Crunchy

My favourite salad at the moment with fennel, apple, feta, walnuts and red spring onion. Mmmm.
~ A year ago today I was staying in for the evening ~

Khaki

I bought some new walking shorts today. So depressing: I had to choose a bigger side. My #1 New Year's Resolution is to lose some weight!
~ A year ago today I was watching a fire burn ~

Succulents

I spent the afternoon in my garden. It is doing well and it's nice to see that even a couple of the succulents are flowering.
~ A year ago today I was wearing a new blouse ~

Torbie

My little one has such gorgeous colouring. This mix of grey and copper is called tortoiseshell-tabby, or torbie.
~ A year ago today I was washing my car ~

Outside

I've had a couple of very lazy, quiet days at home, but went out for a walk this afternoon. It was good to get some fresh air.
~ A year ago today I was brushing the cat ~

Border

Christmas gift from my mom: hand towel embroidered with local wild flowers. I love it.
~ A year ago today I was taking it easy ~

Our Tree

We were in our usual spot for the Christmas picnic in Kirstenbosch today. It was a lovely, relaxed day.
~ A year ago today I was looking up at a sun dog ~

Sink

I was up early doing cooking and food prep for tonight and tomorrow. By 9am I had already done my first round of washing up.
~ A year ago today I was doing the same ~

Pup

It was a very quiet morning in the office today but we were all kept well entertained by my colleague Liz's little dog. Finished early for the Christmas weekend.
~ A year ago today I was wrapping gifts ~

Carnivore

Dinner tonight was at a steakhouse. I had ribs. Yum :-)
~ A year ago today one of my succulents was about to flower ~

Debonair

My number one boy cat, looking handsome.
~ A year ago today the other one was on the kitchen counter ~

Mixed Bag

Some of my reading for December/January.
~ A year ago today I was wearing a new necklace ~

Dorothy's Max

Just look at that face! He is such a beautiful boy isn't he?
~ A year ago today I was engrossed in a saga ~

The Wall

Played a few rounds of mahjong this evening. It really is an enjoyable game.
~ A year ago today I was picnicking ~

Padstal

We drove north to Rondeberg this afternoon, and stopped at a farm stall on the way back. C & D bought watermelons.
~ A year ago today was a busy day at work ~

Rolling Boil

I made some apple and blueberry jam today.
~ A year ago today I was baking quiche ~

Stand & Deliver

It was our work's end-of-year function this evening: supper followed by the Nik Rabinowitz show. Most enjoyable evening out.
~ A year ago today I was loving the late afternoon sunshine ~

Greg

My cousin's in town on business this week - we got a chance to catch up over drinks and supper at the Waterfront.
~ A year ago today I was at our staff party ~

Reflections

This afternoon I went to the funeral of a friend's father. Sad occasion of course, but I'm glad I went. Rituals are important and they give me plenty to think about.
~ A year ago today I was moaning about the wind ~

Jungle

My garden is growing so nicely at the moment!
~ A year ago today I was scrambling eggs ~

Sunday Soundtrack

Today I was in the mood for Radiohead. Now why don't they come to play in SA?
~ A year ago today I was watching Lie to Me ~

Table

Casual supper with Jen & Iain: cold meats, salads, cheese. Indoor picnic! Simple and delicious :-)
~ A year ago today I went to Dom's shop ~

Beginners

It's been months since I last went to the ol' movie house, and I've missed it. This evening I saw this one with Sarah - it was sweet, sad and charming (and the little dog's delightful).
~ A year ago today I was taking care of car maintenance ~

Clash

I've got my nose into A Clash of Kings now and I don't want to go anywhere, see anyone or do anything except continue reading. And I have the next one in the series waiting in the wings!
~ A year ago today I was also reading ~

Stairwell

Some days the only exercise I get is running up and down these stairs. Today it was a lot of times.
~ A year ago today I was applying the sunscreen ~

Sun Spots

Snapshot from my walk this afternoon: Camps Bay from Kloof Corner. Views like this are worth the climb!
~ A year ago today I was checking out film reviews at Metacritic ~

Utensils

Wooden spoons, spatulas and tongs are probably amongst most my most-used kitchen gadgets. Couldn't manage without 'em.
~ A year ago today my aunt was visiting ~

Poolside

Summer's here! It was a perfect but hot day today. I had my first swim of the season.
~ A year ago today Thomas was in a fight ~

Tagged

Christmas shopping: sorted!
~ A year ago today I was putting on my walking shoes ~

Passage

A friend and I went down to Clifton 3rd beach for sundowners this afternoon. We had a relaxed hour or so enjoying the sun, but left early when it got windy. And then some random guy tried to mug us on the stairs on the way up! Fortunately when M screamed loudly he ran away. Yikes, gave us a horrible fright.
~ A year ago today I was contemplating take a ride of the ferris wheel~

Love

I'm so pleased to have found a great sandwich shop close to my new office (to replace Jason Bakery which was round the corner from my old). The vegetarian Love Sandwich from The Kitchen is perfection!
~ A year ago today I was checking out a new market ~