Inertia possesses a momentum all of its own

It has been nearly a year since I wrote for this blog, suggesting that either:

a) I have been too busy

b) I have been having so much fun

c) I am lazy

d) Blogs make me cringe at times

e) All of the above

I decided that if I am ever to be a good writer (in any capacity) then the only way is to practice. This is a lesson I have seen in practice by my beautiful flat-mate Brooke. Very proud! So after nearly a year of not writing (or at least not a consistent effort) I have decided to start again and see where it takes me.

I am sitting at a cafe, in Claremont, for the first time since I arrived here in Cape Town - one of my favourite things to do.

Behind me is a young couple, early 20's I would say. It is his birthday. He exclaims 'I know, I will get my mommy to take me to the aquarium.'

I didn't realise that young men still enjoyed such activities - aquariums or their mother's company. And I smiled. There are nice boys out there.

I currently have 3 assignments to do. I am 5 weeks onto International Protection of Human Rights and International Disputes and the Use of Force - that's why I am here, doing my readings after going for a run earlier around Rondebosch Commons and going to the soccer with some Capetownians tonight.

The thing that I am quietly contemplating is whether or not to ask if I can redesign the cafe's menu. It is simple and well designed but, in my opinion, boring and completely lacking originality. I would like to suggest some ideas without getting my head beaten in. Something I have never done before.

I also have two dessert recipes that I would like to show them. OMG I am excited! Maybe I will start with the desserts before I pull apart their menu. Foot in the door. Best approach I think.

* 2 day interval*

My house mate/land lord Liz is having a braai tonight so I can meet her daughters. I have a lot of work to do still but I am currently baking. No surprises there.

x jnn