First off, thank you so much for your lovely comments on
this post. I definitely don't want to leave the school but things will have to change. Will keep you posted...
My friend, Caren, celebrated her birthday last Saturday (yesss, I am doing well with staying current, photo-wise).
She invited all her friends to have lunch and had a very good idea - everyone pays for themselves and doesn't bring presents.
Some of us didn't listen though :)
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| straight above my head.. |
Caren seated us all and at the start explained how she knew each one and a little bit about that person. Very nice idea but these "little spotlights" always make me feel uncomfortable (not that anything bad was said, I just always feel a bit weird).
Am I the only one?
Caren and her best friend have been friends for... wait for this... 34 years! Amazing.
I had a few nice chats while I was there, ate a delicious pasta (although I must tell you the best pasta I've had recently has been at a restaurant in the Bedford Centre - fettucine a la meatballs - tomato and mushroom sauce - YUMMY!) and took a few nice photos even though it was inside.
Here are some of my favourite pics - I've tried to upload them 3 times now and when I make them x-large as I normally do, they go all pixelly. So you're getting large ones tonight because I'm (literally) freezing my butt off standing in this cold kitchen.
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| I love this look of concentration |
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| this is my favourite pic of the day! I love it so much I want to put it on a wall :) |
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| my food |
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| Caren's food but she sent back the avo mash |
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| Roz's food |
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| gorgeous rose |
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| the walls |
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| the two of us |
Just realised that I'm learning to take better photos inside.... which is on my 2013 goals list. Woohoo.
If you haven't had a birthday yet, how are you planning to celebrate? I really want to have a tea party but I don't want the schlep of cleaning up before and after.
Any ideas for places where I can invite friends to have tea and cake with me?
Isabellas- not sure if Joburg has one by now but they do lovely tea and cake parties. Roz's food has me all hungry now.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lovely evening out. :-)
ReplyDeleteAs usual I have no idea about if or what I want to do something for my birthday.
I had a small thing this year - was just too much going on but usually it's a braai or a picnic. LOL I want the gifts :-p
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely post and photos! Your photos are always good, whether they are inside or outside. I also love the black and white pic!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a stunning, the food looks yummy and your photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFood looks delish. Haven't even thought about my b-day yet but I think I will go the same route as Caren. A restaurant breakfast or dinner where everyone pays for themselves. I want the gifts though!
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