I was thinking of ways to add a touch of something different to our wedding and maybe see if we could have a beautiful poem read out or something. Now, I'll only use someone else's poetry if I find it hysterical or exceptionally touching so generally I write my own. The problem is that I get my sense of humour or the depth or meaning I'm aiming for, whereas others may not so for now, I'll stick to posts I find enjoyable written by other people and will share these:
Red, red rose by Robert Burns (one of my absolute favourite poets for totally, totally biased family reasons)
O my Luve's like a red, red rose
That's newly sprung in June;
O my Luve's like the melodie
That's sweetly played in tune.
As fair art thou, my bonnie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a' the seas gang dry:
Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi' the sun;
I will luve thee still, my dear,
While the sands o' life shall run.
And fare thee weel, my only Luve,
And fare thee weel awhile!
And I will come again, my Luve,
Tho' it ware ten thousand mile.
Beautiful Soup by Lewis Carroll (wasn't he on LSD? It would explain this! And yes, it's a love poem about soup!
BEAUTIFUL Soup, so rich and green,
Waiting in a hot tureen!
Who for such dainties would not stoop?
Soup of the evening, beautiful Soup!
Soup of the evening, beautiful Soup!
Beau--ootiful Soo-oop!
Beau--ootiful Soo-oop!
Soo--oop of the e--e--evening,
Beautiful, beautiful Soup!
Beautiful Soup! Who cares for fish,
Game, or any other dish?
Who would not give all else for two
Pennyworth only of Beautiful Soup?
Pennyworth only of beautiful Soup?
Beau--ootiful Soo-oop!
Beau--ootiful Soo-oop!
Soo--oop of the e--e--evening,
Beautiful, beauti--FUL SOUP!
And one last one:
A limerck by Anna TL (Hmmm, not particulary fond of it but it's very apt!)
I once loved a man so much
My heart would flutter with just one touch
Then he took my hand
Told me what he planned
And then I found out he was Dutch
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Peanut butter cups
I would've put these little pieces of heaven under "my favourite things" blog but they deserved an entire post of their own.
They are made by Hershey's and are just little morsels of unworldly yumminess.
Imagine little chocolate cups filled with smooth peanut butter that is more like the consistency of decent fudge. The salty/sweet combination is just perfect.
They are quite rich and them being sold in packs of 3 is sad but probably necessary to prevent rich-related food illness.
I have only ever seen them at one Spar in SA as they are imported and that was thanks to a friend who mercilessly introduced me to these addictive treats.
Being imported, they are, of course, expensive but they are worth every single cent.
If I was a terrible criminal and was caught and got the death sentence, these would be my last meal.
If I was stranded on a dessert island, yes dessert not desert, and could only choose to eat one thing forever, it would be these.
If I could choose to stare at any packaging and sniff any wrapper all day, it would be this packaging.
If I ever needed an excuse to drool, these would more than warrant it.
Yum yum yum!!!
They are made by Hershey's and are just little morsels of unworldly yumminess.
Imagine little chocolate cups filled with smooth peanut butter that is more like the consistency of decent fudge. The salty/sweet combination is just perfect.
They are quite rich and them being sold in packs of 3 is sad but probably necessary to prevent rich-related food illness.
I have only ever seen them at one Spar in SA as they are imported and that was thanks to a friend who mercilessly introduced me to these addictive treats.
Being imported, they are, of course, expensive but they are worth every single cent.
If I was a terrible criminal and was caught and got the death sentence, these would be my last meal.
If I was stranded on a dessert island, yes dessert not desert, and could only choose to eat one thing forever, it would be these.
If I could choose to stare at any packaging and sniff any wrapper all day, it would be this packaging.
If I ever needed an excuse to drool, these would more than warrant it.
Yum yum yum!!!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Many, many things each too short for their own blog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXLZeL59gfc&feature=player_embedded
I'm including the above link because a. A friend asked me to for whatever bizarre reason and b. I also used to have very knotty hair as a child.
Can somebody please send this girly some decent conditioner?
Secondly, I went to the wedding expo this weekend with Alan. Yes, he came along. Half-willingly too!
What I was there primarily for was to get dress ideas, look at wedding favours and possibly pick up a tip or two about our centre piece decor. We spent about 2 hours there and in that time, we found one place that had some great decor ideas in our colour scheme and that was all.
On the way out however, I purchased an awesome wedding magazine which cost less than us getting into the expo and had so many ideas and so much advice that it was a whole expo on it's own!
The third thing I want to blog about is how naughty Fatty is. She is so naughty in the most deliberate sense that if you could ground a dog, she would be grounded.
I ran around like a mad person this morning, making myself late for work, chasing after Fatty because she'd grabbed Diana's toy giraffe and Di was on the point of tears. We managed to save the giraffe and it just needs a little stuffing and some stitching, a good wash and it'll be as good as new.
The fourth thing, something I read a while ago but which came to mind again for no particular reason this morning, was how people treat other people badly and then the treaters treat the treatees as if the treatees are such evil, terrible people because they are riddled with guilt and can't face what they have done and so instead, they lash out. Sad but true. Don't fret treatees, you didn't do anything, the treater is just a git :)
The fifth thing is that I think that psychologists are just awesome! All it takes is one little appeal on Gumtree for a free tutor for the material we're all struggling with a little and voila! They come running. Why? Because they all have a deep sense of empathy. Love it!
The sixth thing is that I have super nails. I discovered this last night and again a few minutes ago. A few months back, they were tearing and brittle and breaking and now they're so superly strong that I accidentally took a small chunk out of Alan's arm last night as he brushed past me and heavily impacted on my nail. Also now, I accidentally scratched the dry wall by accident and left marks in the paint. Oops. Gotta love those vitamins!
And the very last thing I want to blog about is how Alan's pyjama pants were in the wash and he wanted to run to fetch some water and so I threw my spares at him and said, "here, they might fit you". They didn't. They were black satin pyjama pants and they never quite made it all the way up and I was almost in tears from laughing. Luckily he doesn't read this or else I'd be giggling with my pyjama pants on the street! ;)
I'm including the above link because a. A friend asked me to for whatever bizarre reason and b. I also used to have very knotty hair as a child.
Can somebody please send this girly some decent conditioner?
Secondly, I went to the wedding expo this weekend with Alan. Yes, he came along. Half-willingly too!
What I was there primarily for was to get dress ideas, look at wedding favours and possibly pick up a tip or two about our centre piece decor. We spent about 2 hours there and in that time, we found one place that had some great decor ideas in our colour scheme and that was all.
On the way out however, I purchased an awesome wedding magazine which cost less than us getting into the expo and had so many ideas and so much advice that it was a whole expo on it's own!
The third thing I want to blog about is how naughty Fatty is. She is so naughty in the most deliberate sense that if you could ground a dog, she would be grounded.
I ran around like a mad person this morning, making myself late for work, chasing after Fatty because she'd grabbed Diana's toy giraffe and Di was on the point of tears. We managed to save the giraffe and it just needs a little stuffing and some stitching, a good wash and it'll be as good as new.
The fourth thing, something I read a while ago but which came to mind again for no particular reason this morning, was how people treat other people badly and then the treaters treat the treatees as if the treatees are such evil, terrible people because they are riddled with guilt and can't face what they have done and so instead, they lash out. Sad but true. Don't fret treatees, you didn't do anything, the treater is just a git :)
The fifth thing is that I think that psychologists are just awesome! All it takes is one little appeal on Gumtree for a free tutor for the material we're all struggling with a little and voila! They come running. Why? Because they all have a deep sense of empathy. Love it!
The sixth thing is that I have super nails. I discovered this last night and again a few minutes ago. A few months back, they were tearing and brittle and breaking and now they're so superly strong that I accidentally took a small chunk out of Alan's arm last night as he brushed past me and heavily impacted on my nail. Also now, I accidentally scratched the dry wall by accident and left marks in the paint. Oops. Gotta love those vitamins!
And the very last thing I want to blog about is how Alan's pyjama pants were in the wash and he wanted to run to fetch some water and so I threw my spares at him and said, "here, they might fit you". They didn't. They were black satin pyjama pants and they never quite made it all the way up and I was almost in tears from laughing. Luckily he doesn't read this or else I'd be giggling with my pyjama pants on the street! ;)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
To dance or to give in to nonsense
I have been doing some style of Latin and Ballroom dancing since 2005, barring this year and last year, apart from the odd dancing jaunt or two. Starting in May, I am going back. Now Al is meant to be coming along with me but he's so shy and feels a fool dancing in front of other people.
This poses the problem of how he'd manage to dance in front of our guests.
Al would ideally like to do something totally silly instead that involves a game of leapfrog or hopping on one foot or the chicken dance and well, as much as I see the, um, appeal, of this, I'd rather not. But I do believe in compromise so we may, just may, incorporate some pure nonsense into our formal dance. Ideas are most welcome! :)
This poses the problem of how he'd manage to dance in front of our guests.
Al would ideally like to do something totally silly instead that involves a game of leapfrog or hopping on one foot or the chicken dance and well, as much as I see the, um, appeal, of this, I'd rather not. But I do believe in compromise so we may, just may, incorporate some pure nonsense into our formal dance. Ideas are most welcome! :)
Friday, April 1, 2011
On a different wave-length. May offend some - apologies
I wrote this quite a while back when I was having a particularly bad day and was finding my patience and curiosity wearing a little thin:
Are you vibrating at the right frequency? Are you able to see everyone around you? Even the people you shouldn't be able to see? Were you aware that the balloon hoaxes a while back were actually aliens and people were just trying to fool us all by telling us that they were balloons? Fools! How silly did they think we all are?!
I am here, on this planet, at my desk, on this third dimensional frequency to tell you, yes, you, that the world is changing. We are all going to become invisible and use telepathy instead of cell phones.
Now, if your kettle just broke, or your toaster, or you're getting a new phone for Christmas, then, well, your life is going to suck. You will have endless trouble with the new one. This is regardless of the manufacture date or the brand or the shop or your man-handling the product. It will suck because Mercury is moving backwards. Yes, backwards. It shifts gear sometime next week and you'd better be all stocked up on electrical appliances by then because you won't be able to buy a decent appliance until 4 January!
Now, please, tell me how to respond to this?! All I managed was "Thank you. That's something to think about."
I have never wanted to throw watermelons at somebody so badly! To clobber them on the head with a rolling pin and to send them to REHAB!!! Oh my soul, there's respecting people's beliefs but when you claim that they can be substantiated by hard evidence and the evidence turns out to be complete rubbish every time (I check...EVERY TIME), then you need to stand back and go "I am a loon and I need help!"
Are you vibrating at the right frequency? Are you able to see everyone around you? Even the people you shouldn't be able to see? Were you aware that the balloon hoaxes a while back were actually aliens and people were just trying to fool us all by telling us that they were balloons? Fools! How silly did they think we all are?!
I am here, on this planet, at my desk, on this third dimensional frequency to tell you, yes, you, that the world is changing. We are all going to become invisible and use telepathy instead of cell phones.
Now, if your kettle just broke, or your toaster, or you're getting a new phone for Christmas, then, well, your life is going to suck. You will have endless trouble with the new one. This is regardless of the manufacture date or the brand or the shop or your man-handling the product. It will suck because Mercury is moving backwards. Yes, backwards. It shifts gear sometime next week and you'd better be all stocked up on electrical appliances by then because you won't be able to buy a decent appliance until 4 January!
Now, please, tell me how to respond to this?! All I managed was "Thank you. That's something to think about."
I have never wanted to throw watermelons at somebody so badly! To clobber them on the head with a rolling pin and to send them to REHAB!!! Oh my soul, there's respecting people's beliefs but when you claim that they can be substantiated by hard evidence and the evidence turns out to be complete rubbish every time (I check...EVERY TIME), then you need to stand back and go "I am a loon and I need help!"
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Nudity
This is posted directly from an email sent to the bridal party and Alan and one or two of the guests out of frustration. Tessa was nice enough to send me some links though and she didn't even get the email! :) Thanks, Tess!
Dear people
I give up! There are too many dress options and I'm so confused and it's just never going to end and I'm stressing and the only help I'm getting is from my friend overseas who can send me a few links but nothing else. Therefore, I will be going naked. But that's not all..so will you. Yes, that's right! Naked. You. Naked. Everyone naked. There! :)
Dear people
I give up! There are too many dress options and I'm so confused and it's just never going to end and I'm stressing and the only help I'm getting is from my friend overseas who can send me a few links but nothing else. Therefore, I will be going naked. But that's not all..so will you. Yes, that's right! Naked. You. Naked. Everyone naked. There! :)
The most awesome things in the world
Firstly, did you know that if you hold in some or other key on your keyboard and simultaneously type "the most awesome things in the world", it will take you straight into the screen that allows you to change your gmail password? Nor did I until now!
I don't subscribe to consumerism, am seldom taken in by marketing but when I find something fantastic, I like to share in my findings with other people in case they too were looking for the exact same thing or maybe even have my suggestion make their lives so totally awesome forever!
O.k, so in no particular order and with no particular section, here it all is:
Makeup - Kryolan. If you're so pale, you're transparent, or even if you're not, this stuff is friggin' marvellous! The foundation has adjustable coverage and is best applied using a wet sponge so that you don't look like a painting. Their powder is weather-proof and you can swim and just dab your face afterwards and your make-up is still in tact. It's non-comedogenic so it doesn't block your pores. It also comes in 300 shades and is more cost effective than any Clicks or Dischem bought product!
Lip-ice - Amilab. This stuff smells edible. It's vanilla fragrance and you just apply it once a day and your lips feel far better and moisturized than they ever have. it's about 3 times the price of normal lip-ice but it lasts way longer because you use less. Hard to find though. It's made by Merck.
Foodie stuffs - Global Wrapps ostrich piquante wrapp. Ostrich is lower is saturated fats and tastes way better than beef. The only catch is that it's drenched with mozzarella cheese which shoots that cholesterol right back up there but it isn't too rich as the peppadews break the rich, fattiness and make it oh so yummy!
More foodie stuffs - Danish feta. I love cheese. I could eat cheese all day. I have no idea what my cholesterol is and quite honestly, I'm scared to find out. Danish feta is not crumbly like Greek feta, it absolutely melts in your mouth and is super creamy. Divine!
Cool websites - I've discovered buying stuff online way after everyone else has and I have tremendous fun finding cool stuff to buy. Two websites I discovered were www.wicount.co.za and www.mycitydeal.co.za
Both do the same thing, they offer huge discounts on food or items and you buy the voucher and book with the relevant place or just pitch up and you get it at like 60 or 70% less than what you would've paid. I've booked two full body massages, dinner for two and now recently, I got the free voucher from Global Wrapps.
There are a few others too but I prefer these two.
I have to mention www.theweddingshop.co.za too for those getting married. Full of great decor and favours ideas.
And lastly, for textbooks www.kalahari.net
Socks - Woolies super thick socks!
More makeup - Mac's shimmer powder. It doesn't bronze you and make you look orange, just makes you look healthy. Fake health, yes ;)
Hand cream - Nivea anti-age hand cream. Much more nourishing and not greasy and oily.
Face cream - Environ or Salon Care. Salon care is very nice and non-irritating and is very cost effective. Environ is better but not as cost effective.
Checkers Hyper - The best place to buy groceries!
Clarens in the Eastern Freestate - A mini world of art galleries and incredible food and romantic atmosphere and gorgeous, gorgeous scenery. Love it! And only 3.5 hours from Joburg!
Dancing Shoes - The Dance Emporium in Eastgate. They always have gorgeous styles at competative prices.
Lego - Apparently ;)
Um, that's all I can think of.
I don't subscribe to consumerism, am seldom taken in by marketing but when I find something fantastic, I like to share in my findings with other people in case they too were looking for the exact same thing or maybe even have my suggestion make their lives so totally awesome forever!
O.k, so in no particular order and with no particular section, here it all is:
Makeup - Kryolan. If you're so pale, you're transparent, or even if you're not, this stuff is friggin' marvellous! The foundation has adjustable coverage and is best applied using a wet sponge so that you don't look like a painting. Their powder is weather-proof and you can swim and just dab your face afterwards and your make-up is still in tact. It's non-comedogenic so it doesn't block your pores. It also comes in 300 shades and is more cost effective than any Clicks or Dischem bought product!
Lip-ice - Amilab. This stuff smells edible. It's vanilla fragrance and you just apply it once a day and your lips feel far better and moisturized than they ever have. it's about 3 times the price of normal lip-ice but it lasts way longer because you use less. Hard to find though. It's made by Merck.
Foodie stuffs - Global Wrapps ostrich piquante wrapp. Ostrich is lower is saturated fats and tastes way better than beef. The only catch is that it's drenched with mozzarella cheese which shoots that cholesterol right back up there but it isn't too rich as the peppadews break the rich, fattiness and make it oh so yummy!
More foodie stuffs - Danish feta. I love cheese. I could eat cheese all day. I have no idea what my cholesterol is and quite honestly, I'm scared to find out. Danish feta is not crumbly like Greek feta, it absolutely melts in your mouth and is super creamy. Divine!
Cool websites - I've discovered buying stuff online way after everyone else has and I have tremendous fun finding cool stuff to buy. Two websites I discovered were www.wicount.co.za and www.mycitydeal.co.za
Both do the same thing, they offer huge discounts on food or items and you buy the voucher and book with the relevant place or just pitch up and you get it at like 60 or 70% less than what you would've paid. I've booked two full body massages, dinner for two and now recently, I got the free voucher from Global Wrapps.
There are a few others too but I prefer these two.
I have to mention www.theweddingshop.co.za too for those getting married. Full of great decor and favours ideas.
And lastly, for textbooks www.kalahari.net
Socks - Woolies super thick socks!
More makeup - Mac's shimmer powder. It doesn't bronze you and make you look orange, just makes you look healthy. Fake health, yes ;)
Hand cream - Nivea anti-age hand cream. Much more nourishing and not greasy and oily.
Face cream - Environ or Salon Care. Salon care is very nice and non-irritating and is very cost effective. Environ is better but not as cost effective.
Checkers Hyper - The best place to buy groceries!
Clarens in the Eastern Freestate - A mini world of art galleries and incredible food and romantic atmosphere and gorgeous, gorgeous scenery. Love it! And only 3.5 hours from Joburg!
Dancing Shoes - The Dance Emporium in Eastgate. They always have gorgeous styles at competative prices.
Lego - Apparently ;)
Um, that's all I can think of.
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