Sandy Bigara
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Friday, 17 December 2010
The Dentist - Part II
Ouch!!! We have to go back for fillings :/ small ones. Lots of pain.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
The Dentist - Part I
Ok. So it's been what, like 6 years since I saw one. Hideous creatures Dentists. Sitting all day in their "offices" their "Doctors rooms" their "surgeries uDokutela" just waiting to inject, stab, maim and cripple us from the inside...
So, my kind Husband booked us in tandem, him first (how regal) followed by my shivering pitiful self. And so, armed with my Twilight novel (Second time) an Apple (best to make a good first impression) and my Blackberry (it's like my Teddy) I am now sitting in the waiting room (smells like Mothballs) and I am waiting my fate ... still waiting.
Leaving the house was an ordeal, my Maid was feeding Kelsey (Night Stalker) her porridge, and Savanna decided that the world would end if we went to the Dentist (now who would tell her something like that?!?) So, she started to flip her lid and do the purple-faced-red-eye-scream that all parents know and loathe. Francis in his manly wisdom, thought it proper to tell her this white lie - 'you might get an INJECTION' if you go' - this SHOULD put any sane child off...not Savanna, she yelled in fever pitch "I'll HAVE a JEKSHIN!! I'll HAVE one! Let me COME!!??!!"
Ag shame.
She don't know.
What a Dentist 'IS'
I'll let you know how it goes...Francis has just gone in.
Sweet Novicane.
Asseblief.
He's cracking jokes.
Sandy Bigara
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So, my kind Husband booked us in tandem, him first (how regal) followed by my shivering pitiful self. And so, armed with my Twilight novel (Second time) an Apple (best to make a good first impression) and my Blackberry (it's like my Teddy) I am now sitting in the waiting room (smells like Mothballs) and I am waiting my fate ... still waiting.
Leaving the house was an ordeal, my Maid was feeding Kelsey (Night Stalker) her porridge, and Savanna decided that the world would end if we went to the Dentist (now who would tell her something like that?!?) So, she started to flip her lid and do the purple-faced-red-eye-scream that all parents know and loathe. Francis in his manly wisdom, thought it proper to tell her this white lie - 'you might get an INJECTION' if you go' - this SHOULD put any sane child off...not Savanna, she yelled in fever pitch "I'll HAVE a JEKSHIN!! I'll HAVE one! Let me COME!!??!!"
Ag shame.
She don't know.
What a Dentist 'IS'
I'll let you know how it goes...Francis has just gone in.
Sweet Novicane.
Asseblief.
He's cracking jokes.
Sandy Bigara
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The Best of Times
Sitting up with a feisty tot at 2:30am...What to do...? Blogging seems an option worth considering, so here goes. I warn you, I am just 'post-napalm nappy change' so I'm thinking deep (when you change a nappy of this calibre you tend to think back on your life and be grateful for a few things...)
When I was in High School I used to perform annually in The Northwood Plays with Rod Steenhuizen. One year we sang a song that has never left me. It taught me to make the most of every day, I hope, truly, that I do just that. These are the words (If there are the odd incorrect lyrics forgive me!)
"The best of times is now,
whats left of summer but a faded rose?
The best of times is now,
but for tomorrow well who knows?
Let's make this moment last,
and live, and love as long as you know how!
Now, not some forgotten yesterday.
Now, tomorrow is to far away"
Beautiful sentiment, no?
Take care everybody
Sandy Bigara
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When I was in High School I used to perform annually in The Northwood Plays with Rod Steenhuizen. One year we sang a song that has never left me. It taught me to make the most of every day, I hope, truly, that I do just that. These are the words (If there are the odd incorrect lyrics forgive me!)
"The best of times is now,
whats left of summer but a faded rose?
The best of times is now,
but for tomorrow well who knows?
Let's make this moment last,
and live, and love as long as you know how!
Now, not some forgotten yesterday.
Now, tomorrow is to far away"
Beautiful sentiment, no?
Take care everybody
Sandy Bigara
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Saturday, 4 December 2010
La Rosa @ The Courtyard Theatre @ DUT
La Rosa @ The Courtyard Theatre @ DUT
Running: 3 - 19th December 2010
Tickets: R60 Adults R50 Students/Pensioners
Show times: 7pm
Bookings: 084 244 7425, 072 953 8169 or
e-Mail: full_house_theatre@yahoo.com
(Pieter de Beer, Donna Steel and Nompumelelo Ngwenya)
This two act play is directed by Pieter de Beer, who also plays one of the main characters. This must have been a difficult task and I commend him for his work overall.
The show La Rosa is a good attempt at an unusual, absurd comedy. The Spanish feel, accent and theme is fresh and very funny. I thought the set was beautiful.
I found myself challenged and confused at times, followed by understanding and clarity – throughout the play. This revolving theme of hidden agendas, secrets, lies and subtle underlying chaos persists throughout the play; until the very final scene.
I Thought that the melodrama and cheesy acting were just perfect for the "Movie within a Play…within a Movie" done in that awfully-wonderful Soap Opera style…that said, I found the storyline to be a little confusing and busy – maybe because it was opening night and lines were not as tight.
The actors remained true to their characters throughout and the only criticism I have is that diction, from where I sat, was not always clear – where actors projected towards the back of the stage as opposed to the audience; and for a scene where Nompumelelo Ngwenya was difficult to hear – It was a pity as it was a pivotal scene in the second act.
Overall I think that the play is fresh and appealing, my husband Francis and I giggled much and shared many incredulous looks as the plot unfolded. My absolute favourite is the two Technicians: Thobani Mbhele and Musawenkhosi Ntuli delivered a comical performance! I would see it again!
CAST:
Pieter de Beer.
Nomphumelelo Ngwenya.
Donna Steel***
Roberta Trenor.
Radwinn van Wyk.
Fortunate Dhlomo.
Nomonde Matiwane***
Graham Ellis.
Thobani Mbele***
Musawenkhosi Ntuli.
Sandy Bigara
Friday, 3 December 2010
Diary of a 24hr Facebook Detox
Friday
18:00
The alarm (why did I choose this particular tune?? Sounds like a freaky carnival anthem) has signaled that I am now not allowed to go onto Facebook for 24hrs of Social Networking Detox. This is going to be easy.
a
18:15
This is ridiculous! I have at least 5 notification's (thanks Blackberry) and am not allowed to check! I have a migraine and have baked fish and veggies.
18:18
3 minutes of hell. I am now baking Brownies. This is not good for my diet.
18:30
SABC3???? I have not watched tv for the past 18weeks. I realise why!! SABC TV is the shytest thing on...er,...TV.
Top Billing - kill me now. Chatting with Kim via sms and Pinnkie via bbm. Wow, I miss trawling walls and stalking all of you guys :(.
20:00
Bath time, because i'm not Facebooking I am playing with my daughter. I am 'child' and she is 'mum' special time together :) She's offered to clean my "bumbum" ...and I have declined. I'm now in timeout for bad behaviour!
21:00
Bed time. Francis has tried to get me to cheat. Wernich has intercepted this cheating tactic and intervened... I will and CAN do this!!
22:00
Kelsey is doing her usual "I don't believe in sleep" jag. We're tired and can't sleep because she cries and demands attention every 30-40mins. Usually Facebook helps me to stay awake. I'm standing up rocking the crib falling asleep.
Wanna cry. Wanna Facebook about it :/
23:00
Up again rocking Kelsey to sleep. Have no idea whats happening in the world (ok I lie because I've read News24 cover to digital cover as well as People Magazine online)
02:15
I've put my phone on Franc's side of the bed. Just thinking of how many people have connected with me privately :) nice. Pinnkie, Kim and Bronwyn - BBM and SMS 'like the 'old days'...
07:15
Grumpy Savanna and tired Franc have left for school and stressed mommy and grumpy Kelsey are left behind. This is usually when I catch up on notification's and generally be a silly munky. But,...i'll stay away. Cos' I can can can!
I tried on my Cabaret dresses yesterday (OMG my ass is bigger!!) and I have some weight to lose before opening night 26th January! Looking forward to sequinning and beading them up so I can be a flashy Diva!
07:40
Just been thinking of how Facebook has changed the way an entire generation thinks, instead of internalising an experience and appreciating it in the moment - we have all confessed that we immediately get a 'perfect status' that we could post. We never thought like this before, is this really an addiction (Kelsey is crappin' nappy next to me...hard being philosophical while your nose is being viciously pooh-attacked by the vilest fecal matter known to man...) anyway, it definitely is an addiction (Facebook, not the pooh) to quote Bronwyn 'just got my fix' why do we feel gratification? (I can tell you, having witty friends who post hysterical comments helps - I have never laughed so much as on Facebook) There must be an endorphine release. Facebook is Chocolate. Therefore, Facebook makes your bum look fat. Case closed.
07:50
Watching Kelsey eat her foot...this is great :/ sooooo awesome and fun. Bleh.
08:00
Sister Sheila called, our plan of action with Night Stalker us this: (helpmejesus)
3am feed
6am feed
8am porridge
9am feed
12pm veggies, carrot, sweet potato, butternut
1pm feed
3pm porridge
5pm formula bottle
bath
6:30 feed
bed
repeat x 1258643289652 !!!!!
8:00
Porridge is done, Kelsey is happy. I'm feeling stressed and anxious about working from home with a baby and no maid...
9:00
Kelsey won't feed :/ Sister Sheila says she might have a virus - she's had ugly nappies today...(remember the napalm nappy from earlier?)
12:00
I have steamed: Carrot, Sweet Potato and Butternut for one week - freezing them for each days use ;) Kleva = Me :)
12:15
Kelsey has eaten a whole stack of veggies... might have to make more :/. This child has hollow legs! At 4 months she's as long as...um, if the top of her head is level with my shoulder her feet are at my knees! How did she EVER fit inside me??! Ama-Zing. I'm bored and slightly curious about Facebook...maybe just...a...peek...NO! I CAN do this! **sigh**
13:30
Francs home from the evil world of SARS (not the international virus!...the tax man you silly billy!) We all fell asleep - love working from home!
14:30
OMG!!! Wikileaks!!! Evil American bastards!!
15:41
I am SO close to the end of my Facebook Fast :) :) :) I have had a few "we miss you" messages through bbm, sms, email and through the sexy portal of Francis (you sneaky people have tried to break through my detox you munky's!!) The truth is this - I miss you all too. Even the wierd guy in my friends list who sends me Al Quaida stuff - Amed, hold on to the dream bro! (not) I'm close to my goal. I did it. So wah!.
16:00
We have a possible show to watch tonight @ The Courtyard, Franc is finding out the details.......... :)
17:00
Sheryl is here!! We've all eaten 2min noodles and its time for Kelsey's porridge, bottle, bath, bed... Finished dressing Sheryl for her 60's do... Getting dressed for the show.
17:30
Kelsey bathed, fed and dressed. Savanna's bathing in Kelsey's baby bath...
18:00
Yay!! I made it! Facebook time :)
Sandy Bigara
18:00
The alarm (why did I choose this particular tune?? Sounds like a freaky carnival anthem) has signaled that I am now not allowed to go onto Facebook for 24hrs of Social Networking Detox. This is going to be easy.
a
18:15
This is ridiculous! I have at least 5 notification's (thanks Blackberry) and am not allowed to check! I have a migraine and have baked fish and veggies.
18:18
3 minutes of hell. I am now baking Brownies. This is not good for my diet.
18:30
SABC3???? I have not watched tv for the past 18weeks. I realise why!! SABC TV is the shytest thing on...er,...TV.
Top Billing - kill me now. Chatting with Kim via sms and Pinnkie via bbm. Wow, I miss trawling walls and stalking all of you guys :(.
20:00
Bath time, because i'm not Facebooking I am playing with my daughter. I am 'child' and she is 'mum' special time together :) She's offered to clean my "bumbum" ...and I have declined. I'm now in timeout for bad behaviour!
21:00
Bed time. Francis has tried to get me to cheat. Wernich has intercepted this cheating tactic and intervened... I will and CAN do this!!
22:00
Kelsey is doing her usual "I don't believe in sleep" jag. We're tired and can't sleep because she cries and demands attention every 30-40mins. Usually Facebook helps me to stay awake. I'm standing up rocking the crib falling asleep.
Wanna cry. Wanna Facebook about it :/
23:00
Up again rocking Kelsey to sleep. Have no idea whats happening in the world (ok I lie because I've read News24 cover to digital cover as well as People Magazine online)
02:15
I've put my phone on Franc's side of the bed. Just thinking of how many people have connected with me privately :) nice. Pinnkie, Kim and Bronwyn - BBM and SMS 'like the 'old days'...
07:15
Grumpy Savanna and tired Franc have left for school and stressed mommy and grumpy Kelsey are left behind. This is usually when I catch up on notification's and generally be a silly munky. But,...i'll stay away. Cos' I can can can!
I tried on my Cabaret dresses yesterday (OMG my ass is bigger!!) and I have some weight to lose before opening night 26th January! Looking forward to sequinning and beading them up so I can be a flashy Diva!
07:40
Just been thinking of how Facebook has changed the way an entire generation thinks, instead of internalising an experience and appreciating it in the moment - we have all confessed that we immediately get a 'perfect status' that we could post. We never thought like this before, is this really an addiction (Kelsey is crappin' nappy next to me...hard being philosophical while your nose is being viciously pooh-attacked by the vilest fecal matter known to man...) anyway, it definitely is an addiction (Facebook, not the pooh) to quote Bronwyn 'just got my fix' why do we feel gratification? (I can tell you, having witty friends who post hysterical comments helps - I have never laughed so much as on Facebook) There must be an endorphine release. Facebook is Chocolate. Therefore, Facebook makes your bum look fat. Case closed.
07:50
Watching Kelsey eat her foot...this is great :/ sooooo awesome and fun. Bleh.
08:00
Sister Sheila called, our plan of action with Night Stalker us this: (helpmejesus)
3am feed
6am feed
8am porridge
9am feed
12pm veggies, carrot, sweet potato, butternut
1pm feed
3pm porridge
5pm formula bottle
bath
6:30 feed
bed
repeat x 1258643289652 !!!!!
8:00
Porridge is done, Kelsey is happy. I'm feeling stressed and anxious about working from home with a baby and no maid...
9:00
Kelsey won't feed :/ Sister Sheila says she might have a virus - she's had ugly nappies today...(remember the napalm nappy from earlier?)
12:00
I have steamed: Carrot, Sweet Potato and Butternut for one week - freezing them for each days use ;) Kleva = Me :)
12:15
Kelsey has eaten a whole stack of veggies... might have to make more :/. This child has hollow legs! At 4 months she's as long as...um, if the top of her head is level with my shoulder her feet are at my knees! How did she EVER fit inside me??! Ama-Zing. I'm bored and slightly curious about Facebook...maybe just...a...peek...NO! I CAN do this! **sigh**
13:30
Francs home from the evil world of SARS (not the international virus!...the tax man you silly billy!) We all fell asleep - love working from home!
14:30
OMG!!! Wikileaks!!! Evil American bastards!!
15:41
I am SO close to the end of my Facebook Fast :) :) :) I have had a few "we miss you" messages through bbm, sms, email and through the sexy portal of Francis (you sneaky people have tried to break through my detox you munky's!!) The truth is this - I miss you all too. Even the wierd guy in my friends list who sends me Al Quaida stuff - Amed, hold on to the dream bro! (not) I'm close to my goal. I did it. So wah!.
16:00
We have a possible show to watch tonight @ The Courtyard, Franc is finding out the details.......... :)
17:00
Sheryl is here!! We've all eaten 2min noodles and its time for Kelsey's porridge, bottle, bath, bed... Finished dressing Sheryl for her 60's do... Getting dressed for the show.
17:30
Kelsey bathed, fed and dressed. Savanna's bathing in Kelsey's baby bath...
18:00
Yay!! I made it! Facebook time :)
Sandy Bigara
Saturday, 27 November 2010
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
For my Husband...Love Ya!
You're the straw in my berry,
the cheddar in my cheese...
The song in my heart and,
The quiver in my knees.
the cheddar in my cheese...
The song in my heart and,
The quiver in my knees.
You laugh at my corn,
You were there when 'they' were born,
Your touch brings calmness in,
And you are my mc'Lovin
xx
love you
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Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Babies Don't Keep
This made me cry:
Babies Don't Keep by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
Mother, O Mother, come shake out your cloth,
...Empty the dustpan, poison the moth,
Hang out the washing, make up the bed,
Sew on a button and butter the bread.
Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?
She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking.
Oh, I've grown as shiftless as Little Boy Blue,
Lullabye, rockabye, lullabye loo.
Dishes are waiting and bills are past due
Pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo
The shopping's not done and there's nothing for stew
And out in the yard there's a hullabaloo
But I'm playing Kanga and this is my Roo
Look! Aren't his eyes the most wonderful hue?
Lullabye, rockaby lullabye loo.
The cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow
But children grow up as I've learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs; Dust go to sleep!
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.
Mother, O Mother, come shake out your cloth,
...Empty the dustpan, poison the moth,
Hang out the washing, make up the bed,
Sew on a button and butter the bread.
Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?
She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking.
Oh, I've grown as shiftless as Little Boy Blue,
Lullabye, rockabye, lullabye loo.
Dishes are waiting and bills are past due
Pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo
The shopping's not done and there's nothing for stew
And out in the yard there's a hullabaloo
But I'm playing Kanga and this is my Roo
Look! Aren't his eyes the most wonderful hue?
Lullabye, rockaby lullabye loo.
The cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow
But children grow up as I've learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs; Dust go to sleep!
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.
Sandy Bigara xx
Monday, 1 November 2010
Gareth Cliff's Letter to Government...and the Result.
Please read the following and form your own opinions:
http://www.garethcliff.com/chronicles.php?articleid=793
http://www.garethcliff.com/chronicles.php?articleid=795
My only concern is this - that the passifying words of Government will never translate into action. We have been hearing these words of agreement and understanding but have yet to see any major changes. I personally feel that, instead of playing like jealous children guarding their toys - the Government and other political parties should unite with one goal - the "fixing, healing and unifiying" of this country.
Sandy Bigara
1982 Mini 1275E - SALE
Dear Sandy,
As per our discussion here are some photos of my 1982 mini 1275E.
The car is used daily.It has some minor rust, but overall is in good condition. The body was de-rusted in 2007, all upholstery refurbished or replaced.
There is a gear lock installed and a fuel shutoff.
Please contact me if you require any further information. Any reasonable offers (near to R20 000) will be considered.
Regards,
Ray.
Work : 031 5638505; Cell : 0837716191
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