Happy birthday to my hubby!

It's Chris's birthday today!!! Taking him out for supper later tonight, hope he enjoys it! Our weekend away was great, apart from the wind! Was unexpected and didn't go so well with sleeping in a tent!! Second night was better though and we slept through it. Posting some pics below. I wouldn't have been able to go there with my old lungs, as there's no electricity, everything is run off gas and batteries, and I wouldn't have been able to do my nebs. Sooooo amazing not having to be bound by things as simple as a plug-point anymore :-)

27 so far...

So far 27 has been pretty boring, hence the lack of blogging, but sometimes boring is good! At least it means no health issues! Had gynae check-up and results came back good :-) Spring is here and been doing quite a lot of gardening, we even planted grass on Sunday. Really hope it grows! Gym also been going well, although I haven't been able to go this week yet so far, but hopefully tomorrow and Thursday.

We're going away this weekend with my parents, YAY!!!! To a place called Klipplaatz, not too far out of Joburg. Really looking forward to it, will be nice to get out of the city for a bit. Hopefully I get to swim as well, haven't done that in ages (not that my body is bikini-ready!!! But who cares...). So yeah... not much happening, will post some pics of the weekend next time.

27 today!

Wow 30 is creeping up on me! We went away for the weekend to a hotel in Limpopo Province with 2 friends which was very relaxing. Weather turning into summer which is awesome too. This evening Chris took me out for some ribe which was YUMMY. Also had 3-month Dr check-up yesterday and got a clean bill of health so to speak :-) All bloods and lung functions were normal :-) Awesome birthday present!!! Not much other news, work hectic, kitties cute, all good!

3 years 7 months!

Another month has FLOWN by! Some months the only reason I realise it's another anniversary day, is because Chris has a reminder on his phone! Had another awesome weekend... brunch at Salvation Cafe, Watching rugby and braai at our place, went to the Polo on Sunday... Pretty awesome!

Article in newspaper and another good weekend.

Check out this article: http://www.looklocal.co.za/looklocal/content/en/randburg/randburg-announcements-general?oid=4576422&sn=Detail&pid=217560&Organ-recipient-becomes-star-athlete, it was published on Thursday for Organ Donation Awareness month.

Weekend has been good. Friday night we just stayed in. Saturday we drove away all the garden refuse we created in my little car, and then cleaned the car! So garden is a lot closer to being ready for summer! We went to friends place to watch the rugby last night, and ended up staying out until 3am! So only got to bed at 3h30, slept rather badly and was up again at 8h30, so feeling a bit tender today! The result of tiredness and a little too much to drink :-) Today we had lunch at my parents place and didn't do much else! Will be going to bed early...

Really hope to get to gym 3 times this week, only made it once last week (routine was a bit messed up my public holiday we had on Tuesday). At least the gardening was some exercise, felt quite stiff the next day. And Friday is payday so this week needs to go by FAST!

Follow this link to check out the video for WTG 2013! I'n in it as well!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCMGLY0q1I0&feature=share

1 YEAR!

Today a year ago was the best day of my life, my wedding day! Wish we could re-live the day, it really was AWESOME. Our anniversary weekend has been pretty great. Friday night we went out with another couple to see Captain America in 3D, which was quite good even though it's not normally my type of movie. Yesterday we had a relaxing day at home, with a wedding in the evening! Rather romantic going to a wedding the day before your anniversary! Today we slept in a tiny bit (as much as the kitties allow), then Chris made us a YUMMY breakfast. Had tea at my parents place, and then went to my favourite garden centre where we got 4 plants for the garden and grass seeds, soil and pruning implements. In a month's time or so we'll do the grass, just waiting for spring to start! Afterwards we had lunch there. Feeling very blessed today!

AUGUST!

One of my favourite months, and even more so in recent years! Firstly, it's my birthday on the 31st!!!! Secondly, in Joburg, August marks the end of winter. Some people say's it's windy (those people didn't grow up in Port Elizabeth), but temperatures start rising and by the end of the month some new leaves start popping out! ALSO, it's the month of our wedding anniversary, of which we will celebrate the very first one this weekend! So all in all a good month.

Past weekend was great, found my sis a wedding dress, yay! She is going to look absolutely stunning! Also saw some friends, spent time with family, did some shopping... Gym has also been going well, haven't been to another class yet though. Hopefully next week. Not much other news... enjoy the rest of your week!

Last post for July

Couldn't really think of another title for this post! Don't have much news, work's been busy, still learning so much, weekend was awesome again. Friday night we had supper in Parkhurst with friends (old university friend was visiting JHB) plus a gourmet milkshake at the Fire and Ice hotel in Melrose Arch. Breakfast on Sat morning at Salvation Cafe, one of my favourite brunch/lunch places that Aviva introduced me to and Saturday afternoon we went to a Christening and just stayed at home chiling on Sat evening. On Sunday we had friends over for a braai. So all in all a pretty perfect weekend.

Did my first class at gym too on Monday!!!! It was a Zumba class, and I wasn't nearly as tired in the end as I though I would be :-) Was supposed to go to a Body Conditioning class today as well, but got stuck in traffic and my blood sugar went a bit low so didn't make it, but definitely giving it a shot next week! Going to gym tomorrow for some normal treadmill etc.

My sis is arriving tomorrow night f0r her birthday on Friday!!! Not sure if I've mentioned this before (???), but she GOT ENGAGED in June!!!! So it'll be the first time seeing her since that's happened! We'll be having supper at my parents' place on Friday evening, and on Sat it's wedding dress shopping time :-) The big day is going to be in Feb next year, exactly 18 months after our wedding (of which the 1 year anniversary will be next month!!!). Exciting times!!

Back to School!

OK so I've been back at work for a whole week. Definitely feeling rested after the trip with new energy for work! And energy I need because a new job is not easy! Every day gets better at least and feeling more comfortable as time goes by.

The weekend was SO NEEDED. Had a great time and slept late! On Sat was my friend Andrew's birthday lunch (braai). Really enjoyed being back in the SA sun! Nothing like a braai (BBQ) with great friends, new and old, speaking your own language (or at least your own accent!) and sitting in the sun in winter :-) On Sunday we had my parents over for another braai and some more sitting outside. Also did a tiny bit of gardening. Was so inspired by how pretty Annelie and Bernie's garden is in Chesham! It's obviously winter here and everything is dusty and bare, but have to start preparing for spring. Which is hopefully SOON. I'm over the cold mornings and going to work in the dark at 6am, even though we probably missed to wost of the cold!

Went back to gym yesterday as well. Lost 2kg, yay! Definitely from all the walking overseas, hope I can keep it off! Leg muscles sore after doing weights at the gym though! Going to be even more sore tomorrow, but will be back then on Thursday. Oh, and Friday it's 3 and a half years with the lungs!

UK "farewell BBQ"

Last night Annelie organised a braai (BBQ) for us. Despite the rain it was very nice and the food excellent! Also met some friends of hers that follow my blog :-)

Regents Park and Sightseeing in London