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 ~