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Yeah, that actually happened!

Thursday: I attended a potluck in Bo-Kaap. A potluck is where all the guests bring along ONE dish. I made mealie lagan. At one point one of the guests looks at me and says, “This is so delicious. Have you tried it?”

Me: Yeah, I made that!

Obviously, I’ve never been acquainted with modesty.

Friday: I had BIG plans for Friday. I was going to watching The Arrows, play at Zula in Long Street. But when I got home I found the idea of staying in bed and watching movies, more appealing. Five minutes into watching “Bring it on 5” I immediately regretted my decision.

Saturday: I am very conscientious of time and like to arrive to events early. Today I outdid myself and arrived for a party a week early.

I hope to accomplish two things on Sunday: run 12km and find my perfect apartment. Wish me luck!

 The photo I took of my sister at the Biscuit Mill today!

The riveting details of my life

Sunday: Participate in a 10km run. In the rain! At the 8km you realise that you’ve lost all feeling in your toes. After the race, you admire the newly acquired blisters and finish the last few chapters of “Q & A”. The movie “Slumdog Millionaire” was based on the book. It’s a really bad book and should be sent to the naughty corner.

Monday: Attend a hot yoga class. Yoga is a practice that requires focus, balance and the ability to tell your left from right. You have none of these skills. None! But in this class, you notice an improvement. You are now able to hold a pose for 4 seconds, instead of 2 seconds! You’re brimming with pride. It isn’t long before Cirque du Soleil will be begging you to perform with them.

Tuesday: Donate blood. Even though you’re afraid of needles. Because let’s face it, this is the closest that you’ll ever come to being Batman.

Wednesday: Bake banana cupcakes. This process is fairly uneventful. No one screams that you’ve killed the yeast. You manage NOT to melt any bowls in the microwave. And you can tell the difference between garlic and ginger. You’ve come along way.

Thursday:  You attend a party in Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Cape Malay Quarter. You park so badly, that a resident leaves the comfort of his porch, climbs into your car AND parks the car for you. You are eternally grateful.

Friday: You hope you don’t fall asleep at the office.

 And there was chocolate chilli cake at this party in Bo-Kaap.

The weekend that was

On Friday after work, the crazy party animal that I am, climbed straight into her PJs and fell asleep watching Noot vir Noot. I know, right now thousands of parents worldwide are envying my freedom.

Saturday was slightly more interesting. I attended the world’s best baby shower EVER. EVER! For those of you, who have yet to be subjected to the horrors that are baby showers, they inevitably involve such exhilarating games as “guess the baby momma’s weight”. At this baby shower however all I was required to do was stuff my face with delicious food. Now this my friends, is something that I’m exceptionally good at. At this point some of you are probably thinking, “You? Eat? But you have the figure of a supermodel. I thought you subsisted on nothing more than sunshine and coffee.” To which I’d like to nonchalantly reply, “Bulimia.”

After stuffing my face with goodness, I attended the theatre production, “Kat and the Kings.” My friend Aims is the leading lady, and OMG is she fucking brilliant. Seriously, I had no idea that the girl could sing.

And then it was off to Little Ethiopia on 76 Short Market Street. I may or may not have said, “I’m not sharing! I’m any of you touch food, I will break your arms.” Pause, look over at people I’ve JUST met, “I know you THINK I’m joking, but I’m nor if they so much at. I will break our arms if you touch my food.” Barry didn’t take my threat seriously, which means that I am now forced to set his house on fire.

 Picture taken by Cazz at Little Ethiopia. I fucking heart that place. From the looks of this picture, I’m a scream.

Anyhoo, today’s Sunday and I just ran a 10km race. In torrential race. After only 6 hours sleep. Because I’m awesome baby. Hoping to spend the rest of the day watching movies. And possibly reading a book …

iSpot, Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area

I spent the better half of yesterday attending the launch of iSpot, at Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area. Yes, we have a conservation area IN a racecourse. Yes, I lived in one of the most amazing cities in the world.

iSpot is a citizen science website, that all users to upload and identify pictures of plants and animals. The identifications are then verified by experts.

Here are some of my pictures:

Bucket/Life List for May 2012

Books

I’ve only managed to read one book this month – Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. I’ve also started reading the second book in the fantasy series, A Clash of Kings; and Q&A by Vikas Swarup. The novel, Q&A was adapted into the movie, Slumdog Millionaire.

Desserts

Unfortunately I haven’t attempted a new dessert recipe this month. I did however bake some Double Chocolate and Cranberry cookies, which has become a specialty of mine. And I’ve also been asked to bake the following items for my sister: Red Velvet Cupcakes and Cappuccino Muffins. And my mom was kind enough to save a peanut butter cookie recipe for me and INSIST that I make them.

Travel

I spent 9 days in Kruger National Park with Fahiema and Cougar. We also managed to travel across the border into Mozambique (some of us illegally). We spent all of 10 minutes in Mozambique before heading back.

Clockwise from top left: Elephants, Yellow-billed Hornbill, reflection in the side  view mirror, Zebra crossing.