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?

I LOVE your Blog!

I have been tagged by Bobbylicious to do a blog interview

I love asking and answering questions - so here goes!

1. Why did you create your blog?

Since I was 14 I have always kept a journal. I always worry that I will end up with Alzheimers and not be able to remember my life. I want to leave a message for my kids and grandkids to live life to its fullest. And I also love the therapeutic side of writing, it is a wonderful form of stress relief for me.

2. What kind of blogs do you follow?

I love following blogs of people who are quirky and have a different approach to life. As long as they are good writers with a fun sense of humour, I will read it!

3. Favourite make-up brands

I am a huge MAC fan - luckily I have bought my MAC products at dirt cheap prices when Estee Lauder had a sale. Otherwise I also like Revlon - and especially now that I am anti-vivisection, there aren't many brands I can use. Luckily MAC and Estee Lauder are Animal Friendly!

4. Favourite clothing brands

I always end up spending my money at Truworths. If I could afford it, I would wear Guess and Sissy Boy - I think their girly styles are just too pretty!

5. Your indispensable make-up product?

Lipgloss and some eye - liner. Next - foundation.

6. Your favourite colour

Pinks! Pale, dark or shimmery.... PINK!

7. Your perfume? 

Princess by Vera Wang and Noa.

8. Your favourite film?

I have too many favourites! I love the Girly movies.... Ugly Truth, 13 Going on 30, Just married, How to lose a guy in 10 Days.

Braveheart is also a big favourite as well as Mamma Mia

9. What country would you like to visit and why?

I am hoping to save up and visit Thailand and then I would love to explore more of Italy, France and Switzerland and then 1 day see the Greek islands and a bit more of the USA.

And visit the Mayan temples, that would be cool....

10. Write the last question and answer it yourself: Secret Dream?

I would love to be a model for a day and dress up like the stars in the older days - Curvy bodies, perfectly coiffed hair and red lips and have a whole photo shoot dedicated to being every famous movie starlet. Anybody willing to offer their professional services as a make-up artist, hair styler, personal styler and photographer? :-)

I'd like to tag these people:

Krystal over at Village