Some new things

A few new goodies I treated myself to: 

A pink mug to plant in, an Olympus camera from the SPCA, lots of glass jars to store popcorn, rice and pretty straws, a Pride and Prejudice notebook and a love pillow that lives on my bed.

Candi's Curry House!

Andy has moved in with Candi which called for a celebration!  

Andy and I were buddies when we were nippers!

Hacket and Ands cooked up an epic curry - we are Durbanites after all. 

The animals were being mischief-ess. (That is how you spell that)

Lots of yummy spices went into the pot.

We took pictures and did taste tests.

And we met Candi's neighbour, Steph.

Candi got cuddles!

So many nice vintage goodies to look at in their flat.

I was rifling through their matchbox collection.

The Jolling Owl was there!

 He has been on the jol his whole life and always corrupts us when he comes to the party.

Yum yum.

Hacket dished us up some epic plates!
We ate by the Jolling Owl's candlelight and toasted to Ands.

Then we decided to have a mini hat party on the roof. 

But we got stuck in the lift which was a bit hairy.

Once we escaped, we looked at the lights and drank more champagne.

And that was our Thursday night x

Life inside my phone

Monday night hubbly sesh with T & K! Driving through autumn trees. 

Freshly cut bangs. My kitchen post flat-warming!

 

Tuesday holiday breakfast.(That was not all for me!) Ready for the second rugby game of my life! 

Someone scored something! Goo Goo Dolls singalong sesh at Taneal's.

Toes and Gary. Miss Mallett and I celebrating her brief return from Oz.

Misfits on the loose! Johnny Cash tribute show for Mama's Day.

Parentals! This pup nicked my chair!

Rosemary at a friend's house. My home-grown mint in cranberry juice. x

Egg in a Nest

Yesterday's breakfast. Egg in a nest with yogurt and pomegranate seeds. x

Q&A

Some pics from the shoebox.

I did one of those silly Q&A things seeing as I haven't had a chance to blog anything of interest!

What was the first book that made you cry?

I loved my books as a kid but I can’t remember which was the first one to make me cry. But I definitely remember bawling my eyes out when Artex died in The Neverending Story…along with every other kid in the late 80’s.

What are your three favourite things?

Tea ‘n toast in the morning, fresh flowers and puppy cuddles.

When have you performed for a crowd? 

A couple of times - last gig was an acoustic sesh in 2008. I get terrible stage fright though. I definitely need to swig a tequila or two before gigs!

What goal have you given up on? 

Oi. Probably becoming a rock star. Ha.

What is your favourite condiment?

A toss-up between balsamic vinegar and chilli sauce.

If you could have lunch with anyone living who would it be?

Larry David!

Cards or board games?
I'm terrible at card games and anything involving numbers and lots of rules! But I love games like 30 Seconds, Scrabble, Scattegories. Monopoly is a bit of a snooze fest!

What was the last thing you got for free?

Haha, some cream for my arm from Lynne after I partied it into pain the other night.

What was the last peaceful day you had?

Last Saturday morning.

Who is the best living guitar player?

Yoh. I guess it’s a toss-up between Dean DeLeo, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard and Matt Belamy? But I have great respect for all the major metal guitarists!

What is your favourite Disney Movie?

Little Mermaid

What is your idea of the perfect date?
Something random or unconventional! I guess the perfect date would also include something yummy to eat, something musical or something involving animals. I wouldn't say no to a trip to the animal farm. Hee!

If you had one wish, what would it be?

To be able to afford to travel more.

What is the most enjoyable thing your family has done together?

Jumping in the pool with our clothes on after coming home from a holiday to discover the pool had been built and filled with water!

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

My younger brother, Michael. He's quite different to me! Much more mature, good at saving money and lives a healthy, chilled life.

If you could be given ANY gift what would it be?

A Vox guitar amp or an around-the-world ticket so I could travel and visit my friends.

What is your favourite TV show of all time ie you've seen them all, can watch it over and over again and quote lines from it?

Curb your Enthusiasm…the funniest show of all time followed by Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

What would you call yourself if you could choose your own name?

I like my name. It can stay.

Whats the worst/most embarrassing CD/Album you've ever owned and do you still have it? 

Probably Britney Spears “Greatest Hits." Think it's at my parent's house. Rock is my thing but I have a soft spot for Britters, the Sugababes and Kelly Clarkeson. Then there was the Spice Girls phase of 1998 but that's a confession for another day!

What would be your dream vehicle?

A badass van that I could chuck music gear in, as well as my dogs.

What characteristic do you dislike about yourself?

My forgetfulness – I’m always leaving my keys, glasses, phone chargers, scarves and notebooks at various friends’ houses.

What did you want to be when you were little and do you think you ever will be?

I wanted to be a vet, then a rock star, then an art teacher. But apparently I used to talk about wanting to work in advertising and I get to do that now. I love my job.

What’s the next planned event you're looking forward to in your life?

Candi and Andy’s combined birthday party, Minty and Cath’s combined birthday party and my 30th.

What was your favourite toy as a child?

So many: MunMun – the Monkey, my record player, my pots and pans and plastic, mini groceries.

When was the last time you cried laughing and why?

Ha, I came close to it the other night when Taneal was telling me how a rabid squirrel ate her knickers and her boyfriend’s cigarettes when they went camping. 

What is stashed under your bed/mattress?

Shoes, ironing board, step ladder, pjs, iron, cables – under-bed storage is the way to go in a studio!

What are you really afraid of?

Being ravaged by a shark...I have frequent nightmares about falling into the shark tank at aquariums!