Fifty Shades of Grey Movie versus the Trilogy

The first time I got wind of the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomena was reading a review on the trilogy in a newspaper in 2013. The reviewer broached the topic of BDSM in a very visual manner, referred to it as heinous and anti-women as it delves into a taboo lifestyle. E L James was lambasted for her pathetic writing, mediocre characters, and mainly for the audacity to conjure up a trilogy of drivel not worth reading! At the time, I didn’t pay much attention to it, but what intrigued me was the ... Read the Post

She has found a way of giving women exactly what they were yearning for, for so long, an unconventional love story with unforgettable characters, setting ablaze their sexual fantasies and affording them the clout and freedom of choosing their reading pleasure without feeling an inkling of guilt!

Musical Wonderland

My husband celebrated his birthday on the eleventh of February and apart from the usual fanfare we throw when it comes to celebrations of this nature, he decided to break tradition of going out for supper, opting to attend a concert instead:-) The concert was a Love, Jazz and Duets show featuring South African artists, Zayn Adams, Nur Abrahams, Salome, Candice Thornton, Don Vino Prins and Jonathan Rubain. The show was held in the Baxter Theatre at the University of Cape Town in a delightfully ... Read the Post

It reminded me of musical stalwarts of yesteryear who sang glorious songs in rich voices, conveying immense meaning and heartfelt feeling to lyrics, cocooned with melodies showering your senses, seeping into your soul.

Battle of the Bulge

I picked up four kilograms during my recovery from a double bunionectomy. This might seem like a drop in the ocean to most, but for a runner, it’s horrendous! And I know I’m to blame for indulging in all those can’t-say-no-to-take-away outings Neil and I ventured on over weekends, not forgetting the hearty Christmas fare and New Year’s feast I whipped up, adding to my weighty woes! To be honest, my weight-gain didn’t spring on me overnight. I was side-lined from running since September last year ... Read the Post

You need to be the CAPTAIN of your ship, steering yourself on the course YOU want your body to mould into, navigating the choppiest waters of your mind, fighting the forceful winds of temptation, sailing through the disappointments of failed losses before gliding into the serene ocean and the harbour of your sweet destination, WEIGHT-LOSS!