I arranged for the removal of the offending branches mentioned in my last blog entry, thinking that not having them staring me in the face every day would help me feel better, but the comments from the gardening team who were twice as outraged and amazed as I was just left the unhappiness at this injustice simmering under the surface. Well, that's just my way of trying to say it mildly. Their unequal indignation at this violation of my home and rights simply added more fuel to my outraged fire. Anyway, as they say, this too shall pass...
On a brighter note, the next Big Event is almost upon us. Miss Suzy Q No 2's matric dance is on the final countdown now, and we are approaching fever pitch. This was heightened by our second trip to our newfound friend, the dress designer in Simonstown. Nothing like a lovely sea view to calm the soul, and then, omigosh, to see that the rough sketch is already a fully made creation, awaiting only final adjustments for the hem and anything else minor. I had feared umpteen fittings and untold dramas, but this has been the best luck we've had in a while. It's a gorgeous emerald green, the fabric was fortunately included in the very reasonable quotation, and looks exquisite. There were a few nervous moments as we fiddled behind the curtain trying to get all the straps on correctly, and our designer hovered outside like an expectant father. WELL, our little baby emerged like Cinderella going to the ball, utterly and absolutely transformed from the sweaty schoolgirl she was when she arrived. Whilst she was never an ugly duckling, she is undoubtedly an elegant, grown up swan in that stunning gown. Oh, if I'd ever looked that good, all slender limbs and unlined skin, why didn't I realize it!?
I can't say who was more relieved when we emerged all smiles from behind the curtain, and we were all beaming by the time we left. She is so thrilled and excited, and of course pictures were on the networks before we left, getting rounds of applause from her friends everywhere. (Needless to say, they look at me as if I have two heads when I tell them that when I was their age, if one was lucky enough to have access to a camera, photos were a luxury, and we had to wait for at least a week to seem them developed after we'd dropped the spool off at the pharmacy.) Everything is so instant these days
We decided upon which shoes she should wear, well should I say Miss SQ2 and her new best friend did ("wear these darling, they are so much in the moment") and she did a few twirls and was utterly enchanting with her youth and excitement bubbling over. What a joy to behold, and what a thrill to be able to provide her with this special dress for her Big Night.
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