New Adventures 4th - 11th

Thursday

Thursday evening we headed over to Pierre's house for a small get together, and pretty much just hung out and had a great time. We played a little FIFA 09, and then lit a hub or two. After that we sat in the jacuzzi until about 4 or so and then we went to sleep. It was actually closer to 5 by the time we all fell asleep, but it was a fun evening nonetheless.


Friday

Friday started off at Pierre's house with a little more FIFA and then we left around 12 or so. Justin and I got to Donovan's house at about 1 and we decided to have a little breakfast / lunch. Donovan scrambled some eggs, and unfortunately for us one of them was rotten. We were fairly hungry though, so we smothered the food in tomato sauce before wolfing it down and heading home.

We all met at Justin's house at 17h30 and went to Canal Walk from there. The previous evening Justin and Pierre had decided it was time to get tattoos, so we went down to Wildfire to price them and see how it would work out. Turns out what Justin wanted was going to be a little more difficult than he had thought, so plans are still ongoing, but I'll keep you all updated. I'm pretty interested in some tattoos, but I need to think about designs and placement and the like first.

After the tatttoo pricing adventure, we went to Spur for dinner, and had a good time. Gareth's lady friend had invited a friend of hers to come along, but she wasn't feeling great so he had to take her home, which was a pity because she ended up missing out on a good evening.

While at dinner I asked the waitor if we could have some free ice cream because it was Donovan's birthday, and it actually worked. The entire staff came and sang for him, and we got free ice cream. It was great.

After dinner we had a few detours before all piling into Pierre's car again and going back to his parent's house. We got there and played another game or two of FIFA before starting up a hub and chilling a bit. We only had a few minutes because from there we were going back to Canal to pick Kelly up before going through to Obz Festival.

Once again, we all piled into Pierre's car, and then raced off to fetch Kelly. Justin and I were stuck in the boot of the car, and while there I decided that no matter what I was going to have a great time that night. While listening to Kings of Leon's new album, we hit a road block, and Justin and I had to hide so as not to be pulled over for overloading the car. Lots of fun.

After a fairly uncomfortable ride in the boot, we fetched Pierre's lady friend and then headed out for a great party. [I must just mention that we were going to party because it was Donovan's 'birthday weekend' because his birthday was to be on Monday]. Upon arriving in Obz we found it was very full, and so we knew it was likely to be a great evening.

After finding parking we had to take quite a walk to a bar called Gandalf's where we were meeting a friend of Donovans. Along the way we witnessed a 'street brawl' between two guys, at least one of them being horribly drunk, who was shouting some extremely funny things. In between shouting things like "I'll cut you 'till you bleed you cunt" and "who does he think he is", this guy was making the most comical groaning noises. Needless to say some of the girls were a little shaken by a man trying to kill another guy, but I had a good laugh.

Once we navigated our way from the brawl to the bar, we got in and all had a drink. Pierre and I got onto the dance floor, and because I can't dance, I decided to sing along in a rather animated fashion instead. Luckily for me they played a Killswitch Engage song and a Metallica song in quick succession, and I had some fun.

After a few drinks, Pierre, Donovan and I ventured out to bring the car closer to where we were. Upon arriving back, we found Gareth making out with his lady friend for the first time. We were all rather happy for them, so happy in fact that Pierre took a picture. Nice one Pierre.

At about 1 or so most of us were tired and thought it'd be a good time to head home. To be honest I could have stayed a little longer, as they were playing heavier music and I was having a good time headbanging and whatever, but I was also getting a little tired.


Saturday

Saturday morning started off fairly well with Take The State going in for an interview at a radio station at 8h00, so Gareth and I were pretty tired. We didn't mind though because the radio station broadcasts all over Africa, so one of the band's songs, Vice, got air play throughout Africa. Nice.

After the early moring, I had a good sleep before helping my mom prepair for her dinner party which was to be held that evening. Then I went to sleep again, before waking up at about 10 or so. Justin called me and we decided to go on a road trip. Donovan, Justin, Mike and I got in the car and after a slight detour ended up at the Waterfront Spur for some dinner and wine. It was wonderful weather, with almost no wind and a really warm atmosphere.


Sunday

Sunday also started fairly early, with Justin, Mike, Donovan and I heading out to church in the morning. It was a great service, with a wonderful teaching about the books of the Bible, and how to understand them in context. It wasn't anything new, or revolutionary, but it was Biblical and true, and in my opinion it was an imperative teaching for Christians in general.

Sunday evening we headed out to Donovan's house for some football, and then we all headed home.


Monday

Monday afternoon was quite a bit of fun. It was Donovan's birthday, and he invited us all out for a game of golf, so Gareth, Justin, Mike, Donovan and I went down to the Riverclub for 9 holes, and it was VERY windy. I did come in last place, but it was my first time ever, so I don't think I did too badly. All in all it was a good day.

We were going to watch some football and then go down to Mercury, but I wasn't keen. I was very tired, so I ended up just watching football at home and then writing a little for my blog.


Tuesday

I was pretty tired again on Tuesday, so all I did was hang out and watch the Chelsea game, which they won. Nice.


Wednesday

Wednesday was cool. I got my dota working, so I spoke to Matt and we decided to play that evening. In the afternoon my mom and I went to this great coffee place and had coffee and cake. It out in Durbanville, and it's awesome. If you want to know where it is, drop me a line. In the evening I watched the Arsenal - Porto game because I had a bet with Donovan that Arsenal would win. I thought they would, but they didn't. Oh well, I've lost two high fives now...

Later that evening we played dota. I played with my brother so the first two games were spent trying to help him not die all the time, and I tried to save him a lot. After he went to sleep I had a much better game, but whatever.