These questions are from this lovely blog.
Go-to weeknight recipe?
Always a pasta dish. I can make a nice pasta dish with almost anything :)
First job?
School job? I was a sales assistant in a tiny, fancy shop that sold pottery and such. Back in the day, a platter cost R120 so imagine that 20-something years ago...
It was dead boring because nobody goes into those shops, and I left after two weeks.
Next job?
Same type of industry as I'm in currently but nearer home :)
Mentor?
Hmmm. Probably my pastor who saw my gifts for organising LONG before I did and gave me the opportunity to run workshops in the church. My first book is dedicated to him.
Hometown?
Port Elizabeth
What would you put on your neon sign?
Focus!
Wouldn’t leave home without?
My handbag :) In the handbag, driver's licence, lipstick, Granny Smith apple and water
Essential beauty products?
BB cream, eyeliner and lipstick
Wouldn’t fly without?
A book and food! No airline except Etihad (and I flew when pregnant with the twins so I think they felt sorry for me) ever feeds me as often as I want to eat. I often eat the Granny Smith apple on a plane.
Things you buy in bulk?
Nothing. Apparently I'm the only one in the world who doesn't buy toilet rolls in bulk.
Favorite book?
These two immediately came to mind - Overwhelmed (Brigid Schulte) and Motherstyles (Janet Penley)
First celebrity crush?
Hmmm … an 80s rock star maybe. Peter Cetera?
Favorite movie?
Stealing Home. It’s sad that that’s all I can come up with, I recognize that. Movies are a real weakness in my cultural vocabulary. As is television.
People on speed dial?
My mother, my husband, my two or three BFFs with whom I speak on the phone.
Preferred form of exercise?
Running and yoga.
Drink of choice?
Coffee. Water. Occasionally, wine (red, white, or pink depending on the mood and occasion).
Proudest moment?
The births of my two children.
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
A walk around the neighborhood, dinner at the dining room table, and reading in bed with a child on each side of me.
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Hmmm … an 80s rock star maybe. Peter Cetera?
Favorite movie?
Stealing Home. It’s sad that that’s all I can come up with, I recognize that. Movies are a real weakness in my cultural vocabulary. As is television.
People on speed dial?
My mother, my husband, my two or three BFFs with whom I speak on the phone.
Preferred form of exercise?
Running and yoga.
Drink of choice?
Coffee. Water. Occasionally, wine (red, white, or pink depending on the mood and occasion).
Proudest moment?
The births of my two children.
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
A walk around the neighborhood, dinner at the dining room table, and reading in bed with a child on each side of me.
- See more at: http://www.adesignsovast.com/#sthash.JjGdObaz.dpuf
First celebrity crush?
Hmmm … an 80s rock star maybe. Peter Cetera?
Favorite movie?
Stealing Home. It’s sad that that’s all I can come up with, I recognize that. Movies are a real weakness in my cultural vocabulary. As is television.
People on speed dial?
My mother, my husband, my two or three BFFs with whom I speak on the phone.
Preferred form of exercise?
Running and yoga.
Drink of choice?
Coffee. Water. Occasionally, wine (red, white, or pink depending on the mood and occasion).
Proudest moment?
The births of my two children.
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
A walk around the neighborhood, dinner at the dining room table, and reading in bed with a child on each side of me.
- See more at: http://www.adesignsovast.com/#sthash.JjGdObaz.dpuf
Hmmm … an 80s rock star maybe. Peter Cetera?
Favorite movie?
Stealing Home. It’s sad that that’s all I can come up with, I recognize that. Movies are a real weakness in my cultural vocabulary. As is television.
People on speed dial?
My mother, my husband, my two or three BFFs with whom I speak on the phone.
Preferred form of exercise?
Running and yoga.
Drink of choice?
Coffee. Water. Occasionally, wine (red, white, or pink depending on the mood and occasion).
Proudest moment?
The births of my two children.
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
A walk around the neighborhood, dinner at the dining room table, and reading in bed with a child on each side of me.
- See more at: http://www.adesignsovast.com/#sthash.JjGdObaz.dpuf
First celebrity crush?
Hmmm … an 80s rock star maybe. Peter Cetera?
Favorite movie?
Stealing Home. It’s sad that that’s all I can come up with, I recognize that. Movies are a real weakness in my cultural vocabulary. As is television.
People on speed dial?
My mother, my husband, my two or three BFFs with whom I speak on the phone.
Preferred form of exercise?
Running and yoga.
Drink of choice?
Coffee. Water. Occasionally, wine (red, white, or pink depending on the mood and occasion).
Proudest moment?
The births of my two children.
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
A walk around the neighborhood, dinner at the dining room table, and reading in bed with a child on each side of me.
- See more at: http://www.adesignsovast.com/#sthash.JjGdObaz.dpuf
Hmmm … an 80s rock star maybe. Peter Cetera?
Favorite movie?
Stealing Home. It’s sad that that’s all I can come up with, I recognize that. Movies are a real weakness in my cultural vocabulary. As is television.
People on speed dial?
My mother, my husband, my two or three BFFs with whom I speak on the phone.
Preferred form of exercise?
Running and yoga.
Drink of choice?
Coffee. Water. Occasionally, wine (red, white, or pink depending on the mood and occasion).
Proudest moment?
The births of my two children.
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
A walk around the neighborhood, dinner at the dining room table, and reading in bed with a child on each side of me.
- See more at: http://www.adesignsovast.com/#sthash.JjGdObaz.dpuf
First celebrity crush?
Hmmm … an 80s rock star maybe. Peter Cetera?
Favorite movie?
Stealing Home. It’s sad that that’s all I can come up with, I recognize that. Movies are a real weakness in my cultural vocabulary. As is television.
People on speed dial?
My mother, my husband, my two or three BFFs with whom I speak on the phone.
Preferred form of exercise?
Running and yoga.
Drink of choice?
Coffee. Water. Occasionally, wine (red, white, or pink depending on the mood and occasion).
Proudest moment?
The births of my two children.
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
A walk around the neighborhood, dinner at the dining room table, and reading in bed with a child on each side of me.
- See more at: http://www.adesignsovast.com/#sthash.JjGdObaz.dpuf
Hmmm … an 80s rock star maybe. Peter Cetera?
Favorite movie?
Stealing Home. It’s sad that that’s all I can come up with, I recognize that. Movies are a real weakness in my cultural vocabulary. As is television.
People on speed dial?
My mother, my husband, my two or three BFFs with whom I speak on the phone.
Preferred form of exercise?
Running and yoga.
Drink of choice?
Coffee. Water. Occasionally, wine (red, white, or pink depending on the mood and occasion).
Proudest moment?
The births of my two children.
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
A walk around the neighborhood, dinner at the dining room table, and reading in bed with a child on each side of me.
- See more at: http://www.adesignsovast.com/#sthash.JjGdObaz.dpuf
If you play along, tell me so I can go read.
I wasn't much into crushes (I was a very driven teenager/ young person) But I do have a thing for John Cusack ;)
Favorite movie?
I have 5 - Something's Gotta Give, My best friend's wedding, Spanglish, The Holiday, It's Complicated (Clearly I ADORE Nancy Meyers movies)
People on speed dial?
None - I don't even know how to do that! But people I phone the most - D, Home, Nanny S
Preferred form of exercise?
Any dancing
Drink of choice?
Water... and then tea
Proudest moment?
I have many but they're always obscure - it's always when I struggle to do something and I get through it and NAIL it! Like building a website, getting through a big presentation at that last horrible job and KILLING it despite all the tears leading up to it....that kind of thing
Perfect Sunday afternoon?
Feeding the family lunch, everyone tidying up, having a read in the lounge with tea... maybe a little nap and then going for a photowalk. Boring but perfect :)
What's happening in your life?
Do you buy toilet paper in bulk?
Love this!! (Was in spam for some reason!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post's inspiration!
DeleteYou are so cute! I don't like Granny Smith apples at all! But I do buy TP in bulk... Among other things. :)
ReplyDeleteLife is busy with fevers, 15 month check ups and summer heat. :)
Xoxo
Thanks for the reminder. I need to book their check-ups!
DeleteI cannot even get how there are ppl who don't like GS apples - that's how I know there's a God who loves me 😜
I am also not a fan of Granny smiths - in fact, I am not an apple fan. Apples make me hungry. I love a small not too ripe banana and often have one of those in my handbag. And a Jungle oats bar.
ReplyDeleteI buy toilet rolls in bulk though the office - good nice Baby soft at about a rand cheaper per roll. I see only 3 movies - the other two? Would love to know.
O and I also love "Somethings gotto give"
DeleteI think I need to do this to ease myself back into blogging. Will get back and let you know when I do. Since the boys left home I stopped buying in bulk...yes, even toilet paper.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is really a beauty.
DeleteEtihad is awesome! Also, LOVE John Cusack!
ReplyDeleteFellow John Cusack fan! Love it!
DeleteGo to recipe: crumbed fish/chicken + veg
ReplyDeleteFirst job: during school I did a fair bit of waitressing, packing shelves at MrP and for a bit walked and took care of two ponies at Lifestyle nursery who bit my ankles whenever they were tired of carting enormous children around. After school my first job was working in a pharmacy in stock control.
Next job: not sure yet haha...but I'm hoping PM
Mentor: I've had a few...Stef Lavarone, Danny Lubbe, Sean Marks, Debbie Pinnock, Shirley-Ann Oakley-Brown.
Hometown...never sure what to put under this. JHB mostly, I guess.
Neon sign: Bring it on!
Won't leave home without: my phone
Beauty product: Uhm...moisturiser?
Wouldn't fly without: a ticket? I usually fall asleep after take off
Bulk things: long life milk. The kids are like locusts when it comes to that
Favourite book: hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy
First celeb crush: bon jovi haha
Favourite movie: 5th element, GI Jane, Braveheart, Harry Potter
Speed dial: my folks, my brother and SIL, Steve and the school
Exercise: walking and gardening
Drink: coffee or red wine
Proudest moment: when Nicola was born
Perfect Sunday afternoon: cuddles with Steve while the kids play peacefully
Life: last day at hellish secret place, whoohoo!
TP: does buying 9 rolls at a time qualify as bulk? Then yes.
I don't like shopping every month so I do buy toilet paper in bulk. And a couple of other things. So that way I do one big shopping every few months and just buy a few things monthly.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great catch up... we don't buy anything in bulk. It is a silly thing but unit for unit is often a better price. We don't have closet space for bulk buying and prefer to amble down to the store and get what we need and then amble home again. We do splurge at Woolies once a month and buy their "buy three and get one free" or whatever and whatever veggie special. We buy potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, onions and tomatoes and well whatever adds up to the special. We always smile at buy bulk and save - because there often will be just enough for "one each."!!! And so often the thing with the big red "SAVING" sticker is far from the cheapest option on the shelf - they just hope you buy the brightest looking product first. My kids love spotting this great marketing conspiracy!!!
ReplyDeleteI buy toilet paper, long life milk and face soap in bulk. Love apples but won't eat it on a plane, too scared the person next to me will get irritated by my chewing ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think this is the first one of these you have ever done?
ReplyDeleteI don't buy toilet rolls in bulk - we have been known to run out at 20h00! Thank goodness for wet wipes is all I am going to say!