5 important things to remember about life

-- everything you say, must have the value of the last words you ever spoke to someone --

you never know which moment will be the last you see someone
be sacred with your words
speak with love even when you are angry
life really is too short to sweat the small stuff
do you want to right? or do you want to be happy?

you can also ask yourself 3 life changing questions and see 4 lessons for life

6 things i learnt this weekend

1. meeting new people in a new city helps that "feel at home" feeling

2. grey is a great colour to mix with any other colour

3. random last minute plans for drinks and pizza is so much fun - especially when the area you are sitting in is taken over by business men and paid for entertainment (in a classy bar in Sandton!)

4. road trips are fun - even if its just an hour to the Vaal Dam - especially chilling on the boat and soaking up the sun

5. love is not always enough - it sometimes takes a bit more to make things work - things like -- compromise, forgiveness, gentleness and a bit of spoiling which always goes a long way

6. good party music is sometimes all it takes to put a smile on my face - no matter how grumpy i can get

i wonder...

solving problems

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.
~einstein

butterfly friday

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing

over heard...size always matters

SS: GHD's for sale - see attachment - I want one!

Lez: Thanks for this - I have one already which goes unused as you can tell! They really are great!

SS: K - girls with GHD’s….tell me - is the the gold one, a good product?

Lez: SS, they are all the same - the only difference is the look - gold opposed to pink? and the accessories do you want hair clips or a comb? Much of a muchness the only difference is size (isn't it always???)

spot the difference

a bit about love...

from the notebook

"I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived. I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me, that has always been enough."


“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more.”

A story of two frogs

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead.

The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all of their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died.

The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out.

When he got out, the other frogs said, "Did you not hear us?" The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

This story gives us thoughts to think about:
1. An encouraging word to someone who is down can encourage them to achieve their goal.
2. A destructive word to someone who is down can have negative effects. Be careful of what you say.

- story from find your genius - author unknown

ok, so here's a running update

Running is like love; once you’ve experienced it, you understand forever what a blissful thing it
can be… ::from Runner’s World::

Just do it! Nike said it, i'm doing it!

As some of you may know from my previous post, I have taken up the Shape 10km challenge. At this point in time, I can't even THINK that far, never mind actually move at once over that distance! Week one went pretty well with easy walk / run intervals. This week is a bit more tough, coz the running part is more >> obviously! lol.

So I've joined a running club as BoldlyBenny suggested - thanks! :) Starting tonight - once a week, and also mixes up my training a bit. I've also taken MudIsland Mike's suggestion of running outside, and not on the treadmill, and this has worked well - as he said - great scenery and fresh air plus I don't look like I'm trying out an 80's-Michael-Jackson-move - like I feel when I'm on the treadmill at gym! Seriously, the treadmill does scare me when I start moving at more of jog than a walk and the transition... I'm always scared I'm going to do a Michael-Jackson move and moon walk off and land on my chin! Ok, no babies invovled, but you get the picture!

My fitness has increased, I'm down a pants size... and I'm feeling fantastic!

Shape is really awesome - I got my weekly mail on Friday with this weeks training schedule, a training log book and some training tips.

If nemo had legs, he'd be singing, just keep running just keep running >> that's what I have to tell myself when I feel like stopping!

Gotta run (lol... lame) cheers x

eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

How happy is the blameless Vestal's lot!
The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind!
Each prayer accepted, and each wish resigned.

Whats your favourite movie? Do you have an awesome movie quote to share?