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Tag Archives: Summer in Cape Town
A Month Before Christmas
Today, I woke early and decided to go to gym. I drove out the garage at about 6-15am and as I did so, I noticed one of the neighbour’s garage was partially open. I didn’t give it too much thought … Continue reading
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Tagged Gym, Summer in Cape Town, Truffles
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Hottest Day This Summer
Today has probably been one of the warmest days this summer. It seems the temperature has been up to 34C. After I did a few hours work, we went to Noordhoek Farm Village for brunch… A beautiful day outside. Inside … Continue reading
View Through My Window
The main thing about today was that I got to actually SEE the view through my window. Over the last few months, the amount of dust from the building site behind has been so high that the windows got dirtier … Continue reading
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Tagged Birds on the balcony, Regular Day, Summer in Cape Town
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Unexpected Gift
My current working position is as a freelancer. I don’t have an employer/employee contract or a fixed salary. I work and charge by the hour. If I work a lot, I earn more. December, I have worked a lot less, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town rain, Gifts, Rain in Cape Town, Summer in Cape Town
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Hot Days and Red Traffic Lights
Today summer has arrived – absolutely spectacular blue skies and sunshine – a perfect day for laundry. So # 31 of my 1000 thanks is Hot Days. It has been delightful being home with Mike as with him around, we can … Continue reading
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Tagged Pause & Praise, Summer in Cape Town
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