Wendy has kindly taken pappi into their home while I was out for the eve which is orsm as it's much nicer to have her warm and with her buddy Lily; but I'm miffed to get home to having my dog locked up in their house. Pappi keeps me warm and company while I am sleeping :( Anyway....
Was a cool eve at Reen's having a braai which was as always really tasty and I made a kick ass green salad (sprouts, red & yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta, rocket, baby spinach, onion). Played some Xboxen with Eugene and I possibly crossed a boundary there, but not giving a shit anymore is quite handy LOL.
Muscles are sore after being back at Curves and I'm struggling with sleep patterns and tiredness but it will setlle once I get into things I think - just glad to actually be back at gym :)
Work seems to be going well; will know for definite by end of next week I hope. It's been a cool week work wise and I'm keen to keep the momentum going :)
As it is now 6:13 am and the sun is rising, it is probably time for me to go to bed. I spent over an hour attempting to find Doors; alas, no luck. They were probably closed anyway; but I still enjoyed the drive :) So, bed, no POI. I'll make up for it, I promise!
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
New Discoveries
On the Xboxen - the power supply switched itself back on so all appears to be well there for now; making arrangements to get another one anyway for back up... Tonight I'd like to start Bioshock 2 so let's hope I can do so without any problems.
Yesterday saw the start of the FIFA Soccer World Cup and the energy and vibe surrounding everything here is contagious and exciting. My car is now kitted out with SA flag mirror socks and window flags :) Wendy has had flags from all the countries put up on the top of the walls all round the house, so we continuously hear cars hooting and vuvuzela's blowing as people drive by in appreciation and thanks - very cool :) I was very sceptical about the World Cup and SA's ability to pull it off but yesterday for teh first time in possibly ever I actually felt patriotic and proud to live in this country with all they have achieved in pulling this event off under the scrutiny and naysaying of world wide critic and those at home, including myself. But they've done it and the kick off was superb and electrifying, with even me cheering Bafana Bafana on. I hope that the sense of togetherness and unity that has arisen from the soccer fever lasts and actually translates into a greater community sense overall affter the cup has run it's course. It's a month of celebrations so there's a chance the attitudes become habit, you never know. Here's hoping!
I was invited to the house to watch the opening match between Bafana Bafana and Mexico with Wendy and Siggi and stayed to have dinner with them and lots of wine - was a very cool evening that resulted in me sleeping most of my day away today LOL.
Again at a point in the evening my guides started channeling through Wendy to communicate some things and I "met" Annabella, my twin sister from a previous life in Italy and my main spiritual guide in this life. It was interesting and sounds completely unbelievable I know, but it's something I am taking in stride and not questioning at this stage. Wendy has given me a book to read on the spiritual take on relationships with everything in life which I will read and will attempt a synopsis / thoughts post on it after. I say attempt as I'm neither a non believer nor a "convert" - I resonate with many of the ideas of spirituality from a gut feel point of view but at the same time am a sceptic of many of the purported concepts and ideas of certain aspects of it. I guess I'm open to learning other view points really regardless of whether I relate to them as "fact" or not. I'm at a point in life that is a new journey and am appreciating the good people around me and the paths that have led me to somebody like Wendy at this stage in my journey and a time when I need to heal and mend and get to know myself. Regardless of whether I become a firm believer in all of this or just use the educational road of it for various aspects as I need it, it has come at a time where it is a comfort to me to believe I am not after all alone. That, I won't question :)
Oh, and VIVA BAFANA, VIVA SA!
Today's point of interest is a Mario themed corset that is just too adorable for words!
Yesterday saw the start of the FIFA Soccer World Cup and the energy and vibe surrounding everything here is contagious and exciting. My car is now kitted out with SA flag mirror socks and window flags :) Wendy has had flags from all the countries put up on the top of the walls all round the house, so we continuously hear cars hooting and vuvuzela's blowing as people drive by in appreciation and thanks - very cool :) I was very sceptical about the World Cup and SA's ability to pull it off but yesterday for teh first time in possibly ever I actually felt patriotic and proud to live in this country with all they have achieved in pulling this event off under the scrutiny and naysaying of world wide critic and those at home, including myself. But they've done it and the kick off was superb and electrifying, with even me cheering Bafana Bafana on. I hope that the sense of togetherness and unity that has arisen from the soccer fever lasts and actually translates into a greater community sense overall affter the cup has run it's course. It's a month of celebrations so there's a chance the attitudes become habit, you never know. Here's hoping!
I was invited to the house to watch the opening match between Bafana Bafana and Mexico with Wendy and Siggi and stayed to have dinner with them and lots of wine - was a very cool evening that resulted in me sleeping most of my day away today LOL.
Again at a point in the evening my guides started channeling through Wendy to communicate some things and I "met" Annabella, my twin sister from a previous life in Italy and my main spiritual guide in this life. It was interesting and sounds completely unbelievable I know, but it's something I am taking in stride and not questioning at this stage. Wendy has given me a book to read on the spiritual take on relationships with everything in life which I will read and will attempt a synopsis / thoughts post on it after. I say attempt as I'm neither a non believer nor a "convert" - I resonate with many of the ideas of spirituality from a gut feel point of view but at the same time am a sceptic of many of the purported concepts and ideas of certain aspects of it. I guess I'm open to learning other view points really regardless of whether I relate to them as "fact" or not. I'm at a point in life that is a new journey and am appreciating the good people around me and the paths that have led me to somebody like Wendy at this stage in my journey and a time when I need to heal and mend and get to know myself. Regardless of whether I become a firm believer in all of this or just use the educational road of it for various aspects as I need it, it has come at a time where it is a comfort to me to believe I am not after all alone. That, I won't question :)
Oh, and VIVA BAFANA, VIVA SA!
Today's point of interest is a Mario themed corset that is just too adorable for words!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Loving My New Home... XBOX, Not So Much
Been trying to set up wireless network for the XBOX via my Vodacom 3G account for past two or more hours, with no success. Adnitting defeat now and heading off to bed shortly to carry on reading Terry Pratchet's Nation. Think a call to Telkom is needed to get ADSL sorted for the cottage; there's just no point fart arsing about with 3G, but I really would have liked to at least connect to unlock my arcade titles again :(
Anyhoo, all my stuff is now finally in - they delivered Saturday at about 4 and Nicole helped me organise the place; it really looks and feels like home now so I am super happy! Spent yesterday drinking beers and tequila and apple sours with Guy playing Guitar Hero, was great fun :)
Today actually got some productive work done for a change - amazing how settling down and having things organised just makes life more organised in general and changes your attitude immediately. Now it's not "uurgh what to do what to do" it's "shite, is that the time already?". Far more preferable to the months that have gone previously :)
I have many plans for this place as I plan to stay here for a long time to come. Things to do:
- ADSL line
- Super Mario Brothers game wall mural
- install shelves in "lounge" for gaming and movie related collectibles
- install shelves outside by entrance gate for herb pot plants
- attempt to do a decent shop for the "cooking for one" mind set LOL
It's going to be fun :)
Todays "interest" is all about ME!!! Pics of the new place below.
Anyhoo, all my stuff is now finally in - they delivered Saturday at about 4 and Nicole helped me organise the place; it really looks and feels like home now so I am super happy! Spent yesterday drinking beers and tequila and apple sours with Guy playing Guitar Hero, was great fun :)
Today actually got some productive work done for a change - amazing how settling down and having things organised just makes life more organised in general and changes your attitude immediately. Now it's not "uurgh what to do what to do" it's "shite, is that the time already?". Far more preferable to the months that have gone previously :)
I have many plans for this place as I plan to stay here for a long time to come. Things to do:
- ADSL line
- Super Mario Brothers game wall mural
- install shelves in "lounge" for gaming and movie related collectibles
- install shelves outside by entrance gate for herb pot plants
- attempt to do a decent shop for the "cooking for one" mind set LOL
It's going to be fun :)
Todays "interest" is all about ME!!! Pics of the new place below.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Halfway through the day and all is well with the world
A public holiday today. Doesn’t make too much difference to me as most of my time is rather unproductive work wise these days, much to my utter disappointment. Been up since just past 8, which on a whole bottle of wine and two beers last night isn’t too shabby me thinks. So far I’ve made soup, eaten said soup, and watched A Beautiful Mind. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it – it is definitely a feel good movie and has achieved that effect. Very unproductive day, and yet quite content for it to be so.
Most days however I feel the constant weight of boredom threatening to drown me, which is ridiculous considering how many options I have. XBOX 360, PS3, PSP, DS, and more than a few DVD’s to watch. Books galore. Internet (well, when my signal holds).
The movies I’ve seen before, and I’m not a great fan of reliving movies too often. The games – I like the idea of playing them more than the actual act itself – my current TV set just makes everything look super shite so I couldn’t be arsed trying to strain my eyes reading vital text in White Knight Chronicles. Both the PSP and the DS require an update on the current games library. Books, I’m busy with Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, but there’s only so much I can read at a time. Aside from that, I find Lord Henry’s musings on life to be quite unsettling in the way they resonate with me, and as such I can only digest small doses at a time. Internet – there’s also only so much of that I can handle before it all starts to look and sound the same. There are only so many FB games you can play, and so many meaningless conversational exchanges on IM’s you can have. And when you actually manage to have a meaningful IM natter, it’s usually cut short by time constraints or my failing 3G signal.
It’s not so much that I’m bored through nothing to do, it’s that I crave interpersonal interactions. People. I need people. Adjusting to a lot of change lately and being a newbie in the city means I don’t have a social circle as yet, so it’s a tad frustrating atm. This should get resolved soon enough though – last night saw me at Outer Limits in Fourways to see where the boyfriend works where I stayed for about an hour and had two beers. I ended up chatting randomly to no less than 6 people. It’s what I love about Jhb. You can start a conversation, jump in to one randomly, “connect” with somebody for anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, and go your separate ways after the chat with no feelings of obligation or false pretences or friendship in the pipeline. You only realise why everyone not in Cape Town says Capetonians are clicky when you leave it. Jhb people are great – you’ll never be short of entertainment here and quick connections as long as you’re prepared to step out of your front door. If they could move the Jhb people to CT, CT would be perfect. Or move the mountain here. Mine dumps do NOT count as mountains contrary to the quaint belief of a friend who lives in Pretoria.
Anyway, that constant feeling of boredom / frustration seems to be abating as I get small doses of human interaction and the days and weeks ahead are looking up as a result.
Oh, funny aside – two of the women I chatted to last night are engaged to be married. I was very proud of myself – I didn’t offer condolences once ;)
Most days however I feel the constant weight of boredom threatening to drown me, which is ridiculous considering how many options I have. XBOX 360, PS3, PSP, DS, and more than a few DVD’s to watch. Books galore. Internet (well, when my signal holds).
The movies I’ve seen before, and I’m not a great fan of reliving movies too often. The games – I like the idea of playing them more than the actual act itself – my current TV set just makes everything look super shite so I couldn’t be arsed trying to strain my eyes reading vital text in White Knight Chronicles. Both the PSP and the DS require an update on the current games library. Books, I’m busy with Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, but there’s only so much I can read at a time. Aside from that, I find Lord Henry’s musings on life to be quite unsettling in the way they resonate with me, and as such I can only digest small doses at a time. Internet – there’s also only so much of that I can handle before it all starts to look and sound the same. There are only so many FB games you can play, and so many meaningless conversational exchanges on IM’s you can have. And when you actually manage to have a meaningful IM natter, it’s usually cut short by time constraints or my failing 3G signal.
It’s not so much that I’m bored through nothing to do, it’s that I crave interpersonal interactions. People. I need people. Adjusting to a lot of change lately and being a newbie in the city means I don’t have a social circle as yet, so it’s a tad frustrating atm. This should get resolved soon enough though – last night saw me at Outer Limits in Fourways to see where the boyfriend works where I stayed for about an hour and had two beers. I ended up chatting randomly to no less than 6 people. It’s what I love about Jhb. You can start a conversation, jump in to one randomly, “connect” with somebody for anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, and go your separate ways after the chat with no feelings of obligation or false pretences or friendship in the pipeline. You only realise why everyone not in Cape Town says Capetonians are clicky when you leave it. Jhb people are great – you’ll never be short of entertainment here and quick connections as long as you’re prepared to step out of your front door. If they could move the Jhb people to CT, CT would be perfect. Or move the mountain here. Mine dumps do NOT count as mountains contrary to the quaint belief of a friend who lives in Pretoria.
Anyway, that constant feeling of boredom / frustration seems to be abating as I get small doses of human interaction and the days and weeks ahead are looking up as a result.
Oh, funny aside – two of the women I chatted to last night are engaged to be married. I was very proud of myself – I didn’t offer condolences once ;)
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