Heating Pad

My colleague got me this electric hot water bottle / heating pad whatsit. It's a peculiar thing and the packaging is rather hilarious. I'm not sure at all sure how safe it is.

~ A year ago today I was looking at photographs of seagulls ~ 

Bain-marie

Baked fudge puddings ready for the oven.

~ A year ago today I visited the Biodiversity Park ~ 

Aloe

This afternoon I popped into Kirstenbosch for an hour of sun and strolling. The rockery is my favourite part of the garden this time of year.

~ A year ago today I was taking my kittie to the vet ~ 

On the Green Towel

This morning I found Noogi's in his favourite place: on my kitchen counter.

~ A year ago today I broke a mug ~ 

New Knitting Project

I bought the yarn, a mohair/wool blend, ages ago. Finally found a pattern I like, and am about to start knitting.

~ A year ago today I was looking down on the city ~ 

Scents

Favourite aromatherapy oils.

~ A year ago today I got a new lampshade ~ 

Crax

These Salticrax Roast Onion flavour are the devil.

~ A year ago today a storm was coming ~ 

Underground

Parking lot of the gym. I like the row of red lights.

~ A year ago today I was at the beach ~ 

Into the Blue

It was another gorgeous day today so Dorothy and I went down to the beach and had a swim. Freezing but fantastic! 

~ A year ago today I was at the Waterfront ~ 

Solstice Day

Today was a perfect, fine winter's day. Went for an excellent walk along Boyes Drive.

~ A year ago today I was buying more succulents ~ 

Coffee Table Cat

When I get home in the afternoon I almost always find one of the cats on my coffee table. Today it was the fluffball.

~ A year ago today I was doing research before my trip abroad ~ 

iPhoneography

I really like this selection of images.

~ A year ago today I was eating toast ~ 

Limes

I love citrus fruit in a pretty bowl! 

~ A year ago today I was at a comedy show ~

Little Gasteria

Latest succulent in my collection, brought back from Swellendam. My brother made the pot.

~ A year ago today I was having a picnic ~ 

Brunch

Table all set and ready for a family brunch at Priscilla's house this morning. 

~ A year ago today I spotted a pretty flower on the mountain ~ 

Rainy Day Activities

Visiting I&J and little miss K, world's cutest and most unpredictable calico cat.

~ A year ago today I bought a couple of winter vests ~ 

National Road

I took a drive along the N2 this morning, heading to Swellendam for the weekend. It was good to leave the bad weather behind in Cape Town - the Overberg was bright and sunny, green and lovely.

 ~ A year ago today I met a sweet kitten ~ 

Evening Sky

Today was another beautiful day. 

~ A year ago today I ate a koeksister ~ 

TBBT

This week I've been watching a few episodes of The Big Bang Theory. I'm not finding it nearly as funny as I used to. The characters just seem mean and silly. I think I'm over it.

~ A year ago today I was calling in my cat ~ 

St James St, Vredehoek

I ran some errands after work today. It was a lovely afternoon.

~ A year ago today I was making chips ~ 

The Valley and the Gathering

I'm back into reading again at last! I'm enjoying the new Amy Tan and will read the second Attila book next.

~ A year ago today I was listening to old music ~ 

White Woodstock

We had three hailstorms today. The last one was a big'un. 

~ A year ago today I was sitting in front of a fire ~ 

Meatballs & Mash

Winter food is the best part of this time of year.

~ A year ago today I was using a new soap ~ 

Boomslang

This afternoon we went to check out Kirstenbosch's new tree canopy walk.

~ A year ago today I was drinking juice ~ 

Snip Snip

Today I had a much-needed haircut.

~ A year ago today I was struggling to find a good book to read ~ 

Scarf 101

Recently learnt this new way of tying a scarf. So simple yet so clever! 

~ A year ago today I was taking out the rubbish ~

Cat v Printer

I watched this video again today - had to show my colleague that his customer sounds exactly like this cat. Because of my issues with office equipment I completely relate. Youtube says the video has been watched ten million times - I'm sure half of those are me. It always makes me laugh! 

~ A year ago today my car got new tyres ~ 

Pellets

The three boy cats are eating me out of house and home! 

~ A year ago today there was a break in the weather ~ 

Orchids on a Shelf

Seen for sale in the supermarket this afternoon. They're so pretty! 

~ A year ago today I was watching The Americans ~ 

Nocciolato

This chocolate is so, so good! Wish I'd brought more of it back from Italy.

~ A year ago today I saw a double rainbow ~