Obsessed with the Bride!

Hello peeps

So it is indeed that time of year again:
WEDDING FEVER!!!!

I have been watching a lot of the TLC channel, and so many of my friends have gotten married recently, that I find myself indulging in the guilty pleasure of dress browsing. So I thought I would share some of the beauties I found:

I love my dog

I have a dog. His name is Bruno. He is a few weeks from his 7th birthday. He loves chasing tennis balls and going for walks on the beach. He loves small children and is the best friend a person could ask for.
Bruno has cancer.

A year or so ago his back right leg started swelling. It was a strange bump and when he went to the vet, they said there was nothing there. That it was probably arthritis. A year later, it turns out that he has a type of cancer that forms on the bone. His whole leg is swollen. They have done tests and he is anxiously awaiting the results. There is hope that the cancer has not spread, but if it has...well, that bridge will be crossed when he arrives there.

Bruno is the most incredible dog. He is lovable, kind, friendly, and never ever snapped at anyone. He has the kindest soul. And my heart is breaking. My best friend is sick and I wish I could make the sickness go away. I would do anything to make him feel better. I love my dog <3

I am not a writer

I am not a writer

Creativity doesn't flow through me

Literature doesn't fill my soul

Words do not fulfill me

Theatre does not make me

Poetry doesn't help me grow

I am not a writer

The words I create are not profound

It's something I just know.

Funny Haha!

Ok, so for many many years I have been told that I am funny. When people meet me for the first time, they always look at me and say, "Oh gosh but you're funny!" I don't know what I do that seems to make people laugh so much. Usually, I'm just relaying a story that  happened to me in the past (my life can be that ridiculous yes), and people seem to love that.

My older brother, Tristan, has mentioned to me more than once that I should go into stand-up comedy. During the National Arts Festival, he urged me to sign up for the amateur open-mic night. I was absolutely petrified and said no!! But it's gotten me thinking... I wonder if I could be the next Barry Hilton, Jimmy Carr, or Eddie Izzard (just with boobs and a pretty face). It has been playing over and over again in my head, and I have taken to writing down the things I say that seem to make my family laugh. Who knows, perhaps one day I could be performing in front of a live audience.

I am not a comedic writer though, I will admit. That is not a skill I have - to entertain through writing. However, my performance skills are (apparently) quite good. My delivery of jokes and stories are what I do best.

Fingers crossed and will keep you posted on how this all plays out....

What a Year It's Been...

It's good to be home!!!

2012 has been an educational year (and I'm not referring to just academics here). This year saw me being hit with the most blows life has ever thrown at me. I had my heart broken (only for it to be mended again), I had to learn to be strong again, I got my third (and final) tattoo, I learnt that people will let you down but that you need to be the one to pick yourself up, I found out who my true friends are, I realised who I truly am and what I deserve in life, and I learnt that you get many different kinds of love in the world.

Currently I am sitting on my bed, having one of the most relaxing days I have had in a loooooong time! Having been left home alone, I have thoroughly abused the remote control and raided DSTV like a nerd raids a comic book store!

In about a week and a half I will be flying to Jozi (can I get a wa-waaaat) and will be spending ten days with Devin (the love of my life). The two of us will have a house to ourselves and can finally get some good quality time together. I am beyond excited!! I have also convinced him to join my family on Christmas day. It'll be nice to have him as a part of a big family occasion. :)

Right, well that's all for now. Will keep you posted on the (not so) exciting times in Pennington! :P

Where did time go?

Tomorrow afternoon, I am flying to Johannesburg for one of my good friends' 21st birthday celebrations. The following week see's me celebrating my best friends 21st birthday. And all of a sudden it hit me.....Where the hell did time go? I know I'm about to sound like a knobbly-kneed, hunchbacked, crackly voiced old lady, but: It seems only yesterday I was meeting Georgina (my best friend/sister). I swear it was only the other day that I started matric! And now......now I am in my final year of my degree, about to turn 21 and soon to start my career.....Eish!! Time needs to slow down a bit.


The point of this bloggity post is to just share with you how I've grown. Cos that's what I was noticing as I had my flashback down memory lane... I have grown. And still have loads more growing to do


Back in 2008: (such a kid still)

And 2012: (now just a bigger kid)

Some memories never fade...

Hi, my name is Candice, and I am a photograph junkie! But let me clarify: I don't necessarily like taking photo's (that's a skill I don't own), but I love flicking through albums and looking at photo's. I have spent many hours pouring over old family albums, and I never get tired of seeing the same photographs. 

There's a kind of magic within a black-and-white photo, showing how your parents looked when they were babies. The best is looking at how older family members looked when they were your age - with the same care-free smiles you wear. Even though the person in the photo may have changed, the beautiful thing is that the photo will always be the same, and it will always hold those beautiful moments and memories.

One of my favourite websites is: dearphotograph.com. People send in photo's and comments/quirks about one of their favourite photo's and I could easily spend hours on this page. Some of the stories and memories are beautiful to read and it makes you cherish your memories with your loved ones.

If I could, I would send them this picture with the following caption:

"My mother is the strongest person I know, and my older brother always has a kind word to give. They are the people that inspire me. I wish I could have gotten to know my gran better, as she gave me the wonderful mother I have today."

Photo's never grow old! Hmmm, I think it's time I cracked open those albums again....