Remember just a few precious months ago when I'd complain bitterly about not having any girlfriends in Mozambique? Well, the kick-ass-girl-Gods smiled upon me and now I have some of the most gorgeous, coolest sidekicks ever here in Maputo. Jenny, Lies, Tracy, LacitheCat...I really got lucky on this one.
This past Saturday, Jenny, Lies and I decided to go to a restaurant called The Meat Co. at the newly built Polana Casino on the coast. It was a very chic affair and we all went dressed in black, completely by coincidence. As we walked into the restaurant, everyone wanted to know if we were sisters!
Extra ego boost to the fact that these girls have totally supported me in my fledgling jewelry business. It's a bit hard to see the details in the photos, but Jenny is wearing a turquoise and glass pendant necklace of mine, Lies is wearing a pair of delicate black onyx and Swarovski earrings, and I'm full-out bling in a red chandelier earring and lariat necklace set. If it weren't for these girls and their kind words (and purchases), and those of Tracy and LacitheCat, I don't know if I'd have had the courage to say yes to my new incarnation as jewelry maker...well, at least not this quickly!
This past Saturday, Jenny, Lies and I decided to go to a restaurant called The Meat Co. at the newly built Polana Casino on the coast. It was a very chic affair and we all went dressed in black, completely by coincidence. As we walked into the restaurant, everyone wanted to know if we were sisters!
Extra ego boost to the fact that these girls have totally supported me in my fledgling jewelry business. It's a bit hard to see the details in the photos, but Jenny is wearing a turquoise and glass pendant necklace of mine, Lies is wearing a pair of delicate black onyx and Swarovski earrings, and I'm full-out bling in a red chandelier earring and lariat necklace set. If it weren't for these girls and their kind words (and purchases), and those of Tracy and LacitheCat, I don't know if I'd have had the courage to say yes to my new incarnation as jewelry maker...well, at least not this quickly!
Jenny and Ali
Ali and Lies
Lies and Jenny
12 comments:
Wow, looks like you and your friends are having a wonderful time there! I am glad you managed to find close friends there!
Online for just a sec! Sigh ... on BIG SIGH! Sounds like you guys had an awesome time. Please send all the girls my regards. And I did not even have a little black number with me ... so I would have been the 'cool' one (smile).
Lots of love to you all. If you find me a short term project - I might be enticed to come back (kind of joking - I think)! And I promise to bring suitable attaire!
Smile ..
BTW - you can use my name. I am not that paraonid (although I do admit to many strange email addresses).
These are such gorgeous photos of all of you! And of course, your jewelry is stunning!
Looks like a great time! You three are beautiful! Plus I am loving all of the jewelry!
Looks like a great time was had by all.... It's been awhile since I hung out with my girls....
Love the Jewellery as always,
Cheers Toni
Lies... what a nickname. congrats on the new friends.
I wanna join!!!
Can't wait togo to Maputo see my brother and meet you! :)
(I'll buy jewerly when you come to rings ;) )
~Alina - I am so glad, too. You have no idea!
~Lacithecat - Girl, it's just not the same without you. :( You would have had a field day with the bizarre guys at the casino sending us love notes via the cleaning woman and buying us drinks via the waiter! Have fun in Senegal and I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled for short-term stuff to lure you back!
~Paris Parfait - Thanks! Also, I am super curious about your daughter's jewelry designs. Any photos to share??
~Kristine - Thanks, girl. :)
~Toni - Yeah, it was a great time. I've come to the conclusion that hanging out with my girls is a key part to my happiness, no matter where I am and no matter how old.
~Tomas - Funny, I'd never thought about Lies as being an english nickname. You pronounce it "Leez" so I'd never even considered its spelling.
~Jo Ann - Can't wait to have you here in MPM!! When are you coming to visit? I know you said "summer" but I don't know whose summer you were referring to.
Friends are the best - and you all look tres chic.
Thanks for de-lurking at my site ;)
Hi Ali,
Looks like you guys are sisters.
Love,
Dad
Miss Ali, I finally got a chance to catch up with the blog and see all the great pictures you're posted. (The chief info person here periodically blocks access to blogs).
I check with B.G. and he told me about the engagement - congrats to you and Ricardo.
And atta' girl on the women friends. What a blessing they are. And I agree with your dad - you look like sisters.
Kim in Albuquerque
Lovely pictures and I really like the jewellery. I hope you can sell it online soon!
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