2007-2013

My dear little Trixie passed away last night. It was sudden and completely unexpected. I am grieving.
~ A year ago today I was visiting a friend in the Bo Kaap ~ 

No. 230 Main

I used to live in this house, many years ago. It looked better then! 
~ A year ago I was at the plant nursery ~ 

Clivia

I went to Kirstenbosch this afternoon. It's Clivia season again!
~ A year ago today I watched a documentary at the cinema ~ 

Sticky

Yesterday I got a small cut on my finger and it has bothered me all day today. Not sure what is more annoying... the cut itself or the silly plaster protecting it.
~ A year ago today it was pouring with rain ~ 

Chat

I've used WhatsApp for a while now, but only just learnt about group chats. My friend Michele was using it today to update friends and family on her cat's health. It's a brilliant way of sharing information. Smartphones are awesome.
~ A year ago today we won an award at work ~ 

A Purple Show

Flowers growing in the bed next to my driveway. I like them so much.
~ A year ago today I was admiring the tree with the pink flowers ~ 

Outside!

A lovely sunny Spring day, at last! Friends and I went for a nice walk in lower Tokai forest.
~ A year ago today I had a braai for lunch ~ 

Rug Rat

Every day I straighten this rug, and every day my little hooligan does this to it.
~ A year ago today I was fighting fleas ~ 

Loaf

I baked banana bread today. Came out perfectly! 
~ A year ago today I caught in the rain ~ 

The Cat and the Aquarium

I visited Jenny and Iain this afternoon. We were entertained watching Max watch the fish. So cute!
~ A year ago today I was watching Blue Bloods ~ 

Winners

New book purchases! Can't wait to read them!
~ A year ago today I eating take-aways for supper ~ 

Weather for Ducks

I'm sure even ducks are sick and tired of this long wet winter we're having!  I was at the Waterfront after work today and it was miserable out.
~ A year ago today I put books in a basket ~ 

Watson & Holmes

This evening I watched another episode of Elementary. It's got pretty good stories and I like the actors.
~ A year ago today my cats were playing together ~ 

Pita and Hummus

Lunch at my desk. I just grabbed what I could from the fridge as I flew out the door this morning. It was surprisingly yummy.
~ A year ago today I was wearing purple ~ 

Knee Highs

I wore these new socks today. I bought them to replace worn ones. It's been a long winter... I'm really looking forward to sandal weather!
~ A year ago today I was picnicking ~ 

Wisteria

A friend sent me an image of a tunnel of wisteria. We did some googling and it turns out its from the Kawatchi Fuji Gardens in Japan. What an amazing place! 
~ A year ago today I was reading some non-fiction books ~ 

Sea Spray

I went for a walk on the Promenade today. The sea was wild.
~ A year ago today I had some new plants in my garden ~ 

Bath Things

Recent gifts... they all smell delicious. And I will definitely be using one of them this evening. It's freezing cold again and I plan to take a hot bath to warm up.
~ A year ago today today I was looking at photos on the internet ~ 

Clicker

My hands like to fiddle with things as I work. At my own desk I usually play with a clothes peg , but today I was busy at my colleague's desk for much of the day and got to fiddle with this whatsit.
~ A year ago today I was admiring some pretty roses ~ 

Morning Face

I woke up with this little one charging around the place like a lunatic. Who what, she says, me?! Yes you!
~ A year ago today I was watching Revenge ~ 

Arum

I love these glossy leaves. Will be happy when the flowers open.
~ A year ago today my garden was showing other signs of spring ~

Andrew Walford Bowl

This is my most recent pottery purchase, from the exhibition at Kalk Bay Modern.
~ A year ago today I had an unhappy cat on my lap ~ 

Rondeberg

Drove out of town, up the N7, this afternoon: flat land and big skies.
~ A year ago today I walked up Lions Head ~ 

At the Cafe

Catching up with friends over a pot of tea and custard éclairs.
~ A year ago today I was reading a so-so book ~ 

Miss Mindy

Now watching the sitcom The Mindy Project. It's silly and makes me laugh.
~ A year ago today I had an egg for breakfast ~ 

Cat with Hosepipe

This cat! Tom mostly photographs looking serious which is odd as he is such a clown.
~ A year ago today I had flowers ~ 

Spring is Here

Birthday flowers. Freesias are probably my all-time most-favourite flower. 
~ A year ago today I was eating cake ~ 

Little Pink

My succulent collection continues to bring pleasure... especially when they flower!
~ A year ago today my neck was hurting ~ 

The Rumble Truck

Every day, twice a day, the garbage truck comes past and empties bins and collects recycling from our building. It idles, right outside my window, for about ten minutes. Not my favourite thing in the world.
~ A year ago today I was walking in Silvermine ~ 

Puffs

Today I baked some cheesey puff things to take along to tea and movies at Dorothy's house. It was a good afternoon.
~ A year ago today the sun was out for Spring ~