Things I Heart...

I’ve always wondered what my favourite food is and then I stop. I don’t like to play favourites and being a Fat Kid inside means I love all food equally. One of my top five dishes however has to be nachos. No matter what, I am always in the mood for some nachos. There is the moment when the tortilla chip meets the cheese and salsa and then they bump into sour cream and guacamole and just when you think the party is complete the chicken pieces gate crash. That moment is known as perfection. In my opinion, the best nachos in Cape Town can be found at Neighbourhood, Buena Vista and Beefcakes.

Hipster Hipter. Think the name says it all.

Ugly Betty. I never stopped loving this show. But when I left mommy and daddy’s place to live in the real world i.e. my own flat I had to give up a lot of things. Satellite TV was just not conducive to my grownup budget so I’ve missed a lot of this show. Luckily thanks to some connections I’m watching again and don’t ever want to stop. I’m just about to start the final season and I am already getting saddened by the fact I won’t have Marc and Amanda in my life. Think they’re the main reason I watch the show.

My family. Even though they are crazy, loud and drink too much. If you had to compare us to anyone it’ll be the Walkers from Brothers and Sisters. Seriously, there’s drama, wine, family dinners where someone gets offended and adorable grandkids. The majority of the time they drive me crazy but once we start with the wine, everything calms down.

Bradley Cooper. Not that this one needs an explanation either. We recently watched the A-Team and my love for Mr Cooper has just been magnified. Wowza! He is definitely on my Lust Have list!

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Monday's Mantra

This week I hope work pays my expense claim.
I believe everyone should watch Mean Girls at least once in their lifetime.
I’m addicted to Adelita's Way.
I wish thinking about the gym counts as going to the gym.
It’s sucky that it's the beginning of the month and I'm broke.
Soundtrack/Mantra for the Week Like it or Not: This is Who I Am

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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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