Saturday, April 17, 2010

February - April 2010

So here we are again, this time we're into the 2nd quarter of the year already and I haven't posted since January... It looks like I'm getting worse with this blogging thing. I have lots of news but it's just that there always seems to be other stuff to do rather than get onto the computer and blog:-)

We're in the rate race and trying hard to get out... last weekend, I joined a new group and played Cashflow 101. It's the Robert Kiyosaki board game that teaches you how to get out of the rate race... you do this by making enough passive income to equate to or better your expenses, then you're out of the rate race and into the big bucks. In real life this is what one should aim for too!

I know I haven't blogged &/ emailed for awhile because last week I was trying to get hold of a friend that I hadn't spoken to in a long while only to hear via another friend that she is on maternity leave - so that's at least 9 months that I haven't spoken to her. Shocking!! .... and another eye opener on how fast the rat race is and before you know it a year has gone by!

Anyhow, let's see a lot has happened since January... I'm not sure whether I posted on this at the end of Jan, but we went to watch Top Gear on the 31st Jan at CTICC - it was an awesome show, fast cars, skilled stunt drivers, impressive bangs, fire, hot chicks and quite a few laughs - well worth it!

I've been challenging the mind as well by going to Brazilian Portuguese Classes, a few Laughter Therapy Classes and started on some Finishing Classes. All going well so far...

28th Feb - Happy Anniversary to Elsa and Charel - Already 1 year since the wedding, and they're still looking as happy as their wedding day:-)

Weekend of the 20th March, we went for a weekend away to Swartriet (just past Langebaan, close to Vredenburg Mall) with our group of friends, so 19 of us in total. We stayed in 3 chalets walking distance from the beach - lots of food, and volleyball resulted in a fun weekend for all!

And the very next weekend, Mike & I went to Paternoster and stayed at La Balleine Luxury Chalets and Conference Centre. The accommodation was awesome - and the highlight for the weekend was definitely the 'Noisy Oyster' Restaurant. We had a delicious 3 course meal there and each course was better than the previous one. We would definitely return just for that restaurant. The 2nd night we went to Gaatje for supper - also good. If you're looking for a quick weekend getaway - this is definitely worth it. 28th March - Oh and Mike & I celebrated our 11 year anniversary since we met, and in the same area - Langebaan at that:-)

So that's it for now. Hope you are all keeping well. Please drop me a note / email if you have a chance.