Friday, May 31, 2013

Empty

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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

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Sodden

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

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Second Desk

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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

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A Touch

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

Monday, May 27, 2013

Exit Myrtle Str

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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

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Red Ped

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

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Giftwrappin'

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

Friday, May 24, 2013

Top 'n Tailing

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

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Water, Water

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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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Golden Eyes

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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

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Who's That Girl

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

Monday, May 20, 2013

Wild Thing

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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

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Chalkboard Menu

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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

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Orange

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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 ~  

Friday, May 17, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Sammich

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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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Webbed

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Function Room

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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

Monday, May 13, 2013

The Fever Tree

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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

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Ball of Fluff

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

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Elephant's Back

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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

Friday, May 10, 2013

Presentation

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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

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Sweet Smelling

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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

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Watercolour

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The sky this morning.. a little before 8am... was simply spectacular!
~ A year ago today I was drinking water

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Snap Shots

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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

Monday, May 6, 2013

Alert

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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

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Whoops

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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

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Friday, May 3, 2013

CK

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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

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Sundry

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

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Change in Weather

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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 ~