Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Spring is in the air! Not quite literally in Cape Town.
But this we are used to by now. Cold, miserable weather for 1 September. And, yes spring only officially arrives late in September.
1 September brings hope though. That winter will eventually end.
Even if that only happens after Christmas in the Mother City!
I love the idea of hope and renewal that September brings.
It reminds me of a few years ago when I thought I would never get over the only man who ever broke up with me.
Mind you, the total sum of the relationship lasted 3 whole months and consisted of bad poetry he said he wrote for me.
I was so young and stupid then.
Anyway, it took me a whole autumn and winter to get over the man.
More like getting over my bruised ego, in hindsight!
However one morning I arrived on Thibault Square in town, where I worked. There were these little green shoots sprouting on formerly leafless trees.
I felt then that sense of renewal within me as well.
My current circumstances are so different.
Being in love in winter is great. Being in love in spring is magical.
In fact the seasons hardly matter when everything feels new and exciting anyway.
But besides that, this spring i’m moving into a new office space. My job is getting more interesting. And I feel a sense of excitement about the future.
Whatever it might be.
Winter will be back eventually, but so will summer, autumn and spring.
Why can’t everyone just see that?
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
Something strange has been going on with me.
My life has been taken over by an imposter. One who wears skirts!
And goes crazy over shoes.
Freaking strappy sky high wedge sandals, for goodness sake.
Me, who lived in my Levi 501s and Doc Martens for years!
My mother would be so proud as she always wanted a girly-girl daughter. But then she got me, followed by my sister.
The other evening my friend and I went shopping. I nearly fainted when a pair of wedges appeared before me.
I swear the Hallelujah chorus started in the background.
“I must have those sandals,” I told my friend. “And I don’t care if I have to starve this month.”
Huh? Did I actually say that?
Crazy stuff. Sanity prevailed in the end though.
Here’s the thing. It’s not only the shoes.
My nails match my outfits. So does jewellery.
That’s just the outer stuff.
Internally I’m calm, contented, confident.
Who is this person?
Guess what? I think I know how all this came about.
1. My guy friend who is so amazing. Despite everything he has to put up with.
He makes me want to be a better person.
OMW! Now I’m a freaking cliche!
2. My colleagues! Getting through a tough few months gave me a FU attitude. It also made me appreciative of the people in my life who I can trust.
3. Just being alive.
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
I’m not usually a fan of Mondays, but today was a good one.
Any day that starts with a visit from my guy can only be good.
That and a workout!
I’ve been rather lazy with the workouts, but this morning decided to not complain and just do it.
But it all started with a snide comment my colleague made on Friday.
She said something about not complaining, because we have a choice to work there or not.
I ignored her at the time since I don’t trust her motives.
In hindsight I thought she had a point.
So I made the choice to have a great day. And I did.
My day was packed with interesting tasks and a meeting I quite enjoyed.
Plus I had to present some stuff in the meeting. Not something I enjoy doing.
But I did.
And as the meeting progressed so did my confidence.
This whole confidence thing is really quite interesting to me. (I have another post planned about confidence.)
Also, a colleague brought me a gift of nuts this morning. I am so bad at receiving gifts.
So Monday was all but over before I knew it.
Bring on Tuesday!
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
With thanks to tvsa.co.za
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Episode 2298
Felicity is driven to prove Emma’s innocence with regards to the boutique’s finances. Sanjay struggles to talk to someone at Jacobsville with regards to the illnesses.
Oubaas has good luck with regards to a vehicle. Gita is relieved when Len gives her a report about Bright Star. Mandla breaks shocking news to Alyce.
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Episode 2299
How will Alyce react when Mandla tells her he has to go away for his new job? Matrone is disappointed when Daan suddenly leaves. Will Annelie be able to handle her first day at Dukes?
It looks as if Oubaas bought a dud when he bought his bakkie. Gita is shocked when Len shows her Sanjay’s article about Jacobsville.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Episode 2300
Felicity is grateful when Xander offers to handle the situation with Rosie. Clara and Matrone hear about Kabelo’s secret – what will they do with that information?
Gita gives Len an order and tells him that he has to keep it secret. Linda is upset about the terrible conditions in which the kids in Jacobsville must live. Mandla made a decision with regards to his job, but Alyce makes him change his mind.
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Monday, 6 September 2010
Episode 2301
Mandla and Alyce tell everyone what they’ve decided about Mandla’s new job. Van Coke Kartel must work with Alyce to get everything ready for their gig at the club.
Linda finds out what’s in the water that causes all the illnesses in Jacobsville.
Errol brings something valuable to Oubaas – which he found in Oubaas’s bakkie. Bernard is upset when he sees who San-Mari is dancing with.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Episode 2302
Will Kabelo’s tip work for Matrone? Herman gets suspicious when Gita is stressed while she is on the phone with Len.
Bernard and Tim have an argument when Bernard tells Tim what he wants to study. How will Herman react when he sees where Annelie works at night?
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Episode 2303
Annelie asks Herman to keep quiet about her job at Dukes, but will he agree? Zinzi tries to persuade Oubaas to sell the ring for millions, but Oubaas has other plans.
Kabelo gets stressed when Matrone asks for a very important love tip. Xander suggests to Linda that she leaves the water pollution story when he tells her who the owner of Bright Star is.
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Episode 2304
Kabelo must think on his feet when Matrone pressures him for a tip. Linda makes a decision about the water pollution story.
Annelie is in a difficult situation when one of her Duke’s clients arrives at Oppiekoffie. Bernard tries his best to get a date with San-Mari.
Gita tells Len to get rid of any evidence that might show that they are guilty of the water pollution.
Friday, 10 September 2010
Episode 2304
Linda is ready to get the necessary evidence against Gita and asks Tim for help. T and T’s computer have a virus and Nico explains what they are in for.
Kabelo tries to get love tips from Oubaas – but will his plan work? Annelie is in a very uncomfortable position at Duke’s and Herman comes to her rescue.
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Monday, 13 September 2010
Episode 2306
The team at T and T wonder why Herman cancelled the order with the golf-rep. Kabelo shares weird love tips to anyone who asks.
How will Gita react when Tim confronts her about the pollution in Jacobsville?
Daan is not what he pretends to be. Nico feel embarrassed when Bernard pitches-up unexpectedly.
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Episode 2307
Tim confronts Linda about her accusations against Gita. Oubaas finds the owner of the ring – but Maria is unsure if it is the right person.
Matrone lures Daan to the bookshop to try the new love tip. Felicity doesn’t want to use her crutches anymore.
Nico is in an uncomfortable position at T and T.
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Episode 2308
Oubaas gives the ring to a man who has a long story involving his mother who lost it.
Linda confronts Gita but Gita manages to leave her dumbfounded. Bernard succeeds in getting something from his mother – which later causes a big argument. Annelie gets a temporary extra job opportunity.
Sanjay went to see Len and smells something is fishy.
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Episode 2309
San-Mari tells Nico how her date with Bernard went. How will Tim react when he reads Sanjay’s article about Bright Star? Gita confronts Len about the way he handles the press.
Altus’ new GPS gets stolen. It becomes clear who Daan actually is – while Matrone has big plans. Herman and Annelie find themselves in an uncomfortable position.
Friday, 17 September 2010
Episode 2310
Sanjay reads an article in Die Oggendblad that puts a stop to his story about Bright Star. Something from Vanessa and San-Mari also gets stolen. Oubaas recieves a letter from the man who took the ring – it’s something he didn’t expect.
Felicity tells Matrone the truth about Daan.
Annelie is unsure about her emotions when she sees Herman and Gita together. Bernard finds a way to make San-Mari feels better.
Monday, 20 September 2010
Episode 2311
Len’s secretary sees a certain document and makes a drastic decision. Nico makes a suggestion for T and T’s security problems.
Matrone realises she made a huge mistake.
Gita and Herman have a massive argument. Annelie works alone in T and T at night and something scary happens.
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Episode 2312
Matrone is on a mission to correct her mistake, but will she be successful? Oubaas hears that Hilda arrives today but he is scared that she will still be furious with him.
Linda gets good news from Sanjay. San-Mari sees something on T and T’s security cameras that breaks her heart.
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Episode 2313
Bernard wants an explanation from San-Mari, but will she give him one? Sanjay gets the results from the water he tested higher up in the river. One of Oubaas’ love tips spreads through the Laan. Gita apologises to Herman, but will he accept it? Lukas sees a new side of Bernard.
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Episode 2314
Oubaas is worried when he talks about someone’s set-backs. Alyce makes a plan to get Felicity out of her wheelchair. Hilda gets suspicious when she hears a certain word twice that day.
Annelie is compelled to tell Herman what happened herself. Sanjay and Linda discuss their plan of action and both of them get more information.
Friday, 24 September 2010
Episode 2315
Annelie opens up to Herman about her relationship with Pieter. It is clear that it is not only the T and T team that are using their security cameras. Hilda confronts the guilty parties about the “Vlinder”.
Sanjay and Lida make an important connection with their facts. Gita gets an upsetting call from Hemmingway. Something happens and ruins San-Mari date with a new guy.
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Monday, 27 September 2010
Episode 2316
Oubaas pulls out all the stops and tries to reconcile with Hilda. Neville has a suggestion for how they can raise funds for the old age home. Nico feels he is making progress when San-Mari pushes the right buttons.
Len threatens his secretary when she tells him what happened and Gita gives Len an instruction in connection with Linda. What will happen when Herman pitches while Annelie is babysitting Ava?
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Episode 2317
San-Mari is uncertain about what happened outside her flat that morning. Herman is frustrated when Annelie doesn’t want to talk to him.
How will the Hillsiders react on Neville’s idea for a recipe book? The deli is the next place on Sanjay’s list for his restaurant review. Linda is late for dinner and Bernard discovers something upsetting.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Episode 2318
Gita hears what happened to Linda. Annelie gets a message from Pieter that upsets her and she agrees to talk to Herman later the day. Gita, unknowingly, puts a stop to Yvette’s plans.
Linda made a decision about the Bright Star story. Someone is keeping an eye on San-Mari in her flat as well.
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Episode 2319
San-Mari is worried when she finds out that something from her flat is missing. How will the people react to the review about the deli? Diederik must taste Clara’s Romanian dishes she wants to enter for the Cook book.
What will Herman do when Gita invites him for the evening but he already asked Annelie on a date?
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
My walking buddy and I were chatting the other day while on one of our (rare these days) walks. I asked her if she remembers how we used to talk on the phone for hours and hours a few years ago.
And it wasn’t just with her – I had two other girl friends and my boyfriend at the time who I did the same with. I practically lived on the phone.
That and online activities.
I used to subscribe to the Telkom after 7.00pm product. Where you could chat as long as you want between 7.00pm and 7.00am.
My family barely saw me!
Don’t even ask where I found the time, because I used to work a full time job until 4.45pm and then rush across the city to my second job which started at 5.00pm until 9.00pm.
The only way to stay in contact with my friends was telephonically or through IM.
Now I barely have time for a 15 minute call. Although I told my walking buddy that I missed those hours long chats. Our lifestyles have completely changed from those days anyway.
But I wanted some of it back so I called one of my girl friends the other evening, instead of doing an assignment. We caught up on family stuff and boyfriend stuff and agreed to do lunch very soon.
It was so much fun! I once again missed my real friends. The ones who I know will still be around 20. 30. 40 years from now.
Best thing about friendship is the fact that you may not see or talk to them in a while, but when you do, it feels like you’ve never been apart.
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