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 …
So it’s a new month, filled with new challenges. On Tuesday I went back to Muaythai. After starting in 2006, grading and getting up to senior class, there are many times I wish that I had never left at all. But as is life, things got hectic and for various reasons I stopped and started for the past two or so years. Somehow though, I always find my way back. Maybe I need to get yelled at when I work …
Don’t laugh, but there was a time when I used to fear that the words in my head would run out. For a web copywriter, this is a very real and very scary thought. After all, we need to summon the words all day, everyday. Not just that, but we need to find the right words. Big words, descriptive words, serious words, converting words and filler words to bring it all together. When I blog, the words come from my …
* 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 …
This is Red. My sister and her former housemate rescued him from the township in Piketberg, where he had been left to starve to death. With the huge hearts that they both have (and the number of rescue animals they have managed to save throughout the years), they managed to rescue Red and take him to a safe place. When they first got him about a month or so ago, he could hardly walk, wouldn’t eat and had wounds on …
While I am actually rather a fan of winter, sometimes the cold gets to me. The rain even more so – I hate getting rained on! Nevertheless, what I love most about winter is that it gives me an excuse to indulge in all things luxurious, comfortable and warm. Here are some of my current favourite things for these long, cold winters… 1. Winter Hats I have a black knitted hat that I wear to death – it is so …
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, …
Today I read an interesting article on Biz-Community called Why does the world hate copywriters? – this got me thinking about whether or not the world really does hate copywriters, and more so, what copywriting really entails. These days, there are courses relating specifically to online copywriting and online marketing, as well as those relating to copywriting in its broader sense – focusing on conceptual, below the line and online copywriting. Back when I got into this industry, all of …
It’s funny – last year when I turned 30, it was all about excitement, minor terror, introspection and anticipation. This year, turning 31 was quite, easy and peaceful. The build up to my birthday was not entirely without the usual party planning stress of course, but once I made a P of A, it was smooth sailing. The birthday itself was different too – different, but just right. It feels like I have turned so many corners this past year …
Today has been, well… *not cool*. After an amazing birthday weekend and plenty of zen boosting awesomeness, I guess I had to come back to earth eventually. Nevertheless, as far as bad days go, this one has been a doozy. Some of the reasons for this include: * Running out of electricity while Debra was mid-vaccuum session * Dealing with the total disaster that is Kloof Street Spar * My teenage kitteh Jasper taking himself out for a jaunt after …
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