Friday, January 31, 2014

Stop

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My car's thermometer informed me it was 37 degrees in a covered underground parking lot this afternoon. Way hotter outside. The radio station happened to be scrolling 'stop'. Seemed appropriate! 
~ A year ago today my shoulder was sore

Thursday, January 30, 2014

The Covers are Blue

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I'm currently reading the latest Margie Orford (so far excellent). I've more thrillers in the mix - might read one of these next.
~ A year ago today I got new goodies from the stationer ~ 

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Hello Mountain

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I spend a lot of time looking at this peak. I see it out of my office window, and always look up at it when I wait to turn at this intersection (which was three times today). Pretty cloud on it this afternoon.
~ A year ago today I was seeing a play

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Almonds

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Snacking on raw almonds today. I feel a bit fragile after a nasty migraine last night, and my tummy is queasy from the painkillers I took. I hope I feel better tomorrow.
~ A year ago today I was reading reviews online

Monday, January 27, 2014

Cheer up!

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I love this song - it's so catchy! And only just realized they're a local band.
~ A year ago today I was looking at flowers

Sunday, January 26, 2014

The Genius

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This morning I went down to the Waterfront and visited the Da Vinci exhibition. It was really interesting!
~ A year ago today I was having lunch with friends

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Morning Swim

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I'm really enjoying my weekly swims this summer. It's well worth making an early start and getting down to the beach before the crowds and traffic get bad. Today was glorious. 
~ A year ago today I my favourite succulent was flowering

Friday, January 24, 2014

Retired Goods

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A friend of mine regularly buys things off this website. I wish I'd seen these measuring cups before they'd sold as I would definitely have scooped them up. So cute!
~ A year ago today my cat was feeling better

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Sponge

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I came home to a lovely sparkly clean house today, thanks to my efficient cleaning lady. I don't miss doing housework at all. 
~ A year ago today I was using my cute polka dot shopping bag

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Three Veg

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Tonight's supper was one of those meals I had to throw together from the veggies lurking in my fridge. I stir-fried these, and ate them with some bacon.
~ A year ago today I was making the bed

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Circuitboards

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My colleague decided to dismantle a broken TV today. It was interesting to see what's inside the box.
~ A year ago today one of my succulents was in flower

Monday, January 20, 2014

Vandalism

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Arrived at work this morning to find that someone had lobbed a beer bottle threw one of our windows. Urgh, what a mess! 
~ A year ago today I was reading historical novels

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Baby Boy Cat

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Visited my friend for tea and kittens this afternoon. This is little Button in a rare calm moment.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk on the beach

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Angel Mermaid

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This lady lives on the verandah of one of my friend's houses. I've known her for a long, long time.
~ A year ago today I was noticing the razor wire in my neighbourhood

Friday, January 17, 2014

Tea Table

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I met Dorothy after work and we caught up over tea and delicious peach slices from Cassis.
~ A year ago today I was also eating a delicious treat

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Doov

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My neighbour's cat Duvet has been visiting a lot this week. He (he's a boy cat!) was lying on the sofa arm when I left this morning and was back there (or still there?) when I got home after work. No complaints from me...  he is a love and I like having him around.
~ A year ago today it was beautiful day

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Lion Heart

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I got some nice books to read at Book Club this evening - like this new one from Justin Cartwright.
~ A year ago today I picked up my new specs

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014

Planner Fourteen

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I've been back at work for over a week now, have put a few important things into my year planner - but I can't get my head around 2014.
~ A year ago today I was making stir-fry ~

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Boat

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Spent an excellent morning at Long Beach. The swimming was superb, and there was a bit of cloud around so it wasn't too hot. Days like this make me like summer. 
~ A year ago today I was sorting out books

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Fairview

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My friend Dorothy lives in this street. Fantastic views of the mountain.
~ A year ago today I was giving my cat medicine

Friday, January 10, 2014

Munching on a Muffin

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I went to get salad for lunch and came back with a blueberry muffin. When I'm not feeling 100% (like today) I am completely unable to resist baked goods.
~ A year ago today I thinking about security

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Suede

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My current purse. It's a couple of years old now, and looking a bit scruffy.
~ A year ago today my cat was sick

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Octopus

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I bought this cat toy to try to get Thomas to move more. Yeah. Not working.
~ A year ago today I was ordering takeaways

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Sofa Slug

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My big boy, sharing the sofa with me. He stretches out and takes a whole seat.
~ A year ago today I was reading a funny blog

Monday, January 6, 2014

Pink & Yellow

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My frangipani tree is in full flower at the moment. The flowers look extra bright on a grey day like  we are having today.
~ A year ago today I was drying washing

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Rocher

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I had friends over this afternoon - we sat around chatting, drinking tea and eating chocolates.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Water's Edge

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Back to the beach today, making the most of the lovely weather.
~ A year ago today I bought a new handbag ~

Friday, January 3, 2014

The Chillout Session

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I was digging through my old cds today and found this. Ten-twelve years ago I was listening to it pretty much non-stop. It was nice to hear it again.
~ A year ago today I was watching the excellent Boardwalk Empire

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Killer

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I've been watching The Killing. It's super-intense. Good acting too, particularly from Peter Sarsgaard.
~ A year ago today one of my succulents was about to flower

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Rosy

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Happy New Year! I had a quiet but good start to 2014. Haven't made any resolutions as such, but I do want lots of fresh flowers in my life this coming year.
~ A year ago today I was preparing food