Old Croc

I have a very sore shoulder and neck. Went for some physiotherapy today, and also brought out my crocodile hot water bottle to apply some extra heat to the area.
~ A year ago today I was driving around a parking garage ~ 

Stapler

I got a new stapler today. Stationery and office equipment always makes me happy! 
~ A year ago today I had chicken salad for supper ~ 

Pigs

I went to see the play The Three Little Pigs this evening. It was really good!
~ A year ago today I was taking it easy ~ 

TV Club

I like to click on the AV Club to read reviews of shows I'm watching, particularly when they are as peculiar and baffling as the one I am currently into, The United States of Tara.
~ A year ago today I wasn't feeling well ~ 

Scadoxus Lily

More peering into flowers, this time at Kirstenbosch. I just love the colours on this one.
~ A year ago today I was on a boat ~ 

Beside the Sea

I had lunch with family and friends today - we went to the Casa Labia at Muizenberg. Nice afternoon.
~ A year ago today I was also eating out ~ 

At Last!

Hooray! The buds on my succulent have - slowly, finally - opened. Dear little flowers aren't they.
~ A year ago today Trixie was hunting in the garden ~ 

Better Boy

Although his treatment regime continues for another week, Thomas appears to be all better from the tick fever. Back to his normal sweet self. Phew!
~ A year ago today I was eating lichis ~ 

Dotty

I love this cute shopping bag. It folds up small and lives in my handbag.
~ A year ago today I won a bunch of  books ~ 

The Bed Worm

See the Trixie-shaped lump under the duvet? Happens every time I change the linen. Every. Single. Time. Strange little animal.
~ A year ago today I had a slice of chocolate cake ~ 

Nearly Open

Every day I check the buds on my favourite succulent. Should have flowers any day now! 
~ A year ago today I had a blocked sink ~ 

Olden Times

I'm really enjoying historical novels at the moment. I've recently read (and enjoyed!) The Secret River about early colonial times in Australia, and Madame Tussaud about the French Revolution. Just started The Dovekeepers about the Siege of Masada.
~ A year ago today I was identifying flowers ~ 

On the Sands

Went for a walk on a kelp-strewn Muizenberg Beach this morning. Windy, but gorgeous!
~ A year ago today I was wearing a wrap dress ~ 

Razor

Razor wire in my neighbourhood. It's unattractive at the best of times but even more so when covered in bits of tatty plastic thanks to the wind.
~ A year ago today I was looking up at an altogether nicer view ~ 

De Nata

Some days require pastry! My local Spar makes an okay pasteis de nata. Not pretty to look at, but yum.
~ A year ago today I was packing a backpack ~ 

Above

Hectic day, and hot-hot-hot. Pretty skies up above Devil's Peak.
~ A year ago today I had my hair up ~ 

Eyes

I collected my new spectacles today. The world looks clear and sparkly again!
~ A year ago today I was drinking a cup of tea ~ 

Little Angel

It's my little cat's birthday today. Happy birthday sweet Trixie!
~ A year ago today I visited a museum ~ 

Wok

Cooking lunch today: stir-fried beef and vegetables.
~ A year ago today I was eating cherries ~ 

The Big Tidy Up

Today I did the annual purge of book club books. All sorted!
~ A year ago today I was watching a movie ~ 

Paste

Tom came back from the vet this afternoon and he seems to be feeling much better (yay!). I have to start him on this antibiotic tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to it... last time he has medicine in paste form he spat it out all over me and all over the kitchen!
~ A year ago today I had a great shower ~ 

Armed

One of my neighbours was accosted in the street late last night, resulting an a bit of a neighbourhood disturbance. One gets a big fright when crime starts happening almost literally on one's door step. It prompted me to get my burglar alarm checked and restore the security company signage on my wall. Not sure it's much of a deterrent, but it can't hurt.

~ A year ago today I was looking at cameras ~ 

Sick Cat

I had Thomas at the vet today. He is running a temperature and not eating. We're not yet sure what is wrong (update: it's biliary; poor poppet). 
~ A year ago today I was buying bread and milk ~ 

Place Your Order

A pleasant Tuesday evening: a movie (Silver Linings Playbook) followed by a quick bite from Kauai.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk in the mist ~ 

Burn

Celebrities and snarky humour: Suri's Burn Book is very funny (thanks for the link, D!)
~ A year ago today I was visiting a friend's new house ~ 

Drip Dry

My cozzies and towels drying in the sun after a morning on the beach.
~  A year ago today I was inspecting my tatty sofa ~ 

Ridges

I spent the afternoon at Kirstenbosch, looking at flowers and playing with my camera.
~ A year ago today I was busy at work ~ 

Tote

My new handbag. Very roomy!
~ A year ago today I was surfing the internet for recipes ~ 

Empire

Now watching: Boardwalk Empire, the prohibition-era crime drama. I'm really enjoying it.
~ A year ago today I was reading the Conqueror series ~ 

Bud

Strange bud (or flower?) on one of my succulents. I'm watching it every day to see if it opens.
~ A year ago today I was watching Spartacus ~ 

Pickled

Today I made a recipe from my new favourite cookbook, A Week in the Kitchen: Picked Cauliflower. I'm taking it to a dinner at a friend's tonight. Happy New Year! 
~ A year ago today I was looking forward to 2012 ~