The end of my summer break is here already :(

So today was my last official day of summer break. Yes, I still have this weekend, but it's just not the same. Monday morning starts a whole two months of 8:00 classes and labs. I am NOT looking forward to it. But, it's probably a good thing that I will be getting some structure in my life because I have been extremely lazy the past month. But I did get to read a few books and catch up on sleep. I did not get to live at the pool like I thought I would though. Oh well, there's always weekend right? :)
Tonight we have plans to go out for my friend Catherine's birthday. It should be a fun night of catching up with all of our college friends. Tomorrow, Gabe and I are going to Little Rock for lunch and to do a little shopping for him. I like shopping for Gabe almost as much as I like shopping for myself. Then Sunday, weather permitting, I can hopefully get some pool time in before the dreaded Monday morning.

Totally switching topics, I was so upset to hear that the oil is starting to wash up on the beaches in Gulf Shores, AL. For most of my life my family has vacationed there every summer. I feel like those beaches are a second home to me. We've been through hurricanes and tropical storms together and always come out alright. But this oil disaster is something totally different. It may be years before things are back to normal. I can't help but get depressed when I think about all of the birds, fish, dolphins, and other sea life that are affected by this. I feel so helpless in this situation. And I am absolutely furious at BP for not doing more.

Anyway, sorry to end on such a depressing note. I hope all of ya'll have a great weekend!

Sunnys Hair Institute: Hair Extensions Classes

On Sunday June 20th the Sunnys Hair Institute will be offering Keratip Hair Extension classes, these hair extensions classes not only teaches you how to apply, maintain and remove the keratip extensions but also provides an avenue for using your new skills as a means for making money and becoming a hair extension specialist.
To reserve your spot today pay online via paypal or Credit Card or you can call (404) 355-7077 to reserve your spot today.
 Other class dates are:
June 28th-Clip-in classes
July 11th-Cold and Hot Fusion
July 25th Keratip and Skin Weft

A day in Durban

Hello and happy Friday! How is life in your city at the moment? The weather in Durbs is just sublime at the moment. There's a bit of a chill in the evening so you can wear tights and a cardi if you wish but during the day, it's lovely and warm. So warm in fact, you can happily spend a day at the beach! Here are some pics from my beach outing the other day. The city has undergone a bit of a facelift for the World Cup and hopefully it will be ready on time. The promenade is looking good but our poor old fun fair isn't running yet. Fingers crossed it will be soon!

Wearing a Wig Has Not Damaged my Hairline!

I get asked all the time if wearing a wig will cause the hair at your hairline to fall out. Well, you all know I LIVE in wigs. Sometimes sewn in, sometimes not. I have been wearing wigs for YEARS! So, anyhoo, the other day I took my wig off, and wore my own hair for the day (gaaaasp! LOL). As I was styling the front of my hair in the mirror, it occurred to me that I wanted to post up some pics to show that my hairline is still very much intact!

Birthday Book

I hate to admit this but I've become rather shocking at remembering friends' birthdays and their kids' birthdays. No one wants to be 'that friend' so I bought myself this 'Birthday Book' from Exclusive Books (and ordered the latest Adrian Mole, so excited!) Most of you Saffers probably know this (I didn't till yesterday) but Exclusive Books arranges 'meet and greets' with authors. Yesterday, all the shoppers were munching on cake and listening to an author chat about his book - no idea who he was! So if you love books and eating cake with authors, perhaps that's something to sign up for ;)

New apartment, SATC2, Memorial Day Weekend, and catching up with ya'll.

Well hello there! I can't believe I went an entire week without blogging, but the move took longer than we thought it would. We are entirely moved in now though and ALMOST unpacked. I have yet to get to the guest room/workout room though. So far I'm loving the new place. I have a few pictures, but please keep in mind I really haven't had time to actually decorate. We are also in the process of getting rid of our college furniture and buying new, grown up furniture :)

Our kitchen.

The living room. I'm needing something for the wall and some things for the book shelves. We're hoping to get new living room furniture this year.

Gabe has also decided we need a bigger living room TV because this one looks so small in the new apartment.

Our new bedroom furniture! It's actually way to big for the apartment and we couldn't fit the night table in. I don't care if in gigantic though because it's gorgeous and I'm loving my new king size bed!

So our memorial day weekend was pretty low key. Friday we were still busy unpacking. Saturday was a little more unpacking, then Gabe had to help one of our friends move. Poor thing, I know he had to have been so tired of moving by the end of this week. Saturday night we went to eat at Bonefish and then went to see:

Sex and the City 2. I have to say, I actually walked out disappointed. And this broke my heart because I love SATC so much. I mean I have literally seen every episode of the series at least 10 times and watch the first movie and least twice a month. I don't really know what it was about this movie that I didn't like. I was annoyed by Carrie and actually all of the other girls too. I also missed the girls actually being in the city. And that karaoke scene was beyond cheesy. I'm still pretty bummed out about not loving it. :(

Anyway, Sunday we spent the day on the lake with friends. I have no pictures because as I've told ya'll before I'm super paranoid about dropping my camera in the lake. But we had a great time and got some sun.

Monday we went to my grandparents house for a cookout and some much needed family time.

I hope all of ya'll had a great long weekend! I've been busy catching up on everyone's blogs this morning. I'm also hoping to be a better blogger for the rest of the summer. I have to turn in my senior portfolio tomorrow and I start summer school next Monday. I'm actually kind of excited about returning to class. A month of doing nothing has been bad for me! Have a great hump day ya'll!

The Charity Shop Bag

So often when I ask someone in Durban where they got their interesting dress/bag/hat, they reply, 'The Hospice Shop!' And it's always a real bargain what with the Hospice being a charitable (and wonderful) organisation. I believe the shop in Hillcrest is especially good but I haven't been there yet. I did, however, visit the one in Sherwood last Saturday as they were having a mini fete. I found this sweet retro bag for only 40 zars! I've been looking for a bag like this for ages. Navy, a good length and room to carry all the usual suspects - wallet, mobile, makeup. Thanks Hospice! Have you scooped any good charity buys lately?



Oh! Anthea, if you're reading this, please pop me your postal addy in an email again! I accidentally deleted my entire inbox - sorry hun - I am clutz surpreme!