Category Archives: Happiness

Spring swim

Posted on September 21, 2012 by GreenHairMermaid

“Life is not measure by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Anon I was momentarily breathless this morning when I plunged into 11 degree C waves at the beach shortly … Continue reading →

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The End of the Road – my final post for Getaway

Posted on March 17, 2011 by GreenHairMermaid

I’m driving the 7 hours back to East London to fly home tonight. The road is long with many a winding turn, and quite a few cows. Two of them charge in front of me on the N2 when I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Happiness, Me, myself & I, South Africa, Travel, writing | 11 Comments

I am a Nanowrimo 2010 Winner

Posted on November 30, 2010 by GreenHairMermaid

You may now all queue in an orderly fashion for autographs. 🙂 It was hard going, some days, easier other days, and only missed out on doing any writing at all on 3 of the 30 days. Very chuffed with … Continue reading →

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Salsaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! (the Cuban dance not the Mexican sauce)

Posted on November 18, 2010 by GreenHairMermaid

  Last year when my sisters and a nieces were in Cape Town we went in various groupings to some Salsa lessons in Muizenberg. The teacher was great but once all the family members had hived off back to their … Continue reading →

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My Desert Island Discs post for 6000, for today (tomorrow would be a whole nother list)

Posted on October 14, 2010 by GreenHairMermaid

Thanks to 6000 (if you don’t read his blog, do so) I wasted some time today in the most awesome way trying to decide on my top 8 songs to meet his Desert Island Disc challenge… It led to a very … Continue reading →

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