Today I am thankful for....

Every year, on the 19th of June, my breath is blown away at the amount of love I receive on my  birthday. This year was no exception! In fact, I had to wipe away the tears on several occasions when the moment just got to big! I am so very, very blessed ....and thankful ......for the family and friends I have;  for walking into a class of singing kiddos, fighting to hug their teacher and spending the little pocket money they have to buy me a chocolate; for calls, mails and text from friends close bye and very far away; for a family heirloom that now became mine to cherish; for a much desired gift by a very special friend; for cards that teared me up, dinner at my favorite place, cupcakes with candles to blow out and for bunches of flowers.

And all I can do is close my eyes and thank Him for grace, love and favor.

(photo taken with little sis' Blackberry)

Lately,

I've been planning...exam papers (ah, the joys of being a teacher) and a trip to my beloved Sutherland this coming June.
I've been eating... butternut feta pasta, butternut-orange soup and way to many cupcakes. 
I've been listening to..... my beautiful new little radio .
I've been dreaming about.....living in another country for another year.
I've been splurging on....a French dictionary, blue and white porcelain and a vintage print. 
I've been learning.... about Roman history, how to tame a ferile kitten, how some of the settings on my camera work and the names of fruit in French.
I've been wearing....woolly socks and pajamas whenever I can.
I've been praying for.... peace, clarity and some vacation.
I've discovered.... roasted butternut with rosemary is a new favorite and cards are often my favorite part of a gift.
I've been struggling with....time management, tiredness, Cape Town winter weather, and finding some "alone-time".
I've been happy about...new friends, old friends, birthday parties, an amazing gift, a new kitten and some vintage decor for my little place.
I've been inspired by.... rainbows (one advantage of CPT winters) and this advice.
I've been indulging in ..... afternoon naps (when I have the time) and long telephone conversations with far-away friends.
I've been creating... castles in the clouds.

What have you been up to lately?

A Weekend in Pictures # 17

This weekend was one of those busy ones when Friday and Saturday was set aside for catching up with schoolwork and old friends. Sunday was another story though. I spend the day at home with my mom and sister, wearing woolly slippers and pj's, eating way to many cupcakes and practising my French!

Hope you had a lovely weekend!

Happy Monday!

To dreams coming true!

Hope you have a happy Monday!!!

Happy Friday!!!

Have a lovely weekend!

Ingredients of a good dinner party!

Yummy food * lovely little guests * some creativity * pretty blooms * a hospitable traumatised hostess (Viv was the perfect lady even though her poor tail got tortured by a little one) * delicious dessert * full tummies.

A Weekend in Pictures # 16

This weekend was suppose to be chock'a block. We had so much plans. Roxette was coming to town on Friday and the rest of the weekend was set aside for ice skating, a sleepover and a visit to my favorite coffee shop. But Saturday I woke up with a very bad cold and I was confined to my bed for pretty much the rest of the day. The weekend wasn't bad though. Roxette was wonderful and although I never got to ice skate, my sister came over for a sleepover. We end up crafting, watching soppy romantic comedies, stayed in our pajamas till the early afternoon and on Sunday we even managed an afternoon walk.

What did you get up to this weekend?