2013? I almost can not believe that 2012 is in the past now. My family and I had a wonderful 2012. My oldest daughter was primaria at her Residence at University. She finished her studies and will be getting her degree in March 2013. She applied for three jobs, totally unrelated to her studies and was invited for interviews for all three and got offers for two out of the three. She started working and is saying that she is doing her dream job.
My second daughter was on the House Committee at her Residence at University and is on The University’s Student Council for 2012-2013. She finished her studies and got her degree in December and was accepted for honors so she will be doing this in 2013.
My son was naughty and was not allowed to go out at all in the last term of 2012. The only thing he was allowed was to study and he ended up in the Top 10 of his year!
Although my husband had to close his own business, he got a very good position in the corporate world again.
I had the great opportunity of taking part in Dinner Divas and I thoroughly enjoyed it and met some wonderful people!
I am convinced that 2013 is going to be a great year for me and I wish the same to all of you.
It is time for an In my Kitchen post. The IMK challenge is hosted by Celia from the blog Fig Jam and Lime Cordial.
In my kitchen is a cute heart shaped cutting board which was one of my gifts from my children for Christmas.
In my kitchen is this rectangular loose bottom tin, which was another Christmas gift (from my husband).
In my kitchen are the latest magazines for inspiration for 2013!
In my kitchen are these colourful table placemats with South African towns and pictures on, another gift from my children.
In my kitchen is this handy Herb scissors. (Also from my children.)
In my kitchen are fresh cherries, because it is summer in South Africa!
In my kitchen is this cute Letterpress cookie set and I cannot wait to start playing with it but we have too many cookies left over from Christmas still. (This was another Christmas gift from my husband).
I wanted this cookbook, “Be my Guest”, from Fay Lewis for a very long time. The pictures are so pretty and there are such nice ideas in this book. I was ecstatic when I received this as a Christmas gift!
And last but definitely not the least I also received and Ice cream maker from my Husband for Christmas!
What do you have in your kitchen?
Congratulations to your clever daughter, PPD. Happy New Year to you and your family. You have some really great items in your kitchen. That tomato and basil tart looks scrumptious.
xx
Lovely stuff you got there Zirkie!!!
what do i have in my kitchen? Sugar, coffee and milk
And fray bentos to put on my sarmies for work
have a lovely 2013, and congrats on how well the kids are doing!!
well done to your daughter, and also to your son. 2013 is certainly looking good for you
You must be very proud of your children, Z.
I guess your family will never run out of ideas for gifts for you
I love the nifty herb scissors.
Happy cooking in 2013.
Hi Zirkie,
Congratulations to all of your children.
You have done very well this Christmas. I particularly like your cookie set.
Congratulations !
Great post!
You got some great gifts, thanks for sharing.
Best wishes for the New Year!
You really got some great pressies, Zirkie. Happy new year, I just know it\’s going to rock for you xxx
Zirkie, what a wonderful 2012 you had! I hope 2013 is equally as great for you and your family!
I love your heart shaped board, and the herb snippers, and especially the cookie set – can\’t wait to see what you create with that! And the icecream maker looks like it\’s ready for action!
So glad you got your ice cream maker. I\’m sorry your hubby had to close his business Zirkie. Wishing you all the best for 2013
Here\’s to 2013 being an incredible year! You have so many wonderful and thoughtful gifts in your kitchen this month Pink.
Mandy xo
Wow your 2012 was filled with happiness and pride, well done. Those Herby Scissors… Oh where oh where can I get a pair?? A,azing