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…was amazing and filled to the brim!
Saturday morning I got pampered and relaxed at my monthly session. That afternoon I dragged Gary off to Hartebeesport so I could put the TomTom I have for review to the test. We took a leisurely drive there and decided to go over the Dam Wall as I hadn’t been there for a while (if ever). I am quite surprised I managed to get the shot as we were driving at the time (we couldn’t stop as there were a queue of cars behind us).
We then stopped at a little Portuguese restaurant for lunch where the owner/manager thought lunch is best served/digested while listening to Britney Spears. Worse than the chosen music though was the fact that the dessert menu held absolutely no appeal to my sweet tooth. It was a sad afternoon indeed!
Saturday evening I decided I needed to try out the Swiss Inn restaurant in Fourways as I have had fondue cravings for weeks. I should have left those cravings be as the fondue was really not tasty. It was so vile that I just had to tweet about it…
I left feeling disappointed and hungry…
Sunday morning came around too quickly and I got myself ready to go to the Market on Main which is part of the Arts on Main development programme. The market is open every Sunday from 10am until 3pm and it sells food (olives, soup, breads, etc) on the bottom level, and design/art stuff (vintage clothing, ceramic bowls, etc) on the top level. It isn’t the same size as the Rosebank Rooftop Market so don’t be disappointed when you rock up and see only about 30 stalls – it’s still growing but these select stalls will guarantee to thrill you.
We had a quick chocolate croissant and something hot to drink at The Canteen which is a little restaurant found in the courtyard outside the market. I really loved this dilapidated old armchair and loved the light effect.
After purchasing a few things at the market, we decided to take a walk down the road to see more of the Arts on Main development. I really love how these old shoes have been given a different use just by adding some plants. These were spotted nailed to the walls in the courtyard at the 12 Decades Hotel.
We then went up to the 12 Decades Hotel to see a few of the rooms. If you haven’t heard of this hotel before then you are missing out! Each of the 12 rooms depicts a decade of Johannesburg’s history. Each room was decorated by a prominent South African design team and were asked to interpret the decade in their décor. The first decade is 1886-1896, and the last is 1996-2006. It would have been awesome to see all 12 but unfortunately there were guests in most of the rooms.
We then went up to the hotel’s roof for a view of the city and to see the rooftop bar. The roof is in the process of being “greened” with plants, flowers and other décor. I’m looking forward to going back soon so I can see the finished product.
This gorgeous metal skyline of Johannesburg was spotted as we were walking back to the market…
And this next pic I entitled “Super-tubing in the city”…
It was a great weekend… I saw parts of my city I haven’t seen before. I saw the city through my CrossProcess photography app. I saw the city and thought how much I would have loved to see it in it’s heyday…
What did you get up to?
Hugs & Kisses
Jessica Giggles
1. Remembering how productive I can be when I put my mind to it.
2. Spring cleaning is very good for the soul but not good for my hayfever.
3. I love the Aloe cleaning gloves I bought!
4. An extra two pairs of hands made sorting out #CupboardCottage a whole lot easier.
5. Chocolate cake is best enjoyed when eaten straight from the plate with a fork.
6. Cleaning a shower is easier to do when you’re showering.
7. The doglets get nervous when there’s a hive of activity and things getting moved around.
8. Housework uses muscles I forgot I had.
9. Throwing out shoes I haven’t worn in ages was something I never thought I could do. Luckily they weren’t #SexyShoes.
10. Nothing’s better than a lazy night on the couch after such a hectic day.
1. Being a social butterfly really is good for my soul – flitting from a breakfast to a bachelorette party.
2. Sleeping late and then getting stuck into household chores really makes you feel accomplished by lunchtime.
3. Washing the doglets is a task that leaves me breathless…literally.
4. Spending a Friday night with a new friend starts the weekend off on the perfect note.
5. Black Swan is awesome. Everything people told me it would be, and more.
6. Walking barefoot in the garden and feeling the sun on my face calms me.
7. #CupboardCottage is still too small but at least it feels like home.
8. Any unhappinesses can be set right by one hug from my fiancé.
9. A simple ham and cheese roll is a wonderful lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
10. It’s the small things that make the biggest impact.
1. Having a birthday can really help you figure out who your true friends are
2. When a geyser bursts, it does so very quickly
3. When you don’t have an option of hot water, all you want to do is have a hot bath
4. A Sunday spent picnicing is a Sunday well spent
5. My weather apps don’t predict the weather correctly
6. A weekend with no afternoon naps is not a successful weekend
7. I should only worry and stress over things that I can control
8. In the 21st century of cellphones and reminders, there are no excuses for forgetting a friend’s birthday
9. There can never be too much cake
10. I never expected to be so spoiled for my birthday
1. A morning spent relaxing in the sun really is good for my soul
2. Leftover conditioner is best used to lather up your legs when shaving
3. Watching a series episode straight after episode really is indulgent
4. Discovering you have no lemon juice when you really want pancakes sucks
5. But having a fiancé that will go out to buy more is awesome
6. Vampire Diaries is awesome
7. Andiccio’s “prego sauce” is not mild, it’s BLOODY hot and spicy
8. A night in by myself every once in a while is great
9. Angel’s cupcakes really are to-die for
10. I cannot go into the Woolworths food section without buying Chuckles and caramel-filled mini swiss rolls
1. The Nachos pizza from Pizza Perfect is divine
2. Pancakes on Sunday morning have started to become a tradition
3. I can’t get enough sleep at the moment
4. My doglets are so food driven that good manners can be implemented with treats
5. Gary can spend the entire afternoon at his laptop and only surface when he needs a drink (he got Starcraft 2 yesterday and spent the entire afternoon playing)
6. It is an awesome feeling to delete programmes on my PVR that I’ve finally managed to watch (since Gary was playing Starcraft all afternoon, I was able to catch up on series)
7. But being the cuddly snuggly person I am, it was not awesome to spend the entire afternoon alone on the couch
8. UP is an extremely emotional movie
9. My weekends go by too quickly
10. You can never drink too many cups of tea
1. Surprising your loved one with a romantic dinner out really does start the weekend off nicely.
2. It’s great to have breakfast with varsity gal pals and catch up but it’s not great to realise how little left you have in common with them.
3. I must be getting old because I can’t believe it costs R98 for two people to see a movie (we saw Twilight Eclipse on Saturday)…in my day… 
4. Waking up to the smell of pancakes is the best way to start a Sunday.
5. The Dog Whisperer guy knows what he’s talking about – we took the doglets for a walk yesterday and put some of his suggestions to use.
6. I should not assume that a job is being done properly – upon cleaning and tidying my house yesterday, we found out our ex maid had not cleaned properly in ages!
7. I really should do more exercise – the doglet walking and house cleaning have left me feeling very sore today.
8. Watching all the episodes in a series’ season is the best way to watch – we finally finished the first season of 24 yesterday.
9. Sometimes it’s necessary to drive with the radio off – discovered Bullet needs to have it’s brakes checked (it’s going in on Thursday for a service).
10. Home-made prego rolls are a great end to a busy weekend.
I decided to use Camilla’s blog piece as inspiration for today’s post…
Down
1. Watching Bafana lose on Wednesday night
2. Freezing at the office because winter decided to arrive
3. Waking up feeling grumpy each day this week and not knowing why
4. Realising the monthly grocery shop we did at the beginning of the month has not lasted as long as it should have
Up
1. Going home early yesterday (albeit to take my fiancé to fetch his car from it’s service)
2. Being able to spoil my fiancé with a beautiful winter coat on Wednesday
3. Having a quiet day at office today and yesterday
4. Knowing that today is Friday even though it’s disguised as a Tuesday (Wednesday was a public holiday in South Africa)
Forward
1. Going to look at paper tomorrow for our wedding invitations/stationery
2. Seeing my family on Sunday for Father’s Day celebrations
3. Spending some quality time with my fiancé
4. Climbing into a hot bath as soon as I’m home this afternoon
Hugs & Kisses
Jessica Giggles
1. Working on a Saturday really messes up a weekend
2. I am really in need of a few more early nights to bed
3. I love eating ice-cream, especially on cold wintery nights
4. I can be quite creative in the kitchen even conjuring up delightful dishes from leftovers
5. I love pancakes with sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice, but I always forget that too much cinnamon on a pancake can bring on an asthma attack
6. Sleeping in on Sunday morning is the best time for cuddles
7. I am really in need of a holiday or an extra long weekend
8. Grocery shopping at the end of the month in the middle of the day is a nightmare
9. Winter has hit Joburg with a crisp bang
10. My internal thermostat is broken – I am extra cold when sitting next to the heater, but boiling hot under two duvets at night
I have seen Being Brazen post this many a time and I thought I’d give it a bash…
1. I can stare at a sleeping baby for a long time. It’s like staring at a fire and not being able to take your eyes away.
2. I am an eight-hours-of-sleep kinda gal. And I will take an afternoon nap when I can.
3. I am really looking forward to starting my new job on Thursday.
4. I have been a really bad friend and need to organise catch-up sessions soon.
5. I will miss some people from my current company.
6. Some cuddling and kisses in the morning can put all my fears and jealousies at bay.
7. Coffee is not that bad as long as it’s milky and sweet.
8. My doglets are still cute even if they’re naughty.
9. I can be too bossy for my own good.
10. The best way to spend a weekend is falling in love with a new baby girl, and cuddling on the couch watching series.
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