This Week I...

…baked strawberry cheesecake cupcakes

In my ongoing quest to do one thing new every week I took to baking.

Now when it comes to cupcakes I’m a firm believer that you don’t make your own especially when there are places like Charley’s Bakery and Lazari. I feel the same way about cheesecake, mostly because I can depend on my mom, brother or fabulous roommate to make some for me.

But when looking through the Hummingbird recipe book, I spotted strawberry cheesecake cupcakes and thought something had to be down. The first thing to be down was to get down on my knees to thank whomever had come up with the recipe. The second thing was to get baking.

Excuse the quality of the pictures, I used my BB.

This what they were meant to look like:

These are my ingredients:


Filling up with strawberries:


Getting ready to go into the oven:


Fresh out of the oven. The smell was incredible:



Iced and ready to be attacked:


Happiness is:

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The PostSecret I Hope To Aspire To

Whenever I come across a Postsecret like this I cannot stop smiling.


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Monday's Mantra

This week holds some new experiences.
I believe my ear is going to burst.
I’m addicted to Snickers, The Beatles’ All My Loving and Liz Lemon.
I wish I didn’t feel this way about my job.
It’s sucky to fear rejection so much.
Soundtrack/Mantra for the Week Fight, Fight, Fight!

This Week I...

...tried the Fireman’s Arms Pub Quiz.

In my bid to try new things and have no regrets, I vow to do something new once a week.


Last week I went to the Fireman’s Arms for their pub quiz. Technically I have been to a pub quiz before but this time I went to a new location with a new team. So definitely something new.

The experience was awesome.

When we first arrived at what is a Cape Town bar landmark there was a moment of hesitation. The first thing I saw was gambling machines being played by what I can only assume were the bar’s first patrons from way back in 1864. They were still there when we left. Definitely part of the furniture. Personal opinion, gambling machines in bars totally freak me out.

After that though, the evening was fabulous. We enjoyed some delicious pizza, saw a real fireman, chatted with the best of my besties and our team managed a respective 13 out of 22 teams for the pub quiz.

New experience and great memories: check!

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Something Old, Something New

If I had to describe myself (to a potential mate, a prospective boss or just to anyone who’d be willing to listen) I’d use the word ambitious. I have lots of dreams and I have faith I will achieve them. While I’m working hard to achieve my dreams, a lot of other stuff gets pushed back to the metaphorical closet.

I was the queen of “Ooh I must do this.” Or “As soon as I can afford it I’ll do that.” Or “Please remind me to finally get ‘round to it.”

Then last month I got sick of putting things off and decided to just do them. I don’t want to get all morbid but when this life is over, I want to look back and say, no regrets.

In order not to get bored or give up, I’ve decided that once a week I’ll do something new. There are no limits or rules on this “something new” so it gives me a chance to get round to some exciting stuff and some not so exciting stuff.

I started this last week so the next post will be about my first new thing I’ve done. I have yet to do something new this week so if there are any suggestions please let me know!

Happy Tuesday!

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Monday's Mantra

Dreaming of Summer

This week I need to de-clutter my life.
I believe in the healing powers of hot chocolate.
I’m addicted to sleeping; just can’t get enough.
I wish it was summer.
It’s sucky when you have less than R100 in your bank acount.
Soundtrack/Mantra for the Week You gotta have faith faith faith!

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I'm The Type of Girl...

…that thinks people have just got the title wrong when discussing the film “Sunshine”. In my head they’re talking about “Little Miss Sunshine”. It makes for very confusing movie reviews.

…when spelling things on the phone, says “A for ABBA”.

…that loves it when purchases are wrapped in tissue paper.

…that judges people over the age of 25 saying “My bad”.

…who will never walk under a ladder.

…that gets a thrill out of wearing red shoes.

…that makes wishes at 11:11.

…that will obsess over any nice gesture a guy does for or towards me. Mixed messages are the reason I am crazy.

…that believes in the Loch Ness monster.

…who gets goosebumps when someone cracks their knuckles.

…who counts going into the gym to pay your monthly fees counts as cardio.

…that believes most problems can be solved with a latte.

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It's Going To Be Madge-ical!

"I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art."

Happy Birthday to Madonna!

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Monday's Mantra

This week is about achieving dreams.
I believe in angels. They're called baristas and make you lattes.
I’m addicted to red velvet cupcakes.
I wish money was never a concern.
It's sucky that I have to pay another speeding ticket.
Soundtrack/Mantra for the week Walk, Walk, Fashion Baby

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The Ultimate Dream Job...

Over the years my dream job as varied from Princess to Catwalk model (I came down from that cloud really fast) to Amazing Race winner to Tina Fey's best friend.

More realistically I've always wanted to write about things I love. Blogging definitely indulges, er allows me to write about things I love. Unfortunately the lack of remuneration does not make it a job per se.

Until now...Bronx Ladies Footwear has announced a faboosh competition where you could win a year of shoes for blogging.

They're searching for the ultimate female blogger who embodies the core values of the brand, namely fun, sassy and a lover of affordable fashion. Um, yes please.

The chosen one will have to blog three weekly entries for the brand covering a range of topics. And in return, a year's supply of free shoes.

If you'd like to enter, and you'd be crazy not to, head on over here for all the deets.

Good luck!

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