seize the ante

the day was great, but tiring. i got up at a reasonable time (a little after 8am), watched an episode of frasier that i could truly identify with, and then hopped in the car with my cousin and her daughter to go and visit her father.

there were some awkward moments as usual - like the fifth time i had to explain to him that i'd already finished matric (almost ten years ago!), but it was mostly pleasant. i was introduced to the abraham brothers' music on the drive to the flea market - even for flea markets that one sucked - and we then moved on to another cousin (siblings) way up north.

we had an excellent meal, fun chat and then the kids brought out tekken 3 - it's been a while since anyone's actually been interested in trying against me more than once ^_^

the bus ride back was interesting - it was pleasant because the windows were closed, and i spent it scribbling my death song: this quote has been hanging up on a wall wherever i've been since i left south africa, and it struck me as a good thing to have prepared.

i stopped by singer's on the way home for a breezer, and am now tucking in for four hours before my TL picks me up to get cracking on the week's work.