RENOVATE

Renovate magazine

I cant believe how happy seeing this book in my post box is making me. That's what living in a house as old as mine does to one. Today they delivered the February copy. Its only 51 pages filled with building sector contacts in the form of advertisement. I enjoy browsing it these days.

OUTING, SHOPPING AND DINING

Mr Price Shorts

What a day. Work was quite tiring with work and hectic schedules. A colleague told me about Mr Price and how promising it can be. I browse the place with the Geek after work and got him shorts and a vest. I couldn't get any dress for myself. I loved the shorts a lot. We then headed for Exclusive Books to buy him another one of those "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books. He is obsessed with them. Then off to get my colleague a voucher as wedding gift. Finally Ocean Basket. My son is so much fun now that he is bigger.

Today I went to Brooklyn mall with my son for shopping and dining out.

RAIN, MALLS AND STEKINEKOR

Rain outside my window

My day started extremely slow. I was still exhausted after the Namibia trip. So, naturally I camped in my bedroom for what I thought would be the entire day. Suddenly I heard what seemed like heavy rain. I peeped through my window, quickly grabbed my phone and snapped a few photos to capture the moment.

I later had to quickly rush to in Irene villages Mall. Mr came back after work with a huge bunch of roses (he's a keeper) and we decided to go tire our bodies at Brooklyn Mall after dinner. It seems that everyone was actually at Brooklyn mall for dinner. People were waiting, sitting in queues, wine in hand, courtesy of the restaurant.

roses that were given

so many people at Brooklyn Mall

Wakaberry sounded like a great idea for dessert.

Wakaberry dessert at Brooklyn

Exclusive Books shopping was light

 From there it was Exclusive Books and finally the Movie which kept us until Saturday...LOL. Just after 12 midnight.

A movie was unexpected content

We watched The Wolf of Wall Street. Not what I expected at all and an over use of the *F*word. Today was an eventful day. I had to add more photos.  

WASHINGTON POST'S APARTMENTS SHOWCASE

Washington Post's Apartment Showcase - January 2008

I am invited to lunch tomorrow by a friend whose hubby is going to be working in Washington DC for 6 months. The lunch is a send-off by my friend. I sent this picture to my friend through whatssap to say "this is the free book I took from Washington when I visited in 2008 January. If your hubby brings me the latest version, I will love his wife forever". And there is no way that wont work. This book inspired me to do a hobby I love a lot. And to this day, I search for a property book when I visit any country.
Today I persuaded/blackmailed a friend (Lungi) to ask hubby to bring me the Apartment Showcase book from Washington.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2014

books on the first day of school 2014

Schools are really on now in South Africa. The Geek (son) came with a diary with what read like a million rules. I guess its what you get for choosing a school that is regarded as good. And the rule is that you read and SIGN. The first entry in the diary was "cover English books", "cover Maths book". My sister covered her nephew's books.
Today is the first day of school 2014.

LADIES DEVOTIONAL AND BATCH COOKING

Ladies Devotional Journal

Its official, our church loves its girls to bits. me and daughter skipped church today but the hubby and son did go. To start the year on a high note, Ladies Devotional books were distributed. I am so thrilled that the man of the house got me a copy. I love everything about it.

Apart from the book gift that I received today, I cooked my first batch meals for 2014. This is great for me because I get to pre plan healthy paleo meals to take with for lunch at work. I also bake paleo (grain-free) breads once a week because I just cant leave without bread.

LEBANESE RESTAURANT IN HATFIELD

Lebanese restaurant in Hatfield, Pretoria

Uncle Faouzi, a Lebanese restaurant in Hatfield, Pretoria is where I had lunch with a hot date today. I know that plate looks very sorry but t sure tasted great. Rice mixed with lentils, grilled chicken breast, salad and some sauces on a bed of wrap. I couldnt eat the wrap because I avoid wheat, but the date said it was delicious. I also managed to buy 5 books including 3 for my son and "The Warren Buffett Stock Portfolio" plus "Your money or your life". Oh well, I'm a sucker for a good personal finance book. I couldnt find any other books I liked. I may be starting to read tomorrow or tonight, YAYYYYY!!!