a bid farewell

The day has come to sadly and rather unwillingly bid farewell to a precious friend. She'll be jet-setting off to JHB today and then a long flight (23 HOURS long) to South Korea where she'll be living there and teaching English for the next year! What an awesome cultural experience! Although we are ALL going to miss you dearly Jen, we are very excited for your adventure and your travels, and are hoping you leave not a bit of info in your updating email descriptions out!

 

Awesome memories :) Can't wait for your return,
...Missing you already*

GOOD LUCK and FAREWELL,

 The world is yours angel.

everything rainbow

Stuck inside on an absoutely BEAUTIFUL & sunny Saturday in Port Elizabeth today,
I thought I'd brighten my glum with some glee :)

Lent and Ash Wednesday

 

Ash wednesday, in the Christian religion is a day of repentance and marks the first day of Lent, which occurs 40 days prior to easter. Lent period is spent fasting and praying mainly practiced by catholics, methodist, baptist, lutherans and anglicans.

According to the books of Matthew, Luke and Hebrews, Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert before beggining his public ministries, during which time he endured temtation from Satan.  In other sciptures from the bible, ashes were used to express mourning. Dusting oneself with ashes was the pentinants way of expressing sorrow for sins and faults. (Examples Daniel 9:3 / Job 42:3-6).

Ash Wednesday is spent in complete fast, pertaining to one meal and excluding meat. Lent period is the fasting or the giving up of any item onesself is reliant on in the name of the Lord e.g. smoking, alcohol etc. In modern society less harmful items are still accepted for sacrifice such as coffee and chocolate.

For Lent this year i have chosen to give up alcohol, in Jesus Christ, may we all repent and live in the name of the Lord God, Amen.

Tuesday Shoesday

Classic & Pretty ♥

Weekend Festivities

So it’s Monday and another weekend has once again come and gone. Being back at work I realize how golden weekends are to me. Although I did work an odd shift this last weekend, I managed to make the most of the free time I did have although it was still pretty chilled and relaxing.

Saturday brought about my little brothers 10th birthday party at The Boardwalk. Movies, candy, funfair rides, putt-putt, lunch, and boat rides concluded the day of fun and festivities with a hand full of energetic kids and later on catching up with family and series.

Yesterday saw a stunning sunny (although slightly, okay... very breezy towards the afternoon) day on the beach at Pipe Port Elizabeth with friends and my man for the regional (Eastern Cape) club surf champs. Considering the conditions Cyoh (Port Elizabeth Surf Club) managed to win the title leaving PE loud and proud, snatching not only overall winner but 3rd and 1st place in the finals. Nothing like spending the day watching and supporting my love Justin Grey surfing with the sun on my face and sand under my feet. Your passion is my passion babe. Congrats again, you fill me with so much pride :) Can’t wait to see you off to nationals! Hitting the pillows after a great dinner in J’s arms watching tellie couldn’t have been a better send off to the new week.

Bring it on! Back to gym for me and perhaps a job interview I’m excited about, so holding thumbs and all the best and more for the week ahead. Happiness and laughter. Xxx

Thought of the day

Coral Friday

Seen as though today is coral Friday i thought I'd pick out and share some of my fav coral goodies! Gee i must admit my love of peach and coral is endless :)

8 Ways to SAVE

So not only am I planning to work my butt off this year, I'm planning to save my butt off too! The plan for 2013 is to jet-set around the world for 6 months with my man and I couldn’t be more excited. Saving money isn’t easy to begin with, requires plenty commitment and hard work, takes time to develop and learn, but the benefits are your reward for whatever you wish to do with your savings and for your years to come. As the verse refers: "What you sow, you shall reap". Start today!

 Here are a few ways I’m planning to save for our travels:

1. Spend Less: This is not over simplifying the best way to save money! It is essential if you are serious about being a long term money saver and being able to save money every day. Review what you spend and look at ways (where & how) you can save money. Try to never waist money by avoiding impulse purchases and unconsidered purchases. Make off peak calls, take a flask of coffee instead of purchasing one on the way to work every morning, do whatever you can, wherever you can, every last little bit helps.
2. Establish a budget: You will not be able to save money unless you know how much money you have coming in, and how much money you have going out. Once you have prepared a budget of incoming money and outgoing money, you will be able to identify areas where you can save.
3. Buy in bulk: Think about shopping and buying in bulk. Save money grocery shopping by planning meals in advance and bulk-buying. You can also save money by cooking in bulk. This is a real way you can save money with little preparation and almost no extra outlay. Always purchase generics when you can. Prepared foods and convenience foods will always be much more expensive than the generic ingredients needed to make the food.
4. Make sure a sale is a sale: By this I mean do your price research before you commit to making an expensive purchase in a retailers money-off sale. You have to be sure the sale really is a sale and not a creative marketing strategy of the store to encourage you to spend your money without thinking.
5. Buy used: Sure, we all like to buy new. But there are huge money savings to be made in buying used.
6. Don't carry excessive debt: Some debt in our lives may be essential. We may need a mortgage to purchase a home, we may need to use our credit card to make purchases until pay-day, but your aim to save money should be to have as little debt as possible. Credit Card debt is typically the most expensive debt we may carry. You will be able to save money every month if you make it an absolute rule to pay off your outstanding balance every month. Get rid of the unnecessary: Store accounts and paying off purchases (eg appliances/technology) monthly (baring interest) instead of a once off payment for the item when you’ve accumulated enough money for it. Cut your cards up if need be!
7. Eat in rather than out: This is a huge area where you can save money. Fast food restaurants are counting on you eating food that you perhaps don't really need at that time but buy just because it is quick. Why not wait until you get home and have a more nutritious meal and save money at the same time. If you must eat out, look for specials or make set dates to go out for dinner and make a night of it.
8. Use less: This money saving tip is a lesson we all need to learn. Whether its shampoo, to electricity or water. Using less SAVES you more!

Good luck and happy saving :) Remember to put a weekly / monthly allowance away into a secure pure savings bank account and put that bank card away in safe place xxx

Marilyn Monroe Inspiration

A few of my favourite quotes