Dear Ghost of weekend past

So Friday started off with the worst migraine in the history of RubyMigraines….OK, so maybe not the worst, but definitely top 5.  I drove to work with proper tunnel vision and everything, it was awful:( I spent the first half of the morning on the good old couch in my office, sipping rooibos tea and trying to feel better.  It didn’t work.  But i had so much work to do that going home wasn’t really and option.  I decided to just bite the bullet and finish the work, trying my best to ignore the pain.

Because of the migraine i didn’t make any plans for Friday night, also, I knew i had to spend a whole lot of time working on ASSignments this weekend, so late night partying wasn’t really an option.  Near the end of the workday however I started to feel much better and I ended up inviting a friend over for dinner (which was super yummy FYI) after which we headed off to Sandton city to go watch ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’.

We weren’t in the mood for something intense or anything that required a lot of focus…..the movie was perfect:) It didn’t require much concentration or intelligence but was generally enjoyable and entertaining…awesome:)  I was in bed by the reasonable hour of midnight…not that it means i was actually sleeping by this time, but at least i was in bed….it’s a start:)

Saturday morning passed in a blur of research, ASSignment writing and coffee.  But I’m pleased to report that i got a lot done, and for once even though i was working on my ASSignments I wasn’t spending my weekend working on WORK stuff.  One step at a time:)

Saturday afternoon was spent by the pool at the Radisson Blu having drinks with the GirlGuides crew.  Much fun was had AND i got some new goodies to review *grin*.  Saturday late afternoon and evening turned into a surprise visit to a friend…talking for hours, watching IT Crowd and listening to good music…what more can a girl ask for?

Sunday was definitely a #HappyRuby day:) I started out visiting my old church near my old home.  It was awesome to see some familiar faces and to feel the ‘I’m home’-feeling of it wash over me.  I’ve been searching for a church close to my new home of late, so I’ve pretty much been going to a different church each Sunday.  Being back in a familiar environment was nice:)  After church i headed off to the replacements for a lovely Sunday lunch.

The Famous replacements 🙂 

I was so very tempted to head out towards Magalies for Sunday afternoon drive…to get out of the city and to think of nothing except the beauty around me and focusing on the road.  Sadly, my ASSignments were refusing to complete themselves and I HAD to head back home instead.

All in all, despite having to spend a lot of it working on my masters it was a really good weekend.  I relaxed in between,…..which is always a good thing:)  Life could definitely be a whole lot worse, and I’m grateful it’s not:)

Now please hurry along and tell the ‘Ghost of weekend to come’ that despite the fact that I’ve got class on Saturday that i expect to have a fantastic weekend:)

Love

Ruby
xxxxx

Dear Pink Hair Girl

I recently found this little bit of fluff on your blog and thought that i could totally use it here:) so here goes:)

1.  What is your signature colour?
Uuuuuhmmmm….this is difficult. I have so many different colours.  But I’ll have to say…..Olive green, orange and Ruby red:)

2.  Your most embarrassing moment?
oh goodness…..since we all know i have chronic foot in mouth disease there are so very many of these…and generally i try and forget about them.  I’m sure everyone who knows me can come up with quite a few…you’re more than welcome to remind me in the comments:P

3.  Would you ever get anything else pierced, except for your ears.
I considered getting my tongue pierced when i was younger….but to be honest…nope, probably not

4.  Are you a social butterfly or a homebody?
Hmmmm…..all though I’d like to think I’m pretty balanced i suppose i lean way more towards being a social butterfly. I’m almost ALWAYS busy when I’m not working…but i do enjoy a night at home every now and again, just to get focused again:)

5.  Are you done having babies or do you want more?
Well, as far as i know i haven’t even started!

6.  Are you loyal to your hair stylist or do you try out every salon in town?
I LOVE my hair stylist! she’s got personality and spunk and somehow always manages to do exactly what i want but with some added zing to it.  Sadly, she’s very popular and getting an appointment on a Saturday is nearly impossible if you don’t book months in advance.  I recently tried out a new hair stylist closer to my new home and one where i can get a same day appointment and they’re open till 8pm at night.  I was nervous as all hell and pretty much wanted to die…also, i felt pretty guilty about going to somebody else.  But i have to say I was impressed.  Not only was the girl super nice, she took initiative, but not too much, asked questions to ensure that we were on the same page and she did a super job:) Now at least i have an alternative to my regular hair stylist should i need it:)

7.  How many times have you moved in your life?
Wow! I’ve moved 11 times! 7 of those moves have been in the last 10 years….insanity i tell you

8.  If you could plan your dream vacation with just you and your love, where would it be?
hmmm…once again i can think of many answers to this question.  Firstly i think I’d like to go all alone to a little wood cabin in the mountains…doesn’t that sound absolutely divine?  Or somewhere in a forest maybe.
Another choice here would definitely be doing a world tour backpack style *gets excited at the thought*.

Love
Ruby
xxxxx

Dear Readers

As per previous posts I’ve done, inspired by Being Brazen, I will answer a few random questions, then you will also answer them in my comments section.  I always have so much fun doing these, and you guys participate so nicely I figured they will now become a regular feature on this here blog:)

I am currently listening to……my ‘Today’ play list, right now MUTEMATH is playing..totally love them:)

I hate…….not getting closure on things

Anything……is possible…Believe it!

 Today…..is a good day

Things that make me feel all warm and fuzzy and content……knowing I’m loved…seeing a beautiful sunrise or sunset….experiencing nature in it’s most perfect form……listening to good music…sharing a beautiful view with someone that is special to me

 Sometimes…dressing up for formal type party and looking all pretty is a great pick-me-up

 True beauty…..can not be measured in what you look like

I am….super incredibly ridiculously excited about my upcoming Cape Town trip:) #RubyComesToCapeTown

I am currently reading……’Hide and Seek’ by James Patterson. I’ve recently rediscovered the bliss that reading brings.  I love reading and used to spend days doing it, these days i sadly don’t have the time.  I’ve promised myself that I’d read at least 2 or 3 pages every night before i go to bed…it helps my brain to focus on something other than my work and studies:)

Right! so now it’s your turn…go answer them..pretty pretty please:)

Love
Ruby
xxxx