I am Woman! I make Fire!

Today was one of those truly unique days that I think I will remember when I Am old and gray. {well I mean when I am old, cos the gray has already started!!}

My daughter and I spent the day together at home, just her and I.
I had this intense craving for braaied (South African word for "BBQ) chicken wings. I LOVE chicken wings. They are so yummy. All they need is a bit of lemon and garlic seasoning and they are good to go.

I decided I would make a fire and a braai on my own!
so I bought the bag of wood, seasoned the chicken, got the fire started and began!
{excuse the bad photos, taken with my phone!}


The fire went out a few times, I cooked my own hand a bit, but I did it!!


*at one stage I almost fell into the burning furnace and bbq'd myself!!* ha ha.

The finished product.
It took me 3 hours from beginning to end but I did it! And let me tell you, they were scrumdiddlyupsious!!! I was so proud, so chuffed, so surprised! I had to enjoy a glass of wine with them!




We also had some very sad news and that is that my daughter's teacher died yesterday. She was suffering from cancer for a while, but I didn't realize how quickly it went...

Lessons learned from today:
*Just enjoy the moment.
*Just BE.
*Forget the washing, the unmade beds, the dishwasher that needs to be unpacked,
and just enjoy being with those you love.
*Spend time with them, just doing nothing, just doing silly things and laughing.
*Realize you can do anything you put your mind to
*Realize you are stronger than you think
*Don't be afraid to take risks and have the courage to face them!