Chili Peppers!

The interwebs are buzzing with the announcement of the Red Hot Chili Peppers touring SA! Big Concerts confirmed the "rumour" today and pre-sale tickets became available. I'm happy to say that I got in on that and bought golden circle tickets to see one of my favourite bands! I couldn't have asked for a better (early) birthday present, I am so damn excited, and now I wait in anticipation for February to arrive!

A few of my favourites: 

Friday Happiness

Yes. I went there - inspirational quote.

Anyhow. I'm going to have dinner and probably possibly too many drinks with the friends tonight. I'm hoping to wake up early tomorrow and go in search of a perfect pair of ankle boots; for winter, of course. On the other hand, I might roll out of bed at noon with slight headache. 

❤ 

Changes

I decided to change my header yesterday, I wasn't sure the previous one was really me, I just wasn't feeling it. I'm pretty happy with new one, still quite clean and simple.

I was man down for a couple of weeks, flu turned to demon flu, I'm not too sure what it was but it was awful. Thanks Doc for the antibiotics (that I was trying to avoid) I am now much better!
I need to take a nice picture of my new pink-tipped hair, I'm really enjoying it. Although bleaching my roots is causing a lot of hair breakage, I am not ready to move away from being so blonde. Am I crazy? Is it worth it? First world problems.

I really want to make a beautiful pink ombre cake (to match my hair perhaps?).

To be honest, I am no good at baking. I just don't have the patience for it, to measure everything out exactly, to wait the appropriate amount of time before opening the oven door to marvel at my creation... I tend to create a flop. Cooking I can do; a dash of this, a pinch of that, frequent stirring or turning. 

"Yay" for it being a public holiday tomorrow! That means I can sleep in, stay in Pj's all day if I like, maybe have a crack at baking that cake - under the supervision of Hubby. 

What I'm listening to...

today's track list.

Considering that February is the "month of love", I decided to add a few of my favourite love songs to this post. Some of them aren't the sweet & squishy type of love songs but, rather, sitting-alone-on-the-couch-crying-into-a-glass-of-red kinda songs. That's ok though. Who doesn't enjoy a good cry.

I'll be using that handy Grooveshark widget for my track list posts from now on, for ease of access to the tunes. 

Some Weekend Pics

Just thought I'd pop in with a few pics from my brothers wedding weekend...

The Strandloper - wedding arch

My gorgeous sister, and my messy nest of blonde

What I'm Listening to...

today's track list.

Korn (ft. Skrillex and Kill The Noise) - Narcissistic Cannibal 

Mudvayne - Scream with Me

Clutch - 50 000 Unstoppable Watts

Florence & the Machine - Seven Devils

Carina Round - The Last Time

Yoav - Adore Adore

Recipe Notes

I was in the mood for these Woolies pork rib burgers, but I was sick of bread, so I thought I'd try it in a wrap. It's a quick, easy and yummy supper idea, and better in this hot weather we're having.

Friday Happiness

my happiness.

❤

Hubby & 'Bear' doing the crossword

Spontaneous Wandering

Pat and I decided to go for a walk in our area, on Sunday, and take some pictures.
When we heard the train arriving, we decided to hop on and head to St James. St James beach was absolutely packed with families trying to cool off, I'm surprised how hot it's been for October already.

I've been wanting to check out the Octopus Garden, so we popped in there first for a drink. I really love the décor, and it's so conveniently located right at the station. 

Octopus Garden, St James

After a drink to cool down, we took a stroll to Kalk Bay - one of my favourite places. We had a late lunch of prawns and ribs at Outspan, and had a quick look at one of the markets before we left for home. 

Kalk Bay, Outspan - Queen prawns

I like am loving this video! I confess, I have watched it at least 100 times.

Karmin

Whale Tales

Patrick and I had the most beautiful weekend getaway, in Hermanus, with friends.  Having never seen whales before; I was super excited to have a break in a town known for it's whale wildlife, thanks to my awesome girl friend.

We arrived at about 16:30 on Friday evening, settled nicely into our accommodation and enjoyed a good 'ol braai. After a few rounds of drinks, a failed attempt at (Junior)Trivial Pursuit, toasted marshmallows over the fire and glow stick experiments in fire, we headed down to the lagoon's jetty for more play time.  Then bed.

On Saturday we took a drive into the town, ready for some whale spotting. We were very lucky with the weather which, contrary to the weather report, was amazingly warm, sunny and windless. We started off at "Gearing Point" and saw some splashes in the distance, but Mr Whale wasn't in the mood for a display.

We then took a bit of a walk around, through the market and along the cliff-top, when I spotted a sign that piqued my interest, saying Bientings Cave Sea World. Upon closer inspection, we discovered it was a restaurant on the cliffs (I will be sure to try it out next time), but then something else caught our eyes. Whales!!! One. Two? Three?! So amazing!

On our way back to the house we stopped at a little beach, and were fortunate enough to catch more whale sightings. Although a bit further from our sights than the last, these guys were really making a show of it.

Saturday night we had more yummy braaing, drinking, glowing, friend time. Very important scientific night sky observations, and even some light painting. :)

Sunday we woke up to miserable weather, which continued all the way back to Cape Town, but it was very welcome once we were snuggled up at home.

All in all, a weekend of beauty and happiness to remember. I feel blessed.

What I'm listening to...

Today's Tracklist. 

Charlotte Martin - The Dance

Band of Skulls - Honest

Incubus - Isadore

The Dead Weather - Bone House

Foo Fighters - Arlandria

Ultraspank - Five

The Spindle Sect - Numnimah

†††(Crosses) - Bermuda Locke†

Tori

So, I've recently found out that one of my favourite artists is coming to SA in November! It really is something special, since I've loved her quirky, unconventional, beautiful music for many many years.

❤

Women

Being National Women's Day tomorrow, I would like to acknowledge a few of the women in music that I admire. 

"I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music."~ George Eliot

Memories of youth

             Natalie Portman in The Professional

I really wanted that Natalie Portman haircut when I was a kid. I still do. 

Gil Elvgren

Hmmm...possible tatt idea? I likey. 

What I'm Listening to...

Today's Tracklist.

Sneaker Pimps - Waterbaby

How to Destroy Angels - A Drowning

Wye Oak - Civilian

Ben Harper - Thank me in the morning

Blind Melon - Deserted

Brandon Boyd - Courage and Control

Regina Spektor - Apres Moi

Adele - Rumour has it

Music Monday

Oceansize.

This is a five piece band from Manchester whose music I only recently discovered, and absolutely enjoy. However, upon opening their webpage, I find that they have split up as of February this year. I’m bleak about it, but that doesn’t stop me from listening to what they have already produced.

I’ve been hooked on Effloresce, their first full album. My ears cannot help but devour every morsel. The instrumentals are interesting and emotional, and tie in beautifully with the vocals, of Mike Vennart, that are smooth and passionate, with a bit of that grungy tone that I love.

Their second album, Everyone into Position, seems to be more focused on instrumental experimentation; on most of the songs. Although I need to sit with it a bit more, I really appreciate what I’ve heard so far.

There’s nothing like music that makes you feel emotion from your core. This band does that for me, and I will continue to explore the last two albums as well. 

What I'm listening to...

Today's Tracklist. 

Iron & Wine - Boy with a Coin

Oceansize - You Wish

Kidneythieves - Black Bullet

Bush - Little Things

Scars on Broadway - Kill Each Other/Live Forever

The Mars Volta - Ilyena

One Day as a Lion - Wild International

Best

Incubus.

My favourite band of all time. Needless to say I am so, over-the-moon, excited for the release of their new album, 'If Not Now, When?' on the 12th of July!
Their pre-released singles are Adolescents and Promises, Promises, for which they have also released videos.

These guys are doing amazing things for the fans. They have set up IncubusHQ, which keeps you up to date with the latest touring information via posts, calendars and video briefings held by their manager, Steve (Renman) Rennie, with whom you can interact via the sites chat platform. It's basically an Incubus(fan) exclusive social networking site, complete with groups and personal profile pages. One word - Awesome.

I cannot wait for the day I get to see them live...until then I have their beautiful albums to tide me over.