On my
Birthday blog I wrote about my “new find” which I promised to share. I thought it best to recap on the Love Series since this new find just made me value and appreciate every moment on the series, the interviews, the comments and most importantly the stories.
Drum roll…please! My new find is Sally Williams nougat, which I have been addicted to ever since I bought it by sheer error. I was filling up on gas and saw a pack and bought two bars and after eating the first one before opening the car door, I immediately went back to buy more. Hooked is the word to use.
When I came back to the same filling station and asked the lady where I could buy the box, she thought I was crazy especially with the look she gave me. This is what they look like:
So, I now have what I call “Sally Williams Moments”. These are moments which this luxurious candy simply encapsulates in a variety of selections. In reading through the series, I was at wonder at how successful it has been and a hit with readers. I thought I should just recap in time before the premier of the last interview followed by a two part interview which marks the end of the love series.
I selected a couple of the finest nougat flavors from Sally Williams, specifically the Macadamia and the Belgian Milk Chocolate coated nougat. My favorite is the almond flavor. They also have a dark chocolate coated version which I haven’t tried yet including their Turkish delight collection. I should mention that this is fine food….. Luxury for the palate! The idea is to savor the moment and enjoy every experience the nougat presents in your mouth. Don’t eat the whole pack at once, relish it and enjoy the finest nougat ever made.
With my nougat selected I begun to recap the Love Series…..
The Recap: Let BabyThis is my best moment
What advice do you have for other women?
Don’t depend on a man. Have something of your own and never make excuses for him. Don’t take everything he says for the sake of peace because that will kill you.. most important thing TRUST IN THE LORD Proverbs 3:6
What finally made you leave him?
I guess I had my baby to think of... I got tired of his lies excuses and his strings of girlfriends
My best commentsThe Lady said: “I can totally relate to this one...it takes time to learn to trust again, am still learning. It's painful how one screwed up jerk can totally change the way you look at relationships.”
Toxic said: “Let Baby, true love will find you when you LEAST expect it. Don't push yourself and at the same time don't push people who care away from you. Otherwise, you're giving your ex more control over your life than he should have.”
The Recap: The LadyMy best moments
What would be your advice to women folk?
The other woman will always be just that, the other woman.
Are you now involved? Do ever think of him?
I am fortunately, to the most wonderful man in the world and most definitely not thinking about him or any other man for that matter.
My best commentBest-Achiever’s comment: “It is unbelievable what people go through everyday, and quite inspiring to see them coming out of the situation and holding their heads up high.... Well done TheLady, now take gud care of that Angel in your life”
Centrepiece’s comment: “It is true this *bleep!* happens to ALMOST every woman, like me my baby today does not have a father even though he is still alive, because i just happened to be the other woman. This frustrates me more than anything else which is happening in my life right now!! It saddens me that because of my stupidity my son has to suffer more and more every day!!!”
The Recap: RenegadeMy best moment
What was it about him that made you drive that far?
I honestly don’t know. He wasn’t anything like the “prim and proper”; guys I usually date. He was more like a rural boy from KZN who had come to Jozi and wised up a bit but kept his ruralness. I like that. And he was a bit “not so intelligent”; so the things he’d say sometimes used to crack me up and in a way endeared me to him.
My best commentLM’s comment: “he he he he! tlt tl tl tl....the more I read bloggas' love stories, the more I realise that I'm not cursed in the big L department.....I'm not the only one who goes through isshhh....it's just some of the things I have to experience in life....”
The Recap: PitchMy best moments
What is it that you loved about him?
He used to treat me like a princess and with respect and the fact that he used to respect my home and not just showing up whenever he feels like.
How did you feel when he was all gone and you started dating again?
I became very insecure of my movements with men again.
What would be your best advice to anyone in a relationship about money?
Just be careful regardless of how you see your man as a gentleman...money has a way of bringing the worst to a person rather not even try to tempt them by leaving your money or giving your partner the pin number. It’s good to trust each other as trust is the foundation of a relationship but just don’t tempt your partner.
My best commentPitch commented by saying: “Hi Observer! I would like to complement you first on the lay-out...it really looks stunning even though we are talking about hardcore news. You did a great job with these series of what we do for the name of love. I just hope people we are learning and not just feel entertained about matters of our hearts.”
The Recap: ToxicMy best moments
What have you learned about either dating or being with someone from this?
I learned that I should put myself and my needs first. If I’m happy within myself then I’m better able to take care of someone else to a limit.
How would you want your ideal love encounter to be like?
Fireworks, sparks, chemistry, nothing less
My best commentKrissy captured this well in her comment: “Great interview Observer!! I personally have never met Toxic,have been here for only a few weeks but I love her. She's a sincere person ( I can tell from her writting) and honest in every way. I hope God blesses u with ur what u really deserve, U are truly remarkable (And NO i dont need anything from her) LOL...”
The Recap: LMMy best moment
What part of that relationship did you like?
I liked the way he was so attentive to me. He would cook for me, take me out for lunch, massage me, and run me a bath... When I was hospitalized for two days after I got involved in a car crash in early 2006 he was there for me. He even helped me with his car to run some errands because mine was written off “I think all in all he is a great guy” it’s just that he is a womanizer and a bit of a money grabber. He can do well as toy boy
My best commentMaddie commented by saying: “interesting interview LM. Love is really complicated”
The Recap: MopakistanMy best moment
Did you ever find “normal” love? If yes do tell; if not - tell us why
I’m in love with my man and what I did was very stupid.
My best commentLet baby then said: “Nice article Observer... can someone tell me the name of the school where all this man attend cos it seems like they r from the same school...”
The Recap: CandeMy best moments
What is it about your relationship you really loved?
You know there is a saying in Xhosa that “into ebiwayo imnandi” meaning that things that are done behind closed doors are nicer. So I liked most of the things about it having to go to same parties with the same cycle of friends and ignoring each other because my boyfriend will also be there. Having to wait for my boyfriend to go and spent the whole evening talking until 5am when I had to prepare to go to work.
What was it like when you found someone else?
I learned to be a bit more careful with lending guys money, that I am dating. In fact I don’t do that.
Did you ever find “normal love”? If yes do tell, if not - tell us why!
Yes I did find normal love. Me and my current boyfriend have been dating for about 8 months and we are happy.
My best commentsRenegade said: “Hehe, what is it with the amount R500? Hai!”
Khafo said: “I did spent gifts on my ex-bf's. Now that i have found the right man been together for 4 years now, i am unable to spend anything on him. He is the giver_i am the receiver. “
The Recap: LindzMy best moment
Based on your experience what advice would you give women?
Be independent, it’s the best thing you could ever do for yourself. Never let a man have power over you. Be in control of yourself. In order to be happy your own life needs to be complete.
My best commentPitch said: "Wow Lindz! what an inspiring message you left us with. Indeed its good to wait upon the Lord. Our God is faithful and we knows what we want though He knows what we need and what we need and what we want is not the same thing. Our God is faithful amd if we keep on praising the living God, everything is possible with him."
I would like to know you’re “Sally Williams Moment” with any of the interviews, stories and comments from the love series.
Also have you ever bought any Sally Williams product or had someone give it to you as a gift? Let me know which variant? I have these friends who always steal mine, because they are also addicted I think….but they don’t buy. I need to arrange an intervention.
Sally Williams was a gourmet chef who had her own cookery school for 28 years in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Sally Williams now exports to a number of countries including UK, Australia, USA, Dubai, Canada. Oprah Winfrey is also one of the world-known customers of Sally Williams.
I can’t wait to hear all about your moments. From funny, testimonial, sad, interesting, upset, disappointed or just plain weird....just share.
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