Monthly Archives: August 2015
“She loved the sea. She loved the sharp smell of the air, and the vastness of the horizons bounded only by a vault of azure sky above. It made her feel small, but free as well.”
Last week I got the opportunity to:
surf in the freezing Atlantic Ocean
get back to horse’s back after years
do my first modelling photo shoot
serve customers in a fine dining restaurant
take a boxing class by a professional
prepare a workshop about conscious leadership
Why I love stepping out of my comfort zone?
For new experiences. Gaining new skills. Breaking boundaries. Broadening imagination. Boosting creativity. Being inspired and inspire others. Opening new doors. Challenging myself. Learning about myself and others. Seeing new places. Feeling like a winner. Adrenaline boosts. Excitement of new. And beyond.
This week I will:
take a hot yoga class after too long time
have an operations management exam and will mostly rely on my general knowledge 😉
do pilates
have a menu and wine training and go it through for customers
hike to the Lion’s Head to see the sunset, followed by the rise of full moon
catch up over lunch with my adorable German lady. Our conversations often end up being philosophical, which I love
visit a Township, a housing settlement for low income residents in South Africa
start a social engagement project to consult a local business with my great MBA group
go on a date to the coziest restaurant in Stellies…
And hopefully much more. “If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.”
xxx
Realize how blessed you are.
“I’d rather have a life of ‘oh wells’ than what if’s”
Am I out of touch?
Am I out of my place?
When I keep saying that I’m looking for an empty space
Oh, I’m wishing you’re here
But I’m wishing you’re gone
I can’t have you and I’m only gonna do you wrong
In the meantime we let it go
At the roadside
We used to know
We can let this drift away
Oh, we let this drift away
At the bay side
You used to show
In the moonlight
We let it go
We can let this drift away
Oh, we let this drift away
And there’s always time to change your mind
Oh, there’s always time to change your mind
Oh, love, can you hear me?
Oh, let it drift away
I feel incredibly lucky to have found two most heartiest girls from my new home town, to whom share the experiences and new adventures. Among all other wonderful people I’ve got to know in the past weeks. You are keepers Florentine & PJ ❤
Feeling grateful for the great coffee. After life in Hong Kong, I do not take good cappuccino for granted. 😉
Braai & grill masters for the night.
Found a place to warm my fingers… The chill evenings often make us crave for a fireplace.
Observants will spot the name of the place I work at. Love this place.
xxx
“If you’re not doing what you love, you’re wasting your time”
Delicious breakfast at Schoon De Companje. They bake their breads in house as well as all the toppings. Morning happiness on The Women’s Day.
Love their interior and the market place inside as well.
Hiking up and down the Table Mountain and the gorgeous views over Camps Bay and the two oceans.
Well deserved steak dinner after the hike, by the beautiful beach…
“Actually, the best gift you can give her is a lifetime full of adventures…” – Lewis Carroll
Fashion weekend in Cape Town
Last weekend we drove to Cape Town to attend the Fashion Week and show of next generation.
“From firm fashion favourites to emerging artists, the shows feature everything from glamorous garments, ready-to-wear pieces, wedding couture and the latest developments in menswear. Apart from the established names in the business, the annual couture conference affords young designers the opportunity to dazzle audiences with their fresh ideas and share the runway with the elite crew of trendy exhibitors.”
It was an interesting experience to try to blend into the stylish crowd of South African fashionistas. So many beautiful and stylish people here! Afterwards we had a delicious eight course dinner at Africa cafe, consisting traditional dishes from all around the continent. So far, the food has never disappointed me and this time was no exception. Such a culinary experience. After dinner, we had to say goodbye to Saire and Chris, who we only got to spend a couple of weeks as roommates, but will by no doubt see each other again. Miss them already.
We stayed overnight at PJ’s cousins place in Newlands. On Sunday we found ourselves from Truth Coffee, an unique space with great great food and coffee. This city keeps surprising me with its great restaurants, among everything else…
Our beloved home. Though Cape Town is exciting and I’ve got so much more to explore there, was so good to arrive back home to Stellenbosch. Love this place even more.
xxx