Thankful Tuesday

It’s the last day of May…WOW WOW WOW…how time has flown right on by! While driving to work this morning, I was thinking – ok Estelle, so what will you blog about today? LOL… and in that moment I was just amazed at how God has been faithful in always giving me something to write about this past week. I thought about my evening last night…about my past week, about a phone call with a friend yesterday to whom I said “ek is net dankbaar”… (“I am thankful”)

Even Mondays' deserve a chance..

Happy Monday!

 

Everyone can attest to once in their life when you were happy that you were afforded a second chance...whether it was another shot at attaining your drivers' license...re-writing a test to better a mark, a second chance to just...make right.

Theatre treat to kick off my weekend

And it is the last and final Friday for May 2016 -how this week has flown! My first week of blogging comes to an end; and it’s been invigorating – even for me! So I was thinking that because it’s Friday; I’ll attempt to do a light hearted, something nice, toffee-like-pancake-sweet-treat post on a Friday…I think that’s a spleeendid idea!

Theatre is another BIG love of mine!

And if I think back to my childhood, I was introduced to it by my parents from young. With my family being all musically inclined I was always taken to shows, either as audience member with the family or waiting backstage because my dad was set to perform. My brother and I were taken to experience theatre musicals in itself and I could always see myself being part of such a production.

I’ve realised that as ‘normal’ as this was for me, seeing shows and my exposure to entertainment on this platform was a privilege…that people are not often exposed to. But it’s such another amazing platform that can be used to highlight social issues – or otherwise, like today, just enjoy the art of ballet for relaxation.

My current friendship circle shares this love with me – which makes wanting to share such experiences, so much easier. Whether we make up block bookings to see a musical, a ballet, stand up comedy etc we LOVE IT!

I believe you should always avail yourself to new experiences. My dad always said, and still says “how can you say you don’t like it, if you haven’t even tried it?”

And it’s true. Only now that I’m older, I’m able to throw that line back at him! Heehee J

Artscape Opera House was my location today at 15h30 to see the Cape Town City Ballet portray the well known ‘Coppelia’. I’ve not seen this production before, so was quite excited. It was the final dress rehearsal before the official show scheduled for 19h30…(yes, that’s how it’s done!)

My friends Valda, Sune and little miss Tatum I met up (thank you for arranging the tickets for us, Kim and aunty Nat!), collected our tickets and made our way to our seats.

It was also just great to relax...and sit - to just breathe and soak in the moment.

It was good to be there to experience how the others experienced the moment. About 3 schools I think, was also part of the crowd and I am sure that for many of them..this was a first experience.

The evening ended with supper,some shopping and good conversation at the V&A Waterfront...and now I am happy to be home.

Wishing everyone a splendid weekend; we will connect on Monday!

xx

"Speak life..."

Nothing beats starting the day with a good cup of coffee – even before cereal…coffee just has the ability to let you know, ‘you’re awake’. So yes, there’s life! Life in the chill of the air, life in the sounds I heard when I left home this morning…

We are alive.

School Shoe Project...help warm someone's feet

So this morning was not the best of mornings for me: my body was tired, even though I had an early night. After my day yesterday, I was just happy to get into a warm bed and snuggle up warmly. It has become such routine that I don't think about the fact that I have warm water to enjoy a warm shower, I have blankets...and extra if needed if I'm cold, I have warm pjs to wear, a roof over my head..had something to eat...while others don't.

Rock-A-Bye-Baby House

 

This year has been a busy one, and it’s hard to believe that we are already approaching June! A close friend of mine recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, and as friends do – prior to baby being born, wished to bless her with a baby shower to celebrate this new bundle.
And when discussing and making arrangements, my friend mentioned that should the ladies be able to – that we add in an extra gift to donate to Rock-a-Bye-House in Kuils River.

Food for thought

A final thought for the day..you never know if your greatness lies behind a new closed door..  :-)

When last did you do something for the very first time..?

This question often challenges me. Just think about it...everyday, or most days rather are very monotonous, same routine...nothing changes.
So my response to this question...TODAY...my first day of blogging! :)