I know I’m super-annoying to almost everyone around me at the moment, but I just can’t help it!! My Angel and my mummy are coming to visit!!!
Just 3 more sleeps and they’ll be here! I can’t wait to cuddle my Angel, hold her close, try to hold back the tears and tell her I love her. I can’t wait for my mum to cuddle me and tell me she loves me. I can’t wait for us all to be together.
Only 3 more sleeps YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This meme has been doing the rounds, I’ve seen it on both Jenty and Angel’s blogs. I was curious to see just how self sufficient I was. Apparently, by the looks of htis list, I still have a lot to learn.
While not totally comprehensive, here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do:
1. Build a Fire
2. Operate a Computer
3. Use Google Effectively
4. Perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver
5. Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle
6. Do Basic Cooking
7. Tell a Story that Captivates People’s Attention
8. Win or Avoid a Fistfight
9. Deliver Bad News
10. Change a Tyre – I can indeed – without breaking a nail too!
11. Handle a Job Interview – I worked in recruitment, would be a shocker if I couldn’t
12. Manage Time – very necessary in my job and I’m so bad at it!
13. Speed Read – very necessary in my job because of no. 12
14. Remember Names – though I am better at faces
15. Relocate Living Spaces
16. Travel Light – light?? Not all shoes are feather light you know??
17. Handle the Police
18. Give Driving Directions
19. Perform Basic First Aid
20. Swim
21. Parallel Park
22. Recognize Personal Alcohol Limits
23. Select Good Produce – do you know the ‘put the watermelon on your head trick?
24. Handle a Hammer, Axe or Handsaw
25. Make a Simple Budget – key is sticking to it, anyone can create a budget, I’m happy as long as there’s a shoe allowance included!
26. Speak at Least Two Common Languages – define common languages, eh? English, Afrikaans, German, (weak) Swiss-German and beginner Italian
27. Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Properly – I avoid having to to this at all cost!
28. Give a Compliment
29. Negotiate
30. Listen Carefully to Others
31. Recite Basic Geography
32. Paint a Room
33. Make a Short, Informative Public Speech
34. Smile for the Camera
35. Flirt without Looking Ridiculous
36. Take Useful Notes
37. Be a Respectful House Guest
38. Make a Good First Impression
39. Navigate with a Map and Compass
40. Sew a Button onto Clothing
41. Hook up a Basic Home Theater System
42. Type
43. Protect Personal Identity Information
44. Implement Basic Computer Security Best Practices
45. Detect a Lie
46. End a Date Politely Without Making Promises
47. Remove a Stain
48. Keep a Clean House
49. Hold a Baby – I’ve had lots of practice with friend’s twin daughters lately, heartbreaking as it is at times
50. Jump Start a Car
I’ve been thinking of doing this for a while now. Not just the want to get another tattoo but also something special for my Angel to be proud of; well, at least I hope she’ll be proud of it.
I spoke to the folk at work about getting it done, many were not thrilled at the thought. Some were out and out against me getting a tattoo of any kind, any where on my body; others objected to where I wanted it done. I nearly backed out of it late this afternoon after chatting to one of my manager’s; she telling me that if I’d come to the initial interview with a tattoo on my wrist she would not have warmed to me or felt me worthy of the job. Another colleague told to think of future jobs and interviews, telling me of Swiss conservativeness and how the tattoo would be frowned on. Working in a legal environment, I did give the tattoo and placement thereof a lot of thought. I have been wanting one on my wrist or even hand (a la Cheryl Cole) for a long time and took into account how it would affect me professionally. I feel, if need be, I can wear a long sleeved blouse, chunky jewellry or even cover this with make up. What told me I was doing the right thing was the following call with Angel:
Me: Guess what, I’m having a tattoo done this evening! Angel: oohh, what and where? Me: I can’t tell you, its a surprise Angel: Tell me, Mommy Me: Guess what it is Angel: Is it my name? Me: *shocked* No, why would you think that? Angel: Because Aunty T has the initials of Josh and Kay on her?? *note the silent “duh!” Me: Oh, well how would you feel if I did that? Angel: That would be SO cool!!! Me: Well, sorry for you, that’s not what I’m doing :-pI must admit, I was pretty miffed that she so randomly guessed right!! But then, as a friend told me, she’s an intelligent young lady, how could I have expected less. 
When I told my mum of my tattoo intentions last week, I told her I was not going to tell Angel what I would be doing, I want to surprise her with it when she visits in December; I just hope she’ll still think of it as cool!
I love my new tattoo, I love who I’ve done it for and I love what it means to me. As much as it hurt, I love that I ’suffered’ for it. (okay, it didn’t hurt all that much, only on certain spots, and then I felt I could have punched the artist)… see the work in progress here
And the finished article:
I was very ijmpressed with the tattoo palour, since its the first tattoo I ‘ve had done in Switzerland, I was quite apprehensive. The salon was clean, everything hygienic and the service was efficient and friendly. Thank you to the folks at Giahi!!
My beautiful sister, T, is expecting.. and by the looks of it there must be something in the water in SA, since the lovely Acidicice is also expecting! Check out baby_ice’s progress here.
Let me introduce you to Xavier, my precious new nephew
At 29 weeks and I’m already inlove with him. My only heartache is that I’m not with T during this time and won’t get to meet Xavier till he’s a few months old.
T, my special darling sister, I love you so very much. Even though we’re not together; you are in my heart and on my mind everyday. Without you, its like I’m missing a limb, I am not complete. I know I don’t call or write you as often as I should, but sometimes is hurts too much to do so, knowing I can’t be there to give you hug or just have a good ole laugh, or even one of our quickly-passing disagreements. I can’t wait to see you, I can’t wait to meet Xavier, give Josh and Mousie a hug and spend time with you.
"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
I couldn’t have opened this email at a better time.
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