Twenty Ten!

So its the new year now...season's greetings to you all! Lee-Anne and I are back from our weeks break in Cape Town, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We were tourists without kids so we really spoilt ourselves. Sharon (younger sister) and her hubby, Jason, live in Claremont but they were up in Zululand for Xmas. Lee-Anne and I therefore had the use of their house and car which contributed greatly in cutting costs. The only letdown was that the weather worsened on our last two days so we never got to do the cable car that we had left til last. Still, it was a fantastic break, good weather mostly...great place.

Healthwise I was fine too. I still never finished any meal I started but I reckon I got to eat a bit more than usual as we ate out just about every meal but breakfasts. I got a bit tired walking around at times but managed to do all the tourist thingies that CT has to offer...including hours of aimless strolling at the V&A Waterfront! My most troublesome issue actually was my hernia. It is quite uncomfortable most of the time and then also gets sore at other times so that was a bit of a hassle. Will most likely have it operated on later this month...will see doctor/surgeon on this shortly.

Even dialysis went well, considering I was so far from my usual resources. The great thing about this type of dialysis is the ability to travel without any dependence to a facility or machine. As long as you have your bags you can travel. I obviously could not take 7 days worth of boxes with me on the plane but I didn't have to either. The great thing is that my suppliers were able to deliver said boxes to the house in Cape Town, one week before we even arrived there. So that worked out great!

Well, this is the year of the World Cup and much excitement abounds throughout the country. We all have our wish lists, resolutions and action-plans for the new year. I know ours includes under-pinning a section of the house; fixing up and decorating the kids' rooms; sorting the garden...you know, the endless string of costly jobs all home-owners get to enjoy. Of course though, my top of the list for 2010 is a revival in my health. First prize is a kidney. While this is never an easy process, I can honestly say I believe I have more chance of getting a kidney this year than Bafana have of making it past Round 1!