Entries from February 2008 ↓

All people probably go through strange phases when they’re at school. Specially just before, and during high school. I can remember when late in primary school / early high school I went a bit ‘coo-coo’. I suppose it wasn’t that bad, but if I think back, I feel sorry for my poor parents.

I had art classes at that stage, and mixed with a lot of arty weirdo’s – no offense, but if you know the town that I grew up in, you might know that there are a whole load of funny arty people there. My art teacher wasn’t so weird, around where my art classes were, there were really interesting shops, with really interesting people working there.

At the time I was totally intrigued by their uniqueness. They were either the “earth-wind-&-fire” type, or they were obsessed with faeries. Some were goths, and most of them had studied psychology at some point or another. I started wearing tie-die T’s, and made my own fabric painted table cloths, or cushion covers – all with faeries or other weird characters… I decorated by room with fancy incense bowls, and burnt incense almost constantly, up to the point where I had developed a serious sinus problem – LOL.

It was the same time that I went through the alien phase. I bought magazines and books about aliens. I read up as much as I could. Back then we didn’t have internet at home (or even in my home town at all, for all I know), but anyway, there was nothing like google for me back then. Just the old fashioned library where I could read up on the paranormal. It intrigued me to the point where I was maybe even obsessed. I suppose the paranormal still intrigues me today, but I’ve learnt a lot, and I’m not as naive and gullible as I was back then.

I still enjoy movies like Sixth Sense, and I still get a thrill from it. Though I guess it wouldn’t have half the effect with the music.

If I were to see someone

or no hope for them. But luckily we grow out of those phases in our lives. Or most of us do in any case.

I’m slightly irritated today. Our office has been without water since yesterday, and if you think a power cut was bad, consider not being able to FLUSH your toilets! Even worse, try imagining a whole building full of women, sharing three toilets, and not being able to flush. Its a disaster.

Our company bought mineral water to drink and make coffee with, but still, there’s no way of washing the dishes, washing your hands (after going to the filthy bathrooms), and there’s no way to clean ANYTHING in the office if you spilt something!

I can’t imagine why its taking them so long to fix a burst water pipe. Surely for situations like this there are people who ought to work nightshift to try and fix it? I really don’t understand why it has to take them more than 24hours? I saw the hole they dug, to fix the pipe, but there isn’t even anyone there, working on it?!

On a more positive note, you might not have noticed my new header image, as Kirstyn pointed out, she only saw it this week, and its been up for about a month! Hehehe… If you still can’t see the bride & groom image on the header, try to refresh my blog with Ctrl+F5.

I was actually looking for a wedding Wordpress theme, but couldn’t find one that appealed to me. Most of them were very old fashioned, and reminded me a bit of a funeral – with the faded roses and all.

Just a reminder, I’ve only got 23 days left before I’m getting married – that just a bit more than 550 hours!

Cosmetic surgery is not something anyone will consider, but there are many people who’ve already accepted this as part of normal life. A friend of mine was talking having a Breast Enlargement, but I never thought she was THAT serious. After not seeing each other for a while we had coffee again a while back, and she actually had it done!! I can’t believe that she had the guts to do it. I’m just too much of a sissy I guess. I’m really scared of pain, and I can’t see myself going through all that just to have bigger boobies.
Yes, I’ve always wanted to be a full C, but I guess its just not meant for all of us. However, if you have the guts (and the money), to have this done, there’s no reason why you should make peace with your size. You might very well change from a pear to an hour glass for that matter!

I feel like I’ve been blogging about the wedding, and setting up house till infinity already. I’ m sorry if I’m boring anyone of you, but this is just what’s going on in my life at the moment, and I suppose it just takes up so much time that I struggle to think about anything else.

Well, today I’ve decided to enlighten myself with something completely different.

I’m a pear body shape, as you might (or might not) know. And though this might have upsides, I’m a real female, and I usually see only the downsides. After searching the internet for ‘what to wear’ for my body shape, I came up with nothing substantial. So I’ve decided that it doesn’t matter WHAT body shape we are, we’re usually unhappy with it anyway. I’ll wear clothes in which I am comfortable, and I’ll try to maintain a healthy body, as in shape as I can possibly manage, and for the rest I’ll have to try and make peace with it.

I was particularly inspired by The Pretty Pear blog. The author, Colleen, is also a pear, and she’s is totally at piece with it. Its just really amazing to find someone who has made peace with the way they look, but also admits that its not always easy.

It got me wondering though, are guys also sensitive about their body shape? Do they also feel like they would’ve rather looked like ’so-and-so’? I guess they don’t talk about it as much if they feel the same way!

Even though we have Window Blinds in the new place, we still went to hang some curtains yesterday. It just looks so much more cozy with the curtains up!

Its slowly but surely starting to look more like a home, instead of just an empty building.

I still need some curtains for the bathroom, but who knows, maybe I’ll take mini blinds?

Whenever I can’t find something worthwhile to read on one of our local news websites, I go to the science section, and usually find something interesting there.

Here’s what I found in today’s science section on IOL…

• Global warming puts king penguins in danger – King penguins that feed on fish and squid at the northern edges of Antarctica are threatened by global warming, which is cutting down on their food supply.
• Bones of flying reptile found in China – Paleontologists have discovered the fossil of a new species of tiny prehistoric flying reptile in north-eastern China, a study released on Monday said. The miniature reptile lived about 120-million years ago and was about the size of a sparrow, with a wingspan less than a foot across.
• ‘Giant baby’ planet discovered – German astronomers have discovered a “giant baby” planet in deep space which they say has a mass 10 times as dense as Jupiter but is a scant 10 million years old – a newborn by cosmic standards.
• Ancient Indian city uncovered – Archaeologists have dug out the remains of a 2 500-year old city – believed to be bigger than classical Athens – from under the ruins of an ancient fort in India’s eastern state of Orissa, a newspaper reported on Monday. The findings of the team of archaeologists from India and the United States include the debris of household pottery and terracotta ornaments showing that the city’s inhabitants led an advanced lifestyle.

The ancient Indian city which was discovered particularly interests me. If I could’ve chosen another job, I would’ve loved to be an archaeologist. I guess its the adventurous side of the job that appeals to me so much. Just imagine finding a building which is centuries old, buried by sand, and completely forgotten. Yet still there were people who walked in those building, who LIVED there, and to whom it was as normal as our shopping malls are now. I find it intriguing, and would LOVE to discover something like that. One day.

The reason why I shared this today is because I sometimes forget what amazing people are out there, and the awesome things they’re doing. I forget that there are people out there STILL making discoveries, and that its not something that only happened in my history classes. Its just a reminder that we don’t know half the secrets that our Earth holds, and that there are still so many unknown things. Even though we live life “normally” each day, there’s a whole new ‘world’ out there. Somewhere.

Who on earth would want a Sleigh Bed? I haven’t even ever HEARD of something like this, but it sounds too funny!!

Queen Beds and King Beds yes, but not SLEIGH BEDS… LOL

Anyway. I’m busy moving into my new home, and we need a a couple of things still. Some big furniture like a double bed, a fridge, and washing machine. Luckily its just a townhouse, and we won’t be needing a Media Entertainment Center.

As much excitement Valentine’s day holds for couples in love, so much loneliness does this day represent for those who are single. I’m lucky to have someone to celebrate this day with, but I know of many people who haven’t had a special someone for a long time. They dread this day of red roses, cards and gifts, and cannot stand the site of other couples cuddling in public. They avoid all the Cardies stores for a few weeks prior, and another afterwards. It hurts to be so harshly reminded that they’re without the love of their life.

Valentine’s day was meant to celebrate the love we share for each other, and though some people do, some are just celebrating another commercialized holiday because everyone is doing it. Yes, its DEFINITELY overrated!! There’s a lot of people who refuse to celebrate it for this reason. I don’t think there’s any harm in celebrating it though – if you do it the right way.

Its always been my intention to keep this day as little commercialized as possible. To not buy extravagant gifts to prove love. I usually make a card myself, and we just have dinner together. Its so much more personal, and says a lot more than any expensive gift can ever say.

But for those of you who are single, don’t let this day get you down. I know it can be depressing, but you’re not the only single person on the planet – even if it might feel like that. Try to make friends with other singles, not necessarily cause you’re looking for a relationship, but companionship instead. Spend V-day with your friends, and don’t be too worried about getting flowers or any of that – its all so commercialized, and doesn’t mean much. Take time to spend with yourself even, and indulge in something you really like. Cook yourself a nice dinner, have a long bath, and watch a movie. For girls its pretty easy to do something like this with their friends, and its bound to be fun.

Hope you all enjoy the preparations. I’m not preparing much, other than painting our new home, and moving in bits and pieces.
Which, by the way, is pretty romantic for me, but maybe I’m weird

Apparently house prices in Manchester is great for first time buyers at the moment! I guess that’s specifically for buyers who are earning pounds though
Still, with Commercial Mortgage you might just be able to buy a house in England if you’re up to it! I would love to. I lived there for about a year, and I loved the country so much. Most people in sunny South Africa don’t understand how I can put up with the constant raining and grey days, but there is something so special about that atmosphere.