The Love of My Life - Kelso Reese

I felt that my favourite person in the whole world is blog worthy. Meet my son, Kelso Reese Keogh, AKA, Astro Boy, Metro Man, Megamind, Ben 10, Alien Robot and the list goes on. He was born 10 December 2007 and recently blew out 3 candles on his birthday cake.

Being a mother wasn't on my "things to do before I die" list. But because life is like an impromptu production, he came in scene 26 and he has been my inspiration, my love and my little pork pie. He has taught me to see fun in the small things, the beauty in the simple things and above all, I am a lot more patient - hahaha - sometimes, More so then before at any rate. I have learnt the value of sleep and I still miss it, if I ever took sleep in's for granted, I don't anymore. I sit and think of all the all nighter parties and ask myself every day why I didn't rather sleep and bottle it all up. I think Kelso's philosophy is that he will sleep when he is dead, too much to do, too much to say and life is too short for lazing around. =D

He has given my life some sort of meaning and he has proven to be the best company when I am out of sorts. Climbing into his crazy world for just a little while leaves me laughing like I have never laughed before. His imagination is wild, his ways are silly and I just LOVE him. He is also my favourite person to photograph, this little boy inspires me every day. Looking at the world through his eyes is refreshing. And I hope he never looses his adventurous spirit.

A little Jozi through my looking glass - February 2011

I should start off by saying, I don't have many words to describe how much I enjoyed this walk. It was a wonderful afternoon that filled me with so much inspiration and left my heart singing. I got to be a tourist. How awesome, I have always wanted to be a tourist! The day was different than expected, but it was just amazing to see the city of Joburg through my lens and not fear for my life, although it did get a little nerve wrecking at some point.

I spent the day with some awesome people who I had only met that day. A bit unexpected of myself, seems I am not such a recluse after all. It was a day of many blessings and the Big Guy was certainly on my side.

We started off at 12 decades Hotel, I was in awe. How could such a place exist. Each room decorated with a theme in mind and each one just as amazing as the next. I was taken back by the writing in the toilet, photo is down below. After that it was to an art gallery, little market; which seemed like a different country, very trendy, arty and was alive. The streets of Jozi were interesting and I would have loved to have seen it in its heyday. Little mosaics on the side walk, little details you wouldn't notice while walking at a fast pace. And all this beauty lay amongst the decay that is Jozi's city centre. I felt so small at the top of the Carlton centre, Wowsers, Joburg is vast.

Thank you to the others that joined. It was pleasure meeting you all and I hope to do this again really soon. I decided that Dad and Son need more bonding time while this Mama bonds with her looking glass.

I think this was the most Random thing I have ever seen.

 Almost as divine as a Vida-e Sweet pepper muffin!

My FAVOURITE sky Prop - The Sun

 The Vastness of Joburg.