Blue Pill

I had a migraine today. Most unusual for me. I left work early, took one of these painkillers, and slept all afternoon. Still feel shaky.
~ A year ago today my garden was growing nicely ~

My Two

When I get home the cats run out to to greet me. They check for cars, then roll in the gravelly dirt in the driveway. Same routine every day. Funny beasts.
~ A year ago today I was in a parking garage ~

Storage Box

I'd been planning on getting more storage space before the end of the year but only found out yesterday about the international hard drive catastrophe of 2011. So I was very chuffed when I found a reasonably-priced external hard drive online. I bought it last night and it arrived by courier before lunch today (excellent service from takealot.com).
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~

Leafy

I was pleased to find kale in the shop yesterday. I cooked the leaves and then mixed with mashed potatoes - yum, it's one of my favourite vegetable dishes.
~ A year ago today I had tea at Groot Constantia ~

Southeaster

The wind, she is ba-a-a-a-ck! And so is my hay-fever and irritability :(
~ A year ago today I was snacking on liquorice ~

Planner

I've got myself a planner for the new year and have been thinking ahead to time off, trips away and other projects for 2012.
~ A year ago today I was enjoying my new laptop ~

Bouquet

It's been a tough week and I wasn't feeling very well today so I bought myself some flowers to cheer me up. So pretty.
~ A year ago today I was staring at a mountain view ~

Fruit Salad

This is the dessert I took to a dinner party this evening, perfect in one of my new bowls.
~ A year ago today I had a doctor's appointment ~

Taking Steps

I've had a very busy few months and my health and exercise regime have suffered. It is time to make a bit of an effort to get fit again. Today I joined some friends for a walk up Kloof Corner. It felt great!
~ A year ago today I was reading Damon Galgut ~

The Next Five

This is my reading material for the next few weeks. I've set a target of seventy books for the year and have ten to go.
~ A year ago today I was enjoying tea and banana bread ~

Exfoliant

I was looking for something in my bathroom cupboard today and found this Enzyme Exfoliant. I bought it about six months ago and completely forgot about it. I think I need to try a little harder to look after my skin.
~ A year ago today I was visiting friend V and her little doggie ~

Potters' Market

It has been a while since I last went to the Potters' Market, but today I met a friend there and we shopped. Yes, I bought several new treasures!
~ A year ago today I was also shopping ~

Bunch

Hooray, the new season grapes are available. I love this Flame variety.
~ A year ago today I received my new laptop ~

The Last Ticket

My "year of the concert" is now officially over after seeing Tori Amos this evening.
~ A year ago today I found my little white bear ~

Half-A-Trolleyful

I did a quick charge around the supermarket after work today. Yikes, food is expensive these days.
~ A year ago today I was drawing the blinds ~

The Big C

Even though I like Laura Linney I'm finding The Big C a very peculiar TV show. I'm not sure I like it very much but I can't stop watching.
~ A year ago today my cat wasn't feeling well ~

Down Derry

Derry Street is one of the main thoroughfares in my neighbourhood. A brisk walk up and down gets the heart rate up nicely. I like the row of trees on the spine of Signal Hill in the distance.
~ A year ago today I was whale-watching ~

Rugs in the Sun

I did a bit of spring-cleaning laundry today. It is time to get the winter blankets and rugs packed away.
~ A year ago today I was making muesli ~

Caramelise

It's November but the weather hasn't really warmed up yet. On the up side I can still happily enjoy stews, curries and casseroles (I love winter food). I did some cooking today. Oh boy, there's nothing more promising than the sizzle of onions cooking on the stove top...
~ A year ago today I was being watched by the cats who live upstairs ~

GRRM

On impulse today I bought the first in the Song of Fire and Ice series - I'm in the mood for getting lost in a saga.
~ A year ago today I was reading something else ~

Jasmine

I have several young star jasmine creepers in my garden and they are covered in flowers. It is so nice to arrive home to their sweet scent. One day I hope the walls are covered.
~ A year ago today I was using my new kitchen knife ~

Sprawl

Trixie seldom lies on my lap, but when she does she really settles in.
~ A year ago today I was chuckling at a funny bumper sticker ~

Roeland

My new commute to and from work is even shorter than the old one, but is seriously lacking in interest. Particularly grey and grim on a rainy afternoon.
~ A year ago today I was super-busy at work ~

'Nip

My cousin gave me a bag of fresh catnip for my cats. They love it... absolute fiends for the stuff!
~ A year ago today I was snipping herbs out of my garden ~

LW

Today I met up with one of my good friends from student days. She's out in SA on holiday - nearly four years since I last saw her so lots of news to catch up.
~ A year ago today I was at Stellenberg ~

Fired Up

This morning I went to see John's latest exhibition at the Dorp Street Gallery in Stellenbosch. I liked his new work a lot and bought one of the 'blue spaghetti' pieces.
~ A year ago today I was walking along Bree Street ~

Media Centre

New toy! My external hard drive's box broke and it wouldn't play, so I transferred the drive into this media case whatsit. Handy for playing things through the TV and music system.
~ A year ago today I was shopping for new ingredients ~

Seriously Random

My latest favourite news and review site is Pajiba, which covers all things TV, film and popular culture. I particularly enjoy their Seriously Random Lists feature.
~ A year ago today I was admiring the latest addition to my jug collection ~

Open Plan

My office looks out onto this open plan section of our new work premises. I like the white floor and furniture, and the industrial look of exposed brickwork and ducts. The space needs some softening though... something on the wall and perhaps some plants?
~ A year ago today I was celebrating my blogiversary... and now I am two ~

Red Red

I love the velvet petals of an open rose.
~ A year ago today I was looking at photos of an iris ~