Roadtrip to Ikea

So Friday afternoon found me on a road trip to Ikea. I say roadtrip coz there is no Ikea in my part of the woods; the nearest one being in London. So off we went, sun was out which was lovely…drove with the sun-roof open…joy I did learn a few things about myself though..

• I like bright colours. I do…just because I tend to dress in black, brown, and blue most days, I realised that I look good in orange . Okie let me re-phrase that to say that I look good in orange when the sun is out and when I’m happy.

• I can’t wait to move into my own house. This is not another housemate rant. I couldn’t stop drooling at the bedroom and kitchen sets….I know Ikea is dead simple, but there is something about furnishing my first house..something that is all mine.  Where I don’t have to consult with anyone before buying something, or have arguments simply because I want a bright green cushion in the middle of a red and cream scheme!

• I have flashes of broodiness (ie desire to have babies)…but it is quick.  This was a result of seeing the babies and children’s bedroom sets. So cute! From princess themes, to themes with cars, puppets, etc…*sigh*. Right after I go right back to being scared about being a parent…and no desire for the reality that comes with babies (waking up at random hours, putting someone else before myself, actually being responsible for someone’s life, widened hips….etc…lol)

• Now that was the good part of the trip. Towards the end I got a massive headache (probably from walking miles and miles with a shopaholic who is in denial that they are a shopaholic) which ended up as one of the worst migraines of my life! Ever! As in I felt my head was too heavy for my body, and was finding it difficult to talk, or even keep my eyes open.

Anyhu, that is the most exciting thing that happened to me all week.

Random thoughts: I did something seriously dumb…but I shall blame it on the music..I didn’t know some songs could affect me like that….maybe this is just me, but there are some songs I listen to that bring back seriously vivid memories for me. It could be anything: times spent with family, good times in the past with friends, and the worst (for me) former lovey-dovey moments. There are some songs I cannot listen to…even after 2 years have come and gone, I still get a lump in my throat, and suspicious moisture in my eyes (not tears mind you) and I find my hand itching for the “next” button.  Now, where was I? Oh yes, the dumb act. I was listening to this particular playlist…and I know I shouldn’t have, but I did. I was telling myself that I liked the songs before…and I would make myself re-like them again. Needless to say it didn’t work….and I need to find a way of pad-locking my phone and laptop when the urge to do crazy stuff arises.Said dumb act led to a moody/ depressed weekend….with me spending my Sunday wrapped in my duvet. Didn’t bother to cook…or look for anything remotely edible.

Final random thought:Highlight of the weekend was watching No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. I love it!Its become a permanent part of my Sunday night viewing…can’t wait for next week’s episode! I recognised one of the guest actors..A South African actress (can’t remember her name but she acts in Isindingo).One thing I wondered about…do they have any Botswanian actors in it?

Playlist:

• Don’t stop (Funkin’ for Jamaica)- Mariah Carey ft Mystikal
• Got me waiting- Heavy D and the Boyz