Darlings, I have started a new blog to compartmentalise my musings. My new blog is called The Quest for Zen, and is hosted on the Psych Central network. Being about stress, the mehs, finding balance and other zen related stuff, I thought it was the right place to host the blog. You can head on over to the new blog to check it out, and if you like that sort of thing, feel free to bookmark it or leave a …
So what with a brand new year starting and all, I decided it was time to get tattoo number 10. I’ve been toying with the idea of a tiny tattoo on my hand for a while, despite my initial ‘no hand ink’ rule. Inspiration struck out of the blue (as it does after the 4th or 5th one) on NYE day, when I was idly staring at the Thai numeral on my ankle (as one does). Today, I finally got …
Great white sharks. Those 3 words inspire a lot of feelings in most people. Fear being the biggest feeling. On Saturday I got into a small cage in Shark Alley, Gansbaai. I felt a lot of things, but fear was not one of them. Yes, there was the awe (even if there weren’t any massive ones around), but it was so much more than that. Yes, there was excitement too. The intense boat trip out to Shark Alley was enough …
I haven’t been this excitable on a Monday for ages, but it’s been a good one! Despite a lot of work to get through, and not the best sleep I have had lately, I woke up feeling full of beans. Actually, a dude from Absa Life woke me up to offer me a credit card insurance plan, and he soon had me in hysterics going through the various claiming limitations. A walk down to Kloof Street to do some lunchtime …
Part of what made Spartacus such an awesome show was not just the epic violence and mayhem, but also the character of Sparacus himself. Brave, loyal, heroic and strong, he was the ultimate warrior. When I heard today that lead actor Andy Whitfield had lost his battle to cancer, I couldn’t help thinking that he had done what few manage to achieve – he took his final bow with the role of a lifetime, which will forever entrench his legacy …
Spring is finally around the corner, and with a few days left of my much-needed time off, I am finally starting to feel my zen levels lifting. I adore spring – watching the trees start to get their new leaves, the mild weather, rain showers and enjoying the chance to wear bright colours does something to the soul somehow. For me, the picture above is the best way that I can describe the feeling that washes over me in September. …
T’was Grace that taught… my heart to fear. And Grace, my fears relieved. How precious did that Grace appear… the hour I first believed. On Monday last week, my maternal grandmother passed away. She was very old, and had been sick for a few weeks. She went peacefully and quietly, with my mother and her sister by her side. It was not the type of death that I have had experience with – no shocks, no pain, no accident, murder …
Vacate is the word Vengeance has no place on me or her Cannot find the comfort in this world Artificial tear Vessel stabbed, next up, volunteers? Vulnerable Wisdom can’t adhere A truant finds home And a wish to hold on But there’s a trapdoor in the sun ~ Pearl Jam – Immortality So many thoughts this week. I watched Gonzo: the Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson on Monday and I thought I finally understood why he decided …
* I have to wonder why I haven’t gotten a heater yet * My feature duvet is something I cannot live without * Comedy nights are something I need to start going to again * I stockpile socks and cardis in all colours of the rainbow * Winter sundowners at La Vie are every bit as awesome as they are in summer * Braais and outdoor house parties require a roaring fire and plenty of layers * I can’t venture …
May is almost over, and I’ve just wrapped up all my work for the month. This month has been quite a hectic one on many levels, from turning 31 to crazy work schedules, cold fronts, sunny days, perfume shopping, a few jaunts, hair makeovers and more. It’s also been rather important on another scale, with the advent of some major goal redefining. All in all, a lot to think about from here on out, and if all goes to plan, …
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