NOTE: Day 181 of 365

Chapter 6

Day 181

Hi Beautiful!

Um is it just me or is it utter madness to think that the first half of 2014 is already over? 

Woah!

Hmmm the month of June wasn't the best for me, but when I look back on what I achieved during this month I wonder why I feel like that? I donated a whole car full of goodies to the Jacaranda Children's Home as well as to the SPCA: I planted some trees; I attended some events as The Glam Green Girl; I celebrated special times in friends' lives such as kitchen teas and bridal showers; I even managed to sneak in a long weekend in Zambia and above all, I celebrated my blog's third birthday!

I guess because the past few weeks have been so busy I've been feeling overwhelmed, plus it doesn't help that I'm recovering from a nasty case of the flu but I'm trying to change my mindset for the new month that's upon us in a few hours. Seeing as though today is a Monday, and it's almost the start of spring (well still 2 months but hey, who's counting haha) I'm focusing on my health but stayed tuned for some new posts on that!

Even though I truly aspire to inspire, I myself sometimes don't feel the positive vibes but it's all about mindset and I've started new lists, new goals etc for July - it will be a good month!

How did June treat you? What was the most exciting aspect of the month for you? You can vent, boast, moan, brag ~ anything you want! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Love always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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ZAMBIA: March 2014

The Beautiful Zambezi River

Hi lovelies,

I've just come back from 9 amazing days on the Zambezi River in Zambia and wanted to share some of my snaps with you! I can't believe this miserable weather that we're having in Pretoria, I definitely am missing the hot (and I mean HOT) weather that we had whilst in Zambia.

From the 1st of December to the 1st of March, Zambia closes it's side of the Zambezi River to fishing. This is a wonderful initiative that helps the Tiger Fish to repopulate. Unfortunately the Zimbabwean side is still open but at least every little bit helps. Another rule along the Zambian side of the Zambezi River is, you have comply with the "catch and release" rules, so all Tiger Fish are released as soon as we've caught them.  I was lucky enough to be there for the opening of the season and fished in the competition with my dad, we came 3rd place yay!

I had an amazing time, it was so wonderful to spend time with my Zambian friends and to be on the utterly majestic Zambezi River surrounded by the exquisite nature that Africa has been blessed with. 2 of our family friends even got engaged (congrats Gary & Dianna),I caught a tiger fish worthy of a trophy in my books haha and I got to relax and unwind after a hectic few weeks.

The view outside my tented chalet

Having a spit braai to celebrate the opening of the fishing season

How gorgeous does the sky look after a heavy storm?

A rainbow! 

The sun setting after a huge storm

"Just like the rains down in Africa" - admit it, you sang that part right now!

Beautiful sunset

We went upstream the one day to C camp, so beautiful

Making a braai on the sandbank

Ah its a cookie monster cloud! Can you see the face?

Another day, another braai along the River

My Tiger Fish! YAY! Don't worry, as I mentioned before, after weighing this big boy we released him back into the River and watched him swim merrily away

Even the elephants came to watch me catch a fish ;)

So my first trip back to Zambia for 2014 was definitely a winner, I feel like each time I go it just gets better and better, and I definitely leave a small piece of my heart in Zambia with every trip. 

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed this post! 

Look out for some new reviews and tips coming up in the next few weeks.

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NOTE: 2014

Well Hello There 2014!

Hi my dear Glam and Green readers!

Happy New Year!

I'm sorry I've been so quite lately, I've been so terribly ill *boo* I had German Measles for over two weeks and it led to me being in hospital and now trying to fight off a chest infection - gosh the past few weeks have been difficult but I would just like to say a BIG thank you to everyone for all their love and concern these past two weeks - I'm so lucky to have you all in my life!

However, moving on to better things, I'm so happy that 2013 is over and I truly welcomed 2014 in with open arms. I'm always so excited for a new year but I really feel good about this year and where it's going to take me!

This year I've decided instead of the usual lose weight; give up this; give up that resolutions I'm going to try something a little more different. Don't get me wrong, I will be aiming to lose weight and work on my fitness and try to do well in all aspects of my life but instead of having 500 goals I'm going to make this the year of saying YES, the year of taking chances, the year of doing things I've never done before and taking those leaps of faith!

I know its so cliche and so 2013 but I'm going to take the motto of YOLO to heart! You really do only live once and whenever I have doubts or fears about doing something, I'm going to remind myself of what I've decided my 2014 will be like ~ YOLO!

Images: Pinterest

So that's how I'm starting my new year, how about you? What are you going to be doing that's different this year? 

Thank you so much for all your support in 2013, I so appreciate it and I can't wait to grow with you this year! Here's to an amazing year for us all!

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