...crocodile tears and goosebumps...

...this is the state kristen has left us in, an ugly mess...

                                     ~ c&h

"my thank you is to the sweet and soutie girls:

when i first received an invitation from "tjoutjou" on

twitter, whom i'd never met in "RL," to join a sweet and

soutie lunch, i was in a self-inflicted bubble of isolation

working days, nights and weekends on my business.

i had the social life of a quagga.

admittedly, i was super nervous to pitch up at a lunch

where i knew absolutely no-one, but i found myself

at ease in the midst of a group of colourful and like-minded,

i'll stress the word "genuine," women.

with different ages and backgrounds,and a peppering

of "sweet" and "soutie" personalities, we are all connected

by our need to express ourselves creatively and purposefully. 

this lunch was the starting point of some special friendships.

sweet & soutie has not only opened up a wealth of

creative opportunities for us, but also nurtures in numerous

other ways. whether it's for business or emotional support

or the sharing of joyful news, there is always a sweet and

soutie girl to reach out to!

after saturday's lunch of awesomeness, anja, a new member,

said: "i needed that." i couldn't agree more. 

so thank you, sweet and soutie sisters. i feel very blessed

to be a part of something so special."

 ~ kristen