Chocolate Chocolate Chip

Today was a difficult day. I self-medicated with cookies.
~ A year ago today I was reading a local novel ~ 

Blooms

I picked some roses at Chart Farm over the weekend and they are opening up beautifully now. They have such a lovely scent.
~ A year ago today I ate a bran muffin ~ 

Doze

Today I had a really l-a-z-y day. Miss Trixie also snoozed the day away.
~ A year ago today I put on the winter duvet ~ 

King

Today I saw beautiful proteas on a walk in Silvermine.
~ A year ago today I was off to the gym ~ 

Window Display

I always walk past the bookshop when I'm at the Gardens Centre doing my grocery shop. Today I saw lots of new books I'd like to read sometime.
~ A year ago today it was raining ~ 

Mid-Afternoon Snack

A couple of sweet naartjes, eaten at my desk.
~ A year ago today the sunset was beautiful ~ 

Pouncey Cat

Beautiful afternoon! I sat outside after work today, and the cats romped round the garden.
~ A year ago today I was not very impressed with something I'd made ~ 

Tidied

I was feeling tired and out of sorts today. Just before I left the office I straightened up my desk a bit. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
~ A year ago today my cats were romping ~ 

Hipmunk

Today I spent the whole day in front of computer screens. Busy work day and then a whole evening researching possible flights for my holiday in July. Found the travel website Hipmunk really helpful!
~ A year ago today I was having soup ~ 

Sparty

I watched to the end of the series over the course of this last week. What a finale... I love this crazy show!
~ A year ago today I was out and about with friends ~ 

Ready to Roast

This afternoon I packed a baking tray with tomatoes, garlic cloves and fresh thyme, and popped them in the oven. Later on I made them into soup... mmm, delicious.
~ A year ago today I bought tomatoes (ha!) ~

Rubies

This morning's breakfast bowl. Pomegranates are in season now. Loving them!
~ A year ago today there was a fire on Signal Hill ~ 

State

I'm haven't been doing much reading this week. Not really in the mood, and not sure why. Especially as I have the new book from one of my favourite authors.
~ A year ago today I had a sore foot ~ 

Downpour

The first hard rains of winter arrived today. The drains outside our offices couldn't cope and the water came flooding in. Also, we had several leaks from the roof and had to get the buckets and mops out. Got to get some repairs done as soon as the weather improves.
~ A year ago today I was trying to clear my inbox ~ 

Gloomy, Again

Grey day, dirty windows. Bad weather on the way. Feeling sad about grim news out of Boston, and also closer to home.
~ A year ago today I was in a nature reserve ~ 

Pet Me

I am Trixie and I want your attention. Now, please.
~ A year ago today I was walking in the Anysberg ~ 

Woodland

Michele and I went strolling around Kirstenbosch this afternoon. The Plectranthus is in full bloom now and looking so pretty.
~ A year ago today I was in the Klein Karoo ~ 

Lunch with Friends

We had a lovely girls' get-together today.
~ A year ago today I was driving out of time ~ 

Tahr

We saw a tahr on the mountain this evening! It was right in front of us on the contour path, then posed for a moment on a rock above. I didn't have my camera with me, but managed to snap it with my cellphone... not the best photo unfortunately, but look, a tahr! 
~ A year ago today I was packing books and games ~ 

New One!

I collected my crisp new passport from the Dept of Home Affairs today. I'm going overseas in a couple of months. Next up, tickets and visas.
~ A year ago today I bought a new shirt ~ 

Ghost Cat

There is a new kittie in the block and there are some complicated cat politics going on between my two and this one. It is shy but I think it would like to be friends. Tom might be amenable but Trixie is having none of it. 
~ A year ago today I was eating a delicious supper ~ 

Cool Cuppa

Had such a busy day at work today I missed my afternoon cup of tea... so first thing I did when I got home was put on the kettle! Tea tastes especially good when you're dying for a cup, and when you have it out of a pretty new mug.
~ A year ago today my cat was heading out the window ~   

Sock

I need a knitting project for the winter, not sure what though. Last thing I made was this sleeve for my kindle.
~ A year ago today I was doing other crafting ~ 

Des Hommes

I'm still not feeling well today so a quiet day at home: reading, watching TV and surfing the net. This site made me laugh... so silly but so funny.
~ A year ago today I had a similarly quiet day ~ 

Uh-Oh

I've got an upset tummy today. Yikes... extremely unpleasant!
~ A year ago today I took a walk in the forest ~ 

V

Today my thoughts are with a friend who just got bad news about her health. Life can be so random and cruel.
~ A year ago today it was the start of the Easter weekend ~ 

Paperwork

I don't have anyone to help me in the office at the moment so today I had to do a bunch of sorting and filing myself. Urgh, horrible job.
~ A year ago today I was hosting bookclub ~ 

Little Face

In the evenings Tom likes to lie next to me on the sofa.
~ A year ago today I was filling up ~ 

Road Up

I'm trying out a new route on my daily commute.
~ A year ago today I was surrounded by workmen ~ 

Escapism

I'm into easy reading at the moment: . I'm racing through Kate Morton's latest and will then read the Deon Meyer.
~ A year ago today I also spent the day reading ~