On the road again...

It is quite a lot to take in actually, I have been studying at Rhodes for four years now...I know it is time to leave and I am ready to move on, but I think this is definitely going to be one of the biggest shifts in my life thus far. Grahamstown becomes a little alter reality, you understand the poeple you study with and socialise with, build little communites and your friends become your family...you even develop a new kind of lingo. My mind is in a bit of a whirlwind at the moment, something I am sure mnay leavers are experiencing. I know I will keep in touch with my very close friends, my Rhodes family, but there are many people I am sure I wont even get a chance to say goodbye too and who I might never see again! Scary thought, but reality I guess. Despite feeling sad and a little bit scared, I am really excited to start the next chapter of my life...however, not before I hang around for a while and soak up the last lil bits of g-town, Rhodes and student life :-)

photo's as promised!

i will put some more on my flikr account soon!!! As you can see, it was one hectic party! I cant believe that is our lounge!

Saints or Sinners...bring it on baby!

So the Redbull VIP party is almost in motion thanks to the hard work and fantastic organisation of the outgoing rebull rep, paula, who has done such a great job, gonna be hard shoes to fill! The punch is going to be plentiful, the decor fab and the people are gonna look oh so sassy kitted out as their choice of saints or sinners...I have chosen a miho look from Sin City :-) This fabulous party is happening at our digs too...what a privelage huh, lil bit worried about over 150 people playing around in our garden, but oh well, all in the name of fun right?And we have the control to sort any problems out!I am so excited, dont think we will get many chances to dress up and go crazy out in the big wide world!!!Sure there will be some great pics to follow...

the cartwheel club

I am slightly biased but this band is going places, their debut single, Best behaviour has just been released in digital format on Itunes. Check out their website to find out more about them or have a listen to some of their music :-)

Paolo Nutini - These Streets - Acoustic

Thanks to Nic for introducing me to this awesome song! I think its great, have a listen

Sharks in Apartments, I mean REALLY NOW!

Ok, so i thought the concept of 'Snakes on a plane' was taking Hollywoods love for blood thirsty monsters a step too far (Though some people I know really enoyed the film, no names mentioned... russel ;-) However, when G Girl (yes, i know, how inventive of the scriptwriters) threw a shark (a very unrealistic looking one at that) into her ex's apartment I was taken to a whole new level of torcher, and the movie only got worse from there. How is it that such crap can make it onto the big screen? It is beyond me!!! I know I am an idiot for paying money to see a movie with this title, but you do hope for a slight comical appeal, some wit, some lighthearted entertainment at the very least...but NO!Please spare yourself the pain of this experience. I am going to climb into bed, read 'Pride and Prejudice' and listen to the rain...and try and forget about what i just witnessed, gosh.

WOO!!!! I did it!

I am so proud of myself, I managed to create a fresh new look for my blog without completely screwing up, I have a few touch ups to do, but so far so good i think :-) I hope you all like, I think it is a nice bright change from my old template which I thought was becoming way too common. It has put me in a great mood and seems to match the stunning spring day outside (unfortunately I cant enjoy it because I am stuck in the AMM)...happy days.

The Budgies have to go

OK, I dont really have much to say, but i think it is about time the slightly annoying image of these two loving budgies get shifted downwards (no offence Gail!). Oh and how insanely jealous I am of those who are partying it up in Cape Town, I have just been phoned during Rihanna singing "SOS" and it sounded awesome! Anyway, enough said, what a boring Wednesday night...come back friends!

of budgies and blogging

I spent my Saturday afternoon lying on blankets in my garden with some friends, staring up into the sky and eating ice-cream (obviously a much wiser choice than writing my essay) and somehow...perhaps because we were looking at the sky...the topic turned to birds. My digsmate Gail exclaimed "What is that???" as she pointed upwards...I replied "It's a Ha-de-da Gail, otherwise known as a Cape Ibis" and so the random conversation continued until Gail was adamently declaring that just because swallows can glide and budgies cant, doesnt mean they are better birds! Indeed my dear Gail. Oh how i love and treasure these insightful moments in our lives, hehe. What this leads me to is the fact that I have started to think in terms of blogging. I have often thought of late,mmm, I should blog about that, or, I have somethign to say about that (yes, my view on PE Mullets is coming soon so stay tuned), which I think is a good thing...I am glad I have entered this space, where people share their thoughts, their views, random info... or just enjoy a big fat...rant ;-)

"The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can Dream" Marilyn Monroe

I think this is something we all wish at times, those mornings where you dont feel like facing the world, you dont feel like leaving the comfort of your pajama's. Where you can just rebel against the day and reality and climb into the surreal, into your subconcious and get lost in it...just every now and again.

Ladies Night: Margarita's and Mexican Food

Comfy couches around a fire place, some Margarita's and Cosmopolitan's...getting a little too tipsy cos the food takes over an hour to arrive and the fireplace has made the one side of your face turn beetroot red (that or the booze), and to top it all, great company! What a great night ladies, thanks! And the food was well worth the wait.

Boys will be boys

Last Saturday, thinking the weather would be as hot as it was in Gtown, a bunch of us decided to spend the day in Kenton. Alas, as we neared the little town a looming bank of dark clouds and a hefty wind awaited us. Tanning was out of the question and the icy water didnt really invite the option of swimming so we opted to join my digsmate Alfie on his fishing venture. Equipped with his brand new rod and his back-pack come fishing chair, he baited up under the guidance of his mentor, Russel. After a couple of tugs and a lot of impatience...and fighting off the vulture like seagulls attacking his bait, young alfred (straight out of Kempton Park I'll have you know) achieved his catch of the day. Fortunately for him, this time it was not a frog, but a stingray! The look of pride on his face, and those of his friends, was priceless...this young body of manhood can provide...man make fire...man catch fish...boys will be boys, hehe.