2012

Given my new found, post-MBA freedom, I thought it was time for a few of those horrid things called resolutions!

So, 2012 shall be filled with:

More roadtrips..

More fun & laughter..

More passport stamps..

More passion...

More cheesecake..

More time on the road (running that is)..

More silk sheets..

More good food...

More time at the gym..

 More time with friends..

Appreciating the small things in life.. like the rain and sleeping in!

 

 Here's to 2012!

Bliss on the Beach

After a long two years' of MBA, I decided that my Mom and I should head to the beach for a few days of chill time!  We popped off to the Merville Beach hotel, near Grand Baie, in Maritius for a few days on paradise.  I finished 3 books, a bottle of suncream and came back remarkably chilled!

Keep Calm...

Just loved this..

Big in 'Nam

Gareth, Nicks, Iain and I recently returned from a whirlwind tour of Vietnam!  Such fun..

After 2 nights in Ho Chi Min City in the South exploring the Cu Chi tunnels, dodging scooters as we crossed the roads, eating pho and running up a drinks bill for 2 million dong; we hopped on a plane headed for Da Nang.  From Da Nang, we drove down to Hoi An to the gorgeous riverside houses.  In Hoi An, we explored the early morning markets, attended a cooking class with Chef Hong and sampled much of the local cuisine and beer!

From Hoi An we flew up to Hanoi, which was bustling and busy.  Far less scooters and far more dangerous to cross the road!  We headed out to Halong Bay for a night on a Junk Boat, which was a blissful reprieve from the hustle of Hanoi!  Upon returning to Hanoi, amidst burning buildings and the chaos of street vendors, we did manage to explore the old town, see a water puppet show and eat street food!

Freedom is in sight..

MBA's have an insidious way of taking over one's life.  The fact that I have done little, other than dream of travel for the last 18 months, is evident of this fact.  Everest Base Camp was an awesome experience in December, however, I look forward to the fun that shall ensure in October when freedom is here!  Although.. I may just miss this insanity called MBA!

Duzi '74

Proof that my Dad was once young..

Love at first sight..

After 5 months, my new car finally arrived.. and I am in love.  Life is definitely too short not to have the wind in your hair!

2011

Base Camp Baby!

Well it's just over two weeks to go and I can't wait!  Aside from being in dire need of a holiday, I can't wait to go on another adventure and this time it's with Nades & Bron.  It'll be great to catch up with mates I haven't seen in over a year .. and all rather exotic as we're coming from South Africa, the UK and Australia to meet up in Kathmandu.  Yak steak pie and Everest lager at the Rum Doodle .. what fun!  Now I just have to get through exams this weekend and pack my bags..

L'Amour

Just love these signs and just make me all the more excited for my friend Kim's wedding next year:

1. To Have and to Hold custom vows painting via TwoFishArt

2. Yellow Ampersand sign via OldNewAgain

3.I Love the S*!& Out of You Pring via thebigharumph

4. Heart Map via Bombus

5.L is for Lover Print via dearcolleen

6. Me and You pillowcases via Urban Outfitters

7.Paper Heart Art via sarahandbendrix

8. Love in a Jar Cloth Bag via yourwishcake

9. Save the Date Pillow via chakrapennywhistle

10. This is the Life Wood Sign via GoJumpInTheLake

11. Biscuits and Gravy Sign via YeeHaw