THE RED VELVET CAKE

the red velvet cake

Yes I did. I craved the red velvet cake today and really ate it. Thanks to the Mr and the Geek and their love for me. Remember that I am trying to cut on wheat and sugar.

THE PHARMACY

the pharmacy

Feeling a bit unwell today. Passed by  the local pharmacy after work to get me some myprodol. Have to sleep on time.

ROSEBANK, JOHANNESBURG

1Sixty Jan Smuts, Rosebank

Design District Building, Rosebank

I had meetings in Rosebank, Johannesburg today. Lovely day but even prettier area. I loved architecture. My meeting was at 1Sixty, Jan Smuts. So difficult to get, I think. With a 160 written like that, we struggled. I think Growthpoint owns the building and also think the numbering should be written. 1Sixty is the name of the building, it seems. Meetings went well.

Today I had meeting in Rosebank.

PORTUGUESE VS AFRIKAANS

AFRIKAANS

I actually took Afrikaans up to Grade 12. I was one of the few in the school who liked this language. Fast forward, two decades later, I am faced with the task to teach my son this language. Its not easy for a boy who started with Portuguese second language. But I believe that together we will conquer. For now, we are in the mercies of a very inaccurate google translation.

Today I used google translate to understand the Afrikaans reading instructions from the teacher. So much typing.

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.

FALLEN TREES AND ANTIQUE OBSESSION

fallen tree in my garden

two of the 6 OLD chairs that I acquired

My neighbour's humongous tree fell on my backyard last night. The damage on the boundary wall doesnt show as the fallen tree still sits on it. The electric fence is torn together with some other wiring (no idea what's what). We expected a knock on our door from them (seeing that the whole tree is in our garden) but in vain until we went to them at around 1pm today. We were not treated well at all by neighbour. We were not fighting with her.

Just before that, we went to collect very old chairs from the seller. It was a set of 10 with different detail on them. I didnt like the 4 that was modernised with new upholstery and more straight legs like Queen Anne style. I liked the 4 that had a lot of detail in the legs and torn original fabric plus the dwarf kind which is same size but short. This two short ones are referred to as baby feeders by the seller. They are on casters. I will have them refurbished the coming week.

Today I added 6 chairs to my antique collection and tried to address the fallen tree situation with my neighbour.

RAIDING ANTIQUES AND A BRAAI

Imbuia ball and claw table #2

Braai/ barbeque with our siblings

Our most favourite table in this house is an imbuia ball and claw dwarf kind. Its very short and quite gorgeous. Well, today we went to collect a slightly taller and smaller version from the antique seller. Whilst at it we also grabbed a coat hanger and desk. We later browsed a few other antique stores along Soutspadsberg Road. And then back home to prepare for the family braai (barbeque). Our Gauteng based siblings were invited. We were so happy to have brother in law join us whilst my sister and brother didnt show up. The braai went very well.

Today I raided the antique stores and enjoyed the braai with my family.