A while ago I won an incentive at work. We all participated without actually knowing what is up for grabs. I am mighty glad I won. Hard work does pay off. This little gem is hidden in plain sight on the Klapmuts road just off the N1 on your way to Stellenbosch/Paarl. Now, I have… Continue reading Hard Work Pays Off: Hawksmoor House
Remove the tattoo
"Why are you removing it" and then "Why did you get it in the first place?" I assume would be your first 2 questions. The reason for both questions is of no importance. What is important is to share the removal experience to help someone make a decision between should I or should I not.… Continue reading Remove the tattoo
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What happened in Bali
I am sitting on a huge ferry, bigger than I have ever seen, and thought I would write this down while it is very fresh in my mind. My husband and I, yes we got married!!, came to Bali, Indonesia for our honeymoon. It was not what we expected at first and we even… Continue reading What happened in Bali
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Liewe Tannie Marie
This post will be in my native tongue, Afrikaans. It is a eulogy to a wonderful woman who passed away on the 2nd of April. Google translate is your friend. Rest in peace my dear aunty Marie. Liewe Tannie Marie My ma laat weet my die middag dat tannie oorlede is. Die skok was groot… Continue reading Liewe Tannie Marie
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Nicola
Owner of Betty Boo Who is Nicola? I'm a mum, business owner and full time adventurer. Why the name Betty Boo? I wanted to name my business after my daughter, Betty. Betty Boo is her nickname. How did this start? I decided one morning after dropping my daughter at school that it was time to… Continue reading Nicola
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It was a knitti(ng) year
A project that was supposed to take me only a month or two turned out to be a 10 month project. So lets just call it what it was, my year project. It would not be a knit project without having to pull out my sweat, blood and tear producing, hard work at least once.… Continue reading It was a knitti(ng) year
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#HappyDiabeticChallenge
I am a Type 1 Diabetic-if you did not know already. November was Diabetes awareness month and it entailed an Instagram photo challenge including loads of blue, needles and Diabetic life. It was hosted by The.Insulin.Type Her name is Leah and she lives in Germany originating from Minnesota, US. She created this lovely challenge and topics.… Continue reading #HappyDiabeticChallenge
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My Birthday Weekend
Hi There! Recently I was blessed with turning another year older. We decided that on our birthdays we will plan a weekend away and the one celebrating can decide where we go. My turn! I chose Franschoek. Of course it was a good idea, but it gets expensive. First stop was The Alpaca Loom between… Continue reading My Birthday Weekend
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Befriend, date, engaged to a T1D
As written by my soon-to-be husband. With mutual friends pestering me to take a friend of theirs out on a date, I met my soon-to-be wife Elre. I was told beforehand that if things look to be getting serious I should always keep in mind that she's a T1D all of her life and that… Continue reading Befriend, date, engaged to a T1D
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My awesome Tattoo (the story)
I recently, well not that recently, got a new tattoo and my friend asked me what it meant. I remember telling her that I will write a post and I never did it. Today is the day that I explain the meaning of my new tattoo, my friend-this one is for you. The biggest element… Continue reading My awesome Tattoo (the story)
