Empty

I went to play one of my favourite old CDs today and it was missing from the box. Where is it?!?
~ A year ago today I was at the movies ~ 

Sodden

The smells of late autumn: rotting leaves and wet tarmac.
~ A year ago today Trixie was cute and cuddly ~ 

Second Desk

My colleague wasn't in the office today so I spent my work day hopping between my desk and his, fielding a zillion emails.
~ A year ago today I was admiring some roses ~ 

A Touch

Little treat after a very busy day... good white chocolate. Delicious!
~ A year ago today I was plugging in a charger ~ 

Exit Myrtle Str

I found myself at the Gardens Centre again today (fifth day in a row!). This afternoon I was picking up food for dinner with my parents.
~ A year ago today my friends went for a swim in the sea ~ 

Red Ped

Focused on the body a bit this weekend: haircut, facial and pedicure.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk along the coast ~ 

Giftwrappin'

'Tis my friend Dorothy's birthday today... cookbook as pressie.
~ A year ago today I went away for the weekend ~ 

Top 'n Tailing

Preparing vegetables for my supper: green beans and gem squash.
~ A year ago today I was watching The Borgias ~ 

Water, Water

We are still having gloriously mild and sunny weather... I'm enjoying it so much! But how strange it is to still need to water my garden this late in May.
~ A year ago today my building was getting a new coat of paint ~ 

Golden Eyes

Evening spent at home with a cat on my lap. She's very cute and cuddly at the moment.
~ A year ago today I was shopping ~ 

Who's That Girl

Now watching: the sitcom New Girl... it is silly, but quite amusing.
~ A year ago today I was fighting a cold ~ 

Wild Thing

I came home tired and grumpy today but when my cat saw me he just wanted to play. After half an hour of crazy time with the little hooligan I felt much better. Here he is, grabbing the camera strap and pulling, just as I take a photo.
~ A year ago today I swung past the gym ~ 

Chalkboard Menu

Walked from Muizenberg to Kalk Bay today, and had lunch at the new Spanish restaurant, La Parada. We had a selection of tapas... so good! 
~ A year ago today I tidied my wardrobe ~ 

Orange

I joined friends for a wander around Kirstenbosch this afternoon... we took lots of pictures of flowers!
~ A year ago today I was getting recipe ideas from a blog ~  

Frilly

Isn't this succulent pretty? 
~ A year ago today I collected my passport ~ 

Sammich

I've been so busy lately... don't think I've cooked a single meal since last week. Today's lunch was a rather delicious take-away sandwich.
~ A year ago today I was wearing new shoes ~ 

Webbed

Today I am wearing my favourite pair of old winter tights.
~ A year ago today my kindle arrived ~ 

Function Room

Dorothy and I went to a literary event at the Mount Nelson Hotel this evening. It was fun!
~ A year ago today I was doing the grocery shopping ~ 

The Fever Tree

I've just started reading this book. I think I am going to enjoy it... a proper old-fashioned saga. I need a good easy read... my the last few books have been difficult or disappointing.
~ A year ago today I was reading a book at Kirstenbosch ~ 

Ball of Fluff

Had Sunday lunch with Dorothy's kids today. Here is Dayne with the cutest little puppy.
~ A year ago I had butternut soup ~ 

Elephant's Back

We're having fantastic weather this autumn. Dorothy and I had another excellent morning walk in Silvermine. It was great to be outside, enjoying the sunshine and the fynbos.
~ A year ago today my kittie was freaking out ~ 

Presentation

This morning I listened to a talk by conservationist John Lucas about his year on Marion Island. It was extremely interesting!
~ A year ago today there was mess in my garden ~ 

Sweet Smelling

My Murraya exotica - orange jasmine - is in full flower at the moment. It has the most wonderful intoxicating fragrance.
~ A year ago today I was listening to the Finn Brothers ~ 

Watercolour

The sky this morning.. a little before 8am... was simply spectacular!

~ A year ago today I was drinking water ~ 

Snap Shots

Today I had some prints done from a recent get-together and passed them on to my friends. We will remember our friend Vanessa (who passed away so suddenly last week after a short illness). V, we can hardly believe you're gone and will miss you terribly.
~ A year ago today I booked my tickets for Greece ~ 

Alert

When I came home today there was a visiting cat (this little pest) actually in my garden. Trixie was having conniptions. I chased it away but she was twitchy for a while, watching closely to see if it returned. Tom doesn't understand what all the fuss is about. 
~ A year ago today I was admiring the view from a friend's flat ~ 

Whoops

This morning there was an almighty racket outside and the whole neighbourhood came out to see what had happened. A car had crashed right through someone's wall! Luckily the driver was unhurt, but - eeek! - poor car, poor wall.
~ A year ago today I was admiring a crocheted throw ~ 

Suppertime

Casual supper at Dorothy's place this evening.
~ A year ago today I was researching  my holiday in Greece ~ 

CK

I watched a few episodes of Louie this evening. Such a strange show... funny, yes, but also full of absurdity, awkwardness and pathos.
~ A year ago today I was looking at paint colours ~ 

Sundry

Assorted books from my 'To Read' basket. I've just started the thriller.
~ A year ago today I had lunch on the run ~ 

Change in Weather

Went for a walk along the Atlantic seaboard this morning. A mist was rolling in from the sea.
~ A year ago today I was watching The Vampire Diaries ~