My months of Manic Mayhem

Back to life, back to reality, back to the blogging world.

This blog has been shelved, collecting dust. Neglected before it really began. 

I felt the pressure, I had the desire to write, to share, to capture, but my time and energy had been sapped. I am a working girl, I can put in a full days graft and I handle well (in my opinion). Yes I sometimes like to nap too. But SHEESH, I cannot remember putting so much effort and sweat and my soul, into such a long period of happy and sad momentous days.

I found this picture and it sums it up for me in the weirdest way:

I change my hair a lot, it's just hair, but I have done drastic chops at stages in my life that have curveballed, without me having thought of it. So here I am with very cropped hair, battling to tame the bed-head look. You can't control everything...

The rollercoaster...

My bestie (Shev) gave birth to the sweetest gem, Emma. All 4,19kg's of her! I am so overwhelmed each time my friend's add to my brood of little people. Congratulations! I am so proud of the parents my besties are. 

My bestie (Robyn) got to travel to the U.K. A great accomplishment and life lesson for her, it has been a dream for years. Travel breaks barriers within oneself. (And I got Penguin bars - win/win situation)

My other mother, my boss lady, my guidance... Ann, got hitched. It was such a fabulous and festive affair. Through all the preparations, baking, log hunting etc. I could never have dreamt of a better day for her. 

My step Grandfather passed away. Don was a remarkable man, the best man for my Gran. He lit up our family and spoke with care. He touched us with his kindness and he engraved his name into our hearts. He will be sorely missed, but after much pain, he is now an instrumental part in assisting God with our paths in this life. 

I bought a *new* car, I sold my favourite, I miss my black Terios, which I feel suited me best. But we evolve and I am now an owner of little white wheels...

I baked, I cooked, I planned meals for hundreds... I am so grateful for the job opportunities. 

1. I catered for Shevs baby shower as documented on this post.

2. I baked airplane cookies, cupcakes and pecan nut pie for a little guys 1st birthday. 

3. I baked 2 decadent cakes for Ann's wedding. These went down a treat!

4. Oh yes, I did a 3 course plated meal for 130 people! With the help of Robyn. The 2 of us really achieved something that night, for just 2 little ladies, we rocked it!

5. Milktarts have oozed out of my kitchen.

6. I have explored with scrumptious little date balls and drool worthy butterscotch sauce. My portfolio is growing and I'll soon have a price list of bits and bobs.

Beer, Burgers, Beach days, Buddies, Breakfasts, Bottles of Booze, Baking. 

Dinners and socials with friends. Sleepovers with the kiddies and pizza night. My little social club is growing and it makes my heart smile! 

As you should know, I travelled to Mozambique, which was beyond awesome. The trip opened my eyes to poverty and what we are taking for granted. I will always realize how privileged I am to have the opportunities and resources available to me. T.I.A and I love it! 

My Dodo (gran) visited us for a few days, she warms me, she inspires me and she supports me. There is no bad bone is this lady and how I wish to grow to be just like her. 

I helped a family with au pairing on my days off. I helped a friend with a dinner function. I felt appreciated for my small tasks and just want to sprinkle gestures of kindness everywhere.

The walking stopped, the germs knocked me flat. But on the good days I turned to yoga and planking. I involved my mom and Tony too. Boy how tough it is, I am nowhere near as fit as the pros on the internet, but the way I try and giggle my way along makes my body and I happy. 

P.S. I am in the early stages of kicking it on the tar again...

Online shopping is my weakness. But oh how fun Christmas shopping is, way in advance with no queues. One of my purchases, it was once a 1cent coin...

We had a day at the game reserve. Imfolozi is one of my favourite day trips. We kept our eyes peeled like bush babies, feasted like hungry hippos and laughed like mischievous hyenas. Some dressed for the occasion...

We celebrated birthdays and anniversaries in our home. 

My mom, my everything, turned 21 again. 

My parents and grandparents married in August. 

My youngest uncle, Graeme passed away a few years ago and the anniversary will always be with us.

2 ladies that are so close to me are fighting their way through cancer. Inspirational to say the least. Reminder to live each day, to love our bodies and to embrace our loved ones. 

So Spring has sprung with an emptier calendar ahead of me, days to fill with exploration. It is now time to reflect, to calm worries, to catch up with friends, to absorb my chaos, to escape from challenges.