post-sunday-lunch wafflings

This week I found our first spring blossoms [on the jasmine tree] I cannot believe that winter is almost over [and uncharacteristically of me, I can't wait for summer]Today I wore flowers in my hair & listened to jax pannik while I got dressed- I've been listening to them all week, their music makes me feel fierce.

Tomorrow G&I have been going out for 6months, which, when I think about it makes me so happy [I feel like it's been a lot longer than that] & I couldn't have dreamed up a better young man.

its been an icy could week. [i have found a new favourite blog] http://hermionejg.tumblr.com/

[adorable]

My food has reached my brain, which is now demanding naptime. sleeptight all x

cupcakes for peter

[happy tuesday] the best thing about public holidays is that they make the rest of the week go so much faster. [and i just want to get to saturday morning]

"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words." 1 Thessalonians 4 13-18

Peter. my most dedicated cupcake monday reader. and cupcake making friend. Germany is lucky to have your skills. but i will indeed miss them. [smiles]

(sings) "tomorrow, tomorrow, i love you tomorrow" [im rather looking forward to it as ill be watching cabaret with the boyfriend.]

keep shining

For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.-william Penn

a tuesday day

happy tuesday children. today summer came back therefore i managed to get a tan inbetween chasing the creepy gardener [hanging over my fence] away with the pool net every hour or so.

listening to: michael buble
eating: pestopasta salad
feeling: light-headed and happy

"I am afraid to show you who I really am, because if I show you who I really am, you might not like it—and that’s all I got."-Sabrina Ward Harrison

daydreaming

today. today today today. this morning was lovely. we went out for breakfast.
[ive had this stuck in my head the whole day]
We're not grey people, we're not dirty, we're not mean.
We love everybody, but we do as we think.
When the weather's fine
we go fishing or go swimming in the sea.
We're always happy,
life's for living, yeah, that's our philosophy.

and i bought a new bag. and the weather is beautiful [yesterday it sucked. but it was still fun walking on the beach with you j] so i have lots to be thankful for

[i love summers in capetown-when there is no wind-] but then,
the kind of sadness you feel in the pit of your stomach

[i wasnt finished daydreaming]

you make me feel like im living in a teenage dream

themost perfect day in the whole world is upon us. Summer is so close you can taste it in the air. Im off for 2 days whooop whoop. andddd now i am going to live in the sunshine until it disappears and then ill go punish the bike. lalalala

[some awesome person in the complex has turned his music up really loud and people are jamming to it outside. perfect.]
im off to eat watermelon* bye

our hearts always hunger for

happy thursday people! one more day 'till the weekend :) and -how exciting is this- tomorrow the movie "the girl with the dragon tattoo" comes out. yay. For the past 2 days i have just had lectures on Islam. It has been the most amazing, thought-provoking experience. today was especially lovely because we had the yummiest lunch ever. and we sang this song- which is now my new favourite song

Wonderful, merciful Savior
Precious Redeemer and friend
Who would have thought that a lamb could
Rescue the souls of men
Oh, You rescue the souls of men

Counselor, Comforter, Keeper
Spirit we long to embrace
You offer hope when our hearts have
Hopelessly lost the way
Oh, we hopelessly lost the way

You are the one that we praise
You are the one we adore
You give the healing and grace
Our hearts always hunger for
Oh, our hearts always hunger for

Almighty, infinite Father
Faithfully loving Your own
Here in our weakness You find us
Falling before Your throne
Oh, we're falling before Your throne

have a smashing rest-of-your-thursday*

cake or death?

Thursday is such an awkward day, its almost friday but its not quite there yet. Today was a happy, gooey day which you need once in a while* these are the beautiful pictures that I found today and just looked so perfect that I had to put them up here

[the buttercream layer cake looks super amazing]

"Cake or death?" That's a pretty easy question. Anyone could answer that.
"Cake or death?"
"Eh, cake please."
"Very well! Give him cake!"
"Oh, thanks very much. It's very nice."
"You! Cake or death?"
Uh, cake for me, too, please."
"Very well! Give him cake, too! We're gonna run out of cake at this rate.

You! Cake or death?" "Uh, death, please. No, cake! Cake! Cake, sorry. Sorry..."
"You said death first, uh-uh, death first!"
"Well, I meant cake!"
"Oh, all right. You're lucky I'm Church of England!" Cake or death?"

I hope you have a lovely rest of the day*

Make sure you look before you cross the road, right T?

How to have a lovely day

Happy wednesday

How to have a lovely day:
1. Drink tea
2. Wear something that makes you feel good
3. Say please and thank you
4. Tell somebody you love them
5. Eat dessert first
6. Watch the sunrise or the sunset
7. Wear perfume
8. Smile (a lot!)
9. Read a book
10. Cook or bake for someone else
11. Wish others a lovely day
12. Watch a good film
13. Wish others a lovely day

For you are with me

“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” -Eskimo proverb
[funeral shoes]

[my uncles memorial stone]

[me* being useful]

[the cutest cousin ever]

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. -Psalm 18v2

lovely stories

[i found these 2 beautiful quotes on shower gel bottles. honestly, i would buy the shower gel just for the quotes]

The mint amused her... its sweet scent tickled her nose, taking her thoughts to garden where lilac hens in sparkling wellingtons picnicked in the moonlight.

"Angel" said the wise man, "is my guardian of the fluffiest lemony cake. Frosted soft pink marshmallow and sometimes made of snow with a serving of smooth creamy vanilla. Goodness and purity are her best friends and as she spreads her fairy wings, Strawberries and Candy fall from the sky."

hope the rest of your day is sparkling*

200th post

on saturday my parents bought 2 bottles of lemonade concentrate, and so lemonade is more plentiful than water in my house . [its 2 days until my sister gets home] at the moment ilove:wearing my sisters beautiful watch, pesto with pasta,the girl with the dragon tattoo, wearing my shirt tucked into my jeans and my kiwi flavoured shampoo.

Romeo (to a Servingman): What lady is that which doth enrich the hand
Of yonder knight?

Servingman: I know not, sir.

Romeo: Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night

Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear,
Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear.
So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows
As yonder lady o'er her fellows shows.

The measure done, I’ll watch her place of stand,
And, touching hers, make blessèd my rude hand.
Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!
For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.

she exhales vanilla lace

Peter :) this one is for you

dear nici:

ah* time to have lunch with my sisters date... good times