How to lose Four Kilos in Four weeks : Holiday Edition

You remember how i was wondering how I gained weight? Well...I think it was somewhere in between all the fries, Mc'flurry's, quick meals, study snacks and exams. It's quite unusual for me and I didn't even realise it (probably because I was busy sitting around in my chitenge) till some of my clothes didn't quite fit anymore.lol. Such struggles.

Much to the opposition of people around me who said. "What weight?" "But it looks good on you" etc. I decided to lose a little at the beginning of my vac and like the title says I'm down four kg. *grins* Here are a few Dos and Don'ts that I think are helpful for anyone embarking on a journey of their own.

Taking stock Summer 2015

OLA!

Did ya miss me? I missed you all. Happy holidays to you and yours.

After a six month leave of absence I've decided (with a lot of persuasion of course) to come back and blog. Thank you to everyone who checked in, asked why I was away and told me to get writing again or else (Yes, I'm talking about you Chipema.lol). It was a hectic half a year. One of the hardest I've had. Lots of growing and learning was done. 

Although I wasn't writing anything, I still kept reading other people's blogs and got all sorts of inspiration (check out some of their links at the bottom of my page). One thing I decided I was going to start doing was taking stock, the end of the year seems like a great time to start. Lots of bloggers do it and I copied my template off whisperywind

The week that was..

*Stands up* "Hi my name's Mwape and I'm a foodie"
"Hi Mwape"

Once upon a time, during a vac long, long ago (okay it was last summer but you'd feel the same if you had my semester. I digress *covers face*) I had a week that felt like a foodie's dream. I just have to share it with you. Well technically it wasn't a whole week, but I'm sure you'll catch my drift. Come, take a walk with me down memory lane. It all began on..*fade out*

Adventures in Cape Town : Small girl in a BIG City

Photo Credit : Likeleko Mohata

Guess who's on vac??? *points at self* This girl! I hope you're as excited as I am about that!

So by now you've all figured out that I'm a picture person right? Yes? No? What? Why?

You clearly need to go back and have a look at my earlier posts. Try Awol, it may ring a bell, lol.

For the longest time I was convinced I was made to be in front of the camera. *strikes a pose* I was that kid that smiled when I saw the flash go off.  And yes, I know what you're thinking, I was shameless. *hides face* I actually got an award for it one junior assembly in high school. *flashes a grin* It only occurred to me recently that more often than not, I'm the one who asks for the camera to take the shot  or "capture the memory" as I like to call it. So maybe I'm not the model but the photographer? *insert thinky face* That's definitely what it's looking like these days. I actually can't remember the last time I asked someone to take a picture of me, had a full on selfie session or threw myself in front of a lens. Hmmn *taps nose* March sometime? Sorry. I'm digressing. That's another story for another day *winks*.

Hair chronicles

Story of my life! Photo credit :Ariel

So I know some of your eyes are probably bulging out of their sockets at the fact that I'm blogging.

"Calm down,"  she said in warm soothing tones while rubbing your back.

Or are you not? *panics* Are you guys even reading? I know I haven't posted in a while and I know I said I would, but time isn't on my side and school and life and......*rambles into oblivion* Snap out of it Mwape! You can't show all your crazy just yet.

Wait, is it my hair? *chews bottom lip, looks around, tugs at hair*
It's the hair right? Phew! *giggles nervously and wipes forehead*
I thought you thought that I'd abandoned y'all for a minute there. Lol. Awkward. I'm a crazy right? You guys know the varsity struggle. You understand *nudge, nudge, wink* Or if you don't yet, you will soon.

AWOL..

If only..

Coucou!

First I'd like to apologize, for the silence, for not checking in, writing a diary post or even leaving something pretty for y'all to come have a sneak peak at when you visit my page. Life you guys! *insert dramatic sigh* As in UCT, church, choir and society life. I actually haven't time to sit in front of a laptop/computer and type out anything other than a report/essay that I have to hand in, especially with all the tests I had to do in between. I barely have time for pictures *gasp* and baking *double take*...so believe me when I say I didn't intentionally abandon you my loves. Hope you're all keeping busy too? And Counting your blessings as well? Great!

Count your blessings!

You all know that Sunday school song... *singing*

"Count your blessings; name them one by one. Count your blessings; see what God has done. Count your blessings; name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done!"

.. that is literally what I'm about to do. The last few weeks have been filled with sooo many blessings but lemme just outline a few.

MIA much??

Hey all!

Photo Credit: Jessica Ilunga

Cookie Monster Sized Cravings part 2

I know what you're thinking, "Back already?" *covers face* The munchies are REAL ouchea!

Cookie Monster Sized Cravings

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The truth behind blogging

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The Selfie Game - Just for laughs

Selfie game: STRONG

To those who are called..

As I was sitting in church this morning the words "God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called" were spoken during the communion service.

Just chew on that.

The common occurrence these days is us going to God and telling him where to place us because of the various gifts that we possess. *claps once* Does that even sound right? No.

I Keep Losing My Diary!