Klein Saterdag - one step closer to the weekend …. April 23, 2008

Today was somewhat shittier than yesterday - if that is at all possible. The only consolation is that at least this evening I could come home and sink into a tub of hot suds - the geyser has been replaced and after a good soak in Angel Dust and Opium, the world is looking a little more rose coloured. Borrowing someone else’s bathroom loses its charm after a while after all, particularly when you have to drive across Harfield Village to do so.

Today was one of those days when I began to wonder why I even bothered to go into the office. It’s not like I got much done. And I’m heartily sick of being the voice of doom and gloom. I hate feeling like a failure. And we’re staring a train smash in the face if someone doesn’t pull their finger out. Timelines on a project are supposed to be concrete. Solid. Set in stone. Not moving targets. Fuck, but I feel useless. [I'm surprised I'm still employed sometimes]. Add to that the monster cold I developed, after gallivanting around yesterday evening in the cold didn’t help. Bunged up ears, a sore throat and a runny nose do not a happy person make.

I console myself with the fact that tomorrow is Thursday, and I am only 24 hours away from the start of my extra extra long weekend [Friday to next week Monday ]

Friday promises to be a day worth getting out of bed for.

Here’s what I have planned:

09:00

Manicure and gossip - my regular Saturday appointment, one day early. Haven’t quite decided on whether it’ll be tart pink cutex this week, or or vixen red, but hell, one must be spontaneous sometimes

10:15

Facial, pedicure, bit of a tweak and dye job, some hot wax torture, maybe an Indian head massage. I’m going to a tiny little body shop in Harfield Village - and intend floating out on a cloud.

13:45

Dentist - I’ve got a filling that needs replacing, and although I love men in uniform,  not this type. One must take care of the old gnashers I suppose.

15:30

Coffee with friends at Seattle Coffee.

17:00

A trip into Exclusive Books. I do have a Virgin Bling card after all.

19:00

Dinner with the actuary.

Saturday should be even better, with a trip out to Bien Donné, lunch in Stellenbosch, a visit to Stellenbosch Hills [their 1707 Reserve is a treat] and a leisurely drive back to Cape Town. Sunday I am meeting friends for coffee and pan cakes at the Kirstenbosch Craft Market, and Sunday afternoon I intend communing with my pillow and a good book. I may even  see some more of the actuary. Har har.

Something to live for, eh?

Hope you’re having a goodish week?