Mall

I've avoided shopping centres for the last few weeks. But this morning I spent a few hours at Cavendish Square... I had a bit of shopping to do (and also saw a movie: Skyfall).
~ A year ago today I was eating salad ~ 

KB

Dorothy and I went to Kirstenbosch today. It was warm and sunny, with bit of a breeze. Lovely afternoon. 
~ A year ago today I was buying new clothes ~ 

Dusting

Baked today: orange buttermilk cake. Pretty good.
~ A year ago today I pottered in my garden ~ 

Green Leaves

Went for a stroll in the forest this afternoon. It was lovely to be outside!
~ A year ago today I was admiring my kittie's unusual colours ~ 

Three Bags Full

I did come wardrobe tidying today and threw out a bunch of old clothes.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk ~ 

70, 71...

It was nice to have some quiet time today to relax and do some reading. I'm nearly finished The Kashmir Shawl, an old-fashioned saga, and the 70th book I've read this year. Not sure what's next... possibly The Still Point which looks very interesting, 
~ A year ago today I was admiring my mom's embroidery ~ 

Picnic

We all had a good time at the Christmas picnic at Kirstenbosch this year.
~ And we were under the same tree as last year! ~ 

Pi

All of a sudden there are so many good movies to see. Life of Pi is amazing, probably the best book-to-movie adaptation I've ever seen.
~ A year ago today I was doing the washing up ~ 

The Gang

Aah, Sundays are the best! Lunch and lazy afternoon at Michele's place today.
~ A year ago today I was at the office ~ 

Ankle Guard

I took a fall last night and twisted my ankle. It's sore! Still went to Silvermine today as planned, but for a swim instead of a walk.
~ A year ago today I ate out at a steakhouse ~ 

Popcorn...

... and a movie to end the week. Saw The Hobbit and it was pretty entertaining!
~ A year ago today my cat was looking handsome ~ 

Colleagues

This evening I went out with the work gang went out for drinks and snacks.
~ A year ago today I gathered together some holiday reading ~ 

Fashion Mag

I was given a magazine today. Had a quick flick through it... not very exciting and a reminder why I so seldom read them these days!
~ A year ago today I said hello to Max the cat ~ 

Chin Scratch

Thomas has been in an extremely affectionate mood lately. Such a good cat.
~ A year ago today I was playing mahjong ~ 

Stripey Chair

Lazy public holiday Monday. I spent some time sitting in my garden, reading my book. Until the nasty old wind picked up.
~ A year ago today I stopped at a farmstall ~ 

Silvermine Sunday

Early morning walk followed by swim in the dam = wonderful start to the day. 
~ A year ago today I was making jam ~ 

D.

My friend D, on his 40th birthday... looking a bit tired as he's hard at work on the final rewrites of his PhD.
~ A year ago today I went to and end-of-year function ~ 

Max & Ginger

We had a friends' supper at Dorothy's this evening. Her cats kept us highly entertained. And Max winked at me!
~ A year ago today I had supper with my cousin ~ 

Au Gratin

I had a craving for cheese tonight, so I threw a bunch of cooked veggies that needed eating up into a dish, covered them in cheese sauce and baked. Yum!
~ A year ago today I was at a funeral ~ 

Focus

I haven't had much time to play with the new camera yet, but it seems to take pretty good photos, don't you think?
~ A year ago today my garden was looking good ~ 

Box of Tricks

Fabulous new camera!!
~ A year ago today I was listening to Radiohead ~ 

Night & Flight

I have so many wonderful books to read at the moment! I am loving The Night Circus and am excited to have the new one from Barbara Kingsolver to read next.
~ A year ago today I went to an indoor picnic ~ 

Scratch

Thomas the cat scratched my knee over a week ago. It was just a light scratch but it got infected and a week later it is still not better. Unsightly and sore! 
~ A year ago today I saw a sweet movie ~ 

The Grad Show

This afternoon I popped into the Michaelis School of Fine Art to see their annual graduate exhibition. 
~ A year ago today I had my nose in a book ~ 

Postage Paid

Busy, busy work-day... and lots of admin.
~ A year ago today I was running up and down the stairs ~ 

Eagles

This T-shirt is one of several new tops I bought this week.
~ A year ago today I was admiring the view ~ 

Idols

Today was rush-rush-rush, but I did take a few minutes to watch some clips of celebrities singing. Aw, nice! 
~ A year ago today I using my kitchen utensils ~ 

Tis the Season

The Waterfront is looking very festive at the moment.
~ A year ago today I had a swim ~ 

Mercy

I bought some books over the weekend, but before I start those I have this one to read. It looks interesting, and I love the cover. 
~ A year ago today I did my Christmas shopping ~ 

Rugs Galore

Sale at a local carpet shop... my friend bought a lovely kelim. I would love to own one of these beautiful persian carpets.
~ A year ago today I got a fright ~ 

Din-dins

Supper with friends tonight. Dorothy made a roast. Yum!
~ A year ago today I had a sandwich for lunch ~ 

Eee-eee Eee-eee

The wind has been howling for three days running and annoying everybody. One of the things I hate most is how this outside gate squeaks.
~ A year ago today I had a migraine ~ 

Salads and Sandwiches

The Kitchen, Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock. This is the place where Lunch Happens.
~ A year ago today my cats came out to greet me ~ 

On His Throne

Thomas spends a lot of time on his favourite spot: on the quilt at the bottom of my bed.
~ A year ago today I got a new hard drive ~

People's Post

I don't read newspapers very often, but sometimes I flick through the local rag. It comes in Tuesdays.
~ A year ago today I was cooking kale ~ 

Drier

Gear I can't live without: blow-drier This one serves me well.
~ A year ago today the wind was blowing ~ 

Forensic

Currently watching: old seasons of Bones.
~ A year ago today I was planning for the new year ~ 

Fold the Mixture

I'm doing some baking today... Cape Brandy Tart.
~ A year ago today I bought myself some flowers ~ 

Little Babies

Some loose leaves taken from one of my succulents are all growing new plants. I think they are adorable.
~ A year ago today I was making fruit salad ~ 

Mashed

Rushed lunch at my desk today: mashed avo, on crackers, with some cheddar. It was a perfect avo: creamy and delicious. I'm sad that avo season will be coming to an end soon.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk ~ 

Bokkie

My new mug is already a favourite.
~ A year ago today I had five new books to read ~ 

Weeds

My garden is well looked-after by my garden service, but every now and then I need to a little bit of weeding. 
~ A year ago today I was thinking about my skin care regime ~

Woven

Little memento from Michele, all the way from Peru.
~ A year ago today I was at the Potter's Market ~

Under the Brolly

Spent the day at the beach today, and it was good. Summer is here, hooray!
~ A year ago today I was eating grapes ~ 

Wings

Today I went to the Open Garden at Ina Paarman's home in Constantia... it was gorgeous! And the heliotrope and lavender beds were full of bees and butterflies.
~ A year ago today I went to a music concert ~

Thrillers

I don't read many thrillers, but occasionally pick them up when I'm stressed. This week I have the read Nicci French one, and will probably read the Margie Orford soon (yes, it was a tough week).
~ A year ago today I shopped for groceries ~ 

The Stalker

Tom's new favourite toy is a cardboard shoe-box.
~ A year ago today I was watching The Big C ~ 

Ducati Monster

This is my colleague's new motorcycle. He waited eight months for it, and it finally arrived this week! It's a beautiful piece of machinery.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk in my neighbourhood ~ 

Devil's Peak

I had a very frustrating day at work today. I found it helpful to look out the window and contemplate the mountain. It was a beautiful day outside.
~ A year ago today I was spring-cleaning ~ 

Circle

This one is just a bundle of cuteness at the moment. Love her!
~ A year ago today I was cooking onions ~