Do people still use these things?

Yesterday, after months of deliberation, investigation and hesitation I willingly allowed Dr John Hill, of the Dr Hill Eye Laser Centre, to perform laser refractive surgery (Lasik) on my less than perfect eyes which where -1.75 and astigmatic. (I say willingly because I had to sign a form just before the procedure that stated that I have asked all the right questions and understand what I was getting myself into. ) In less than 10 minutes both eyes had been fixed and I found myself back in the reception getting care instructions for my new eyes. I write this post less that 24 hours after the procedure and already my vision is on a par with what I had while wearing lenses.

Just for the record: I am an absolute girl scout and am not the bravest when it comes to needles and men in masks. I must admit I nearly fainted half way through as the thought of what was actually been done to me became a little over whelming. But honestly, the dentist is far worse and I experienced absolutely no pain. My vision was very smokey at first but but the evening was greatly improved and was even better this morning.

The procedure is not cheap (R15000), but having done it I would, without hesitation, recommend it to anyone.

A brilliant depiction of the vibe in JHB. I grew up there, and its all true. A place that draws you in with the promise of success. A place with as many opportunities as there are dangers.

Can’t wait to see it, read more here.

There are loads of rip off ads and video around already – check out a classic on cherryflava.

I still want one though…

Now, I’ve been to some pretty good sushi establishments – but nothing has come even close to the dining adventure that we were exposed to. The courses came through one after another, each more delicious than the last. If memory serves, we started out with baby clams and jellyfish (!). The clams were superb, but I must say that the jellyfish was a little ‘gelatonous’ (thanks Mark). Next we had a couple more courses which included octopus, prawn, scallops, tasty sea weed (honestly), soup etc. Then the platters arrived with the most fantastic sushi I have ever had, prepared from wild Alaskan salmon, yellowtail, Norwegian salmon, tuna, prawn etc etc.
One of the most impressive things though was the wasabi – not your run of the mill horseradish and colouring wasabi, but the actual wasabi made fresh from wasabi root.