May Boook 3 (Dance With a Poor Man's Daughter)

I realise that I said I wouldn't be reading another book this month because I had quite a bit of writing and album stuff to take care of. So I'm gonna sort of hang my head in shame for a few seconds. *pause*

The third book for this month is by Pamela Jooste (Dance With a Poor Man;s Daughter). This was another one of those books that my friend Amanda was kind enough to lend me. The book is set in Cape Town during the beginning of coloured people's forced removals (from 'The Valley' to the Cape Flats). It is told told from the perspective of eleven year old Lilly who lives with her grandmother and aunt Stella. The story itself is one that I enjoyed a lot, but there was something about the book that felt a little 'superficial'. I guess not every author is a Toni Morrison or a Zakes Mda and I certainly cannot hold that against Pamela Jooste. There was a moment when I did entertain that the book could feel a little 'superficial' because it is written by a white woman from the perspective of a young coloured girl. I wont spoil the book for you because those are all my own things.

I really did enjoy the story even if I did find it a little 'holey' sometimes. Like I always say; read the book and it might be something you enjoy.

Something New (Table Thirteen)

This is not REALLLY something new, but I hadn't been to Table Thirteen since last year and they made some changes... So... Yeah something new. The genius behind Table Thirteen (in Green Point) is Lara O'Sullivan. Lara Truly is a genius because not only is the food AMAZING but the decor is also incredible. You can tell that a ;lot of though and love went into the place.

Marcee and I had to handle some car business on Saturday morning. We had to be there obnoxiously early. So after the car business was handled we made our way to Table Thirteen for breakfast.

tea for me

cap for Marcee

This is what Marcee had; poached eggs with some yummy stuff

I need something like this for my dinner parties

I LOVE taking pics of Marcee

Saturday breakfast at TableThirteen could become a regular thing. I didn't take any pics of the place because it was kinda full and I didn't want the other people there to feel uncomfortable.

Via food 24 but this pic doesn't do the place justice and this was before 'the change'

Elephant Shoes

Please let me apologise for starting off this intro with a cliche; Last week I was driving and listening to 'The Fresh Drive'. I don't listen to a lot of radio but if I'm in my car when the Fresh Drive is on, I will almost always tune in. This song came on and something happened inside of me. Its difficult to explain without sounding like a complete lunatic.

Before the chorus came in I was already in love with the melody and the guys sweet unassuming voice. I could tell almost immediately that this is the future of South African music. I didn't want the song to stop but I was also curious as to who this very talented guy was. Ladies and gents allow me to introduce you to Cape Town singer songwriter Mr Jimmy Nevis.I haven't been this excited about a song in a while. I have been singing this song ever since I heard it.

Something new (Vida)

I mentioned in my post yesterday that Marcee and I have decided to make small changes in our lives. One of those things is trying new things. From new restaurants to something bigger like living in a new city. We started yesterday by trying out the brand new Vida in Green Point (Prestwich street).

My love for Vida started in my second year in Cape Town and Marcee became a fan as soon as she landed in the mother city. Being a 2 man record label we spend a lot of time in coffee shops; meeting with other people or just discussing 'internal issues'. Its safe to say the '2 Witches' are coffee shop freaks.

I LOVE the furniture in this Vida.

Woza Summer, because I will definitely spend many afternoons sitting outside

Yay new Vida!!

Porcelain 'Coffee Freak'. Out!