Instagram

This weekend I started to use Instagram. It's easy and fun.

I've decided to take a break from posting here on Daily Helen and post there instead - maybe daily, maybe less, maybe more. We'll see. I may change my mind and come back here (but probably not). 

To the two dozen or so people who click on this blog every day... thank you so much for visiting!

I hope you come visit me across on the other platform too (you'll find me here). Better still, install the app and follow me :-)

Tidal Pool

Spring high tide at Dalebrook pool today...  we had a most excellent swim! 

~ A year ago today the nation was mourning ~ 

Streeeeeeeetch

Duvet doing cat yoga.

~ A year ago today I was buying olives ~ 

Heading South

On the M3 early this evening, dramatic skies above.

~ A year ago today I was washing my hair ~ 

Eating My Greens

Today's lunch: a slice of quiche and this simple salad made from soft leaves, watercress, tomatoes, radish and garlic croutons, with a simple vinaigrette. Pretty good!

~ A year ago today I was eating chocolate ~ 

Building Site

I see this signboard in our complex every day. The renovations next door are on-going.

~ A year ago today Thomas was being a good cat ~ 

Pretty Pan

Yet more shopping for my kitchen! I was thinking about buying this pan anyway, but when I saw it at 60% off I snapped it up chop-chop. I think it's going to be extremely useful.

~ A year ago today I was enjoying flowers and sunshine ~

False Bay Day

I left the house this morning (first time since Wednesday). We went down to the False Bay coast... swam at Clovelly and Simon's Town, looked at Kalk Bay Harbour, visited a friend in St. James. It was a perfect warm, still summer's day.

~ A year ago today I had new books to read ~ 

Soldier

Things to do during loadshedding power cuts: watch Sean Bean in another episode of Sharpe on my laptop.

~ A year ago today we also had power issues ~ 

Add to Cart

I've bought this and that online before, but never food. But as I'm still feeling unwell and not able to drive, I did my grocery shopping from my bed today. My goodies get delivered tomorrow. So quick and easy! 

~ A year ago today I was in the garden ~ 

Too Many Pages

I'm finally reading The Goldfinch. It is taking forever, but I am determined to finish it. Why is it so looooong?

~ A year ago today I was putting out snacks ~

Ceiling

I have vertigo from an inner ear infection. Spent much of today lying flat, with this as my view.

~ A year ago today I was doing admin ~ 

Flipped

I made an omelette for my supper today. Delish! 

~ A year ago today I admired a flower ~ 

Whistle

Latest addition to my ceramics collection: this sweet little bird whistle, made by my cousin.

~ A year ago today I bought some new tops ~ 

Mars

I went to the 30 Seconds to Mars concert this evening. Fun! 

~ A year ago today I bought new mugs ~ 

Open Garden

At the Ina Paarman garden in Constantia.

~ A year ago today I was eating pineapple ~ 

Carpet Slug

The Duves was catching some morning sun when I left for work today. I felt like lying down on the rug next to him and staying there all day.

~ A year ago today Noogi was nibbling ~ 

Plastic Tarp

Today we had to prepare the offices for some renovation work. Part of the floor has to be redone. The noise and mess were something else. More tomorrow, and then again end of next week. Aargh! 

~ A year ago today I was watching Scandal ~ 

Scarecrow

Currently singing along to Alex & Sierra's catchy tune Scarecrow.

~ A year ago today I was doing some writing ~

Wispy Wisps

This afternoon the tablecloth on Table Mountain was a particularly pretty and lacy one.

~ A year ago today I was replacing a lightbulb ~