5:00 pm

Nothing exciting about 5:00pm for me unfortunately, still stuck at my desk, working away, trying valiantly to clear my 187 emails.  I do however love what I do, I always have, I do feel very blessed to be in this position of loving my job, in fact I have always felt very sorry for people who hate their jobs, I can't imagine waking up each morning dreading to go to work, dragging themselves through each day, pinning for the weekend.  I have always been of the opinion if you don't like what you are doing, do something about it, start looking for another job (whilst you are still working) at least.  My hubby often says I should check his lottery tickets in case he has won, so we don't need to go to work on Monday and I always follow with "but I like my job", he thinks I am mental, but what can I say, if you are passionate about something, it doesn't seem like work. You only have one life to live, you don't want to look back and say, I should have.  Don't get me wrong, my job isn't like a fairy tale, with Snow White singing and dancing her way through a forest full of friendly creatures, it has its ups and downs, like everything I suppose, but overall, I feel like I accomplish things and make a difference and am fortunate to work in an environment that is constantly changing and thus keeps my boredom at bay, what more could a girl ask for.
till next time
xoxo

I'm looking over, a four leaf clover

I have had my eyes on the Regina Pierallini black enamel clover necklace for a very long while, I waited too long the last time to make a decision, that she ended up completely sold out, leaving me regretful for not getting one.  Last night over at veronabrit.blogspot.com, Veronika did a vlog on her Regina Pierallini collection and was offering a 15% discount code on all Regina Pierallini purchases.  So I popped on over to her website and they had but one of these beautiful creations left, again a limited edition, with 12 clover stations & 3 large open design clovers.  This time there was no procrastination, so now, with the help of a 15% discount, it is now winging its way to me.
Till next time
xoxo

Smile

Frantically rushing around on a Monday morning, there wasn't many smiles to be found in my house, however just before leaving I asked my beautiful daughter to give me a smile and she happily obliged. However the picture came out dreadfully (rookie mistake only checking when I got to work, what can I say, Monday's are a rush) so I pulled out a picture I took of Jordy on Christmas day.
Till next time
xoxo

Bedside

Being a little OCD, I don't like clutter, everything in its place and a place for everything, so I don't have very much at my bedside, a lamp with a string of Misbaha (Muslim prayer beads, a gift from a colleague), a picture of my family, an old fashioned telephone (fits with my decor, works terribly) a coaster for my drink at night, a Carrol Boyse oil burner & a Carrol Boyse ornament, along with crisp white bedding and pillows.
Till next time
xoxo

Our Neighbourhood

Today's picture is of our Neighbourhood, we bought our house 5 years ago, it was a 40 year old farmhouse, we spent a year ripping it apart and renovating it, and moved in 4 years ago, I absolutely adore living out in the countryside, although we are only 6km away from our nearest shopping mall we feel like we are out in the middle of nowhere and permanently like we are on holiday, it is just so peaceful out here, with our nearest neighbour being far enough away that none of our party's disturb them but close enough that you don't feel like you are living a solitary existence.
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xoxo

Fruit

When life gives you lemons, what do you do ?
I stack them neatly and put them under a cloche.  I love the smell of lemons, so fresh and clean as well as the vibrant yellow colour, so reminisant of summer.
Till next time
xoxo

Up

So today begins the photo a day challenge for March.  Today's word is UP.  Not as easy as it sounds, I started off by asking myself, "what gets me up in the morning?"

What gets me up in the morning, is a song on my phone called Count on me by Bruno Mars, the song kicks off with the lines:

"If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea, I'd sail the world, to find you.  If you ever find yourself in the dark and you can't see, I'll be the light, to guide you. 

Find out what were made of,when we are called to help our friends in need" with the chorus "you can count on me like 1, 2, 3, I'll be there and I know when i need it I can count on you like 4, 3, 2, you'll be there, cause that's what friends are supposed to do".  I actually lie in bed each morning listening to the entire song, rather than switch off my "alarm" and it makes me smile, such true words that mean so much.  But I digress as I couldn't take a picture.

So all the way to work I had my eyes peeled for what is UP.



Up arrows on the dreaded Car Park aka William Nicol



Up Arrows on a advertising billboard

A view of the sky whilst I was stuck in yet another traffic jam

And then I thought, hang on what gets me UP each morning is actually my daily dose of Red Bull, this is a terrible habit I have, however I try to justify it by telling myself that, I don't drink coffee, I don't drink tea, I don't drink fizzy drinks, so what harm can one Red Bull do.  I just adore the flavour of it and will deny that I am addicted, however on the odd occasion I don't have one in the car on the way to work, the trip (aka mammoth journey due to the time it takes to get there) just doesn't sit well with me, all does not seem right with the world.  So I will continue to keep the shares up in the Red Bull Company for now until such time as something more delish comes around.

Till next time

xoxo