Fairy Girl

I am away at the mo, visiting friends in Cape Town so I won’t be around to do posts or check my “on-line friends blogs” all because I don’t have my own fancy lap top, but I made sure that I had a post or two saved and ready to publish while I am away. I’ve kinda “loaned” this post – idea from Laura (hoping she won’t mind)

Going back 10 years……..wow…………some thoughts I had were funny – some scary – some naughty – some sad and some happy.

1999
My models and I took part in our last fashion show and photoshoot on board the Symphony. I resigned from the modelling world as I was moving to America.
At the airport I said goodbye to my family and a few really good friends as I jetted off to the USA to become a nanny.

During my stay in the States I met some really awesome people, to name a few Todd, Sigga, CJ, Lindi, Tamara, Anjela and Bernie. Thanks to FB I keep in touch with all of them except for poor old Bernie and Tamara.

I studied Spanish during my free time, and I have to admit it was not because I liked the lingo but because the teacher was ‘n “warm stukkie”.

I was introduced to the Polka Festival world, not something I should be boasting about as that music is just so “yukkie”, but at that time it was awesome. We partied none stop, drank ourselves silly, danced until we couldn’t anymore and had loads and loads of fun.

2000
My sister joined me in Michigan and we celebrated the New Year together. It was fab having her with me. I really missed my family a lot whilst living abroad. I was fortunate enough to have my mom came over and visit me and we travelled up North to the Upper Peninsula, we too had an awesome time.

After my year was up as a nanny I returned to SA for a month and then moved to the UK.

Whilst living in the UK I fell pregnant, it was not a planned pregnancy but I made the most of it and I was happy. During my stay in the UK I travelled to Germany, Holland, Italy, France, Ireland and Austria. I have traveled quite extensively, probably visited about 30 ish countries.

2001
I returned to SA as the UK was just not for me, I moved to Durban, Amanzimtoti and gave birth to Joshua, my beautiful little boy.

2002
A business proposition arose and I returned to my hometown, Vereeniging. I married Joshua’s father. My friend Lisa from the UK and Anjela from Australia came over to visit me, it was lovely to see them.

I started working in Johannesburg for an awesome boss – Mr Berry.

I met Yollie and we became friends, she is one of my dearest friends.

Yollie and her hubby Hanno

2003
Joshua’s father and I got divorced.

I started studying part-time (beauty therapy) as I had no intention to stay in the corporate world.

I became the proud owner of my own home and car.

2004
I socialised a lot during this year, meeting loads of new and interesting characters, some I am still in contact with.

2005
I met my soul mate, the man of my dreams and the love of my life:)

2006
My parents took Joshua and I to Australia and New Zealand on holiday, this was by far one of the best holidays I have ever had. We had so much fun.

April was a sad month for us because Barend’s brother in law passed away, leaving behind his beautiful wife and precious little boy.

I took a bold step forward and sold my house and moved in with Barend.

2007
My little boy Joshua started grade R.

Joshua's first day - Grade R

Barend, Josh and I went to Cape Town on holiday. Barend was cycling The Argus.

Visiting seal island

Visiting Spier Wine Farm

Barend and I went on The Melody, our Valentines treat.

On board The Symphony

Barend, Josh and I went to Paris and the UK on holiday. We had a lovely time. Barend proposed to me on The London Eye.

Josh meets Mr. Incredible

Hey Mickey you so fine!

On The London Eye - just got engaged

Barend and I tied the knot, this was by far the happiest day of my life.

Together Forever

Such a happy couple

My hubby and I went on honey moon and this was another one of my bestest holidays.

Pic taken at Natures Valley

I resigned from the corporate world and launched the The Tranquil Sanctuary.

I decided to further my studies and add treatments to my menu. I studied Indian Head and Swedish massage.

2008
My little boy started big school “grade 1″

Joshua's first day - Grade 1

I fell pregnant and I was ecstatic because we had been trying for some time.

Preggy Belly

I studied reflexology.

Barend’s ouma passed away and we were very sad because she never got to meet her grandchild.

2009
I gave birth to Abigail a beautiful perfect little angel.

A beautiful little angel

My gran passed away, it was very sad for all of us left behind but it was comforting to know that she was no longer in pain and no longer suffering.

I fell pregnant again, the news arrived as quite a shocker at first but we were all happy and excited.

7 weeks pregnant

Our little Abigail was Christened.

Our little princess

I gave birth to our beautiful little Logan, a little princess.

Our little Logan

I started a new business venture called Tranquil Body Treats and will have the launch in Feb / March 2010.

Body Mousse

I was introduced to the blogging world and I have met some really awesome people. Blogging is addictive and I love it. I love reading posts and more than often will find one that inspires me, gives me hope, makes me cry, makes me laugh and makes me think…………..

I am looking forward to the next 10 years!