An ordinary girl from an ordinary family, living in an ordinary town trying to make this life extraordinary!
A born and bred PE girl who, whilst in my 20’s, traveled around the world for a number of years. What was intended to be a one year stint in London ended up taking me away from home for 8 years. I lived and worked in 6 different countries and traveled to quite a few more, but home is best and I returned to Port Elizabeth in 2000.
I got married in 2007 and in February 2010 Mr OL and I had our first child – a girl – Little OL – to add to our already large family which consists of the two of us, two cats and two dogs. Life is never quiet. Which is just the way I like it.
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Really cool blog. Thanks for stopping by mine. Hats off, I just read your post on the 2km swim. I struggle to run 2km`s!
Anyways, hope you don`t mind I`m gonna add you to my blogroll.
God bless
Hi Francois, thanks for stopping by. And of course I don’t mind of you add me to your blogroll.
What an amazing story! I am very glad I found your blog!
RBR – thank you.
Hi PJ. Just stopped by via 6000s blog. I, too, was born in PE. Moved away when I was about 8 and have finally settled down at the age of 38… in Melbourne. Seeing your photos of PE make me miss home, but luckily I’ll be there for 3 weeks in March!
Good luck with the Ironman, I’ll be following your blog with interest and great expectations!
I really enjoyed that and I have really missed reading your blog!
Hi Alet – nice to hear from you again…
I love your site. Keep it up !
Hi Pamiejane,
sorry my english (i’m brasilian), I like your blog.
Hey, can I do one question?
How do you put that widget “Visitors Locations” in your blog?
I want to put something like that in mine…
Thak you to your attention.
Danilo
(daniloregialmeida@gmail.com)
That was a great read! You’ve had a really exciting time so far but what about the poor Swede???!!!
Hi Helen. I know, I felt really bad about leaving him, especially so suddenly. But I felt it was for the best. The problems I felt in Sweden would have been the same for him if we had both come back here. We are still in touch though, and he has a beautiful 5 year old boy.
Hey there! Great prologue! Wow – your life sounds kinda similar to mine, and also worlds apart!! If that makes any sense at all! I was raised in Joburg, and hot-tailed it outta there as soon as I matriculated. I chose my university (Cape-Town) based on how far it was from Joburg! After 4 yrs studying physio, I hot footed it to the UK where I travelled, worked, partied, travelled a bit more…. then dumped my long term boyfriend and travelled some more. Then back to London, settled into a good physio job, married a good englishman, produced 3 sprogs in 4 years…. and last year, I dragged them all back home with me! To Joburg! And I am HOME!!! I love it! I will add you to my blog roll! LOVE the scan pic BTW – you have exciting times ahead!! x-x
Hi Mrs OL,
I found your blog using a google search for triathlon blogs in SA. I am super impressed and believ a belated congrats is in orde on the birth of your first child.
My wife and I (she being a PE girl herself) have just returned to PE after an 8 year stint coaching in Europe. I am a multi sports coach specialzing in Marathon running, cycling and triathlon training coaching.
I’ll be at the ironman this year supporting a few of our athletes from around the world that will be competing so hope to see you there.
Regards
Jono
Hi
Thanks for the comment. And for the congratulations, yes I have just had my daughter. So cute!
I will also be at the race supporting this year! Good luck to your athletes.
Pamela
Hey there! Great prologue! Wow – your life sounds kinda similar to mine, and also worlds apart!! If that makes any sense at all! I was raised in Joburg, and hot-tailed it outta there as soon as I matriculated. I chose my university (Cape-Town) based on how far it was from Joburg! After 4 yrs studying physio, I hot footed it to the UK where I travelled, worked, partied, travelled a bit more…. then dumped my long term boyfriend and travelled some more. Then back to London, settled into a good physio job, married a good englishman, produced 3 sprogs in 4 years…. and last year, I dragged them all back home with me! To Joburg! And I am HOME!!! I love it! I will add you to my blog roll! LOVE the scan pic BTW – you have exciting times ahead!! x-x
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Hi, nice to meet you !
hello, thanks for your comment on my blog. i come from pe too. moved to somerset west in 1996.
Hey there! Great prologue! Wow – your life sounds kinda similar to mine, and also worlds apart!! If that makes any sense at all! I was raised in Joburg, and hot-tailed it outta there as soon as I matriculated. I chose my university (Cape-Town) based on how far it was from Joburg! After 4 yrs studying physio, I hot footed it to the UK where I travelled, worked, partied, travelled a bit more…. then dumped my long term boyfriend and travelled some more. Then back to London, settled into a good physio job, married a good englishman, produced 3 sprogs in 4 years…. and last year, I dragged them all back home with me! To Joburg! And I am HOME!!! I love it! I will add you to my blog roll! LOVE the scan pic BTW – you have exciting times ahead!! x-x+1
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Hi – I just wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for A Very Inspiring Blogger Award (the details are on my blog). Cheers!
Hey!! Could you please email me when you get a chance? I have a quick question about your blog. Thanks!
I have nominated you for a Liebster award? http://wp.me/p2rwUj-2bm
Thank you Charlotte, I will go and have a look
This is so beautiful. Where can I order. I live in Pretoria. And also prices. The name of the hanger will be “Little dynamite”
Hi Lauren. I have seen your email. Thank you
Hi Karen Thank you I saw your email. I hope you have received my reply.