tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61723856505179123692024-03-12T16:54:36.831-07:00KissThisTwice-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-4757010929410237562011-08-02T01:31:00.000-07:002011-08-02T01:31:25.756-07:00I moved and I forgot to tell you!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello lovelies!<br />
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I moved across to WordPress and I completely forgot to let you all know. Silly me.<br />
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Am still trying to work out the unknown WordPress so things are a bit shaky over there but still fun.<br />
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Check out my new spot over <a href="http://kissthistwice.wordpress.com/">here</a>. </div>
-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-16484998298820188782011-07-05T13:23:00.000-07:002011-07-05T13:32:02.244-07:00A lil shooting fun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Last week Friday I was on set for a shoot with newcomers <a href="http://www.facebook.com/themysticcs">The Mysticcs</a>.<br />
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We got to work with Glen Montgomery, an amazing photographer, who was taking shots of us (<a href="http://www.3dmodelagency.com/details.asp?age=&modelid=499157&curpage=1&subid=3638&pic=001.jpg&branch=CT">Zen</a> and I) with the band.<br />
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I absolutely love getting dressed by different stylists because they always have their own way with clothes and their own gems which I inevitably get to wear. This time wasn't different, here are some silly shots of what we had to choose from:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It looks messy...but there IS a system</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the patterns on both these dresses.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning gold watch. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yo3-E0nQmvA/ThNpEkuMN2I/AAAAAAAAAZc/H6VeibWknSI/s1600/June+253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yo3-E0nQmvA/ThNpEkuMN2I/AAAAAAAAAZc/H6VeibWknSI/s400/June+253.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A hat.</td></tr>
</tbody></table> And here is the final band pic:<br />
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I think they came out pretty cool. What fun. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-28713598236847638562011-07-04T23:32:00.000-07:002011-07-04T23:32:02.172-07:00Noodle is back!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Japarti on the left and the adventuring Noodle on the right. </td></tr>
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Oh my goodness I'm so unbelievably happy.<br />
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Last December for my birthday the lovely drummer boy bought me two hamsters, Noodle and Japarti. On Sunday two lovely young girls came to visit and accidentally left the latch on Noodle's cage off. Needless to say the independent lil adventurer decided to go on a trip which meant that a few hours later the Marja and I found her cage completely empty.<br />
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Now, Japarti has escaped twice before but being the home buddy he is always goes straight to the corner of the room and sleeps under the curtain. Makes for easy finding. Of course that was the first place we looked but Noodle had other ideas and remained missing for the whole day yesterday.<br />
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I google hamster-finding techniques and decided to leave a pre-counted pile of sunflower seeds in every room to determine where she was hiding in the house. This morning at 3:30am the Marja comes bursting into my room saying "Noodle's in my room, I can hear noise!"<br />
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When I stumbled into her room and my eyes could finally focus I saw her sitting there in the corner of the room, looking so sweet and small. I rushed forward and instead of running away she promptly came right up to my held out hand. Hooray! My hamsters love me!<br />
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So it's a happy ending for us. But if you've lost your hamster and don't know what to do here are some <a href="http://exoticpets.about.com/od/hamsters/a/losthamster.htm">great tips</a>. on helping you find your little lost treasure. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-73926283002831364592011-07-04T09:21:00.000-07:002011-07-04T09:21:36.786-07:001461<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sChizCGG1Gs/ThHoXR0TDPI/AAAAAAAAAZI/dSZUAFK6zaM/s1600/love%252Cbeautiful%252Ccouple%252Castrology%252Ckissing%252Cshadow-a9ec7dd88ad90b174b146aaba59f7f4a_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sChizCGG1Gs/ThHoXR0TDPI/AAAAAAAAAZI/dSZUAFK6zaM/s400/love%252Cbeautiful%252Ccouple%252Castrology%252Ckissing%252Cshadow-a9ec7dd88ad90b174b146aaba59f7f4a_h.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Oh, and by the way, that's the number of days that I've been dating the lovely drummer boy.<br />
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It's our four year anniversary today. This time four years ago we were sitting at the bar of The Rat and Parrot in Grahamstown, chatting about the night that we first kissed when all of a sudden he asked me the sweetest question.<br />
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Happy anneversary Nrt.<br />
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I love you. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-72421281718296534862011-07-04T08:53:00.000-07:002011-07-04T09:02:16.185-07:00The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8rcaulHUhOI/ThHhmFj4XeI/AAAAAAAAAZE/l7YND-0B8q4/s1600/134b0789e1ef0ceed32f896012f07636_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8rcaulHUhOI/ThHhmFj4XeI/AAAAAAAAAZE/l7YND-0B8q4/s400/134b0789e1ef0ceed32f896012f07636_h.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Just in case you hadn't noticed it's freezing in Cape Town right now!<br />
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Another Monday, another weekend to blog about; this weekend I...<br />
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+ Had to wake up at <b>4:30 am</b> to be on set for a short film.<br />
+ I <b>froze</b>.<br />
+ Spent about 11 hours in <b>Tokai forest</b>.<br />
+ Stayed awake for a full <b>24 hours</b>.<br />
+ Partied on nothing but lack of sleep (that's right I had <b>not one drink</b> on Friday night).<br />
+ Found out some <b>heartbreaking news</b>.<br />
+ <b>Had to be strong</b> when I felt like I was crumbling.<br />
+ Enjoyed a DVD date night with the <b>lovely drummer boy</b>.<br />
+ Spent a lot of time <b>alone</b>.<br />
+ Got <b>depressed</b>.<br />
+ Felt <b>better</b>.<br />
+ Lost a hamster (Noodle <b>please come back</b>).<br />
+ Spent some much needed family time on Sunday which made my <b>heart feel lighter</b>.<br />
+ Re-realised the <b>healing power of animals</b>.<br />
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Phew. Been a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. How was <b>your</b> weekend?<br />
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Also, don't you agree that this magical hideaway is just so beautiful? I'd love a space like to get away to and just laze and read and listen to music and dance. Wow. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-46354763053794252592011-06-29T01:47:00.000-07:002011-06-29T01:51:11.807-07:00At the risk of seeming like a cat lady in the making...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I recently downloaded allt the (very bad quality) pics from my phone and realised that I've met some pretty cool animals in some interesting situations...<br />
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I thought I'd share them all with you:<br />
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First up are Guiness and Peroni, my uncle and aunt's "babies" -<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They are polar opposites: Guiness is a soft and shy little guy who has the most adorable fringe while Peroni is super boisterous and loves jumping on laps. Love them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up is Hunter. Named after Hunter S Thompson this cat used to live in Obs. She was hit by a car twice and lost her tail but is still sweet and affectionate -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She used to come sleep right next to my computer at my old work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We found this gorgeous specimen in the bathroom at the lovely drummer's house -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found this white rabbit on the side of the road while walking from Cavendish to Kenilworth. I picked it up and then wsa like "um, now what?". Luckily it belongs to the public gardens there so I gave it back to the security guard - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A seal at Kalk Bay Harbour -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is Bacardi (I think that's his name). He's a beautiful tabby cat and he's the resident pet at The REd Herring in Noordhoek. He's a bit shy when it comes to pics, as you can see -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The unamed cat I often see in the window on my way to the train station - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On a walk from Glencairn back home to Fish Hoek I saw this large mole digging on the side of the raod. I stopped tow atch him and he couldn't see me so let me get quite close. Look at those teeth - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Does this make me a cat lady in the making? </div></div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-1059018982560453222011-06-28T10:32:00.000-07:002011-06-28T10:32:47.523-07:00The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">This weekend I…<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Stayed in on Friday night.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Baked my first chocolate cupcakes from scratch (Happy Birthday @scottcooper_).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Went to Assembly to watch Ph Fat.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Got a free tequila.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Started helping the lovely drummer boy’s parents move into their new house.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Rewrote an entire article to please a client.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Danced.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Drank.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Loved.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Fought.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Made up.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Slept.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Went shopping with #Paisley & The Marja.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Phew. What did you do this weekend?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Ps. I just love these colourful photos, especially this <a href="http://theberry.com/2011/06/22/whats-my-favorite-color-all-of-em-34-photos/my-favorite-colors-6/">brilliantly bright bird</a> this <a href="http://theberry.com/2011/06/22/whats-my-favorite-color-all-of-em-34-photos/my-favorite-colors-27/">zany meal</a> and my word, <a href="http://theberry.com/2011/06/22/whats-my-favorite-color-all-of-em-34-photos/my-favorite-colors-33/">these doors</a>. </span></div></div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-55971691480696306172011-06-20T01:56:00.000-07:002011-06-20T02:05:38.339-07:00The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mRDYX37MB7A/Tf8K7wV2PcI/AAAAAAAAAXo/aT9XvEkrGvQ/s1600/objects%252Cphotography-f4749004887395418dbb2f44c2a03e8a_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mRDYX37MB7A/Tf8K7wV2PcI/AAAAAAAAAXo/aT9XvEkrGvQ/s400/objects%252Cphotography-f4749004887395418dbb2f44c2a03e8a_h.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">Image from <a href="http://ffffound.com/image/c6bb4f99b8779c7a33b26372f4a10bc0adf7358e">here</a>. </div><br />
This weather is confusing. First it's warm and sunny and then the frostbite hits your toes and you can't feel any of your small apendages.<br />
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Hello Monday (again), this weekend I...<br />
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+ <b>Stayed in</b> on Friday night.<br />
+ Watched a large amount of the series <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_%282009_TV_series%29">V</a></b>.<br />
+ Went to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Two-Minute-Puzzle/127889317261798?sk=wall">Two Minute Puzzle</a>'s video and <b>EP launch</b> (check out their new video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeuNUuuOiM8">here</a>).<br />
+ Saw <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/tommygun.ct">Tommy Gun</a> and Two Minute Puzzle's frontman, Patrick, <b>juggling lemons</b>.<br />
+ Had lunch with the Popsicle (<b>Happy Dad's Day</b> all you dads).<br />
+ Started reading Roald Dahl's <b>Kiss Kiss</b> (even though I haven't finished The Book Thief).<br />
+ Stayed at <b>The Shack</b> 'til closing.<br />
+ Had. A. Very. <b>Weird</b>. Dream.<br />
+ Spent about two hours ambling around <b>Newlands Forest</b> with the lovely drummer boy.<br />
+ Drank lots of <b>tea</b>.<br />
+ <b>Won</b> R20 in a bet (Thanks Jeremy Loops).<br />
+ <b>Danced</b> with the awesome Wal. <br />
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What did <b>you</b> get up to this weekend? </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-10766660388062439242011-06-14T01:14:00.000-07:002011-06-14T01:14:31.152-07:00I saw a mermaid<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Lnflxcshd0/TfcVJk7NBDI/AAAAAAAAAXk/SDeDxFLOZx8/s1600/blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Lnflxcshd0/TfcVJk7NBDI/AAAAAAAAAXk/SDeDxFLOZx8/s400/blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;">Image from <a href="http://www.moviepicturedb.com/picture/f4e9c8a9">here</a>.</div><br />
Last night I saw Splash for the first time ever and was struck by how sweet and simple the movie was.<br />
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As the Marja mentioned it was quite risque at the time but would probably be deemed a Walt Disney movie nowadays.<br />
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I've always been fascinated with mermaids whether it was the sparkly Ariel in <i>The Little Mermaid</i> or the vicious sirens of ancient mythology. I think my first ever experience of the mysterious creature was in Disney's <i>Peter Pan. </i>I remember thinking they were beautiful<i>. </i><br />
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<div style="text-align: right;">Image from <a href="http://thedisneyvault.tumblr.com/post/185482007/the-mermaids-of-peter-pan-are-not-sweet">here</a>.</div><br />
I used to spend hours in the pool pretending I had a scaled tail and was able to breath underwater. It was awesome.<br />
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The name "Mermaid" is a combination of <i>mere</i>, which means sea in Old English and <i>maid</i>,<i> </i>which is a woman.<br />
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Quite a number of people I've spoken to say they don't like the portrayal of the mermaids in the most recent <i>Pirates of the Caribbean</i> installation but I think it's fantastic. As much as I fell in love with the mythical creature because of Disney, historically they are not as good-hearted and gentle as the favourite children's story-teller has shown them to be.<br />
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Mermaids are meant to harsh creatures which lure seamen into the water with their enchanting voices. It's pretty bad-ass if you ask me.<br />
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What's<b> your</b> favourite mythical creature? </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-48986351151857783462011-06-13T03:37:00.000-07:002011-06-13T03:38:48.051-07:00The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vWUd_Q8ang8/TfXoVXoOwZI/AAAAAAAAAXc/bCmcj9cnXoQ/s1600/blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vWUd_Q8ang8/TfXoVXoOwZI/AAAAAAAAAXc/bCmcj9cnXoQ/s400/blog.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Hello lovelies! I hope you've all had a great start to your week? This weekend I...<br />
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+ Stayed at <b>home</b> on Friday night.<br />
+ Watched three <b>Xmen</b> movies.<br />
+ Was a <b>model</b>.<br />
+ <b>Slept</b> in.<br />
+ Ate delicious french toast made by the <b>lovely drummer boy</b>.<br />
+ Went to Assembly and checked out <b>Ashtray Electric</b>.<br />
+ Re-realised how <b>small</b> Cape Town is.<br />
+ Had<b> pizza</b>. Twice.<br />
+ Had a strange dream in which I had to <b>save a hamster</b>.<br />
+ Started watching the second season of <b>V</b>.<br />
+ <b>Couldn't</b> sleep.<br />
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How was<b> your </b>weekend? Get up to anything special?<br />
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</div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-90897313643262944872011-06-13T03:25:00.000-07:002011-06-13T03:27:12.456-07:00A shoot with Vamp Clothing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So I've just joined a modelling agency and after having some portfolio shots taken the feedback has been so wonderful I feel blessed to have such great family, friends and tweeps in my life.<br />
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Photographer and <a href="http://10and5.com/">10and5</a> editor Alix-Rose approached me to do a shoot this weekend for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vamp-Clothing/167154693308185">Vamp Clothing</a> and of course I was super keen - their stuff is amazing!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Vamp Clothing Pink Dress</td></tr>
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They sell offbeat indie pieces that are edgy, soft and sexy all in one.<br />
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We had lots of fun taking shots in random places and I completely loved trying on silky dresses, flowing skirts and "cray cray" necklaces (as Nicci would call them).<br />
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If you haven't checked out their stuff then hurry! You're missing out! You can see more Vamp Clothing on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Vampclothingct?page=1">Etsy</a>.<br />
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I feel so lucky to have been a part of this project and can't wait to show you all the pics. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-25598465657354065712011-06-12T23:26:00.000-07:002011-06-12T23:29:06.328-07:00Ashtray Electric CD Launch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bv6yV5yiTr0/TfWtYTd7SxI/AAAAAAAAAWY/cATUcIHkuvA/s1600/255087_368129819976_18425474976_1366214_577029_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bv6yV5yiTr0/TfWtYTd7SxI/AAAAAAAAAWY/cATUcIHkuvA/s400/255087_368129819976_18425474976_1366214_577029_n.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><br />
On Saturday night the drummer boy and I headed to Assembly to check out Ashtray Electric's Measured in Falls album launch.<br />
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By the time we got there is was slowly filling up as Haasbroek spun some tunes in between the thickening crowd. The mood was expectant but also heavy as the desire to let loose took longer than normal to take hold (possibly because of the sobriety of things).<br />
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I was in the smoking section of the club when the band began to play and I was slightly bemused at the unceremonialness of it all. There was no announcement, just the first few chords plucking into the now slightly rambunctious crowd. It took a few seconds to even realise that something was happening.<br />
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The band played to a full dance floor. Their new songs are a lot grittier and harsher than any previous songs I can remember and people loved it. Of course they played a few "golden oldies" and it was not long before they announced their last song.<br />
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Afterwards G-Zis took to the stage. They definitely enjoyed their own set as they jumped around stage but more importantly so did the thrashing bodies on the floor. I skipped out on this part of the evening to go chill with DJ Sideshow who said she had been scheduled to play in the VIP section. What? What a waste of what is always a great set to move your body to. I also think it's kinda strange that at an album launch there would be a separate entertainment section set up.<br />
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Overall, though, we had a good night. Where you there? What did you think?<br />
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Image from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AshtrayElectric">here</a>.</div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-49258980148121265162011-06-09T06:58:00.000-07:002011-06-09T06:58:07.201-07:00Lunch at Tribeca, Kalk Bay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aI8FpjcE6xs/TfDQhbo6XzI/AAAAAAAAAWM/rcXN6OcsZXI/s1600/Image114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aI8FpjcE6xs/TfDQhbo6XzI/AAAAAAAAAWM/rcXN6OcsZXI/s400/Image114.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
The first time I went to Tribeca I had tea and a piece of chocolate cake. The tea was standard and the cake was so dry it was like shoveling desert into my mouth.<br />
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Needlesstosay I wasn't too keen on going back there but last week my pops and I were looking for somewhere to go for lunch in Kalk Bay and found ourselves sitting at the window seat at Tribeca.<br />
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Wow.<br />
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I was blown away at how fresh and tasty their meals were. I had a smoky chicken sandwich while the popsicle opted for the goat's cheese and veg sandwich. Both were absolutely delicious. We enjoyed it so much that today we decided to go back. This time I ordered the Tribeca beef burger and pops got the mezze platter. We were well-impressed once again.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Tribeca beef burger</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The portions are generous and the food is flavoursome. I couldn't even finish my burger. The wedges were srumptious but I have a sneaky suspicion that the chef sprinkled them with Aromat which is great-tasting but not the healtiest seasoning option. <br />
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If you're ever in Kalk Bay and are looking for somewhere to eat then I totally recommend Tribeca.<br />
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Yum!</div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-39996440197724675592011-06-08T12:32:00.000-07:002011-06-08T12:43:54.974-07:00Things I like<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F1OSaqGggbM/Te_ODkvc88I/AAAAAAAAAV8/WJZ8yT-XOpI/s1600/girl%252Clook%252Cfashion%252Cphotography%252Cphotos%252Csensuality-e021d8910c0bc087f2f16d7316ce4c6d_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F1OSaqGggbM/Te_ODkvc88I/AAAAAAAAAV8/WJZ8yT-XOpI/s400/girl%252Clook%252Cfashion%252Cphotography%252Cphotos%252Csensuality-e021d8910c0bc087f2f16d7316ce4c6d_h.jpg" width="298" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isn't this bathing suit just too gorgeous? I love the elegant style that women had in the 40s, 50s and 60s and this suit reminds me of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Very dearly wants. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also like these. Very much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-44463259753280560292011-06-05T23:14:00.000-07:002011-06-05T23:14:02.630-07:00The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nhl40n9wPv8/Texv_vkJ0tI/AAAAAAAAAV4/MymaqDkAMek/s1600/sweet%252Cellen%252Cpage%252Cjuno%252Cmichael%252Ccera%252Ccute%252Ckiss-6fcd427f177cad4826ad52a76cd8e5b9_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nhl40n9wPv8/Texv_vkJ0tI/AAAAAAAAAV4/MymaqDkAMek/s400/sweet%252Cellen%252Cpage%252Cjuno%252Cmichael%252Ccera%252Ccute%252Ckiss-6fcd427f177cad4826ad52a76cd8e5b9_h.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Hope you’re all ready for another Monday! This weekend I…</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Watched Kiki’s Flying Delivery Service.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Ate some of the best Chinese takeaways I’ve ever had.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Had dinner with the lovely Se, wonderful Meh and awesome Wal.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Realised that I eat too much toast and need to find a better (healthier) snack option.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Tried Simonsvlei’s Sauvignon Blanc and really liked it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Went dancing with the awesome Wal.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Probably had too much wine.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Got to try some of awesome Wal and the lead singer’s cake (yum).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Bought a pair of high-waisted jeans and turned them into shorts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Had a date night with the lovely drummer boy.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">+ Went to Assembly for the aKing gig and much preferred DJ Sideshow. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">What did you do this weekend?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Oh, and today, screw the rest of the world and kiss someone passionately in public. Image from <a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/9424029">here</a>.</span></div></div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-13791257940594866592011-06-05T12:40:00.000-07:002011-06-05T12:42:51.039-07:005 Gum Experience: Krushed and Sorted & Etienne de Crecy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">Last weekend the lovely drummer boy won tickets to the 5 Gum Experience party happening at the Waterfront. I had no clue who Etienne de Crecy was but was intrigued about the idea of him performing from the centre of a lit up cube. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">The whole event totally blew me away. It was well-organised with an open tab at the bar for everyone, free strips of the five flavours of wrigleys gum, light installations decorating a corner of the area and an air of expectance.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-ZA">First up was Krushed and Sorted with Mr Sakitumi joining their team for the evening. Their set drew the crowd in with a clever mashup of old footage and audio mixed together with some crazy beats. Everybody loved it. I’m a firm fan of Mr Sakitumi; I love his onstage energy and he didn’t disappoint.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><span lang="EN-ZA" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Then, after a short waiting period, the cube was revealed with de Crecy at the very heart of it. The combination of pulsing beats with fantastical lighting created an incredible show. I got some photos of the cube in all it's techno-glory; they're not the best quality but you get the idea.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A fluid light display that reacts to movement of shadow. Epic winning.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Let's make rock 'n roll!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liftoff.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Double vision.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green means go!</td></tr>
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<div>What an amazing experience! </div></div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-17889550236504789452011-05-31T11:13:00.000-07:002011-05-31T11:13:41.820-07:00Le Bonheur Wine Estate for a bit of wine, fun and French<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cQmDQJYcqfY/TeUvYqM0HoI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/VuZ5sZWOU9A/s1600/LaVieEnRose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cQmDQJYcqfY/TeUvYqM0HoI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/VuZ5sZWOU9A/s400/LaVieEnRose.jpg" width="359" /></a></div><br />
So on Friday afternoon the lovely Se and wonderful Meh and I set off for the stretched out lands of Stellenbosch area. We were headed for Le Bonheur Wine Estate, some fine wining and an evening of Frenchy fun.<br />
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Firstly: don't ever set off for the far-out lands of that side of the world without directions. We did and ended up taking a wrong turn, spending hours in the car and visiting a crocodile farm. Hmm.<br />
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But, eventually our femaley-intuitive-directional-radars (we have those) helped us find the beautiful <a href="http://www.lebonheur.co.za/runtime/popcontentrun.aspx?pageidref=2182">Le Bonheur</a>.<br />
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We were treated to a complimentary glass of wine (just enough to tempt you to buy a bottle), some themed snacks and a warm environment in which to chill, chat and await the screening of the film for the evening.<br />
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Since the lovely Se is studying French and plans to whisk herself away to Paris at some point we found ourselves seated in front of a warm fire and a big screen to the opening credits of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450188/">La Vie en Rose</a>.<br />
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It was a fun evening doing something a bit different but I do have some advice for those wanting to enjoy the estates dinner and a movie evenings: bring along your own pillow for the film and make sure you specify any food issues - Se doesn't eat ANY meat and I've just given up pork which didn't really work with their bacon and cheese quiches and parma ham wraps.<br />
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Otherwise it was lovely!</div><br />
Image from <a href="http://ricksflickspicks.animationblogspot.com/2007/12/24/la-vie-en-rose-2007/">here</a>.</div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-32235568211856461562011-05-30T00:46:00.000-07:002011-05-30T01:17:34.199-07:00The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OAoe8kmeYdU/TeNKUitTgII/AAAAAAAAAVM/WGuM6J8rqac/s1600/insidetree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OAoe8kmeYdU/TeNKUitTgII/AAAAAAAAAVM/WGuM6J8rqac/s400/insidetree.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
It's a very stormy, cold Monday n Cape Town today. Hope you're all keeping warm with gloves, scarves and heaters!<br />
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This weekend I...<br />
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+ Went all the way out to <b>Le Bonheur Wine Estate</b> for a movie, wine and tasters.<br />
+ Bought some cute jerseys from the <b>Hospice shop</b>.<br />
+ <b>Sewed</b>.<br />
+ Met some talented & <b>wonderful people</b>.<br />
+ Made a <b>faux pas</b>.<br />
+ <b>Survived</b> said faux pas relatively unscathed.<br />
+ Saw <b>Etienne de Crecy</b> in a show I'm not going to forget quickly.<br />
+ Wore <b>heels</b> out (my feet hurt).<br />
+ Had lunch at the<b> Octopus Garden</b> in St James.<br />
+ Missed the train so had to walk home in the <b>freezing wind</b>.<br />
+ <b>Slept 12 hours straight</b>.<br />
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What did <b>you</b> get up to?<br />
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Also, don't you just love the fact that this room has been built around this tree? Love the idea, the feel, the look. I think I want to build my dream home around a giant tree.<br />
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Image from <a href="http://theaestate.tumblr.com/post/5124265121">here</a>. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-27115547716467135372011-05-25T03:46:00.000-07:002011-05-25T03:47:27.941-07:00I've started reading a new book<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIQGzv1KFk0/TdzdeTrnoJI/AAAAAAAAAVI/twBun7QvvlY/s1600/book%252Cbookstore%252Cread%252Cwild%252Cbooks%252Cbookshelf-c2cebba5f96d4e664980780a1d0a47ce_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIQGzv1KFk0/TdzdeTrnoJI/AAAAAAAAAVI/twBun7QvvlY/s400/book%252Cbookstore%252Cread%252Cwild%252Cbooks%252Cbookshelf-c2cebba5f96d4e664980780a1d0a47ce_h.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
When I was in school I used to inhale books. Fiction was my poison and I could devour one in a day or so.<br />
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Lately I find myself wanting to read more but making excuses about not having enough time, or there not being any good books for me to read.<br />
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Bullshit.<br />
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From now on I'm gonna spend every spare second with my nose in a book because the pages of fantasy novels, biographies and adventure tales have so much to offer me.<br />
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I've just started reading The Book Thief. I'm loving Death's perspective on the world he's describing and although I'm only about twenty pages in I feel good about reading again.<br />
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Have you read it?<br />
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What do you think?<br />
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Image from <a href="http://www.cherrybam.com/photography2.php">here</a>. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-57814651300353357012011-05-24T01:38:00.000-07:002011-05-24T01:44:00.424-07:00Pirates of the Caribbean 4<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pYDFnaHbp38/TdttZk7E01I/AAAAAAAAAVA/3jFa6ypr0_U/s1600/Pirates_Mermaids_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pYDFnaHbp38/TdttZk7E01I/AAAAAAAAAVA/3jFa6ypr0_U/s400/Pirates_Mermaids_01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Last night we settled down at the cinema to watch the latest in the chronicles of Captain Jack Sparrow and the series of unfortunate events that follow him around.<br />
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It was a typical Pirates of the Caribbean movie with action, humour and a little bit of romance but wowee the mermaids were awesome (and just darn beautiful)!<br />
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Gemma Ward plays the first singing siren that the gnarly pirates meet. She's alarmingly beautiful until Scrum gets too close and has an unwanted conversation with her fangs.<br />
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The women they chose for the mermaids ooze sex appeal and magic. I loved it!<br />
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Astrid Berges-Frisbey played the alluringly sensual and childlike Syrena who is captured and carried through the jungle for her tear. She's absolutely stunning and even though the storyline around the mermaids and their role in the adventure was fairly weak it made me remember watching The Little Mermaid and wishing I had fins.<br />
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Oh, and the Spaniards aren't bad looking either ;) </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-86997041740256876952011-05-23T00:43:00.000-07:002011-05-23T00:43:58.107-07:00The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zwnoLLaiaB0/TdoP-fL9ifI/AAAAAAAAAU8/VPrBPbfThh4/s1600/cheesecake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zwnoLLaiaB0/TdoP-fL9ifI/AAAAAAAAAU8/VPrBPbfThh4/s400/cheesecake.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
I love wintry mornings in Cape Town like this, especially when I don't have to leave home.<br />
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This weekend I...<br />
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+ Felt <b>exhausted</b> after just three hours of sleep.<br />
+ Couldn't stay awake at Zula (was literally <b>falling asleep at the tables</b>).<br />
+ <b>Saw</b> Captain Stu and The Plastics.<br />
+ Slept / lay in bed for pretty much the <b>entire day</b> on Saturday.<br />
+ Enjoyed 2 Minute Puzzle, Jeremy Loops and <b>Gazelle</b> at Assembly.<br />
+ <b>Was wrong about someone</b>.<br />
+ Ate delicious <b>cheesecake </b>(thanks Scal for having a birthday).<br />
+ Realised how much I <b>miss my friends</b> when I don't see them.<br />
+ Had a family dinner on Sunday night (my family is crazy but <b>I love them</b>).<br />
+ Made a <b>big mistake</b> and I'm not sure I've fixed it yet.<br />
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Happy birthday Scal, hope you had a killer weekend.<br />
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What did <b>you</b> do this weekend?<br />
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</div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-33539614043273638402011-05-18T23:21:00.000-07:002011-05-18T23:36:49.998-07:00Win a Poofum with Furkidz!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standard Bunny Poofum R65</td></tr>
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Just over a month ago my cousin and I started making felt toys and after one or two people saw them and ordered one of their own we decided to call ourselves "Paisley and Puddles Poofums" and start a little business.<br />
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</div><div>It's been fun and interesting and things are going well. We've made monsters, fruit, bunnies and even a unicorn! The requests just keep coming in (we're not complaining).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watermelon Poofum R90</td></tr>
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</div><div>Both my partner and I are animal lovers so when the lovely Linda Harding of Furkidz approached us to do a fun competition with them we were more than happy to oblige.</div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.furkidz.co.za/">Furkidz</a> is a fantastic platform where potential pet owners can find their forever pet. Instead of buying a puppy or kitten from a store or breeder you could give a previously abused, abandoned or lost animal a loving home.</div><div><br />
</div><div>There are so many gorgeous faces just waiting to be taken home and given kindness, love, care and a safe haven to while away the rest of their loyal days. Please, if you're thinking of adding a furry friend to your family consider adopting one of these little cherubs.<br />
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<b>How to enter:</b><br />
All you need to do is become a follower of <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/furkidz">Furkidz on Twitter</a> or like the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FurKidz.co.za">Furkidz Facebook Page</a>.<br />
For an extra entry you can like the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PaisleyandPuddlesPoofums">Paisley and Puddles Poofum Facebook Page</a> (have a look at our fun, colourful felt creations).<br />
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<b>The prize:</b><br />
Two lucky winners will each win a Poofum of their own made up in two or three of their favourite colours. How cool? We think so!<br />
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Good luck!<br />
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Competition closes on Monday 22 May so get liking and following!<br />
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</div></div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-90976595150688197602011-05-18T11:12:00.000-07:002011-05-18T11:12:04.932-07:00Pretty picture<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nLoTe0vC0vU/TdQK-1l69-I/AAAAAAAAAUw/RLhTPJur0H8/s1600/Monster+popcorn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nLoTe0vC0vU/TdQK-1l69-I/AAAAAAAAAUw/RLhTPJur0H8/s400/Monster+popcorn.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br />
Just thought I'd share this with you because I like it.<br />
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Love the style and the happy looks on all the little monsters' faces.<br />
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I like how the artists give monsters a fairy-talesque feel. They're all too adorable!<br />
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Seem more of their work <a href="http://abduzeedo.com/awesome-strange-creatures-imaginism-studios">here</a>. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-7067682345073621732011-05-16T09:30:00.000-07:002011-05-16T09:30:11.586-07:00The weekend that was<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-807lmMj27tY/TdFQu6FXYrI/AAAAAAAAAUs/OpTu0TzluoY/s1600/SPace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-807lmMj27tY/TdFQu6FXYrI/AAAAAAAAAUs/OpTu0TzluoY/s400/SPace.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Hello Monday (again) hope this week brings everyone something to smile about.<br />
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This weekend I...<br />
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+ Saw <b>Boo!</b> at Mercury.<br />
+ Made <b>new friends</b>.<br />
+ <b>Drank</b> too much.<br />
+ Stayed <b>in bed until 3pm</b> on Saturday.<br />
+ Ate some <b>delicious homemade soup</b>.<br />
+ Watched DVDs with the <b>lovely drummer boy</b>.<br />
+ <b>Second guessed myself</b>.<br />
+ Let someone <b>down</b>.<br />
+ Wolfed down a <b>veggie burger</b> from Pickwicks in Long Street.<br />
+ Watched the <b>Taxi Violence Unplugged</b> show at Silvertree Restaurant at Kirstenbosch.<br />
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Twas lovely.<br />
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I also love love love love this open-planned loft/space/apartment. The high ceilings are stunning! <br />
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What did you do this weekend? </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172385650517912369.post-24220092666466380172011-05-15T00:35:00.000-07:002011-05-15T00:35:22.878-07:00Short shorts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ucefywXeS2k/Tc-CF0_bgOI/AAAAAAAAAUo/MgguXrv_gLU/s1600/short+shorts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ucefywXeS2k/Tc-CF0_bgOI/AAAAAAAAAUo/MgguXrv_gLU/s400/short+shorts.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I'm all for a pair of sneakily short shorts but have to confess that I cannot stand it when a girl (or boy for that matter) wears denim shorts cut so small that the pockets stick out.<br />
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I just don't dig it.<br />
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This grey t-shirt and red jacket does make me happy though so I can almost forgive this girl's pants. Almost.<br />
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Image from <a href="http://lookbook.nu/look/1797758-RED">here</a>. </div>-TheseJadeDays-http://www.blogger.com/profile/09223523779192052513noreply@blogger.com0