Bye Bye 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, my wish is to meet a man who will love me for me, make me feel special & loved and bring out the best in me.
I want to rest my head on his shoulder and wrap my arms around him at night and look into his eyes as we say our vows.
I am heading in to my 32nd year, and I can honestly say that as proud as I am of being independant, I want to spend my life with somebody special.

I am tired of being envious and watching all the happy couples
I am tired of watching my frinds with their husbands and always being the 3rd wheel
I am tired of always being alone
I can change a lightbulb, I just dont want to have to
I can change my tyre, I just dont want to have to
I can fix the leaking toilet and broken washing machine, I just dont want to have to

I know he is out there looking for me - can someone please give him a GPS so he can find me faster?

Back in Time

As the year is coming to a close I have been reconnecting with alot of friends from my school days.

I love reminiscing about the past and getting to know the people they have become now - 14 years on.

M: He was rugby captain with a tough exterior. We dated briefly and I got to see the softer side of him. Years later (after avoiding him for 4 years - see previous posts) we have started up a friendship again and he has admitted that I am still the only one that gets to see his softer side. He has even gone as far as to say we should get married!

Aub: Also dated briefly in our last year. He was part of the popular crowd and I was in the middle. I never figured out why he wanted to date me and now years later we connected on Facebook and had a long chat. Strange how we both perceived things very differently then. What I took for him not being interested, was his way of protecting me because I was a prefect.
All this time he says he had really strong feelings for me and I never saw that because I was so busy wondering what "the" popular guy saw in me. Everyone wanted to date him and he picked me.
Turns out he had the reputation, but it was all just rumours.
I am enjoying getting to know him now, he surprises me with his depth of character, he isn't the joking jock anymore.
He has a cute friend named Warren, I saw his photo on Facebook and commented "cute"
Apparently Warren is single and Aub is trying to set us up. I said I would meet him, what the hell? I have better things to do that pine away over QT.
Warren is back after 10 Jan, and I will meet him then.

LV: He was a very shy guy in highschool. I had a mild crush on him but nothing ever happened.
We went to our matric farewell together but LV was very innocent in those days. I say in those days because since chatting to him lately he has shocked me (in a good way) he now has a very wicked, and flirty personality - which I love!

I love sexual innuendos and good, fun wickedness

Sunshine & Fun

I have been super busy entertaining my friend Shez.. Its nice to see SA in a different light when you have international visitors.
The most fun experience for me were the Canopy Tours in the Magaliesberg mountains - these mountains are the 2nd oldest mountain range in the world!

Safety is paramount and you are always connected by at least 2 lines, so there is no chance of anything happening to you.
There are 10 platforms - The platforms are about 20 - 40 metres above the ground and the longest slide is 120m long. It all goes by so fast, but what a thrill!
Afterwards you enjoy a light lunch while watching the dvd of your adventures.
We even received a certificate saying we had done it - nice touch.

A visit to the Protea Fire & Ice enabled us to enjoy some delicious milkshakes - with flavours such as Ferrero Rocher, Crunchie, Oreo Cookies & Jelly tots, you just cant go wrong!
I have had the Oreo cookies, Jelly Tots and the Peanut butter and banana so far - YUM!

The decor at the hotel is so pretty we couldnt resist taking a few fun photos.

Shez also treated us to a decadent paraffin pedicure and we walked out with very pretty toes - can you guess which toes belong to me?

The Bird Gardens helped me get a bit of sun again (Can anyone say "bright red lobster skin"?) The show was fun and the gardens are always very pretty for a nice stroll around.

We visited the Lion park in Fourways - it sure has changed alot since I was there a few years back.

You get to pet the cute Lion cubs - and watch out for dangling camera straps, they like to play!
They also have giraffe and Cheetah and hyena camps as well as buck and various other animals.
The curio shop has some cute souvenirs and really adorable baby clothes.

A lot of shopping later (I dont want to see another shop for a very long time!) and Shez's trip was over.

Its nice to have some peace and quiet - but I almost dont know what to do with myself.....

I have been missing QT, even while having all this fun. I dread to think how much I am going to miss him now that I am alone with some time to think.....

Happy, Merry.... what?

A belated Merry Christmas to you all!

I hope you were all good so that Father Christmas was able to pay you a visit and leave a little something special?

Once again this year I was spoilt and even though it was a smaller spoil, it means more to me because even tho times are tough all around - the fact that I still got presents, makes me feel blessed.

Amongst my gifts I received vouchers, a silver heart necklace on a pink cord, a little cat make up bag, a glass nail file with a swarovski heart design, cute little tweezers, a cute T shirt, a lovely pair of slip slops and gorgeous pink nail polish and a lovely wine and champagne carry set called Yellow Tail all the way from Australia.
Oh and lets not forget my pink Guess handbag!! yay!!

I am happy I didn't spend alot of money this Christmas - I plan to get out of debt this year and go to Thailand in October.

We lazed around over Christmas day - it was too hot for much else and we watched dvds and lots of reality tv.
Kendra - gotta love her! She has a foul mouth, but she is inspirational in the way she is trying to shed her baby fat (plus the pounds she loaded on by eating all the junk food she could find!)

What did Father Christmas get you?

Word for the day - Orgasm

Oh I loved this one from Urban dictionary:

Orgasm



The meaning of life.

Fashion doesn't get me....

.... and the feeling is mutual

I have never been 1 of you uber fashionable ladies out there. (and yes that is most of you my dear readers)

I am not sure if it is because my body image isn't up to scratch or perhaps because I am just too practical when I shop.

Every now and then I will buy am item that is the fashion right here and now and know that next year this time people would rather be caught naked than be seen wearing said item. "this is SO last season"

Generally speaking - I buy my clothes with the following in mind:

• Is it comfortable
• Does it suit my body
• Is it a good quality garment that will last
• Is it good value for money

I have some clothing that is over 3 years old that I still wear (if it still fits me)

With this in mind - I recently fell in love with a gorgeous flowy turquoise top.
Because I need work clothes I allowed myself to buy it. Teamed with black pants - I think the outfit is great for the office.
Tee says it looks like I am wearing a Nightie, but I nevertheless bought it. It hides my rolls and the colour is gorgeous - I can't help thinking that perhaps it makes me look pregnant? Should I have listened to Tee?

Thoughts please?

In other news: Shez arrives tomorrow and we visit the Bird Gardens and then off to Melrose Arch for dinner at the Protea Fire and Ice. I am so excited to see her.

Word for the day - Idiot



I just love these definitions from http://www.urbandictionary.com/.

Synonym for someone who believes USA to be the only nation equipped with the internet.

1. idiot

synonym for our nations past president

George W. Bush is a complete idiot.

Even Social Butterflies need a Cocoon....

source

I have been on leave since Friday and I have been busy with a whirlwind of activities.

As busy as I am... 1 side of me is loving it with a passion, and the other side of me is... lonely.

My social life has always been busy, but when QT & I started dating in Feb, I started enjoying the quieter side of having someone to snuggle with instead of always being out on the town.

I did get a little bored and wanted a bit of excitement - now I have it and I am lonely - whatever happened to a Happy Medium?

What has Flirty been doing (& plans to do) with her time?

• Friday 10 Dec: Got my 1st Christmas present (handmade by a lady I work with) & put up a Christmas tree at T & G's place. As a reward for my help, I was treated to champagne, dinner and dessert and delicious coffee.

•  Sat 11 Dec: Went to visit QT, went to a Baby Shower hosted by my friend and very talented (part time) business event planner partner AC, and ...

  

        

Favours





Flowers





Table decor

...attended our annual Christmas Party, alas nobody stole anyone's presents - always good for some laughs

All the presents opened

Mine - All mine!

•  Sun 12 Dec: Went to watch Rock On Beethoven at The Barnyard Theatre at Cresta. I love these shows as they usually have really good performers who sing all the hits and by the end of the show you are up and clapping with the rest of them. Clint outdid himself with the variety of food on offer - Camembert & blueberries, Kiri Cream cheese & Italian salami, Blue Cheese (yuck) and Nougat. Teamed with a Nederberg Rose, my taste buds were in heaven! And I got to drive his Volvo C30, aka The Twilight Car. I LOVE that car!

• Mon 13 Dec: Begin the Xmas shopping & have breakfast with QT and....

Update: Yes I have seen him. He told me the other day that the real reason he ended it was because I told him I needed to talk. He thought I was going to break up with him so he ended it first to avoid being hurt. 
I was stunned and even more disappointed. Again he shows that he would rather give up what we had than risk being hurt.
I suppose I shouldn't judge him for his immaturity - I knew his youth and naivete would factor into our relationship sooner or later. 
We had agreed to be friends (we were for a while before we began dating) and it has been ok for me. I didn't know if I wanted to remain friends and gave us space for a few weeks. I made the contact and I enjoy that we still have such an easy rapport.
The mistake was that we shared such a "normal" day, he called me "babe" by mistake and I caught him giving me the adoring looks. Later when I left, I felt like I was going through the break up all over again and cried all the way home.
He left to go to Ballito today, which will give me time out. He only returns in January.
Would we ever get back together? I am not sure - he "broke" us, I am not sure it can be fixed.
Never say never and all that... time will give us the answer.

...had dinner with Bebe at Melrose Arch - the decorations are in full force and it is breathtakingly beautiful.

We went for a milkshake after dinner at the Protea Fire & Ice. If you haven't yet experienced it, you have to go! Milkshake choices range from Lindt chocolate, Oreo cookies, Tutti Fruiti etc etc etc (the list is huge!) If you are not ravenous, make sure you order the half pint, or else you end up with a fishbowl full of milkshake!

The restaurant is Hollywood Vintage - I am aching to have a dress up cocktail party at this venue.
Black and white photos of the stars, mirrors and chandeliers everywhere - the perfect venue for my dream photo shoot.

• Tues, 13 Dec: Met AC for a divine lunch at YuMe - a new Japanese restaurant at Monte Casino (Thanks SwissMiss for this referral)

I was blown away by the huge choice of food on the menu - most of all their sushi.
Ordinary to the extra-ordinary. I ate Springbok Carpaccio California rolls filled with Cream Cheese and Parmesan, Prawn, Shrimp, Chives and Cream Cheese Dim Sum and some tempura prawns ended off with some Salmon Strawberry and Cream Cheese california rolls YUM - MEEEE!
The sushi is fresh and the staff and management are friendly, but non-intrusive. I guarantee you will struggle to find better sushi/dim sum etc here.
Don't eat sushi/Dim Sum? Create your own noodle dish - choose your noodles, ingredient and sauce - what is not to like?
CTFM - eat your heart out (while we eat at the competition)

I spent the rest of the day Christmas shopping. This year I am cutting costs (I love Christmas so much but tend to go overboard spoiling my loved ones) only shopping for my parents and my brother and my nephew (arriving in March)
In my Santa's bag are:

1. Bright pink Shox speaker for mom to connect to her Blackberry and use it as a car radio
2. Donna Mia (replica of Bachio and 3 times cheaper) bead - purple and pink butterfly - mom
3. Dad got an MP3 player (R199 at Clicks) with a silver Shox speaker. He travels to Cape Town and Durban on a regular basis and needs some music to keep him company - also no car radio
4. Meal voucher for my brother and his girlfriend - they could do with a night out and all their money is being spent on the baby room etc. A pram costs R3000 (I could get 2 or 3 Guess handbags for that amount!) and I bought a pewter baby frame for Babba's 1st picture.
5. Little jeans, a Tigger top and cute bibs (each 1 has a cute phrase) for Noah
   
   
   

.... I was supposed to meet Hot Rod for dinner but then he decided to change it to an early drink because he had other plans. I cancelled.
If you make dinner plans with me, don't cut them short because you have now made other business plans. Not on.
Instead I have spent a very enjoyable evening catching up on my regular blog fix, with a Woolies mushroom and cheese burger, a cup of hot coffee and a warm, fluffy purring cat on my lap. Pure.Bliss.

• Wed 15 Dec: Housework and car cleaning - could it get any worse?

Actually lets be more specific about the car cleaning, I actually cleaned and waxed the car - What. Was. I. Thinking? Think Wax on. Wax Off - wax off... again. This was a mission and a half! At lest now I have a streaky clean car
I also took my shoes in to have heel rubbers replaced and dropped a stack of books at the 2nd hand bookstore.
I finally removed all 5 license disks and replaced them with the current one. The only thing I didn't do, was to get my tyre fixed. A random puncture has me driving on my spare tyre again.
Tee finally left asshole and moved out completely. I am so proud of her. After threatening the end of our friendship I think she got the picture.
We went out to celebrate last night & had cocktails and curry at Kai Thai. There is a new book store in Monte Casino called Skoobs. Awesome shop!
They have fishtanks and a lift with gorgeous High (high!)back chairs to sit and read.
My favourite? They serve Starbucks coffee which you can enjoy as you watch the people walking by, and they have a wall where you can write anything you like and peg it to the line.
My contribution: Don't mess with a Princess

G5 phoned Tee the entire night and eventually I was so angry I took the phone and told him that she has left him, he is no longer a part of her life and he must get his own. He started shouting at me, I told him Get a Life and put the phone down.
I am really getting tired of this harrassment and frankly, plain pathetic behaviour from him.Tee needs him to sign papers releasing her from her bond payments, and I think we need to start getting tough and get a lawyer to help him along - unless any of you know a good Bouncer?

• Thurs 16 Dec: It's raining today - I plan to stay in bed and read - I chose this over housework. Yes, I am a terrible housewife!
• Upcoming:
• Fri 17 Dec: Meet my friend T (not to be confused with Tee) for breakfast and show her how Blackberry and Facebook work.

Visit RaceCar at Dialysis - this was a regular Sat occurrence until he changed his hospital. Seeing as I am off I have time to drive there.
Take my parents out for dinner to thank them in advance for housing myself and Shez when she comes to stay next week.

• Sat 18 Dec: Spend the entire day watching Harry Potter from the beginning & playing games. Spending the night to give us more time!
• Sun 19 Dec: Spending the day with M, he is housesitting and car watching for his friend - not any car, a Porsche! So we are going joyriding - where can we go? I suggested driving to Durban (only a 6 hour drive) ha ha ha - I wish! Still have to come up with a destination. Dullstroom maybe? Can stop for pancakes and get some cure Christmas ornaments at the Christmas shop... mmmh - that could be a plan. will keep you posted
• Mon 20 Dec: A whole lot of nothing (I hope) Although we all know I can't resist spending time with my friends if the opportunity presents itself.
• Tues 21 Dec: Catching up with Links and drinking wine in her heated pool.
• Wed 22 Dec: Shez arrives and the madness begins!

So much for resting this holiday, I guess it stops me from thinking about QT and being single.

iRandom

Here are some random songs on my iPod at the moment (why? because I can):

1. I don't know much - Aaron Neville & Linda Rontsandt: Such a beautiful love song "I don't know much, but I know I love you"
2. Dans Vir My (Dance for Me) - Eden: My all time favourite South African band, they taught me how to speak Afrikaans properly & got me out of a huge depression a few years back
3. How to Save a Life - The Fray: I will never forget the Gray's Anatomy scene of a heartbroken Izzy lying on the floor in her magenta dress mourning Denny. Goosebumps
4. Lay all your love on me - Mamma Mia soundtrack: This scene is 1 of my favourites from the movie & puts me in a good mood every time I hear it.
5. You Belong with Me - Taylor Swift: I don't like her, but love her music, she's a romantic like I am.
6. Only Human - The Parlotones: This is 1 of the best things to come out of South Africa. These guys are ROCKING
7. Slide - Goo Goo Dolls: Never get tired of these guys
8. Something for the Pain - Bon Jovi: This band will remain 1 of my favourites of all time - a heady mix of rock n roll and love.
9. Not in love - Enrique:  It's been said he doesn't have the perfect singing voice, but he makes up for this in sex appeal and catchy tunes. Love his stuff & his live show is electric
10. Supermassive Black Hole - Muse: I love the opening & I love it in the famous Twilight scene where the bad vampires are joining the baseball game
11. Unforgiven - Metallica: This song suits the darker side of me. 1 of my all time favourites
12. Everytime we touch - Cascada: A great dance tune that makes me tap my feet
13. Carry on Wayward Son - Kansas: If you are a Supernatural fan you will immediately understand
14. Wherever you will go - The Calling: This song is a favourite as well. I love that the lead singer looks so young, but has this voice
15. My life would suck without you - Kelly Clarkson: My favourite female vocalist of all time. Awesome in concert and I lover her music, she has an unbelievable voice and I love how she embraces her curves and is an everyday woman
16. For your Entertainment - Adam Lambert: Really enjoy his raw, Edgy sound
17. I touch myself - The Divinyls: Sexy
18. Over You - Daughty: My favourite song by this great band. The best song to listen to after a break up
19. Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry: A tune you can't resist singing to
20. The Meaning in my Life - Nicholis Louw: My future wedding song.  He does it better than the original by Chicago

Move over Jacob.....

.... I am Damon's girl now!

Damon Salvatore, played by the delectable Ian Somerhalder is a sarcastic, witty, sexy man vampire with the bluest eyes and wicked smile.

Look into my eyes....

I have always had a thing for dark hair and blue eyes (Zac Efron) and Damon is the bad boy personified.

Wicked

That raised eyebrow tells you he is gonna say something to offend somebody!

If you are a Damon fan - you are definately not alone. Visit the Official Damon Salvatore website.

Some great Damon quotes:

Stefan is different. He wants to be human. He wants to feel every episode of How I Met Your Mother


Damon: You successfully cured him of anything interesting about his personality.
Elena: Remember who helped me.

Damon: I hate myself.


Elena: How long until he's back to normal.


Damon: A few days, give or take.
Elena: It's been a few days.
Damon: Give then? I don't know.


Damon: "If I had a good side, not a way to get on it"


Damon: “What's so special about this Bella girl? Edward's so whipped!”
Caroline: You've gotta read the first book first. It won't make sense if you don't.
Damon: “I miss Anne Rice. She was so on it.”


Gotta love him!!

The Ram - Chinese Forecast for 2010

This was my Chinese horoscope for the year 2010 for the Ram (thats me!):


The good news is that 2010 will be a very positive year for Rams, because they will be able to gain some important qualities that they were lacking before, such as cunningness, quick wit, and the ability to benefit from various situations. Ram people will be able to reach new heights in creativity, which will result in future professional growth. The second half of the year will be less fortunate. Rams may have to face some financial struggles, and they will have to work harder than they would like to. Rams may have to put some of their ambitious plans on hold. However, by the end of 2010, the Ram's commitment and professionalism will attract prosperity.

Eerily - very true!

Christmastime!

My Christmas ornaments have come out of the closet last night.

I am a bit late - usually I am the 1st 1 setting up my decorations because I love Christmas time so much!

I am a huge Jim Shaw fan. These ornaments are timeless and every year I have tried to add at least 1 to my collection.
The big Father Christmas is 1 of those ball types that rocks but never falls over. The kitty cat was from Alex a few years back.
I hope to find at least 1 more this year.

I would like to pass these down to my kids and grandkids (if I do decide to pop some babies out)
I love the tradition of having something special that lasts for generations.

Christmas Wishes

With times being tough all around I actually have a simple wish list this year:

Foundation - mine is finished.

Flat black "ballet" pumps - mine have seen better days

Pretty girly slip slops - Ipanema has nice ones - mine are broken

Lime Green, Lumo Pink Nail polish for fingers and toes

Little Black and white Cardigan - to wear over some of my casual clothes to "workify" them. That way I don't have to buy new work clothes, just revamp some existing clothes.

A new handbag - preferably Guess but I might be settling for something ALOT cheaper*

Duvet set - mine are all over 4 years old and looking very sad.

* My parents need a break away. I am worried that my dad is working too hard trying to make ends meet and instead me being selfish and wanting an extremely overpriced bag, I would like to take that R1000 and let them use it for a little holiday break.

My dad is 66 and still works full time. He drives around the country alot and I figured that on 1 of his trips to Durban or Cape Town they can use the money for accommodation at a little B&B and have some money for dinner.

That is my plan - I always buy them a present from Father Christmas - and I reckon this year, Father Christmas does not need a Guess handbag!

Wisdom

Heather over at Simply Living posted such a beautiful entry that I had to "steal" from her and post here. (Hope you dont mind Heather!)

For more lovely musings of this lovely Oklahoma lady, visit her blog.

Wisdom

"People are often unreasonable, irrational and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating, others can destroy overnight. Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

The good you do today will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway!!!"

- Adam Barnett 

Important information to save your life at the sea

Celebrating their Curves

I adore these photos.

I have always had a secret dream to get styled and dressed up and here is the perfect example of how stunning a woman is, no matter what her shape.

Oh how I wish Marilyn Monroe's curvy figure was back in fashion - I would be uber-fashionable!

An Update...

It's been a month since QT and I split up. Some days are really hard in that I miss him.
I was going through my FB messages to clear my inbox out and I found our messages where we first started our flirtation. 11 Dec is a year ago.
I also funnily enough found a message where I told him that I have only 1 New Years resolution - to find a decent boyfriend with the following qualities:

Wicked sense of humour like me, not childish
Intelligent
Loves animals
Willing to watch the occassional girly movie with me. 
Someone who is affectionate with me and understands my quirkiness.

Scary how I pretty much described QT to a tee. Makes me sad when I read our old messages. Sad that good things end.
I know it was the right thing to do and in the end we never did want the same things, which we both knew.

I have been keeping busy: M - he and I dated for a few months in highchool and remained friends. I have pretty much avoided his calls these last few years because I did not want him to see how much weight I have put on since then.
I saw him again a few weeks ago. I remembered why we got along so well. He is fun and easy to talk to and he reminded me of who I was in highschool. Carefree and fun to be with because I didn't have responsibilities hanging over my head.
I am seeing him again for a movie, he makes me smile and that is always a good thing ;-)

Clint is another blast from my past. I dated him for a few months after meeting him on an internet dating site. He fell in love with me and I didn't feel the same way. I loved being with him though, he is a copy writer in advertising and has a few awards under his belt (including a Loerie)
He is super intelligent and sensitive and a great story teller. When he got too intense, I had to end it.

A year later we got in touch again and I saw him for dinner. Again, I had fun catching up and having some interesting dinner conversation.

If you haven't noticed this about me, I thrive on GREAT conversation. I love getting to know a person and listening to their views on life.
Nothing like intelligence and wit to have my rapt attention for hours.

My friend Shez is arriving from Australia on 22 December. I met her on Contiki in 2005 and she is finally coming to SA for a visit.

I am really excited to show her parts of SA, I really wish we had more time (and an unlimited credit card)
I am planning to take her to the Monte Casino Bird Gardens and perhaps catch the latest Pantomime at the Jhb Civic Theatre.
I have booked ourself a Canopy Tour in the Magaliesberg. I have always wanted to do this and Tee will be joining us. You sail on safety lines over the trees and rocks from 1 platform to another. I cannot wait!
We will go to my parents for Christmas and then travel to Parys to have lunch in Rubys - the little restaurant I have spoken of before where the decor is a decadent mix of Marilyn Monroe, Venetian masks and feather boas etc.
Gold Reef City is a theme park based on the mining industry that was so big in Jhb in years gone by, with fun rides such as Miner's Revenge, Tower of Terrot, The Jozi Express and the Anaconda.
We will also probably visit the Apartheid Museum which I believe is very interesting.

We have a busy schedule ahead and I am looking forward to it.

Boomie is still gone :-( My heart breaks for him. He was my big baby boy and I have so many happy memories with him. My whole morning routine is different without him and Squeaky's whole life is different too. I just can't imagine where he is and I really hope he is with a family who love him - the alternatives are too scary to contemplate.

Christmas shopping is on my to do list, I adore being able to spoil the ones I love and even though I am keeping it very small this year, I still cant wait to buy something for my mom and Dad, brother and close friends.

Career life has been busy.
We recently had our year end function - A Night at the Oscars and it was an absolute hit with the staff. I received lots of compliments. We handed out little gold Oscars to the winners who were anonymously voted for by their peers and I even put together a little music video complete with songs for each nominee.
We had a lovely venue in Morningside on a deck in the open. Our live band were illuminated by the moon behind them and it was such a stunning setting to eat and dance under the moonlight (thanks to the perfect Jhb weather that night)

Miss J is our new PA and even though she only started on 1 December, I just know she is going to crack it. She fits in really well with the ladies in the office and she has what it takes to deal with my boss.
I am finally able to concentrate on the million tasks that I have been given, but done nothing about. What I love about marketing is that it is more a creative job, not totally admin orientated and this is what I do best - creativity.

I go on leave in 1 week, and I am super excited. I need time to find myself. I need time to relax and stop stressing, as this stress is going to kill me (as I suspect it might have killed my mind already)

I hope in the new year that my salary will be looked at and my increase will be effected. I am still in the dark as to how much increase I will get.
Seeing as I will be homeless at the end of Feb, I also need to start looking for a new place to stay.

Bookclub Xmas Dinner

Last night was our annual Bookclub Xmas Dinner.

We had it at Grand Central at Melrose Arch and had the perfect table overlooking the square. Christmas trees everywhere, fairy lights and lovely "shooting star" lights really made the atmosphere lovely.

As usual 3 of us were late and Li was on time. Back to the Desperate Housewives theme: SO fitting.
Li: Brie - on time looking lovely and well put together in her denims and Black top with sparkly butterfly brooch
Tee: Gabby - late because she was out shopping. Sporting a new blonde hairstyle with lovely hairclip and flower necklace as the sparkle.
AC: Lynette - Late because of the husband. Looking gorgeous with her black top and sparkly rhinestones
Me: Susan - Late because I was in a bubble and drove all the way to the wrong venue (yes, I arranged the party) and halfway there sitting in peak hour traffic, suddenly woke up out of my bubble and realised I was on the wrong highway... and here is the irony - I left the house early to be on time! I wore my denims with a sparkly black top and mirror shoes.

It was so nice to spend time with my girls again, took a few fun photos outside by the tree (always my idea and my models always good-naturedly complain)
We had some good laughs and I caught everybody up on what I have been doing - Will share more with you in later posts.

Have an awesome weekend everybody!

Desperate Housewives

Friday is our annual bookclub dinner and as per tradition; we were having a discussion on what our theme was going to be.

First suggestion: Desperate Housewives.

Li: Brie - no contest. Neat, very organised, pedantic about neatness.

Me: I think I should be Susan. Scatty, can't cook, very clumsy. (proved this yesterday by messing chocolate all over my top and pants while trying to sneakily eat a chocolate dipped strawberry.

Tee thinks I should be Lynette. I am not kid orientated. Tee says I am marketing Lynette.

AC: I reckon she is Lynette. Harried soccer mom trying to do everything herself. a loud noisy household.

Tee: I can't figure out who she should be - she volunteered to be Gabby. mmmhhh I dont think so. I have more in common with Gabby in that I like the younger men!

So needless to say - our new theme is: Diamonds & Denim.

Designer shoes anyone?