Lois's Space

What kind?

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Lazy

2007-09-25T09:30:00.000+02:00

I havn't been updating because I've been just plain down LAZY!!

However I'm going to the gynae today so I'll have more bambino news to share with you.

Our little bambino

2007-08-24T06:42:00.001+02:00

He/She is growing so fast its unbelievable. This was the best shot we could get because he/she was constantly moving around in my womb. This scan shows our bambino at 12wks and 3days. All the organs are now developed with hands, fingers and legs and everything looks good. I'm not yet passed the nausea and morning sickness but hopefully its coming to an end very soon. I'll be going into my second trimester so things should get easier, I pray.

"Morning" sickness is misleading

2007-08-16T11:11:00.000+02:00

Exhilaration and exhaustion, agony and ecstasy. These are the words that describe best what I'm going through and feeling at the moment. I found out quite early that I was pregnant, I think I was about 3weeks or so and I had no feelings of nausea or anything close to that and therefore I thought I'd be part of the 'lucky' 10% of the women in this world that don't experience any of the symptoms related to morning sickness or what I call the whole day sickness because it strikes you at any given time night or day.
And then it hit me like a bulldozer smashing down high sky scrapers. I was halfway into my 4th week when I woke up one morning went on with business as usual when suddenly I felt a strange queazyness in my stomach and guess where I ended up... in the bathroom almost hugging the toilet in desperation. From then on my life as never been the same. I have constant nausea and horrible heartburn that I could spit fire and there's ABOSLUTELY NOTHING I can do about it.
Everything that everybody precribes just doesn't do the trick, it's like trail and error every single day. What works today won't necesarily help tomorrow. They say that when your baby is eventually born amnesia kicks in and makes you forget about all the horrible things you went through during pregnancy and so you have more children and you go through it again. I hope my amnesia kicks in pretty soon because at this rate one child is quite enough. Don't get me wrong, I have my good days and days when I just want to die. On the bad days, even staying in bed doesn't provide relief, because I feel as horryd lying down as I do standing up.

Generally this should all go away after the 3month mark and they say it's like a magical feeling the day you wake up brush your teeth without activating the gag reflex and get dressed without having to pause to put your head in the toilet. I am eagerly anticipating that day!!

Wordless Wednesday -

2007-08-01T19:29:00.000+02:00

2007-07-27T09:58:00.000+02:00

IF GOD DOESN'T WORK IT OUT THE

WAY I THOUGHT HE SHOULD HAVE...

I KNOW HE'S GOT A BETTER WAY.

This my story!

2007-07-23T19:52:00.000+02:00

A turning point

2007-07-21T08:33:00.000+02:00

Why is it that us as humans seldom learn from our past experiences and we don't always apply wisdom and knowledge when we reach a certain point in our lives? Is it because we fail to see that what's right in front of us is not what we really need or even want for that matter or are we just suckers for punishment and we love getting our selves into situations that are complicated and just simply doesn't add any value to our lives whatsoever.

I've been this situation one too many times and its time for me to re asses my position. You know one thing that I learnt in life is that it's pretty hard to find a good friend(I'm not referring to the husband and wife relationship), I've had the privilege of having one back in high school and it started at the beginning my high school career and carried on right through until after I married. We don't see or hear much of each other anymore for situational reasons I guess but when I do pick up the phone to call her It's like we never lost contact at all. I don't think I actually told her how much I appreciated her friendship and how much her understanding towards me meant. I will carry this with me forever because I realized that this kind of thing happens once in life and when you get a chance at it you should embrace it, nurture it, appreciate it and hold onto it because it might never come your way again. I'm very sad to say that I did none of the above and hence why we're not as close as what we used to be. I guess that was my chance at true friendship...

I've tried on many occasions to be the best friend that I could possibly be and I always ended up with the short end of the stick, I've been disregarded, hurt and misunderstood one too many times I guess and that's why I'm giving up on the idea all together. I don't know maybe someone will surprise me but for now I like the idea that my hubby is my best friend and that he won't let me down because we in this till "death us do part".

Excusez-moi?

2007-07-20T08:56:00.000+02:00

You Are a Bit Prissy

From time to time you can be a princess, but these days, who isn't a little high maintenance?
You know what you want, and you're definitely not afraid to ask for it.
(Just refrain from having a temper tantrum if you don't get your way!)
There's nothing wrong with having high standards... as long as they're occasionally low enough to allow spontaneity and fun!

How Prissy Are You?

We are pregnant!

2007-07-11T16:51:00.000+02:00

You see that "thing" in the black circle?? That's what you need to be looking at...Yes guys and gals it's official. David and I are expecting our very first baby, this scan shows the growing embryo at 5weeks and 2 days. You can also view the growth at the link on my blog. We also got to hear the heart beat today and gosh how fast it was beating...At this stage it's about 124bpm compared to a grown human at 78bpm. It was pretty amazing!!! We are looking forward to this journey.

http://www.babystrology.com

I need a holiday

2007-07-04T21:49:00.000+02:00

You're simply the best

2007-06-20T20:14:00.000+02:00

I have a wonderful husband. He is truly a beautiful person with so much character, I adore him and is certainly blessed to have him in my life. He fills up my empty spaces, he lifts my spirit and always puts a smile on my face (except when we disagree offcourse). I've never known anyone to be so optimistic as he is and almost always shuts out any negativity. I been getting up very early these days for work and I'm not a morning person so I'm slow and cranky but he manages to wake me with gentle kisses on my face, he makes me coffee and takes my car out of the garage for me. One morning there was no milk for coffee so he left at 5h30 (when its still dark outside) in the morning to just to buy milk so that I could have my morning cuppa. Very thoughtful hey.

The one thing that's so admirable about him is his love for God and the principles he stands for. He brings so much stability into our home because of this. He always put God first in everything he does. He is a true testimony on living for others. I pray that God grants you the desires of your heart.

My love, thank you for all you do for me, for supporting me and encouraging me. You're such a kind and gentle person and I appreciate you very much. Thank you for having so much patience with me, for your understanding, for making me laugh a hell of a lot and just never giving up...thank you, thank you, thank you. You mean an awful lot to me babe and I LOVE YOU!!!

Wordless Wednesday - Say cheese

2007-06-20T17:26:00.000+02:00

I can be a friend

2007-06-14T11:05:00.000+02:00

You Are a Good Friend Because You're Fun

You are energetic, amusing, and always up for a good time.
Optimistic and genuinely happy, you help people see the sunny side of life.

And you're always up for a party... no matter how big or small.
You're usually the first one to celebrate a friend's success.

Anyone who's interesting or fun is welcome in you circle of friends.
You're not the type of person to exclude or make fun of someone who's a little different.

Your friends need you most when: They're down or depressed

You really can't be friends with: Anyone who's stuck up or chronically unhappy

Your friendship quote: "It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them."

What Makes You a Good Friend?

"Ra Ra Avis"

2007-06-13T21:55:00.000+02:00

Last week Thursday I had the best day in my life so far. Have you ever experienced true pampering? I mean really pampering and not the thing you do to yourself but the one where someone else does it for you and to you? Well I have and I realized the true meaning of the word "pampering". Myself and a friend of mine, Bronny, were booked into a spa for half a day by our husbands. We had no idea of this up until the morning of our departure, we were told to be ready to leave home by 10am and that our appointment would be at 12pm. Puzzled by all the secrecy we wondered where would they want us to go if we were to travel for almost TWO HOURS!! Nevertheless we didn't hesitate to go.
Upon our arrival we were asked to undress and to wear gowns and slippers and then move over to dinning room to have a warm welcoming cup of filter coffee. By this time we figured out where we were but we were still kinda unaware of what exactly we'll be doing and off course for how long. After we finished our coffee we were led to a candle lit room with two benches almost like beds with soft serene music playing in the back round and a alluring smell of herbs and oils. We were then given each a "Indian head massage" and what a massage! you actually feel the sensation right down to your feet and all the way down your spine. That lasted about for about 15-20mins...too short if you ask me. Then we sat down for a lovely lite lunch.

We were then ushered into another room with another bed but this time with a tent like object that covered your entire body with just your head open, this treatment was called "steam therapy". A very light steam that blows through the tube with your body in it, its meant to detoxify your body, open up pores and assist your metabolism. I found it to be very soothing.

Oh!! then my personal favourite, "Flotation therapy" this was absolutely amazing!!! Its basically a little pool or a big bath tub filled with warm water. The water that they use in this bath is like the water in the dead sea, it makes you float all the time. The water off course also contains different minerals which penetrate your skin making it super soft and clean. this was loads of fun and laughter, thoroughly enjoyed that!! We then finished off with facials and pedicures which were totally out of this world, I actually feel asleep during my pedicure and was even snoring lighty. I felt like brand new person when I stepped out of that place. I would definitely recommend this to all the ladies out there(the men too) Thank you guys!!!

Wordless Wednesday-

2007-06-13T16:19:00.000+02:00

Sjoe!! its been very hectic for me these last couple of weeks (I haven't updated in awhile as you can see) but I had some time to post a wordless wednesday. I will make time sometime soon to let you in on whats happening in my life.

HAPPY WW EVERYONE!!

Wordless Wednesday -

2007-05-30T13:59:00.001+02:00

I guess intelligence is not limited to humans...

I think I wanna be a bear

2007-05-29T12:56:00.001+02:00

Wordless Wednesday - My dream car

2007-05-23T09:12:00.000+02:00

I'm not a car fanatic or anything like that, I just love this car very much. For those of you who don't know what it is, its the new Golf 5 GTI.

Drawing Personality

2007-05-16T13:29:00.000+02:00

You tend to pursue many different activities simultaneously. When misfortune does happen, it doesn't actually dishearten you all that much.You have a peaceful mind, viewing the world with calm and serenity. To you, life is not about struggle and strife but about existence and co-existence.You are creative, mentally active and industrious.You have a sunny, cheerful disposition

What does your drawing say about you?
http://drawing.feedbucket.com/results.php

Wordless Wednesday - Frost bitten

2007-05-16T12:27:00.000+02:00

What my bathroom habits say abt me

2007-05-10T09:57:00.001+02:00

What Your Bathroom Habits Say About You

You are very independent and self-centered. You don't solve other people's problems - and you don't expect them to solve yours.

Your look is put together, classic, and stylish. You always look fashionable without trying.

You are a little shy and easily embarrassed. You often wonder if you are normal.

In relationships, you tend to be very romantic and demanding. You'll treat your partner like gold, but you expect a lot in return.

What Do Your Bathroom Habits Say About You?

Wordless Wednesday - Happy Feet

2007-05-09T17:20:00.001+02:00

THANKS

2007-05-08T17:26:00.001+02:00

Somewhere between all the appointments, coffee, and MUGS AND BEANS... paying bills and then not paying bills...
Making plans then breaking plans... Appearing, Disappearing,
then reappearing... I forgot--I forgot what it was like to cry.
I forgot that pretending to be happy doesn't make you
happy... And that pretending to
be SmArT doesn't make you smart .. I forgot
that you can't just forget the past in
fear of th e F UTURE... I forgot that you
can't control falling in LoVe..
And that you can't make yourself fall in *LoVe*
.... I learned that I can LOVE... I
learned that it's okay to MEsS UP ....
And it's okay to ask for HELP!!!.. And it's
okay to feel like crap... I learned it's okay to cOmPLaiN
and wHINe to all your friends for a whole day........
I learned that sometimes the things you want
most you just can't have and the things that
you look for are right in front of you.
I learned that the greatest thing about
HiGh ScHOoL and CoLLeGe and the working world
it isn't about the parties or the
DRiNKiNG or the Hookups ...

It's the *FrIeNdShIpS*, which means taking chances.
I learned that sometimes the things we want to forget
are the things which we most need to talk about...
I learned that TIME and LOVE can heal all things..
I learned that just when you think ! it can't get worse - it does! ....
but with the love and support of friends - you survive...
I've learned that when you start feeling BaD
about L O S I N G touch and about those that you've lost!
They too, are feeling the same way. ...

I learned that letters from friends are the
most important things. And that sending cards to your
friends makes you feel better! But, basically, I just learned
that my friends........ Both old and new..... are the most important
people to me in the world AND.......without them, I wouldn't be who
I am today.....

So this is a THANK YOU to you..
For always being there. ~Always and forever ~

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3 things

2007-05-05T09:54:00.000+02:00

Somebody sent this to me and I thought I'd share it.

Three things in life that, once gone, never come back
Time
Words
Opportunity

Three things in life that may never be lost
Peace
Hope
Honesty

Three things in life that is most valuable
Love
Self - Confidence
Friends

Three things in life that is never certain
Dreams
Success
Fortune

Three things that make a man/woman
Hard work
Sincerity
Commitment

Three things in life that can destroy a man/woman
Alcohol
Pride
Anger

Three things in life that, once lost, is hard to build-up
Respect
Trust
Friends

Three things in life that never fail
True Love
Determination
Belief

About this and that...

2007-05-04T15:30:00.000+02:00

Yesterday I had a very busy day, so busy I didn't commit to spending time working on my blog which I actually do on a daily basis. My hubby sent me on various errands and I accomplished all of them. The errands ranged from paying accounts to fixing a chipped windscreen(I didn't have to fix that myself off course), we also eventually bought Hobi a kennel which requires a bit of training on his part because he refuses to sleep in it!! If anyone has some suggestions please feel free to comment. With all of this I still had to slot in some house work which I seldom do actually, I give the word 'housewife' a new meaning. I then decided to treat hubby and take him out for supper, he's always taking me out so I thought I'd return the favour, I should actually do it more often.

On a more sadder note...one of my father's brother's passed away yesterday. I didn't know him very well but he was apart of my father's life for many years and he feels the loss in a way that I can only imagine. I offer my strength and condolences to my family. God be with you.

Today is Friday..what a nice short week we had. I'm going to a birthday breakfast tomorrow morning and I'm going to spend some time with one of sisters... looking forward to that!! Have a fabulous weekend.

Always get a second opinion.

2007-05-03T08:07:00.000+02:00

Wordless Wednesday

2007-05-02T23:19:00.000+02:00

All good things come to an end

2007-05-02T08:51:00.000+02:00

The long weekend as come to an end and its back to reality again. Well I had a super weekend! We(hubby and I) drove down to Port Elizabeth and on Friday we celebrated our 1st year anniversary, quite an achievement I must add, CONGRATULATIONS TO US!!!. My in-laws had us booked into a guest house for two nights with a sea facing room, we were literally living on the sea shore! We had wet and cold weather though but we made the most of it, it was beautiful. Thanks mom and dad.
We also got to spend time with the family for the rest of the weekend so it was really a weekend well spent. We arrived back home last night and I'm grateful I didn't have to wake up early to go to work(thank God for these small mercies). It's a short week though so for those of you who are working Friday is around the corner.

Me unveiled

2007-04-26T17:48:00.000+02:00

What Lois Means

L is for Luscious

O is for Outrageous

I is for Impressive

S is for Shocking

What Does Your Name Mean?

Wordless Wednesday-

2007-04-25T10:05:00.000+02:00

This is my first WW!!! Thanks Addie for the link.

Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.

All smiles

2007-04-20T07:22:00.000+02:00

This morning I woke up feeling extremely grateful for being alive. I'm thankful for all the things I'm my life that God has given me and blessed me with. Breath in my nostrils, my health, a good family, a wonderful, very loving and supportive husband, true friends and so many others things I won't mention because it will take the whole day to write it all down. So many times I've made the mistake to think very little of the joys God's afforded me but I soon realised that if I don't start to see it I'll think nothing of my life and possibly what value I could add to some one's life. I would like to mean something to someone so that I could add value to some body's life.

Today I'll only focus on the positive, today I'll smile even if I don't feel like it, today I'll make someone feel good about themselves. Today will be a good day!

Changing colours

2007-04-19T09:50:00.000+02:00

Autumn is my favorite season, no doubt,

With the crisp leaves swirling all about.

They crinkle below my feet with a wonderful sound,

Their magnificent colors painting the ground.

The breeze whistling through the trees,

There are no better days than such as these.

The sun sets earlier, right around six,

Displaying the sky in a colorful mix.

The summer's all past and the winter on its way,

I'll stay out here forever, if I may.

Birthdates

2007-04-18T14:44:00.000+02:00

Your Birthdate: March 22

You tend to be understated and under appreciated.
You have a hidden force to do amazing things, doing them your own way.
People may see you as strange and shy, but they know little.
Your unconventional ways have more power than they (and even you) know.

Your strength: Standing up for what you know is true

Your weakness: You tend to be picky and rigid

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Your power color: Silver

Your power symbol: Square

Your power month: April

Are you a morning or night person?

2007-04-17T19:32:00.000+02:00

You Are a Night Person

For you, there's nothing worse than having to get up and moving early.
In fact, you probably don't hit your peak until well after the sun has set.
So if your struggling to make it on a normal schedule, realize it's not your fault.
You just weren't meant to do anything during the day!

Are You a Morning Person or Night Person?

Fantastic Karma

2007-04-17T15:21:00.000+02:00

You Have Fantastic Karma

You are a kind, sensitive, and giving person.And all your good deeds will pay off - if they haven't already.But you're not so concerned with what you get in return anyway.You have an innate caring nature - and nothing can change that!

How's" Your Karma?

I'm back

2007-04-17T14:00:00.000+02:00

I bet you all thought I died and went to heaven hey... well I'm sorry to dissappoint some of you. Unfortunately I've been offline for a couple of weeks but I'm back and promise to update on a regular basis.
I've been doing good, nothing to complain about, God is good. Alot has happened since my last update. This one thing was big and definately worth sharing. It was my birthhday on March 22nd and I recieved a wonderful surprise from hubby..A CAR!! A great gift and lots of people to share in the surprise with me. If I didn't show my full appreciation to everyone of you who had a hand in it and who were there that night, here's to you... THANX A MIL especially to Bron and Dal.
The other thing was that my best friend Hellen had a baby boy the beginning of March. He's name is Karabo Daniel Mopedi, Congrats to you my friend hope you have many sleepness nights.
I guess thats all for now folks. I'll keep you posted.

Just for one day

2007-03-07T12:52:00.000+02:00

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours -
your family, your business, your job.
If you can't have what you like, maybe you can like
what you have.

Just for today,
be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and
understanding.
Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, look for the
bright side of things.
Praise people for what they do and don't critcize

them for what they cannot do.
If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget.

After all, it's just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day!

REMEMBER TO SMILE!!

Priceless!

2007-02-28T09:00:00.000+02:00

2007-02-22T10:50:00.000+02:00

I've been awfully quiet the past couple of weeks. One of my reasons is that I was just lazy but the other reason is that was sick literally for almost a week. I eventually ended up at the doc on Tuesday and he diagnosed me with having something called upper respiratory infection. It might not sound bad but boy did it feel bad. Contrary to popular belief, somehow people seemed to think I was pregnant. I had sleepless nights, a high fever that just wouldn't go away, no appetite, aching body and a tight chest. Today is the first time I'm out of bed and feeling human again. It was dreadful but I thank all of you that kept me in your prayers because that's what pulled me through. My hubby was an absolute star in all of this, don't know what I'd do without him.

Women know your worth

2007-02-22T10:32:00.000+02:00

Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry.

They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.

They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.

The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have the compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends.

Women have vital things to say and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Nieces and Nephews

2007-02-07T11:31:00.000+02:00

I love being an aunt because it brings out the motherly instinct in me and I get to hand them over to their parents when I get tired of them. They occasionally sleep over and it's always so much fun. I treasure each and every one of them.

These funny faces are my nieces and nephews. From top to bottom is Mariam, Aiden, Sarah-ann, Chloe, Hannah and Caleb. Not forgetting Reece and Alex which I unfortunately don't have pics of. They so adorable, I just had to share this with you.

2007-02-05T10:33:00.000+02:00

Hi all.

Hope you had a great weekend like myself and is ready to start another week. Here's something just to give you a boost.

The trainer takes a baby elephant and ties him to a stake with a big, heavy chain. The elephant pulls & tugs but he can't break the chain. Eventually he stops trying. He is now a six-ton elephant with the circus. He could easily pull the entire stake out of the ground-plus the stage- but he doesn't even try. Consider how the elephant's story relates to your career experience. Never assume the doors that were once closed are still closed! Ask again! Move beyond assumed constraints to reach your goals today!!! The chains are off....

Have a wonderful Monday!

Because of you

2007-02-01T13:05:00.000+02:00

My feet run because of you.

My feet dance because of you.

My heart beats because of you.

My eyes see because of you.

My mind thinks because of you.

And I love because of you.

A new addition to the family

2007-01-30T09:17:00.000+02:00

This is Hobi the Labrador and he is 8 weeks old. This is quite something for us because this is our first pet. David finally gave in to us (or me I should say) getting a pet dog. He is not very fond of animals in general but Hobi just has a way of creeping right into you heart so you can't not fall in love with him. He is a very playful, affectionate and obedient little pup and also demands quite a bit of attention but none the less we happy to have him. I don't think our garden (that we just had done by the way) is going to last.

Feeling blue(and not because its monday)

2007-01-29T09:28:00.001+02:00

I'm having a bad day so far, it actually started yesterday already and it just rolled over into today...
I'm feeling very down and can't seem to get out of bed this morning(I'm writting this in bed). Nothing at this point in time is going right. My husband and I are not on speaking terms and I feel like I'm the last person he is actually being friendly with. I don't have a friend who I can talk to besides my husband and I'm just totally out of it...

Well I'm optimistic... tomorrow is another day.

A work in progress

2007-01-15T14:04:00.000+02:00

My in-laws gave us a wonderful surprise by coming to visit for a while and they decided to do our garden for us. David and I obviously don't know the first thing about gardening so this is all working out just fine for us. I, on the other hand, am just doing the supervising.
They're having loads of fun doing this because my mom in-law loves this type of thing.

Let me introduce to you...

2007-01-10T13:25:00.000+02:00

This is me, Lois and my significant other, David. What a smart couple, I'm sure you would agree. I was introduced to the blogging world not to long ago so all this is still new to me. Please feel free to give me any advice you have as to how I'm doing.

About me.. I'm a home executive aka housewife. I'm in this career for about four months now and loving it. I'm married for 9 months and counting..no kiddies yet.

Hope you enjoy reading my blog and I look forward to your comments. Happy blogging.