Kiki Theo's launch of new book Money Well

Hugh and I went to Kiki Theo's book launch at the V&A Waterfront Exclusive Books and was joined by Dorian Haarhoff. Liesl Jobson took the photos for BookSA

See more pics of us and Kiki on Flickr

In her book "Money Well" she speaks about creating wealth by being able to contain money, for if there is no containment, money has nowhere to land, it disappears.

I have only just started reading it, and love the exercises. I have already had some insights into ways that I can open myself up to being more attractive to money, and generating greater wealth and prosperity in my life.

Tania Van Schalkwyk's launch of Hyphen in the V&A Aquarium in Cape Town

Tania did a masterful job of organising wine, cheese, poetry, in the Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on August the 31st 2009. Guests had a great time feasting their eyes and feeding body and soul.

Spring tide and storm coincide on 23rd June 2009 in Kommetjie

A huge storm and spring tide coincided on Tuesday 23rd June 2009. Waves of 5 - 7 metres caused the water to wash over the banks and path leaving huge mounds of kelp on the catwalk.

The island that separates the inner and outer kom was awash and waves came in in quick succession.

As usual we had some surfers who braved the weather to surf in weather where most people wouldn't even put their noses out the door never mind their bodies in cold water and the wind blowing a gale. Different strokes for different folks. I think my blood would curdle if I tried this, they are very brave.

There are more photos on my web album. Here is the link to it: http://picasaweb.google.com/sonja.wilker/KommetjieStormInJuly2009#

Pygmy Whales stranded on Kommetjie Beach

What a very sad experience it was to see these exquisite creatures' dead bodies being washed in the waves. There were many spectators, so much so that it caused a traffic jam in our usually quiet suburb. One wonders at the reason for the Pygmy whale pod getting stranded on the beach. There is a lot of conjecture. Hopefully the research will throw some light on the subject. I saw quite a number of blue-bottles washed-up all along Long beach to Kommetjie and was wondering if whales and dolphins are immune to their sting or not, and whether they had anything to do with the beaching.

Sunflower Fund & Business Network Fashion Show

Sunflower Fund Charity Fundraiser Fashion Show and Expo Extravaganza

Bergvliet High School was the venue for this Fundraising event organised by Claudia and Tanya Jovanovski in association with Planet Productions, African Caleidoscope events and Salience Thinking. All proceeds went to the Sunflower Fund. Other sponsors include Carl Isaacs institute for Hair and Make-up of models, Music by Triple M Music and Decor by Visual Creations.

Irit noble spoke about Love, Fun and Money Honey.

An idols singer strutted her stuff, bands played, there was some networking and fabulous fashion with many other fashion houses sponsoring the clothes and many volunteers doing wonderful work.

Maryna Allmann of Chata Romano Image consultants did a presentation on what to wear. There were 6 of us and Truworths sponsored our clothes for the evening. This is me on the ramp.

Latest Trends in Coaching article in Odyssey Magazine

On page 6 of Odyssey Magazine February/March Issue 2009 you will find the article "Coaching trends in South Africa"

Highlights are:

• Coaching has been a fast growing profession in South Africa and now has the potential to begin to mature.
• Particularly in the world of business it is no longer considered unusual, or a 'nice to have'.
• Coaching success in the corporate world has led to a trend toward training managers and human resource staff in coaching practice....this has pros and cons...

Please buy a copy and read if you are interested.

Kommetjie

Kommetjie's different faces. From the hill behind our house we can see the fishermen in their little boats. The walk up the hill is about an hour round trip and has lovely views as you can see and the English Bulldog Pub or the church at the end of a walk, depending which way you choose to come down. Then sunrise with its beatiful rainbow colours in pastel and metallic.