Memories of 2009 on Sues journey

I have been thinking of moments that I have encountered during this past year. Here is a listing of what comes to mind in no particular order. As things come back to me I will be updating this list so keep coming back to have a peep....


*New Years eve spent with mum (What a blessing to have her with me again seeing another year in)
*My swim in the lake in Bettys Bay. I clearly remember while swimming making the decision to do the Midmar mile and it was during that swim that I mind mapped my intentions for 2009 and now when I look back I am smiling. I have achieved or touched on all that I wanted for myself.
*Midmar mile

*A ride in Aroons Chev with my brothers
*Experiencing a traumatic evacuation from our home due to fires on the mountain

*Long street expeditions
*Many hikes in the Cape

*Almost 2 months of up-routing my life and being in a state of uncertainty while trying to gain more independence. Yes this was not the fondest memory but I took only the good out of this experience.
*Special moments and moments of truth with mum during her April holiday
*Hosted Stephen and Xavier for breakfast
*Moving into my abode on my own (LOVING IT)
*My bookclub nights
*Biggest Loser challenge and the Biggest Loser Finale weekend (Having Aroon here and all the activities we got up to was priceless) I won the challenge and reached my goal.
*Many special Biscuit Mill trips with friends and family


*A 2 week holiday in Durban(watched a few soccer matches where Aziz played brilliantly,special moments with friends,my birthday tea party,having Adhil there was a bonus


*Kirtis fun dress up 18th birthday party

*Meerlust wine and dine evening with Adhil,Ilana and Chantel
*Channies 30th birthday celebration @ Caveau-Newlands
*Britte spending a day with me while visiting from LON
*A fun ride in Anus' dream car
*Tatum spending a weekend with me in CPT

*Spending time with playa
*Dinner cooked by Tatum for Cashel,Yas and I
*Dinner with Zac and Pooh at my place
*Meenas 30th birthday(What fun thinking of ideas for her gifts)
*Top billing and dinner nights with Pooh @ her place
*Adrians engagement party
*More to Life weekend (WOOHOO!!!!!) Life changing-I got my sleep back and lots of other things too!!!!!
*Yasmins 21st birthday surprise dinner
*A week at the Westcliff for work-got to spend good QT and lots of special moments with Zsa and family-bonus that my mama dearest was there
*Halloween with the Berrisfords and connecting with my JHB friends

*A few days of absolute QT with Aroon (this was an amazing few special days-I cant explain it)

*A special much needed catch up with Meena @ Quarters
*GHD photo shoot-thanks to Yas
*Watching Cats and the fun of having Yas dressed up


*Receiving a pink stone from Aziz sent with Mum
*Starting a new gym challenge
*News that Lana is expecting a little baba
*News that Tatum got engaged (28/12)
*Commiting to doing two miles @ Midmar AND signing up for a triathalon in Durbs which is next month

Cats came out to play

I had yet another beautiful weekend! It was well balanced with spending time with different circles of friends and a good amount of time with family. On Saturday morning I went to one of my fave Saturday morning spots "The Biscuit Mill" where I was very good this time and only had the fruit salad,a coffee and a strawberry mule.I think mum gave the Biscuit Mill good business as in the last 15 minutes there mum managed to fill up her green P&P carrier bag with enough to go for a picnic somewhere. It was so good to see mum relaxing and enjoying herself pottering around the stalls and sampling goodies. That evening we went to the long awaited performance of "Cats". Whenever I hear of this production I think of a girl by the name of Simone back in drama class in school who had watched this production in London and didn't stop going on about it and since then I have always wanted to watch it. Aside from the excitement that I was at long last going to watch Cats I was so thrilled as this was also Yasmins' 21st birthday suprise. Poor girl has been waiting patiently since October for this suprise and it sure was worth the wait. I went to Tinka Tonka toys(my fave toy and dress up shop in Gardens) and got some cat costume stuff and I got her a pink cupcake from the BM for her in-flight meal. Yas was clueless as to where we were going. I dressed her up in the car and she was not allowed to look at herself in the mirrors. It was great fun and even when we got to the Artscape she had no clue of what show we could be watching.Yas was such a sport and wore her cat ears and bow tie into the show. Cats was entertaining however to be honest I created too much of a hype in my mind and I expected more of a lively show. The stage set was great-the dancing was great-interaction with the crowd was amazing and all in all as I say entertaining.
On Sunday night Dills and I got to have mum accompany us on our Sunday night date to the movies.We watched "The visitor" and ate of course at Anat as we do on a Sunday night. I was naughty and indulged in a few indulged in a few fries. HEEHEE I have reviewed the movie on my other blog.
Lastly I must tell you that I have my first underwater watch!!!! Dills brought it for me as a Xmas pressie. I am so thrilled with it as of course you know I am training for the Midmar Mile in Feb 2010 and I am doing two events. I am aiming to shave off 3-4 minutes off my last time. I know I can do it!!!!! I am giving my watch a test run tonight-woohoo!!!!! Guess what colour is it????Wait for it.......PINK!!!!!!!!!!! Can you imagine my excitement. YES I AM ADDICTED TO PINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pink gem

What a special gift!

Mum arrived on Sunday night and I got to see her on Monday night. Yes it was strange for me not picking her up from the airport-I was at the Killers concert in Paarl. On Monday night I got to pop in to see mum. She is looking oh so good. Mum presented me with a pink stone all the way from Durban from my dearest nephew Aziz!!!!! I was so thrilled. Apparently he came to her saying he found it in the garden and it was from America and he gave mum one and asked her to please bring me one. How fitting that it was pink. I now keep it in my handbag to remind me of him.It was really such a touching moment and I called him yesterday to thank him and the cutie pie said "Youre welcome." AAAAHHH!

Farewell to a beautiful young lady

Yesterday was the funeral of our dear friend "Someshni."
I went through waves of emotion prior to the funeral and I was so grateful to have lunch with Adhil just before heading to the funeral as this kept my emotions at bay. The small intimate funeral was a beautiful send off and I felt there was this magic in the air despite it being a difficult time for all emotionally. Nersan (Someshni's husband) managed to stand up and say a few words as this was Someshni's wish and the courage and the strength he had was truly amazing. He said in his speech that he learnt so much about strength from her in these past few months and I think we all sat there agreeing that Someshni soldiered on despite her pain and was strong in her being for those around her. Someshni has come to rest at a very young age and I am absolutely thankful that our journeys crossed and we got to share some of lifes experiences together.