August 2009Wow, I was talking with a friend of mine, and I was reminded that just a year ago in August, so much in my life changed! I think back and read back in my blog (cause the memory is blog dependent these days!)… And I am amazed.

I was sitting on a plane bound for Hong Kong (En-route to Singapore) in September of last year – having met the most awesome lady – I was typing on my laptop like a crazy person on too much soda, in the dark for the four hours that my battery would survive on the plane.. and my heart was full of expectation. I smile at EVERYONE – It was like those movies where cartoon characters appear.. little birds chirping and everything! 30 hours of flying felt like 2!

August 2008 – As a reminder.
It was the month the DNC came to town…. Got in touch with so many Celebs and had so much fun – it was hilarious. From Vogue red carpet parties to late night dinners with Government people. (Yes they were related to me- but still!). I spoke with Charlize Theron – we spoke Afrikaans.

I went to a conference which completely change my life and outlook in an instant. I was the only woman there, who cares.. I received something so unexpected; it made me see my life in a different way.
All the while – my good friend at the time was in a horrific accident – the stress, emotion and heartache from that causing me to lose weight and have no sleep – but at the same time.. my heart was full of joy and hope..
And here I am a year later. And again so much has changed.

Back to August 2009The onset of 2009 saw me move into my new apartment, let go of friendships and gain a completely new perspective on life. This is the first time I am living alone since I left my parents house – How wild is that! And so in August now, I find myself settled in – but yet unsettled inside once again. Not in a negative way. I know certain roads have come to an end and the leap is eminent.

In the midst of me trying to find a centre of enjoyment in my everyday life, I started feeding and speaking with homeless and destitute people. Submitted my motivational book for a publishing review. Started writing a novel and a children’s book – inspired by the love of my life (Big Turtle).

I started volunteering at the rescue mission and started a dance mission to get into shape (I will let you know how that works out!). I have a few other great ideas I am in the process of implementing. Managed to save a small bit of money despite my properties in South Africa sucking the life out of my finances…
Made some new friends again – August presents itself with some unexpected surprises… And I am en-route to Belgium in 14 days and AGAIN wonderful news.. Michael Schumacher will be racing there!!!!

What is it about August??

Maybe it’s the turning of the seasons from winter to spring in SA and from summer to autumn in Denver – the shifting of the universe which controls the uncontrollable phenomenon we refer to as “circumstance”…

Whatever it is.. It always seems to bring good tidings..

Newness and unexpected joys to my soul…
How much happier can one person get? I am willing to find out!