Cheers to the freakin WEEKEND!

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Detoxifying

Summer is around the corner so today I'm taking on a 10 day detox. I cannot contain my eagerness. I'm really needing this! My day started off with an awesome cycle, with the view of the sun rising and shiny through the canaopy of trees over the road, and the sweet peaceful sound of nothing but the birds.

I have prepared day ones meals from the fabulous mountain of fresh fruits and veg i bought at the market yesterday. My plan is to enjoy a divine cup of rasberry herbal tea before my day of pampering begins. Yes mani and pedi in store for me today. Lavish! With everything else to do inbetween, i plan on ending my day with a relaxing yoga class.

Really making this off day worth it.

Interior Design & Decor

An extremely EXCITING time is upon myself and my man as he is a first time newly approved, apartment owner. YES... An aah-ma-zing apartment over looking Kings Beach and Port Elizabeth Harbour. The view is to die for. 2 bed, 2 bath, kitchen, lounge, dinning area and balcony. I simply cannot wait to get designing and decorating. 

The plan is to first re-doing the entire main bathroom and kitchen and then move onto the bedrooms, lounge and dinning area. Bathroom shopping and purchsing has already begun! Now to get the kitchen quotes rolling :D

Here are the perfect templets for the new place ♥ ♥ ♥

Second chances

You have the power to determine your own destiny

Whatever the past holds,

it has nothing on what the future brings. Get excited.

Be who you want to be be. Do what you want to do.

Live this life beyond abundance!

What a week

So this past week has been one hell of a week. The tragedy of two family deaths, my late aunt and gran, and the heart sore celebration of two birthdays, my step dad and my youngest little 6 year old cuz. It’s been a hard time for my family and for me and sometimes life is just so unfair and I don’t get it, it all hurts to fathom and understand why! But one thing’s for sure - I have learnt that family is golden, family is the ONLY THING PERMANENT in life, family is everything! I wouldn’t have got through it all if it wasn’t for the support of other family members, friends, and most dear to my heart my loving and utmost caring boyfriend. I couldn’t ask for a better man in all the world. Thanks my love for being my rock, my shoulder, my hope and my leap of faith. I love you more than words can describe.

Today see's a new week, another hard one to tackle, but it’s a busy one. With moving to a new place, and getting back into work mode, my mind will be occupied. With past events I have totally lost taking care of myself and my health, so I will surely be getting back into my gym regime, taking time to practising yoga and getting back to a healthy balanced diet after a good old detox.

Life is too short. Make every single day count. Cherish not what you have, but who you have, you never know when they’ll be leaving this world.
Peace. Love. Hope. And Happiness. ♥

Life lessons

I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you.

All you can do is be someone who can be loved.

The rest is up to them.

I’ve learned that no matter how much I care,

some people just don’t care back.

I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust

and only seconds to destroy it.

I’ve learned that it’s not what you have in your life

but who you have in your life that counts.

I’ve learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes.

After that, you’d better know something.

I’ve learned that you shouldn’t compare yourself

to the best others can do,

but to the best you can do.

I’ve learned that it’s not what happens to people,

It’s what they do about it.

I’ve learned that no matter how thin you slide it,

there are always two sides.

I’ve learned that you should always have loved ones with loving words.

It may be the last time you’ll see them.

I’ve learned that you can keep going

long after you think you can’t.

I’ve learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done

When it needs to be done,

regardless of the consequences.

I’ve learned that there are people who love you dearly,

but just don’t know how to show it.

I’ve learned that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry,

but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

I’ve learned that true friendship continues to grow even over the longest distance.

Same goes for true love.

I’ve learned that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to

doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

I’ve learned that no matter how good a friend is,

they’re going to hurt you every once in a while

and you must forgive them for that.

I’ve learned that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others.

Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I’ve learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken,

the world doesn’t stop for your grief.

I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are,

but we are responsible for who we become.

I’ve learned that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other.

And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.

I’ve learned that sometimes you have to put the individual

ahead of their actions.

I’ve learned that two people can look at the exact same thing

and see something totally different.

I’ve learned that no matter the consequences,

those who are honest with themselves go farther in life.

I’ve learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours

by people who don’t even know you.

I’ve learned that even when you think you have no more to give,

when a friend cries out to you,

you will find the strength to help.

I’ve learned that writing,

as well as talking,

can ease emotional pains.

I’ve learned that the people you care most about in life

are taken from you too soon.

I’ve learned that it’s hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice

and not hurting people’s feelings and standing up for what you believe.

I’ve learned to love

and be loved.

I’ve learned…

Pit Girl

Scribante Race Track Day

Being a pit girl had its perks. Spin in the fab Audi R8, meeting fellow ladies and working with friends, watching awesome racing, divine barbeque lunchen and a rad helicoptor flip.
Nothing short of fabulous :)

How to run a half marathon

To sum it up: "A feeling of ccomplishment and self-worthiness. Priceless experience!"

How I did it: 

I’d only ever run 5km races when I mentioned to my newly best friend that I thought I'd die if I ran 10km. Slowly but surely she helped me turn 5km into 6km, 6 into 7 and 7 into 10km! Little did I know, she had run a half marathon (21 KM) before and convinced me it was the absolute most amazing exhilarating experience to accomplish such an achievement – especially after struggling to finish 5km in good time as I did and as she did when she first started running. All that was needed was drive, determination, training and commitment. We entered the South African Kysna Forest half marathon and started training! We followed an 8 week training program and followed the tips below. The BIGGEST help in the journey was having her there to support and push me and encourage me! Find someone with the same goals or encourage someone to join in on your goal with you! Don’t start training and then find a race. Pick a race – ENTER and work towards that race! It’s more motivating and encouraging and forces you to obtain and achieve your goal!

Lessons & tips:

TRAINING Program:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244--6851-2-2X5X8-4,00.html

Four Training Universals 

 - Rest means no running. Give your muscles and synapses some serious R&R so all systems are primed for the next workout. Better two quality days and two of total rest than four days of mediocrity resulting from lingering fatigue. Rest days give you a mental break as well, so you come back refreshed.

- Easy runs mean totally comfortable and controlled. If you're running with someone else, you should be able to converse easily. You'll likely feel as if you could go faster. Don't. Here's some incentive to take it easy: You'll still burn 100 calories every mile you run, no matter how slow you go.

 - Long runs are any steady run at or longer than race distance designed to enhance endurance, which enables you to run longer and longer and feel strong doing it. A great long-run tip: Find a weekly training partner for this one. You'll have time to talk about anything that comes up.

 - Speedwork means bursts of running shorter than race distance, some at your race goal pace, some faster. This increases cardiac strength, biomechanical efficiency, better running economy, and the psychological toughness that racing demands. Still, you

want to keep it fun.

RACE DAY Tips:

http://www.sportscoach.netmx.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1401

It took me 8 weeks.

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Tuesday SHOESDAY

Bedazzle me silly*

youre with the angels now

May we see and think of you always. Rest peacefully.
We love you dearly. Forever and always.