourself.

So be proud of who you are. Don’t be afraid to show the world. And by sharing your story you’ll inspire others – that is what really matters.

Some of the toughest moments in your career will end up teaching you more about yourself – and about the sport – than any training session ever could.

The tough moments will hurt, but lean on the friends and family around you, they will help you through it.

One last thing… you’re different to the other kids in your class.

I know you want more than anything to just fit in, but there will come a time in your life when you must make a tough decision, one that you think could change everything for you.

It does change everything. But you become a better curler, a better friend and a better person for it. Don’t be afraid of being different, it’s your superpower.

P.S. Please don’t dye your hair when you’re 15… you look ridiculous.