Finished

We ate cake in the office today to celebrate my colleague's birthday. Yum. Last cake for me for a while though... it is time for me to get back on track with my health. So I'm cutting out sugar and refined carbs for the month of August.
~ A year ago today I was admiring an orchid ~

Trayful

I bought yet more succulents over the weekend. Cannot resist them!
~ A year ago today I went out for breakfast ~

Tafelberg Road

This was the start of my long walk on Table Mountain this morning. Fantastic walk, but only a few photos possible due to a memory card malfunction. Grr.
~ A year ago today I had a sore eye ~

Winter Days

At last... a weekend with some sunshine! I had breakfast and a stroll around Kirstenbosch with my friend Dom - lots of news to catch up.
~ A year ago today my car got a polish ~

Black and White

And chores all over.
~ A year ago today I was watching True Blood ~

Messy Desk

This is turning out to be a busy, busy work week. Getting lots done.
~ A year ago today I was walking around town ~

From 0 to 60%

I had a blah day. I plan to have a better evening with an episode or two of Downton Abbey and some dark chocolate.
~ A year ago today I was wearing my winter coat ~

Trilogy

These are in my reading pile right now. I'm just finishing Stay With Me... not sure which one I am going to read next. Red cover or blue?
~ A year ago today I was eating lemon meringue pie ~

EOS-M

I saw online today that Canon has announced their first mirrorless camera, available later this year. I want one so badly!
~ A year ago today I was giggling at the goslings ~

Scritch

I visited my friend Michele today. Her kittie Scrap was very friendly and affectionate. She's really grown up in the years since I first met her.
~ A year ago today I was petting another friend's cat ~

Assembling

I've been feeling in the mood for vegetable lasagne for a while and today was the day (vegetarian friends coming over for supper). Layers of roast vegetables, spinach, mushroom and lashings of bechamel and cheese. Yum!
~ A year ago today I went to the movies ~

Chenille

I felt like wearing something bright today so I picked my fluffy orange scarf.
~ A year ago today I found a favourite little ceramic bowl ~

Look Up

The skies have been beautiful the last couple of days. I love wispy clouds.
~ A year ago today I was looking at the lobby ~

Slope

I went for a walk on the mountain after work today... gorgeous golden light and masses of flowers.
~ A year ago today I was bought eggs ~

Sunshine!

After weeks of cold and rain it was really good to have some fabulous weather today. And see the mountain again.
~ A year ago today it was balmy ~

Rabbit

This is what I am reading now. Just started, but so far it is as delightful as I was lead to believe.
~ A year ago today I was looking at serrurias ~

Plateful

Delicious roast and veggies for Sunday lunch. Perfect fare for the chilly wet weather.
~ A year ago today I was sneezing ~

Mine All Mine

Thomas made me laugh today as he attacked a bag of cat food on the kitchen counter. Almost got into it too!
~ A year ago my garden was needing some attention ~

Arrows

Wherever I go this week I keep hearing music from The Arrows - I love them!
~ A year ago today I choosing a book to read ~

Flames

Bit of a drama in the neighbourhood this evening... fire! It took the emergency services a couple of hours to get everything under control.
~ A year ago today I was watching The Good Wife ~

Russel St

This morning in the traffic, on my way to work. I hate getting up in the dark, but at least it wasn't raining today.
~ A year ago today I got my socks ~

Bars

View from my office window today: grey, grey, grey.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk on Boyes Drive ~

Drawstring

I love these polar tracksuit pants. A dull colour and deeply unfashionable, yes, but also so snug and comfy. First thing I did when I got home today is put them on.
~ A year ago today it was warm enough for cold drinks ~

Underside

On cold days like today Trixie cuddles up close.
~ A year ago today I was being bitten by mosquitoes ~

SANG

We made an impromptu visit to the National Gallery this afternoon. It was nice to see the Barbara Tyrell exhibition, but there wasn't much else going on. Afterwards we walked around the Company's Gardens, enjoying the winter sunshine.
~ A year ago today Trixie was jumping into shot ~

Plugged In

It has been good to be online again after my holiday break.
~ A year ago today I had delicious sushi for supper ~

Roast Chicken

My go-to instant dinner, every time. So easy.
~ A year ago today I was reading a novel set in Vietnam ~

The Green Season

There was lots of rain in Cape Town while I was away - my garden is looking lovely and green.
~ A year ago today I had the heater on ~

Soap

I didn't do much shopping in Greece but I did bring back some olive oil soap. Love the stuff!
~ A year ago today it was raining ~

My Thomas

My favourite boy cat has not left my side since I arrived home. He even jumped on the bonnet of my car when I left for work this morning.
~ A year ago today I saw a sunbird ~

Unpacking

... and big pile of dirty laundry to deal with!
~ A year ago today I was paging through a new book ~