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Published November 20th, 2010We fly home tomorrow after such a special holiday at the coast. Besides the constant wind that didn’t stop blowing for a week, we managed to fit so many precious moments into a week.
That’s all for tomorrow’s blog though because it’s early to rise tomorrow and we have to pack up and be at the airport early that Irvie can get the dogs packed in the car and make his way home too. Continue reading
Published November 19th, 2010
Not only did I start this blog after watching Julie and Julia, but I did have this desire to try out some of the recipes that looked absolutely delicious. The only problem is that I’m not great at letting anyone tell me what to do, not even Julia Child. I have had my eye on a recipe the whole time and I decided that this holiday was the perfect moment for snacky finger food with a touch of class.
Of course you won’t find this recipe anywhere else because I gave Julia’s a total turn around and my own personal flair.
PS … this is my first recipe I’ve ever posted online … so much fun! Continue reading
Published November 18th, 2010It’s not exactly coastal holiday weather so there has been a lot of indoor time and the three of us plus the two doggies have had to occupy ourselves without killing each other. At least the dogs have tennis balls to chew on and feet to lie on, but the three humans had a little more work to do …
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Published November 16th, 2010I am sure you are as sick of hearing about my sore back as I am talking about it, but the truth is that it’s real, it’s sore and it’s here!
I’m still adjusting to the fact that as I do more my body has a moment of exhaustion and pain, but it’s still more done and a little stronger. Today was a very big day with a whole lot of obstacles tackled.
I walked on the beach … exhausting!
I splashed around a little in the waves, played with the dogs, whipped up lunch and showered. Continue reading
Published November 15th, 2010Picture the scene … I’m sitting in a gorgeous beach house with a cup of tea made my dear friend Irvin. Greggie is semi-passed out on the couch and blaming the sea air when in actual fact a combination of a fully tummy and few to many bubbly sips. The frogs are croaking, the ocean is crashing in the frenzy of a very gusty coastal breeze and the two doggies (who I intend to take gorgeous pictures with) are lazing outside in the cool air.
Boy, does my body need this holiday and I’m very conscious of how fragile everything is. Continue reading
Published November 14th, 2010I can’t believe it’s one more sleep and I will be on holiday at the sea. You do know that I didn’t pay much attention in school and don’t exactly know the difference between the sea and ocean? That’s not a question that needs answering because I’m sure not to remember … merely a statement. Anyway, who cares? I’m going to play in the big pool that the gods made. Woo hoo!
It couldn’t come a moments sooner because the signs are written all over the place that I am so in need of this holiday.
The sniff of relaxation this week send my body and mind reeling into a state of go slow and shut down, starting with my eye. Continue reading
Published November 13th, 2010
My spaciously gorgeous room for the night
It’s taken me well over 24 hours to recover from my little break away from reality at 93 on Jan Smuts. It’s literally down the drag from my house, but packing a little overnight back and leaving my laptop in another location was beyond exciting.
The team of 93 haven’t ever known me without back pain and exhaustion and the offer to escape into the world of 5 star luxury is beyond appreciated. Continue reading
Published November 12th, 2010I have got such a beautiful ‘project me’ experience to share about my night at 93 on Jan Smuts, but it seems that will have to wait until tomorrow because I have pics to add and stories to tell.
I have been trying to blog since about 10 am this morning with no luck … and it’s the fault of 93.
One whiff of relaxation and I have been totally useless today. My intentions have been fabulous, but everything is on a go slow. Continue reading
Published November 11th, 2010I didn’t manage to blog yesterday for a few very good reasons. Well I was actually too damn tired but I also have so much to share that I didn’t want to rush it as the clock struck midnight, just in case I left out any vital details. Besides missing out on some very yummy looking cheesecake that I am still craving, I had a very eventful day.
Let’s go in order of events because it’s all very relevant to ‘project me’ and the things that are obviously bubbling under and ready to become a little more conscious. Continue reading
Published November 9th, 2010
I can’t sit for very long, so writer’s block is not ideal at the moment. I don’t think it’s a block as much as a little bit of apathy and a lot of exhaustion. It’s hard to believe how exhausting it is to stay positive and keep focused. It’s also a little hectic having to fake so much of the attitude at the moment.
I’m bored out of my mind blogging about my progress and harping on about my back but the reality is that I am reminded of the situation I am in every moment of the day. If I am not in some sort of pain I am marveling at the fact that I have a few moments of total relief. Continue reading
