Category: Life Event
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How I fell in love in a moment in Dubai
One evening on my daily run, wading through the crowd on the bridge at Souk Al Bahar, the musical fountain started up. Instantly a forest of hands went up, each m clutching a mobile phone to record the sight – and BAM! – I suddenly realised that I was living through my mobile phone’s camera.
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The things I love most about not having a proper job
You are your own CEO, HR manager, head of IT credit control clerk, bookkeeper, marketing manager and public relations officer. And that’s just before 10am.
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The cool secret of my office love affair
I am in love, a love that I never thought possible. After all who in their right mind could fall in love with their office?
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When love is like the falling rain
Our reality now is living with a bath no longer used for bathing, but storage for grey water. It’s plastic containers scattered all over the garden to catch the little rain that falls, a bucket in the shower, and a container in every sink in the house.
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When the Holy Grail becomes the poisoned chalice
I’ve seen Springbok coaches smile. I’ve seen them wince, scowl, face palm, snarl, scream and shout, but I have also seen them happy.
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A change is as good as a haircut
Younger sister had to consciously shift her understanding of who her brother was. She flushed, proud of him, as I watched her watching him. He was no longer the smelly older brother, but had transformed into a handsome young man.
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When the boks chase the bucks
Yes it’s about earning money, but in a team sport like rugby, it’s also about understanding – and respecting – the rich culture and traditions. Today’s youngsters could do with a few years of mentoring before taking up that all important contract.
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The Great Choose-a-Guardian Braai
My husband and I recently updated our wills. When I say recently, I’m including the six to eight months preceding the actual update, signing and safe storage. This included looking at our original choices of guardians and surreptitiously vetting them again.
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Goodbye, loan arranger, & Hi Ho to the new money me!
I’m well known for buying unnecessary things. A spare car. Too much underwear. Hardcover versions of the softcover Terry Pratchett books I already own. From the extra extras to the pricy options, I’ve lived my life like there’s no tomorrow.
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Happiness is driving off in a car you bought for cash
Determined not to incur more debt, it started with putting a little away each month. Which sounds simple, but in reality, it often meant doubting we’d get to the end of the month on the little that remained of my salary.