So last week Tuesday, I had an amazing day. It felt like my birthday and Christmas all rolled into one. The week before the amazing day I mentioned above, I went to the Department of Home Affairs to finally change my surname in my identity book and passport to my married surname. I am pretty… Continue reading Preparing for my first business trip
I love my gadgets and I admit that I am partial to certain brands. Nikon is one of those brands. During my first year in the States in 06/07, there were three gadgets I just had to have. An iPod, a Nikon camera and a MacBook. Both my iPod and MacBook were still in use… Continue reading Loving my new Nikon
Living in Johannesburg, I must admit that Diwali isn’t as exciting as it used to be in Durban. Here, you only really get to really feel the Diwali spirit if you live in a “Indian area” like Midrand, Fordsburg or Lenasia. Beside the fireworks and beautiful traditional clothing worn on the day, Hindus also distribute “parcels” of baked eats to… Continue reading Diwali Delights
After our car accident on September 18th, we were fortunate enough to have use of a company vehicle about two days later. Less than a month into the new arrangement the company vehicle broke down and we were once again car-less. For those living in Johannesburg, you know what I mean when I say that not having a car presents… Continue reading Uber – a game changer for South Africans
There are days at the office when we are reminded that we are a unique (polite way of saying crazy!) bunch. Today was one of those days. My boss was searching for our guillotine (to cut paper…not anything illegal) and suddenly a line from a childhood game popped into her head “here comes the chopper to… Continue reading Old school outdoor games
Recently I’ve become more aware of negative comments from family and friends. Not negative toward me or Mr C in any way but just in general. So many people focus on what is wrong with the world rather than the good that exists. There are bad things happening all the time, but there is good… Continue reading Thankful
Last week there was an emotional story on the 94.7 Breakfast Express radio show about a baby boy in need of very rare surgery. Caylum Willemse is in need of surgery and there is only one doctor in the world who can do the job. Caylum’s mum came on the air and described what it’s like for them as parents to… Continue reading Do what you can
One of the chapters in The Hero is Manifesting your Dreams. I think Mr C & I read this chapter some time last week during our morning ritual. Since we started reading the book together, we have been focussing on moving to Ireland and using the teachings of The Hero and the law of attraction to manifest our dream. … Continue reading Strange, stranger, strangest
She looked up at the lit up boards. Not too long until the adventure really begins. Until the dream starts to feel like reality. Her ears perk up at the sound of the announcement bell and she plays close attention. No gate changes or delays today thankfully. *** Safely on the ground, she disembarks and is instantly hit with a… Continue reading A radical change
I stopped writing blog posts a while back, even though I loved writing I had convinced myself that I “didn’t have time” to do it anymore. There are so many things that I wanted to do but time was my excuse not to. As busy as I am or our lives may be, I am determined to… Continue reading Getting back on the wagon
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