Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK and are currently enjoying the Summer?
Sorry, I haven't written in a long time...
In the meantime, I don't know if you're aware or know about the Bridgerton already? (If not, you definitely should!). The author (Julia Quinn) imagined a family of eight children, named in alphabetical order (Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory and Hyacinth), living in the middle-of the 19th Century. As you can imagined, a lot happens, with their mother's meddling and encouraging them to marry, their constant banter, the mysterious Lady Whistledown and other intrigues....that I'll let you discover :) I can guarantee they'll make you laugh and cry at the same time. Almost impossible to stop reading! :)
However, I recently discovered that it was to become a TV series, coming soon on Netflix. I'm a bit...how can I say? Hum...divided, shall we say? In a way, I'm curious and intrigued as to what the result is going to be, as I read the books and I always wondered what the characters would like if a TV series or a movie would ever be made one day. It might be fun to watch after all. It might be a good TV show, despite my misgivings. And I won't know until I watch it, that's for sure. But a part of me is also worried. Not too worried. Just a little bit. Mostly because half the time, whenever they tried to adapt books whether it's for the cinema or the TV, it's a...disaster. Sorry but it can be sometimes. It's either too much. Or too cheesy. Or they cut most of what happened in the books (e.g Harry Potter franchise or Twilight being one of many examples, there are probably others) or tend to change everything. The main reason...money. Or the director has his or her own visions, which can differ, I guess, from the book(s).
Also, Netflix is big machine...so to speak (like Amazon Prime). Some TV shows rarely get a proper chance. And disappear too soon. Whatever the reason is (bad reviews, not many interests, too expensive...). Each streaming company has its own policy.
Anyway, that's just me. You're welcome to have your opinion. And, like I said, above, I won't know specifically until I saw at least one episode (whenever its released, although it might be a while as they are only starting to assemble the cast). So more later....I'll keep you posted.
Whilst waiting, you can read the books in advance ;)
Take care and see you soon for another article xxx
P.s= There are also prequels....if you are interested?
Affichage des articles dont le libellé est Pensées ensoleillées. Afficher tous les articles
Affichage des articles dont le libellé est Pensées ensoleillées. Afficher tous les articles
lundi 29 juillet 2019
lundi 1 octobre 2018
Un Peuple et son Roi
Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK and that going back to work after the summer holiday wasn't too hard...:)
And will enjoy the beginning of this fresh Autumn.
I would write again about Elsie&Ethan today but if you don't mind, I'd like to press pause just for this article. Don't worry, they'll be back ;-) I can't wait to write the rest of their adventures (hoping you're still enjoying it?)
Yesterday, I went to cinema and saw a French movie, which was about the French Revolution.
Indeed some centuries ago,the 14th July 1789 more precisely, the French People decided they had enough and wanted more, which lead to the writing and publication of the French Constitution, that still exists today, making all man and woman, free and equal when they're born. Also, lead to the death of Louis XVI and many other majors events...
This movie is centered on all of that. More specifically, on the events following the French Revolution and how the French People reacted and dealt with it. How they got organized. How they tried to make themselves heard. There was of course the King Louis XVI, his family and the court. And how he dealt and managed the situation...
In all, the movie, from a historical standpoint, appears very accurate (not that I'm an expert) and you learn a lot. For example, I had forgotten how long it took, after the Revolution took place, for everything to move forward. And the King Louis XVI wasn't sentenced to death just yet. He 'kind of' stood trial, people deciding whether or not, he should live, be banished or die. Same went (not that it was portrayed here) for his family we can only suppose. Although, we already know that Marie-Antoinette and her children didn't make it either.
There is just a few things that I felt was missing: the reaction of the Louis XVI (despite wanting to do his best in a way and agreeing for the Constitution to be published) in all of this. He appears, a part from, being genuinely sad and resigned or a moment, also detached from all that happened. He barely tries to comfort his family, and just wait for it to be over. We also rarely see him during the movie, as it's mostly filmed from the French People's point of view. Not that it's a bad thing, it's interesting to see all sides of the story. For those who like action scene as well, you might be a little disappointed. There are some, however, there are mostly centered on the French People trying to make themselves heard once again by the French Government, still desperately holding on to little power they have left.
Anyway, in all, the movie is worth the detour and you'll learn a lot (or learn again). :) Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx
Hope you're all OK and that going back to work after the summer holiday wasn't too hard...:)
And will enjoy the beginning of this fresh Autumn.
I would write again about Elsie&Ethan today but if you don't mind, I'd like to press pause just for this article. Don't worry, they'll be back ;-) I can't wait to write the rest of their adventures (hoping you're still enjoying it?)
Yesterday, I went to cinema and saw a French movie, which was about the French Revolution.
Indeed some centuries ago,the 14th July 1789 more precisely, the French People decided they had enough and wanted more, which lead to the writing and publication of the French Constitution, that still exists today, making all man and woman, free and equal when they're born. Also, lead to the death of Louis XVI and many other majors events...
This movie is centered on all of that. More specifically, on the events following the French Revolution and how the French People reacted and dealt with it. How they got organized. How they tried to make themselves heard. There was of course the King Louis XVI, his family and the court. And how he dealt and managed the situation...
In all, the movie, from a historical standpoint, appears very accurate (not that I'm an expert) and you learn a lot. For example, I had forgotten how long it took, after the Revolution took place, for everything to move forward. And the King Louis XVI wasn't sentenced to death just yet. He 'kind of' stood trial, people deciding whether or not, he should live, be banished or die. Same went (not that it was portrayed here) for his family we can only suppose. Although, we already know that Marie-Antoinette and her children didn't make it either.
There is just a few things that I felt was missing: the reaction of the Louis XVI (despite wanting to do his best in a way and agreeing for the Constitution to be published) in all of this. He appears, a part from, being genuinely sad and resigned or a moment, also detached from all that happened. He barely tries to comfort his family, and just wait for it to be over. We also rarely see him during the movie, as it's mostly filmed from the French People's point of view. Not that it's a bad thing, it's interesting to see all sides of the story. For those who like action scene as well, you might be a little disappointed. There are some, however, there are mostly centered on the French People trying to make themselves heard once again by the French Government, still desperately holding on to little power they have left.
Anyway, in all, the movie is worth the detour and you'll learn a lot (or learn again). :) Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx
vendredi 21 septembre 2018
Elsie&Ethan (let's call it this way for now) :)
Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK and enjoyed your summer?! Sorry, I haven't been writing much...but I have had a lot of my mind (still do actually).
Anyway, let's go back to Elsie&Ethan :)
Last time, Ethan was going to an event with his then 'girlfriend' but the evening didn't turn out the way it was suppose to. They ended-up parting ways. As he went to his office the next morning, a serious conversation with his assistant was in order, not that the latter seemed very concerned...
Whilst, Elsie had to deal telling her mum there wasn't going to be a wedding because her and Ned were on a break. It wasn't easy of course but somehow her mum blamed her!
And now...
'You wanted to see me, sir?' His assistant said, still looking innocent. How does she do it? Ethan wondered.
'Yes, indeed. Can you explain something to me?'
'Um, sure. But explain what?'
Oh dear God! Ethan had to stay calm. He took a deep breath. 'Explain about last night?'
'OK, what about last night?' Was she doing that on purpose? 'Didn't you have a good time?'
'Well, let see, shall we? The car you ordered was late, consequently, there was traffic, so we were late. Nor that it mattered fortunately, because Selena loves to make an entrance. Anyway, the evening didn't exactly ended there. We were sitting at the same table and-'
'So? You are a couple, aren't you? Why wouldn't you be seated at the same table?'
'Yes' Ethan replied as patiently as he could. 'However, we were also seated at the same table as one of Selena's rival. And let me tell you, it wasn't fun! Because then Selena even wanted more attention..by wanting to dance with me in front of these people! Making an even more fool of herself'
'Oh...'
'Indeed. Now, tell me, what happened?'
'Nothing. I did exactly as you asked' His assistant - Crap, I'd better learn their names...what is Bethany? Beverley?-shrugged.
'I wonder if you did because the evening didn't go according to plan and-'
'It's not my fault!' She exclaimed.
'How is it not? You were the person in charge, were you not?' Stay calm...
'Well, yes but-'
'But what?'
'I'm just a temporary replacement' She explained. 'I usually work with Mr Wood' He was Ethan's partner and associate. A good friend and hard working mostly but he preferred fun to work whenever he could. 'H.R asked that I filled in for a while. Mr Wood is-'
'...away, yes' Ethan interrupted her. No need to go into detail. 'However, whether you're a temporary replacement or not, you should still be able to do your job properly'
'I did!'
Ethan sighed. She was really determined. 'Don't tell me it was because last night was anything but...despite having left specific instructions'
'If you say so...now can I get back to work, please?'
What? Ethan blinked several times. Was she for real? 'Excuse-me?'
'I need to get back to work. I'm also handling Mr Wood's-'
'Just go' Ethan resigned himself to ask human resources to find someone else to cover. Dave's assistant would go back to her old job.
Beverley/Bethany or whatever her name was (I might need to learn it) shrugged and left his office. A few laughs were heard soon after. Damn it! That is it!
Ethan immediately called human resources and all they could do was being surprised and asked: 'Again?'
*****
'Elsie! I know you're in there!' Her mum knocked on her bedroom door. Elsie stayed silent. 'Come on, let's talk about this, like adults'
Like adults? Ah! Elsie wanted to laugh. She'd just announced she was leaving her husband and practically refused to talk about it.
'Elsie!' 'I'm sure you can find a compromise. Ned is a-seems at least-like reasonable guy. If you apologize to him, he might-'
Wow, wait a minute! Elsie got-up. 'Excuse-me?'
'Ah, I knew you were there. Open the door, so we can talk'
'No, I'm not opening the door, Mum. How could you!'
'How could I what?'
'Don't you see? You're taking Ned's side, but I'm your daughter, you should support me'
'I'm!'
'By telling me, I made a mistake turning down Ned?'
'Well, you did. Men like Ned don't often come around and you're not getting any younger'
'Oh, OK, so, I should just marry Ned just for the sake of it? Huh? Well, sorry to disappoint you, that's not how things work. At least not for me. I want the real things. I want to be able to make my own decision on whether or not, I want to get married. And could please, just this once, believe in me? Take my side? Believe that I'm doing the right thing?'
'Honey, I-'
Elsie brushed away her tears. 'So nice of you. Can you just go, please?'
She looked under her door, her mum's feet hesitating before her steps faded away. She sat down on her bed, her heart beating faster. Had this really happened?
A few minutes later, Elsie had barely recovered for the conversation with her mum when her mobile vibrated. Lost in her thoughts, she didn't check the caller ID. 'Ned?' She replied absently.
To be continued...
Hope you're still enjoying it? Thanks again for following their adventures. And I meant what I said, Elsie and Ethan will meet soon...just a little bit patience :)
Take care and see you soon for another article, xxx
Copyright-all right reserved.
Hope you're all OK and enjoyed your summer?! Sorry, I haven't been writing much...but I have had a lot of my mind (still do actually).
Anyway, let's go back to Elsie&Ethan :)
Last time, Ethan was going to an event with his then 'girlfriend' but the evening didn't turn out the way it was suppose to. They ended-up parting ways. As he went to his office the next morning, a serious conversation with his assistant was in order, not that the latter seemed very concerned...
Whilst, Elsie had to deal telling her mum there wasn't going to be a wedding because her and Ned were on a break. It wasn't easy of course but somehow her mum blamed her!
And now...
'You wanted to see me, sir?' His assistant said, still looking innocent. How does she do it? Ethan wondered.
'Yes, indeed. Can you explain something to me?'
'Um, sure. But explain what?'
Oh dear God! Ethan had to stay calm. He took a deep breath. 'Explain about last night?'
'OK, what about last night?' Was she doing that on purpose? 'Didn't you have a good time?'
'Well, let see, shall we? The car you ordered was late, consequently, there was traffic, so we were late. Nor that it mattered fortunately, because Selena loves to make an entrance. Anyway, the evening didn't exactly ended there. We were sitting at the same table and-'
'So? You are a couple, aren't you? Why wouldn't you be seated at the same table?'
'Yes' Ethan replied as patiently as he could. 'However, we were also seated at the same table as one of Selena's rival. And let me tell you, it wasn't fun! Because then Selena even wanted more attention..by wanting to dance with me in front of these people! Making an even more fool of herself'
'Oh...'
'Indeed. Now, tell me, what happened?'
'Nothing. I did exactly as you asked' His assistant - Crap, I'd better learn their names...what is Bethany? Beverley?-shrugged.
'I wonder if you did because the evening didn't go according to plan and-'
'It's not my fault!' She exclaimed.
'How is it not? You were the person in charge, were you not?' Stay calm...
'Well, yes but-'
'But what?'
'I'm just a temporary replacement' She explained. 'I usually work with Mr Wood' He was Ethan's partner and associate. A good friend and hard working mostly but he preferred fun to work whenever he could. 'H.R asked that I filled in for a while. Mr Wood is-'
'...away, yes' Ethan interrupted her. No need to go into detail. 'However, whether you're a temporary replacement or not, you should still be able to do your job properly'
'I did!'
Ethan sighed. She was really determined. 'Don't tell me it was because last night was anything but...despite having left specific instructions'
'If you say so...now can I get back to work, please?'
What? Ethan blinked several times. Was she for real? 'Excuse-me?'
'I need to get back to work. I'm also handling Mr Wood's-'
'Just go' Ethan resigned himself to ask human resources to find someone else to cover. Dave's assistant would go back to her old job.
Beverley/Bethany or whatever her name was (I might need to learn it) shrugged and left his office. A few laughs were heard soon after. Damn it! That is it!
Ethan immediately called human resources and all they could do was being surprised and asked: 'Again?'
*****
'Elsie! I know you're in there!' Her mum knocked on her bedroom door. Elsie stayed silent. 'Come on, let's talk about this, like adults'
Like adults? Ah! Elsie wanted to laugh. She'd just announced she was leaving her husband and practically refused to talk about it.
'Elsie!' 'I'm sure you can find a compromise. Ned is a-seems at least-like reasonable guy. If you apologize to him, he might-'
Wow, wait a minute! Elsie got-up. 'Excuse-me?'
'Ah, I knew you were there. Open the door, so we can talk'
'No, I'm not opening the door, Mum. How could you!'
'How could I what?'
'Don't you see? You're taking Ned's side, but I'm your daughter, you should support me'
'I'm!'
'By telling me, I made a mistake turning down Ned?'
'Well, you did. Men like Ned don't often come around and you're not getting any younger'
'Oh, OK, so, I should just marry Ned just for the sake of it? Huh? Well, sorry to disappoint you, that's not how things work. At least not for me. I want the real things. I want to be able to make my own decision on whether or not, I want to get married. And could please, just this once, believe in me? Take my side? Believe that I'm doing the right thing?'
'Honey, I-'
Elsie brushed away her tears. 'So nice of you. Can you just go, please?'
She looked under her door, her mum's feet hesitating before her steps faded away. She sat down on her bed, her heart beating faster. Had this really happened?
A few minutes later, Elsie had barely recovered for the conversation with her mum when her mobile vibrated. Lost in her thoughts, she didn't check the caller ID. 'Ned?' She replied absently.
To be continued...
Hope you're still enjoying it? Thanks again for following their adventures. And I meant what I said, Elsie and Ethan will meet soon...just a little bit patience :)
Take care and see you soon for another article, xxx
Copyright-all right reserved.
vendredi 8 juin 2018
Elsie & Ethan: Title still undecided
Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK and enjoying the beginning this late Spring, early Summer :)
Sorry, I haven't written these past few months. First, work was quite busy and still have a lot on my mind.
Anyway, let's go back to Elsie&Ethan, shall we? :) Hope you're still enjoying it?!
Last time, Elsie was reminded by her mum that she was having dinner at Ned's parents. Doesn't really look foward to it as they keep hinting that they should get married. And Ethan receives a visit., whilst being distracted as he's trying to figure out what's going on his office…
And now….
'Elsie!'
Elsie growned but didn't move. For once, she was comfortable. All she wanted was some peace and quiet. For a few hours. If possible...'Elsie!'
Go away. 'Elsie! Wake-up! Honey, you're going to be late...'
Late? For what?
'Elsie!' Someone gently shook her. Elsie opened her eyes slowly, getting used to the light. She saw her mum standing over her. Elsie frowned.
"I'm awake...no need to shout' Elsie mumbled 'What's going on?'
'What's going on? I'm going to tell you what's going on! Neds here and he's waiting for you! So while, I keep him compagny, you're going to change, brush your hair, maybe put some make-up on and parfum because you don't have time to take shower. And hurry!'
'Ned's here…?' Elsie frowned before it came to back her. Ned's parents! They were supposed to have dinner with them. 'Oh, god! Sorry, I fell alseep...'
'That you did! But now not the time to dwell on that, you should get ready...'
Elsie took a deep breath. She really didn't want to go. What was the point? She was tired. she wanted to stay and snuggle on the couch, whilst watching a movie and fall alseep in front of it. except she'd to go and play nice with Ned's snobby parents. Great! Kill me now. Elsie must have mumbled it at loud because:
'I heard that!' her mum exclaimed.
'Oh, sorry...' Elsie slowly got-up and made a quick stop by the bathroom. She still didn't know how she managed it but soon they were, although a little late, on their way…
******
'What do you mean it's me?' Selena, Ethan's current girlfriend asked.
'No reason...' Ethan got-up and kissed her gently. 'Sorry, just a lot going on..did we have a date or Something?'
'Ethan!' Selena exclaimed 'Is this a joke?'
'A joke? What? No….what are you talking about?'
'The black tie event…? That's tonight and you invited me, remember?' 'Or have you forgotten already?'
'No, I haven't forgotten...' Ethan pretended. 'I'd know, come on, you're hard to forget'
'I know' She nodded 'but how do you know you haven't? Because unless your assistant isn't trying to take care of the last minute details for tonight, I'm pretty sure she has or you have forgot for that matter'
'If she is, what's the problem? Oh...' Ethan realized.
'Indeed...I was right once again' Selena sighed.
'Listen, I'm really sorry if I did forget, that wasn't my intention...it's just that lately, things at the office have been kind of strange'
'Strange how?' Selena frowned. 'I mean your assistant might a little over her depth, but otherwise, it's the same to me'
'I know. And I have been trying to convince myself, that is the same, except it's not'
'Oh?'
'You see, my schedule is all messed-up, my appointements are either cancel or double-booked, messages get lost, people are getting impatient...'
'Is this why you...have been distracted lately?'
'Yes'
'I see. Well, there is one thing to do'
'And what is that?'
'Hire another assistant'
'Another one? As...severals assistants working together or...completely change?'
'The latter' Selena replied.
'I appreciate the advice...however, no one is firing anyone just yet. I'm sure there is a perfect explanation...maybe it's just a computer glitch'
'If you say so' Selena shrugged 'but don't say I didn't warn you'
'Mm-mmh...OK, then...are you still up for going tonight?'
'Of course, I'm!' She exclaimed 'I wouldn't missed it for the world!'
'Great!' Ethan grinned. 'Let's go then...'
******
Elsie glanced at Ned, who was driving (well who else, she couldn't anymore). He was focusing on the road, looking very serious. She sighed. the evening had been a disaster. Not only Elsie had tried (again) for the sake of their future baby, her effort had gotten shut down completely. She barely had the chance to show them who she was. They had clearly already made-up her mind about her.
'You''ve been rather quiet since we left, are you OK?' Elsie asked.
'I'm fine' Ned replied.
'Ned, l'm sorry if I-'
'Elsie, I don't want talk about it, if you don't mind'
'OK' Elsie turned her head, glancing outside. Looking at the stars. Cliché but somehow it made her feel better. Less alone.
A few minutes passed before Ned spoke:
'Why?'
'Why what?'
'Why is it that every time we see my parents, it always ends in a fight and I have to pick a side?'
'Ned, you know that's not true...' Elsie protested.
'Oh, really? So, that comment about being an independant woman and not wanting to get married wasn't perhaps?'
'Oh, come on! That's unfair and you know it'
'How?'
'Ned, we...dated a couple of times in all, we slept together which lead to...you know' Elsie glanced at her large belly. 'and now, your answer, despite agreeing with me before, is to get married!'
'Why not? I mean I know I've been reluctant before, but that's not a bad idea. We could be a family. A real family'
'Aren't we already?'
'Y-yes but we could such much more and I want to give my baby...the best. A mum and a dad. together, living under one roof'
'And married I take it?'
'Exactly'
'What suddenly made you change your mind?'
'My parents...they showed me what it could be and growing-up I couldn't imagine-that if I ever chose to get married-not having the same kind of marriage they had-have today'
Elsie wanted to laugh. Really laugh. She had to bite her tongue in order not to. Then again, she'd to respect Ned's opinion.
'I'm glad they did' Elsie replied carefully 'but that doesn't mean we have to...get married, just because people are telling us we should'
'Yes, so you said'
'Ned...'
'I want more Elsie and I have tried to be patient, to give you the space you needed but...lately, I don't know'
'What are you saying exactly?'
'I'm saying we should take a break, take time to think about what we really want'
'A break? Are you Breaking-up with me?'
'No, a break as...pushing the pause button, you were right, we don't know each other that well'
'Wow...I knew the evening was a total bust but I-I didn't think we would, um, break-up' Elsie didn't want to cry, but when you were a pregnant woman, your hormones levels was doubled. Or tripled.
'Elsie, sweetheart, we're not breaking-up, we're just taking some time to think'
'So...why does it feel like it is?' Elsie murmured. To that, Ned had no answer. Maybe that was for the best…
******
Meanwhile, accross town, another evening. Another disaster. And suprisingly not Ethan's fault….
To be continued…
Thank you again for following Elsie and Ethan's adventures, and for your patience. They'll met soon…:)
Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx
Coyright-all rights reserved.
Hope you're all OK and enjoying the beginning this late Spring, early Summer :)
Sorry, I haven't written these past few months. First, work was quite busy and still have a lot on my mind.
Anyway, let's go back to Elsie&Ethan, shall we? :) Hope you're still enjoying it?!
Last time, Elsie was reminded by her mum that she was having dinner at Ned's parents. Doesn't really look foward to it as they keep hinting that they should get married. And Ethan receives a visit., whilst being distracted as he's trying to figure out what's going on his office…
And now….
'Elsie!'
Elsie growned but didn't move. For once, she was comfortable. All she wanted was some peace and quiet. For a few hours. If possible...'Elsie!'
Go away. 'Elsie! Wake-up! Honey, you're going to be late...'
Late? For what?
'Elsie!' Someone gently shook her. Elsie opened her eyes slowly, getting used to the light. She saw her mum standing over her. Elsie frowned.
"I'm awake...no need to shout' Elsie mumbled 'What's going on?'
'What's going on? I'm going to tell you what's going on! Neds here and he's waiting for you! So while, I keep him compagny, you're going to change, brush your hair, maybe put some make-up on and parfum because you don't have time to take shower. And hurry!'
'Ned's here…?' Elsie frowned before it came to back her. Ned's parents! They were supposed to have dinner with them. 'Oh, god! Sorry, I fell alseep...'
'That you did! But now not the time to dwell on that, you should get ready...'
Elsie took a deep breath. She really didn't want to go. What was the point? She was tired. she wanted to stay and snuggle on the couch, whilst watching a movie and fall alseep in front of it. except she'd to go and play nice with Ned's snobby parents. Great! Kill me now. Elsie must have mumbled it at loud because:
'I heard that!' her mum exclaimed.
'Oh, sorry...' Elsie slowly got-up and made a quick stop by the bathroom. She still didn't know how she managed it but soon they were, although a little late, on their way…
******
'What do you mean it's me?' Selena, Ethan's current girlfriend asked.
'No reason...' Ethan got-up and kissed her gently. 'Sorry, just a lot going on..did we have a date or Something?'
'Ethan!' Selena exclaimed 'Is this a joke?'
'A joke? What? No….what are you talking about?'
'The black tie event…? That's tonight and you invited me, remember?' 'Or have you forgotten already?'
'No, I haven't forgotten...' Ethan pretended. 'I'd know, come on, you're hard to forget'
'I know' She nodded 'but how do you know you haven't? Because unless your assistant isn't trying to take care of the last minute details for tonight, I'm pretty sure she has or you have forgot for that matter'
'If she is, what's the problem? Oh...' Ethan realized.
'Indeed...I was right once again' Selena sighed.
'Listen, I'm really sorry if I did forget, that wasn't my intention...it's just that lately, things at the office have been kind of strange'
'Strange how?' Selena frowned. 'I mean your assistant might a little over her depth, but otherwise, it's the same to me'
'I know. And I have been trying to convince myself, that is the same, except it's not'
'Oh?'
'You see, my schedule is all messed-up, my appointements are either cancel or double-booked, messages get lost, people are getting impatient...'
'Is this why you...have been distracted lately?'
'Yes'
'I see. Well, there is one thing to do'
'And what is that?'
'Hire another assistant'
'Another one? As...severals assistants working together or...completely change?'
'The latter' Selena replied.
'I appreciate the advice...however, no one is firing anyone just yet. I'm sure there is a perfect explanation...maybe it's just a computer glitch'
'If you say so' Selena shrugged 'but don't say I didn't warn you'
'Mm-mmh...OK, then...are you still up for going tonight?'
'Of course, I'm!' She exclaimed 'I wouldn't missed it for the world!'
'Great!' Ethan grinned. 'Let's go then...'
******
Elsie glanced at Ned, who was driving (well who else, she couldn't anymore). He was focusing on the road, looking very serious. She sighed. the evening had been a disaster. Not only Elsie had tried (again) for the sake of their future baby, her effort had gotten shut down completely. She barely had the chance to show them who she was. They had clearly already made-up her mind about her.
'You''ve been rather quiet since we left, are you OK?' Elsie asked.
'I'm fine' Ned replied.
'Ned, l'm sorry if I-'
'Elsie, I don't want talk about it, if you don't mind'
'OK' Elsie turned her head, glancing outside. Looking at the stars. Cliché but somehow it made her feel better. Less alone.
A few minutes passed before Ned spoke:
'Why?'
'Why what?'
'Why is it that every time we see my parents, it always ends in a fight and I have to pick a side?'
'Ned, you know that's not true...' Elsie protested.
'Oh, really? So, that comment about being an independant woman and not wanting to get married wasn't perhaps?'
'Oh, come on! That's unfair and you know it'
'How?'
'Ned, we...dated a couple of times in all, we slept together which lead to...you know' Elsie glanced at her large belly. 'and now, your answer, despite agreeing with me before, is to get married!'
'Why not? I mean I know I've been reluctant before, but that's not a bad idea. We could be a family. A real family'
'Aren't we already?'
'Y-yes but we could such much more and I want to give my baby...the best. A mum and a dad. together, living under one roof'
'And married I take it?'
'Exactly'
'What suddenly made you change your mind?'
'My parents...they showed me what it could be and growing-up I couldn't imagine-that if I ever chose to get married-not having the same kind of marriage they had-have today'
Elsie wanted to laugh. Really laugh. She had to bite her tongue in order not to. Then again, she'd to respect Ned's opinion.
'I'm glad they did' Elsie replied carefully 'but that doesn't mean we have to...get married, just because people are telling us we should'
'Yes, so you said'
'Ned...'
'I want more Elsie and I have tried to be patient, to give you the space you needed but...lately, I don't know'
'What are you saying exactly?'
'I'm saying we should take a break, take time to think about what we really want'
'A break? Are you Breaking-up with me?'
'No, a break as...pushing the pause button, you were right, we don't know each other that well'
'Wow...I knew the evening was a total bust but I-I didn't think we would, um, break-up' Elsie didn't want to cry, but when you were a pregnant woman, your hormones levels was doubled. Or tripled.
'Elsie, sweetheart, we're not breaking-up, we're just taking some time to think'
'So...why does it feel like it is?' Elsie murmured. To that, Ned had no answer. Maybe that was for the best…
******
Meanwhile, accross town, another evening. Another disaster. And suprisingly not Ethan's fault….
To be continued…
Thank you again for following Elsie and Ethan's adventures, and for your patience. They'll met soon…:)
Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx
Coyright-all rights reserved.
dimanche 15 avril 2018
Elsie&Ethan: another extract :)
Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK since my last article :)
Last time, we followed Elsie, trying to balanced between her mum still living with her and her baby's arrival soon, as for Ethan, he keeps wondering what's missing in his office...
And now...
'Oh bugger!' Elsie hung-up her phone. She had tried calling her dad and asked for his help, possibly convince his wife to come back home, and she'd gotten his voicemail. Not unusual, per se, as she didn't expect him to stay glued to his phone. However, she'd a feeling her dad was avoiding her. She couldn't explain it. Or maybe it was just her hormones. Elsie sighed. In any case, it was a moot point. Her mum could be as stubborn as a mule. So was her dad. So...it would be a long long time before the two of them found a middle ground.
Sitting on a park bench, Elsie patted her belly, absently looking around, wondering whether the other people's life was as crazy as her at the moment. Probably not. Her mobile rang, interrupting her train of thoughts. Distracted, she answered, thinking it was her dad, calling her back. It wasn't.
'Hello?' 'Um, yes...'
'Oh, thank God! Finally!' A voice exclaimed. It sounded familiar but somehow Elsie's brain (probably due to the pregnancy was working slowly). 'I've left a bunch of messages! Don't you ever answer your phone? Do you know in what century we're living in?'
'Er...I think so and no, I'm sorry I-'
'No need. Apology accepted. Now, I need-'
'I didn't-' Elsie protested but the person seemed unware and on a roll.
'...I need to know where the file is?'
'The f-file?' Elsie frowned. What was she on about?'
'Yes! The file! Keep up, will you? I don't have all day, OK? Oh, and I also need to know if you confirmed the black and tie event tonight on Mr Martin's schedule? I need to book a car and-'
Mr Martin. Right. As in Ethan Martin. Her boss. Who didn't even know she existed. Let alone what her name was. Not that the desperate assistant, Elsie deduced, appeared to know either.
'Listen, let me stop you right there...I'm sorry but I'm on leave a the moment and all important informations related to Mr. Martin's specific needs or expectations are not that complicated to figure out...but if you really don't know the answer, ask Marge. Goodbye' Elsie turned off her phone. Enough. I need peace. And then some more.
*****
Why did it keep happening? Ethan wondered as he made his way back to his office. Everything was a mess. Lately, it was as if chaos had replaced peace. Appointements were either double booked or disappeared entirely. Or cancelled even. Or moved to other dates. Lunch or dinner dates were mixed-up. Gifts too. Phone numbers were not they were supposed to be and his messages...well, let's not that about that. Or the fact that his filing system was also a mess. The elevator doors opened. Ethan got out and went directly to his office, not stopping to hear anyone. Ethan closed the door behind, indicating he didn't want to be disturbed. Hopefully, they would get the message. Or not...apparently someone was brave enough to come knocking on his door.
'Yes?' he replied, tersely. 'Oh, it's you...'
*****
'Elsie! Where have you been?' Her mum exclaimed as soon as she came back. 'I have been worried to death...' Elsie looked up to see her sitting on the couch, a wine glass on the coffee table, watching T.V, a cooking show or other.
'I see...' Very worried indeed. 'Um...I'm going to-'
'Next time, it would be nice to know where you're disappearing to. That's what phones are for'
'I know, Mum. Now, I'm going to my room and-'
'Get ready...I imagine'
'Ready? Ready for what?' Elsie frowned.
'Ned's picking you up in an hour'
'He is?'
'Yes. You're going to dinner at his parent's house...or have you forgotten?'
'Um, n-no, no...sorry, I-sorry. Thank you' Elsie nodded, turning around and going to her bedroom. Oh crap! Dinner with Ned's parents? Kill me now! Sorry, that wasn't fair. They were nice people. In all. It was just-OK, there was no other way to say it. They were...a bit judgemental on the fact that she and Ned weren't married. And didn't plan to. They were always dropping hints here and there about 'how it was the right thing to do' and they at least 'consider getting married for the baby's sake. Yeah, we were in a modern world. A world where you don't necessarily need to get married because you felt like you had to. Elsie had so wanted to explain it to them. Yet, another moot point. They only listened to their own opinion. So, she'd stopped trying and went along with their constant remarks, gritting her teeth, whenever she'd to see them. Fortunately for Elsie, it wasn't very often. Tonight being the exception...
Elsie lay down on her bed, head on the pillow, and closed her eyes...just for a few minutes and then I get ready. Oh my, it feels good to relax...
To be continued...:) Don't worry, Elsie and Ethan will meet soon ;-) Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
Copyright-all rights reserved.
Hope you're all OK since my last article :)
Last time, we followed Elsie, trying to balanced between her mum still living with her and her baby's arrival soon, as for Ethan, he keeps wondering what's missing in his office...
And now...
'Oh bugger!' Elsie hung-up her phone. She had tried calling her dad and asked for his help, possibly convince his wife to come back home, and she'd gotten his voicemail. Not unusual, per se, as she didn't expect him to stay glued to his phone. However, she'd a feeling her dad was avoiding her. She couldn't explain it. Or maybe it was just her hormones. Elsie sighed. In any case, it was a moot point. Her mum could be as stubborn as a mule. So was her dad. So...it would be a long long time before the two of them found a middle ground.
Sitting on a park bench, Elsie patted her belly, absently looking around, wondering whether the other people's life was as crazy as her at the moment. Probably not. Her mobile rang, interrupting her train of thoughts. Distracted, she answered, thinking it was her dad, calling her back. It wasn't.
'Hello?' 'Um, yes...'
'Oh, thank God! Finally!' A voice exclaimed. It sounded familiar but somehow Elsie's brain (probably due to the pregnancy was working slowly). 'I've left a bunch of messages! Don't you ever answer your phone? Do you know in what century we're living in?'
'Er...I think so and no, I'm sorry I-'
'No need. Apology accepted. Now, I need-'
'I didn't-' Elsie protested but the person seemed unware and on a roll.
'...I need to know where the file is?'
'The f-file?' Elsie frowned. What was she on about?'
'Yes! The file! Keep up, will you? I don't have all day, OK? Oh, and I also need to know if you confirmed the black and tie event tonight on Mr Martin's schedule? I need to book a car and-'
Mr Martin. Right. As in Ethan Martin. Her boss. Who didn't even know she existed. Let alone what her name was. Not that the desperate assistant, Elsie deduced, appeared to know either.
'Listen, let me stop you right there...I'm sorry but I'm on leave a the moment and all important informations related to Mr. Martin's specific needs or expectations are not that complicated to figure out...but if you really don't know the answer, ask Marge. Goodbye' Elsie turned off her phone. Enough. I need peace. And then some more.
*****
Why did it keep happening? Ethan wondered as he made his way back to his office. Everything was a mess. Lately, it was as if chaos had replaced peace. Appointements were either double booked or disappeared entirely. Or cancelled even. Or moved to other dates. Lunch or dinner dates were mixed-up. Gifts too. Phone numbers were not they were supposed to be and his messages...well, let's not that about that. Or the fact that his filing system was also a mess. The elevator doors opened. Ethan got out and went directly to his office, not stopping to hear anyone. Ethan closed the door behind, indicating he didn't want to be disturbed. Hopefully, they would get the message. Or not...apparently someone was brave enough to come knocking on his door.
'Yes?' he replied, tersely. 'Oh, it's you...'
*****
'Elsie! Where have you been?' Her mum exclaimed as soon as she came back. 'I have been worried to death...' Elsie looked up to see her sitting on the couch, a wine glass on the coffee table, watching T.V, a cooking show or other.
'I see...' Very worried indeed. 'Um...I'm going to-'
'Next time, it would be nice to know where you're disappearing to. That's what phones are for'
'I know, Mum. Now, I'm going to my room and-'
'Get ready...I imagine'
'Ready? Ready for what?' Elsie frowned.
'Ned's picking you up in an hour'
'He is?'
'Yes. You're going to dinner at his parent's house...or have you forgotten?'
'Um, n-no, no...sorry, I-sorry. Thank you' Elsie nodded, turning around and going to her bedroom. Oh crap! Dinner with Ned's parents? Kill me now! Sorry, that wasn't fair. They were nice people. In all. It was just-OK, there was no other way to say it. They were...a bit judgemental on the fact that she and Ned weren't married. And didn't plan to. They were always dropping hints here and there about 'how it was the right thing to do' and they at least 'consider getting married for the baby's sake. Yeah, we were in a modern world. A world where you don't necessarily need to get married because you felt like you had to. Elsie had so wanted to explain it to them. Yet, another moot point. They only listened to their own opinion. So, she'd stopped trying and went along with their constant remarks, gritting her teeth, whenever she'd to see them. Fortunately for Elsie, it wasn't very often. Tonight being the exception...
Elsie lay down on her bed, head on the pillow, and closed her eyes...just for a few minutes and then I get ready. Oh my, it feels good to relax...
To be continued...:) Don't worry, Elsie and Ethan will meet soon ;-) Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
Copyright-all rights reserved.
mercredi 28 février 2018
Just a few words...
Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK ? :)
Just a short article today, I won't be long and let the picture speak for itself :)
Dedicated to someone very special that I still miss very much :)
Take care and see you soon for another article, xxx
Hope you're all OK ? :)
Just a short article today, I won't be long and let the picture speak for itself :)
Dedicated to someone very special that I still miss very much :)
Take care and see you soon for another article, xxx
lundi 26 février 2018
Elsie&Ethan, their adventures continues...:)
Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK, despite the very fresh temperatures we've got lately and that you're keeping yourself warm enough! :)
Meanwhile, still a lot on my mind and missing England like crazy, more every day...:-) Sorry, I hope I'm not bothering too much you with all that...;-)
Anyway (a word, if you've been reading my blog, that I use quite often^^), let's go back to Elsie&Ethan...
In the last episode, Ethan was still trying to figure out what seemed different at the office and also decided to go have a few drinks with some friends, whilst Elsie is dealing with her mum, now living with her, having suddenly decided to leave her husband of thirty-five years...let's see what happens next! :)
And now...
After she managed to calm her mum down, reassuring her that the food was indeed healthy and that she was absolutely following what her doctor had prescribed, Elsie was about to go back to her room, when the doorbell rang. Elsie stopped in her tracks. What now? Hopefully, not her sister having also left her husband or her dad coming to get his wife back (although that would be helpful), or...someone else with their own problem because she wasn't sure she had any strengh left in her.
'Well...don't stand there and open the door!' Her mum had joined her. 'Why don't you do it yourself then?' Elsie almost blurted out 'as you obviously made yourself at home!' but at the last second, Elsie held her tongue. Not now. She'd to learn how to chose her battles. That wasn't one of them.
Elsie opened the door. 'Ned!' She exclaimed, surprised. Although, why should she be? He was her boyfriend (kind of) and also the father of her baby, he'd the right to come and see her. However, to be honest, with everything going on, Elsie hadn't had time to think about Ned. Was it strange? Elsie frowned.
'Hey honey...' Ned smiled. 'Surprised to see me?'
'Hey Ned...yes, sorry...um, were you suppose to-'
'No, I mean yes, I planned to come earlier than that, but work kept me busy...' He apologized.
'Oh, don't worry, that's OK...I'm happy to see you'
'Me too. So, how's the baby? You haven't been doing anything-'
That was Ned for you. Thoughtful and kind. Always worrying. Elsie shook her head, ready to reply when her mum beat her to it.
'Young man, I'm here to make sure Elsie keeps her feet up at all times...so, you don't have to worry'
'Er...hi and who might you be?'
'I'm Elsie's Mum, Polly, it's nice to make your acquaintance and I'm guessing you're Ned? She held her hand out.
He shook her hand. 'I'm...and nice to meet you too' 'Um, I didn't know you were visiting'
'Oh, I'm not visiting'
'You're not?'
'No, I'm staying here. With my daughter. For a little while'
Suddenly, Elsie wanted to disappear. Ned glanced at her. 'You...are? I'm not following'
'N-Ned, will you come for a minute? Please?' Elsie managed. Fortunately, Ned got the message and followed her to her bedroom. He closed the door behind them.
'Would you mind explaining?' Ned crossed his arms.
Elsie did. 'So, she's actually leaving with you?' Ned asked, five minutes later.
'Yes, she is...'
'For how long?'
'I have no idea and stop looking at me like that..it's not like I invited her here...she came on her own!'
'I know, I know but can't you tell her-'
Elsie shook her head. 'I...I can't. I mean I tried but...at the end of the day, she's my mum and-'
'I'm aware of that' Ned interrupted her 'However, this is your life, you've to set-up boundaries and you've-we've got the baby coming soon...how do you see it working?!'
'I haven't thought this far ahead and she'll probably go back to my dad soon...it's just a phase' Elsie said, despite knowing deep down, that it might not be just a phase. Yet, what else could she do?
'Let's hope, it is because let me tell you...we absolutely can't live here the four of us...'
'I'm sure it's-wait, what? What did you just say?'
'I hope it's just a phase?'
'No, no, not that part. The part after that?'
'Oh, we can't live the four of us together here...'
'Yes, that one. What, um...what did you mean by that?'
'You, me, the baby and your mum, we can't-'
'Ned, we...how...I...' Elsie stopped.
'It's a bit early to plan everything, I know, but I thought you'd be glad for us to be a family...'
'I....got that...and I'm...I just wasn't...expecting that' Elsie admitted.
'Why ever not?'
'I don't know....it's-we barely know each other, that's all and this baby is-was a surprise, I didn't know how you felt exactly...'
'Well, it's a way, like any other, I guess and when I said I wanted to be involved, I meant it'
'Oh....'
'You don't seem happy about it?'
'No, um, sorry....' Elsie chuckled 'I...I'm happy...sorry'
Ned smiled, relaxing. 'I'm not going anywhere? OK?' He kissed her gently, before helding her in his arms. Normally, Elsie loved it. Yet, in the middle of all these beautiful words and promises, something felt...different. But what exactly? Oh, stop it! And enjoy the moment, Elsie told herself as she hugged him back.
A few hours later, not so far from Elsie's flat, a taxi picked-up Ethan. He groaned softly as he finally arrived back at his flat. He let the lights off, made a quick trip to the bathrooom before falling asleep on his bed, still wearing his clothes. Last time, I'm ever having this much to drink....was his last thought.
To be continued...:)
Hope you still like their adventures? :) Take care and you soon for another article! :) xxx
Hope you're all OK, despite the very fresh temperatures we've got lately and that you're keeping yourself warm enough! :)
Meanwhile, still a lot on my mind and missing England like crazy, more every day...:-) Sorry, I hope I'm not bothering too much you with all that...;-)
Anyway (a word, if you've been reading my blog, that I use quite often^^), let's go back to Elsie&Ethan...
In the last episode, Ethan was still trying to figure out what seemed different at the office and also decided to go have a few drinks with some friends, whilst Elsie is dealing with her mum, now living with her, having suddenly decided to leave her husband of thirty-five years...let's see what happens next! :)
And now...
After she managed to calm her mum down, reassuring her that the food was indeed healthy and that she was absolutely following what her doctor had prescribed, Elsie was about to go back to her room, when the doorbell rang. Elsie stopped in her tracks. What now? Hopefully, not her sister having also left her husband or her dad coming to get his wife back (although that would be helpful), or...someone else with their own problem because she wasn't sure she had any strengh left in her.
'Well...don't stand there and open the door!' Her mum had joined her. 'Why don't you do it yourself then?' Elsie almost blurted out 'as you obviously made yourself at home!' but at the last second, Elsie held her tongue. Not now. She'd to learn how to chose her battles. That wasn't one of them.
Elsie opened the door. 'Ned!' She exclaimed, surprised. Although, why should she be? He was her boyfriend (kind of) and also the father of her baby, he'd the right to come and see her. However, to be honest, with everything going on, Elsie hadn't had time to think about Ned. Was it strange? Elsie frowned.
'Hey honey...' Ned smiled. 'Surprised to see me?'
'Hey Ned...yes, sorry...um, were you suppose to-'
'No, I mean yes, I planned to come earlier than that, but work kept me busy...' He apologized.
'Oh, don't worry, that's OK...I'm happy to see you'
'Me too. So, how's the baby? You haven't been doing anything-'
That was Ned for you. Thoughtful and kind. Always worrying. Elsie shook her head, ready to reply when her mum beat her to it.
'Young man, I'm here to make sure Elsie keeps her feet up at all times...so, you don't have to worry'
'Er...hi and who might you be?'
'I'm Elsie's Mum, Polly, it's nice to make your acquaintance and I'm guessing you're Ned? She held her hand out.
He shook her hand. 'I'm...and nice to meet you too' 'Um, I didn't know you were visiting'
'Oh, I'm not visiting'
'You're not?'
'No, I'm staying here. With my daughter. For a little while'
Suddenly, Elsie wanted to disappear. Ned glanced at her. 'You...are? I'm not following'
'N-Ned, will you come for a minute? Please?' Elsie managed. Fortunately, Ned got the message and followed her to her bedroom. He closed the door behind them.
'Would you mind explaining?' Ned crossed his arms.
Elsie did. 'So, she's actually leaving with you?' Ned asked, five minutes later.
'Yes, she is...'
'For how long?'
'I have no idea and stop looking at me like that..it's not like I invited her here...she came on her own!'
'I know, I know but can't you tell her-'
Elsie shook her head. 'I...I can't. I mean I tried but...at the end of the day, she's my mum and-'
'I'm aware of that' Ned interrupted her 'However, this is your life, you've to set-up boundaries and you've-we've got the baby coming soon...how do you see it working?!'
'I haven't thought this far ahead and she'll probably go back to my dad soon...it's just a phase' Elsie said, despite knowing deep down, that it might not be just a phase. Yet, what else could she do?
'Let's hope, it is because let me tell you...we absolutely can't live here the four of us...'
'I'm sure it's-wait, what? What did you just say?'
'I hope it's just a phase?'
'No, no, not that part. The part after that?'
'Oh, we can't live the four of us together here...'
'Yes, that one. What, um...what did you mean by that?'
'You, me, the baby and your mum, we can't-'
'Ned, we...how...I...' Elsie stopped.
'It's a bit early to plan everything, I know, but I thought you'd be glad for us to be a family...'
'I....got that...and I'm...I just wasn't...expecting that' Elsie admitted.
'Why ever not?'
'I don't know....it's-we barely know each other, that's all and this baby is-was a surprise, I didn't know how you felt exactly...'
'Well, it's a way, like any other, I guess and when I said I wanted to be involved, I meant it'
'Oh....'
'You don't seem happy about it?'
'No, um, sorry....' Elsie chuckled 'I...I'm happy...sorry'
Ned smiled, relaxing. 'I'm not going anywhere? OK?' He kissed her gently, before helding her in his arms. Normally, Elsie loved it. Yet, in the middle of all these beautiful words and promises, something felt...different. But what exactly? Oh, stop it! And enjoy the moment, Elsie told herself as she hugged him back.
A few hours later, not so far from Elsie's flat, a taxi picked-up Ethan. He groaned softly as he finally arrived back at his flat. He let the lights off, made a quick trip to the bathrooom before falling asleep on his bed, still wearing his clothes. Last time, I'm ever having this much to drink....was his last thought.
To be continued...:)
Hope you still like their adventures? :) Take care and you soon for another article! :) xxx
mardi 13 février 2018
Elsie&Ethan's new adventures :)
Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK?!
I hope you're still enjoying like I do whilst writing their stories, Elsie&Ethan's adventures....? :)
Last time, we left Elsie dealing with the unexpected arrival of her mum, who had decided to leave her husband...
So let's see what happens next :)
And now...
Something was still...not the same. Yet, Ethan knew it couldn't be possible. After all, everything seemed to be the same as ever. Everything was running smoothly. His professional life as well as his personal was fine. He had run over in his head every possibilties, every scenario as to why something would be off. It wasn't. OK, Sarah had also noticed something when she'd stopped by to yell at him. But even that didn't prove it was or wasn't the same. Oh, damn it! He sighed. Stop driving yourself crazy! Everything's fine! Stop seeing things that aren't there!
Ethan went back to work. Without too much interference from the rest of his staff. Towards the end of the day, as most of the employees had already left, he turned his computer off, took his jacket and briefcase, closed his office door, making his way towards the elevator. His phone buzzed as the doors opened. Ethan took it out as he went in.
Friends were inviting him from a drink. Drinks more like. The same bunch he often hang out with. They were fun and not too complicated, which Ethan needed right now. Although a part of him wished they could take things more seriously from time to time. Stop making silly jokes (OK, some were still funny) but...some were less fun even though he laughed, just to fit in. Or would give sound advice. Listen. Would be there in case of emergency. Because at the end of the day, these friends weren't going to be around if anything happened such as losing his compagny or if he had a car accident. Fun,yes, they were there a hundred per cent. Serious stuff? Ah, are you kidding me? No way. Not like Paul, his brother was. Or....well, Sarah was. If that was possible. He may have tried to seduce her but that was all pretend. She never took shit from him. She was always straight with him. Never afraid of telling him what she thought of him. And, not that he'd admit it, but he considered Sarah a friend.
The elevator's doors pinged indicating he had arrived at the ground floor, interrupting his thoughts. Maybe for the best or he'd turned into one of...his ex-girlfriends? No. Nope. No. That's not me. He shook his head. What just happened? Ethan glanced at his phone, buzzing again. OK, maybe just a drink. A few at the most. Ethan texted back before he could change his mind.
A few miles away, Elsie was trying NOT to go crazy, such as losing her mind. Living with your parents or one of your parents was one thing when you were growing-up but living with them when you were an adult...not so much! Elsie took a deep breath. Give me strengh...give me strengh not to-
'Elsie!' His mum's voice interrupted her. Barely two days and- 'What kind of food is this? You're pregnant! You should eat healthy! Not that...junk! Who is-' she drove her crazy! 'You won't even know I'm here....she'd said. Well, guess what? I know you're here! 'Oh, that's remind me, we need to-'
OK, kill me now...Elsie sighed, going out of her safe heaven that was her bedroom and see what her mum wanted...
To be continued...:) Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx
Hope you're all OK?!
I hope you're still enjoying like I do whilst writing their stories, Elsie&Ethan's adventures....? :)
Last time, we left Elsie dealing with the unexpected arrival of her mum, who had decided to leave her husband...
So let's see what happens next :)
And now...
Something was still...not the same. Yet, Ethan knew it couldn't be possible. After all, everything seemed to be the same as ever. Everything was running smoothly. His professional life as well as his personal was fine. He had run over in his head every possibilties, every scenario as to why something would be off. It wasn't. OK, Sarah had also noticed something when she'd stopped by to yell at him. But even that didn't prove it was or wasn't the same. Oh, damn it! He sighed. Stop driving yourself crazy! Everything's fine! Stop seeing things that aren't there!
Ethan went back to work. Without too much interference from the rest of his staff. Towards the end of the day, as most of the employees had already left, he turned his computer off, took his jacket and briefcase, closed his office door, making his way towards the elevator. His phone buzzed as the doors opened. Ethan took it out as he went in.
Friends were inviting him from a drink. Drinks more like. The same bunch he often hang out with. They were fun and not too complicated, which Ethan needed right now. Although a part of him wished they could take things more seriously from time to time. Stop making silly jokes (OK, some were still funny) but...some were less fun even though he laughed, just to fit in. Or would give sound advice. Listen. Would be there in case of emergency. Because at the end of the day, these friends weren't going to be around if anything happened such as losing his compagny or if he had a car accident. Fun,yes, they were there a hundred per cent. Serious stuff? Ah, are you kidding me? No way. Not like Paul, his brother was. Or....well, Sarah was. If that was possible. He may have tried to seduce her but that was all pretend. She never took shit from him. She was always straight with him. Never afraid of telling him what she thought of him. And, not that he'd admit it, but he considered Sarah a friend.
The elevator's doors pinged indicating he had arrived at the ground floor, interrupting his thoughts. Maybe for the best or he'd turned into one of...his ex-girlfriends? No. Nope. No. That's not me. He shook his head. What just happened? Ethan glanced at his phone, buzzing again. OK, maybe just a drink. A few at the most. Ethan texted back before he could change his mind.
A few miles away, Elsie was trying NOT to go crazy, such as losing her mind. Living with your parents or one of your parents was one thing when you were growing-up but living with them when you were an adult...not so much! Elsie took a deep breath. Give me strengh...give me strengh not to-
'Elsie!' His mum's voice interrupted her. Barely two days and- 'What kind of food is this? You're pregnant! You should eat healthy! Not that...junk! Who is-' she drove her crazy! 'You won't even know I'm here....she'd said. Well, guess what? I know you're here! 'Oh, that's remind me, we need to-'
OK, kill me now...Elsie sighed, going out of her safe heaven that was her bedroom and see what her mum wanted...
To be continued...:) Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx
jeudi 4 janvier 2018
Untitled
Dear readers,
Hope you're all OK and had a nice start in this New Year! :) All the best once again ;-)
So, as promised, here is another extract of my story. I'm not completely sure about the title yet but will let you know. :)
Previously, we left Elsie, one of our main character, in the doctor's office, being made to take her maternity leave and having to stay on bed rest...:) despite the fact that she has a very demanding boss...
Read what happens next! ;-)
Meanwhile...
Ethan knew something was different. He just couldn't pinpoint what it was exactly. It had been a week. A week of people telling him there was nothing out of the ordinary. Yet, somewhow, it did seem different.
Not his personal life. No, that part was going fine. Better than fine. Women were always interested in him. He had no problem getting regular dates. Whether or not it was serious was another matter. Ethan liked his life the way it was. Maybe one day, like his older brother Paul, who had recently gotten married, he would think about tying the knot. Just not right this moment. He didn't feel ready to settle down.
It was more of his professional life that looked...not the same. At first, Ethan hadn't noticed. Why would he? Everything was always ready when he came to work. Everything was neat and tidy. Everything was working like clockwork. Usually.
Not this time apparently. Although he did appear to be the only one noticing something was out of place. Everyone else was focusing on their work. Well, Ethan thought, good for them. After all, that what I'm paying them for. However, there is something going on...I just don't what that is!
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. 'Come in' Ethan said.
'Ethan Martin! If you don't stop right this minute, I'm going to strangle you or personally ruin every future date you're going to have!'
'Sarah!' Ethan's face, lightened-up. Finally something normal. He'd missed it for the past week.
'Erase that smile of your face! How many times do I have to say I'm not interested!'
'Well, if you aren't, why are you here? Yelling at me in my office?'
'Oh please! Do be serious for a minute! You know as well as I do, that...this' Sarah pointed out at both of them. '....won't work! Besides, I already have an...overbearing mum who can't wait to marry me off and a...well, never mind...um...so, please...stop sending me flowers and such because I-'
'I-flowers?'
'Yes! Flowers...why?' Sarah frowned.
'I do send flowers sometimes, although not that often, I'm more a jewellery kind of guy, but...I, um, haven't send you flowers recently'
'Y-you didn't?'
Ethan shook his head. 'Sorry'
'Oh my...God! How...embarassing!' Sarah put her head between her hands. She groaned before raising her head.
'Maybe but it got you to come to my office'
'Not helping!'
Ethan chuckled. 'So, what made you think I had...?'
'...sent me flowers?'
He nodded. 'Oh, er...there was a card attached and...' Sarah took it out of her jacket. 'I...it's silly really'
'May I?'
'Sure...' Sarah gave it to him.
'Oh my, this guy is really...cheesy! He even signed 'Your secret admirer'!'
'No need to-'
'And...how could think it was from me?
'i don't know! OK! I just-' Sarah exclaimed 'I'm sorry...I-'
'It's alright' Ethan assured her 'It could have been from me...if I was seventeen and very-aouch!' Sarah had punched him on the shoulder.
'That's for making fun of me!'
'I wasn't-'
'You were going to!'
'OK, OK...just please, don't punch me again'
'Fine. I'll let you go back to work'
'Thanks' 'So, any clue as to who it could be?'
'No...' Sarah said softly 'maybe...I-I'm not sure...anyway, it doesn't matter...probably just a prank from...someone'
'Mm...'
'OK, I'm off...and could we keep that between us?'
'I don't know...what do you offer in exchange for my silence?'
'Ethan! I'm not in the mood to-'
'I was kidding! Your secret's safe with me'
'It better be...' Sarah glanced around, frowning.
'What?'
'Er...nothing, it's just...um, nothing'
'No, what?'
'Your...um, office looks...different'
'It does? I haven't noticed any....changes' Didn't he?
'Not that I know, I rarely come to your office...so, I'm probably wrong'
'Yeah...' Ethan wasn't sure either.
'Anyway, have a good day'
'Mm...thanks'
And Sarah left. Ethan sat down at his desk, lost in his thoughts. He didn't notice Elsie going in the elevator. She had to come to the office, as there had been a misunderstanding with her maternity leave. Elsie sighed. What a week...
'Could you hold the elevator please?' Came a voice.
'Oh...' Elsie pushed the button to hold the door just in time.
'Thanks' the woman said, smiling. The elevator door closed just as Ethan risked a quick glance outside his office...
To be continued...hope you still like it!? :) Take care and see you soon for another extract...:) xxx
Hope you're all OK and had a nice start in this New Year! :) All the best once again ;-)
So, as promised, here is another extract of my story. I'm not completely sure about the title yet but will let you know. :)
Previously, we left Elsie, one of our main character, in the doctor's office, being made to take her maternity leave and having to stay on bed rest...:) despite the fact that she has a very demanding boss...
Read what happens next! ;-)
Meanwhile...
Ethan knew something was different. He just couldn't pinpoint what it was exactly. It had been a week. A week of people telling him there was nothing out of the ordinary. Yet, somewhow, it did seem different.
Not his personal life. No, that part was going fine. Better than fine. Women were always interested in him. He had no problem getting regular dates. Whether or not it was serious was another matter. Ethan liked his life the way it was. Maybe one day, like his older brother Paul, who had recently gotten married, he would think about tying the knot. Just not right this moment. He didn't feel ready to settle down.
It was more of his professional life that looked...not the same. At first, Ethan hadn't noticed. Why would he? Everything was always ready when he came to work. Everything was neat and tidy. Everything was working like clockwork. Usually.
Not this time apparently. Although he did appear to be the only one noticing something was out of place. Everyone else was focusing on their work. Well, Ethan thought, good for them. After all, that what I'm paying them for. However, there is something going on...I just don't what that is!
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. 'Come in' Ethan said.
'Ethan Martin! If you don't stop right this minute, I'm going to strangle you or personally ruin every future date you're going to have!'
'Sarah!' Ethan's face, lightened-up. Finally something normal. He'd missed it for the past week.
'Erase that smile of your face! How many times do I have to say I'm not interested!'
'Well, if you aren't, why are you here? Yelling at me in my office?'
'Oh please! Do be serious for a minute! You know as well as I do, that...this' Sarah pointed out at both of them. '....won't work! Besides, I already have an...overbearing mum who can't wait to marry me off and a...well, never mind...um...so, please...stop sending me flowers and such because I-'
'I-flowers?'
'Yes! Flowers...why?' Sarah frowned.
'I do send flowers sometimes, although not that often, I'm more a jewellery kind of guy, but...I, um, haven't send you flowers recently'
'Y-you didn't?'
Ethan shook his head. 'Sorry'
'Oh my...God! How...embarassing!' Sarah put her head between her hands. She groaned before raising her head.
'Maybe but it got you to come to my office'
'Not helping!'
Ethan chuckled. 'So, what made you think I had...?'
'...sent me flowers?'
He nodded. 'Oh, er...there was a card attached and...' Sarah took it out of her jacket. 'I...it's silly really'
'May I?'
'Sure...' Sarah gave it to him.
'Oh my, this guy is really...cheesy! He even signed 'Your secret admirer'!'
'No need to-'
'And...how could think it was from me?
'i don't know! OK! I just-' Sarah exclaimed 'I'm sorry...I-'
'It's alright' Ethan assured her 'It could have been from me...if I was seventeen and very-aouch!' Sarah had punched him on the shoulder.
'That's for making fun of me!'
'I wasn't-'
'You were going to!'
'OK, OK...just please, don't punch me again'
'Fine. I'll let you go back to work'
'Thanks' 'So, any clue as to who it could be?'
'No...' Sarah said softly 'maybe...I-I'm not sure...anyway, it doesn't matter...probably just a prank from...someone'
'Mm...'
'OK, I'm off...and could we keep that between us?'
'I don't know...what do you offer in exchange for my silence?'
'Ethan! I'm not in the mood to-'
'I was kidding! Your secret's safe with me'
'It better be...' Sarah glanced around, frowning.
'What?'
'Er...nothing, it's just...um, nothing'
'No, what?'
'Your...um, office looks...different'
'It does? I haven't noticed any....changes' Didn't he?
'Not that I know, I rarely come to your office...so, I'm probably wrong'
'Yeah...' Ethan wasn't sure either.
'Anyway, have a good day'
'Mm...thanks'
And Sarah left. Ethan sat down at his desk, lost in his thoughts. He didn't notice Elsie going in the elevator. She had to come to the office, as there had been a misunderstanding with her maternity leave. Elsie sighed. What a week...
'Could you hold the elevator please?' Came a voice.
'Oh...' Elsie pushed the button to hold the door just in time.
'Thanks' the woman said, smiling. The elevator door closed just as Ethan risked a quick glance outside his office...
To be continued...hope you still like it!? :) Take care and see you soon for another extract...:) xxx
mardi 18 juillet 2017
Jane Austen: already 200 years
Hello dear readers,
Hope you're all OK and enjoying the start of the summer...:)
Sorry again, I haven't been writing much lately but I don't really feel inspired and don't want to write an article without feeling it...;)
Anyway, today, just a short article, to celebrate the bicentennial of one of my favorite author...you may have already guess (see title lol): it is...JANE AUSTEN!!! :)
Indeed, 200 years ago, Jane Austen left us...with an incredible legacy and still trending to this day ! :) Quite incredible I'd day ;-)
Many TV or more modern book adaptations have been made and/or written over the years...whether you like(d) or them or not...but the best of the best, the crème de la crème is and always will be...Jane Austen's original work! :)
Always there, even when you don't expect it and is never too far away, at least for me...whenever I feel down or just need a laugh I know I can count of her books to make me smile or laugh...:)
So, I just wanted to honor the memory of this wonderful authoress...;)
Jane Austen's books :)
Source: Google images (in waiting for my own pics)
Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
Hope you're all OK and enjoying the start of the summer...:)
Sorry again, I haven't been writing much lately but I don't really feel inspired and don't want to write an article without feeling it...;)
Anyway, today, just a short article, to celebrate the bicentennial of one of my favorite author...you may have already guess (see title lol): it is...JANE AUSTEN!!! :)
Indeed, 200 years ago, Jane Austen left us...with an incredible legacy and still trending to this day ! :) Quite incredible I'd day ;-)
Many TV or more modern book adaptations have been made and/or written over the years...whether you like(d) or them or not...but the best of the best, the crème de la crème is and always will be...Jane Austen's original work! :)
Always there, even when you don't expect it and is never too far away, at least for me...whenever I feel down or just need a laugh I know I can count of her books to make me smile or laugh...:)
So, I just wanted to honor the memory of this wonderful authoress...;)
Jane Austen's books :)
Source: Google images (in waiting for my own pics)
Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
dimanche 22 janvier 2017
New Year, New resolutions?
Hello readers! Hope you're all OK and that this new year has started well? :)
Just a short article today-as I've decided (unless I feel inspired, who knows?) to take a break for my blog.
I'm not abandonning it, don't worry. I'm still here. However, at the moment, I've got a lot on my mind and as this new year is starting, I've also a few things to figure out...;)
Meanwhile, to illustrate this article, here is a picture, that speak for itself...:)
I know...every year, it's the same thing...we all try (mostly) to make new resolutions but in the end, we don't really keep them...no worries, it happens! ;) But it doesn't mean, you can't try...or even start with small ones...:) And, as I face new challenges this year, it's always nice to know, you're not alone! ;)
Take care, thanks again for following me-I'll be back before you know it! :) xxx
Just a short article today-as I've decided (unless I feel inspired, who knows?) to take a break for my blog.
I'm not abandonning it, don't worry. I'm still here. However, at the moment, I've got a lot on my mind and as this new year is starting, I've also a few things to figure out...;)
Meanwhile, to illustrate this article, here is a picture, that speak for itself...:)
I know...every year, it's the same thing...we all try (mostly) to make new resolutions but in the end, we don't really keep them...no worries, it happens! ;) But it doesn't mean, you can't try...or even start with small ones...:) And, as I face new challenges this year, it's always nice to know, you're not alone! ;)
Take care, thanks again for following me-I'll be back before you know it! :) xxx
mercredi 17 août 2016
A lot on my mind...
Hello readers, hope you're having (or had maybe?) a nice summer...;)
Yes, dreaming is nice, it's a way of escaping and think about something else once in a while, to open your eyes a little more on new possibilities...I'm the first to recognize that :)
But sometimes, life has a way of catching-up and reality comes back before you knew it. And nothing quite prepares you for that...it's (slightly) scary actually. I only have four months or so to figure things out and to be honest, I'm...terrified. So little time and so much to do...even though I know I'm not completely alone, I still feel lost-like a big fish in the ocean...:) Some make it looks like it's easy, except for me it's not. I don't know where to begin...overwhelming, isn't it?
Anyway, enough about me-I'll keep you posted. Thanks again for listening! See you around for another article I hope! ;) Take care, xxx
Yes, dreaming is nice, it's a way of escaping and think about something else once in a while, to open your eyes a little more on new possibilities...I'm the first to recognize that :)
But sometimes, life has a way of catching-up and reality comes back before you knew it. And nothing quite prepares you for that...it's (slightly) scary actually. I only have four months or so to figure things out and to be honest, I'm...terrified. So little time and so much to do...even though I know I'm not completely alone, I still feel lost-like a big fish in the ocean...:) Some make it looks like it's easy, except for me it's not. I don't know where to begin...overwhelming, isn't it?
Anyway, enough about me-I'll keep you posted. Thanks again for listening! See you around for another article I hope! ;) Take care, xxx
dimanche 19 juin 2016
I'll stand by you :)
Hello readers,
Just a short article today...I'll let this music clip-a song that I really like and that lately-in need of a tonic-has been helping me a lot...;) (see article title).
I'll stand by you-The Pretenders. Source: Youtube
I thought I knew what to do, now I'm not so sure and am quite confused, but hearing this lovely song, makes me feel less alone...;) Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
Just a short article today...I'll let this music clip-a song that I really like and that lately-in need of a tonic-has been helping me a lot...;) (see article title).
I'll stand by you-The Pretenders. Source: Youtube
I thought I knew what to do, now I'm not so sure and am quite confused, but hearing this lovely song, makes me feel less alone...;) Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
jeudi 19 mai 2016
Books that makes you smile...:)
Dear readers, hope you're all OK and enjoying the nice Spring we've have been having? :)
Just (another) short article today and once again, I'll let the pictures (see title above), speak for itself! ;)
Enjoy! :) Hope you'll like them as much as I enjoyed reading them! :) Ah, what would we do without books? Don't you love that feeling? When you first open them and start to read the first chapter...? ;-) and of course, when you can't stop reading until you know what happens next? ;) I don't think it can go better than that...do you? :)
Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
Just (another) short article today and once again, I'll let the pictures (see title above), speak for itself! ;)
Enjoy! :) Hope you'll like them as much as I enjoyed reading them! :) Ah, what would we do without books? Don't you love that feeling? When you first open them and start to read the first chapter...? ;-) and of course, when you can't stop reading until you know what happens next? ;) I don't think it can go better than that...do you? :)
Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
dimanche 28 février 2016
'To where you are'
Hello readers, just a short article today...I won't be long.
I just wanted to dedicate this article to someone that I'll miss very much...:)
And don't forget: Live your life to the fullest! ;)
All the best, take care, see you around soon for another article!:) xxx
Source: Youtube. To where you are by Josh Groban xxx
I just wanted to dedicate this article to someone that I'll miss very much...:)
And don't forget: Live your life to the fullest! ;)
All the best, take care, see you around soon for another article!:) xxx
Source: Youtube. To where you are by Josh Groban xxx
jeudi 11 février 2016
And....six years! :)
Hello readers, hope you're all OK?
Just a short article today to celebrate the sixth birthday of my blog (Sorry for the delay). I hope you're still enjoying it as much as I do-despite less written articles! ;)
And to celebrate that, just a short video of F.R.I.E.N.D.S and the funny way their (silly) secrets tends to get out! :)
Hope you like it! ;) Source: Youtube
Before we finish, I just wanted to add a few quotations from one of my favorite authors:
Source: 'What would Jane Austen do?'
Enjoy and thanks again for following me! Take care, See you again soon I hope for another article :) xxx
Just a short article today to celebrate the sixth birthday of my blog (Sorry for the delay). I hope you're still enjoying it as much as I do-despite less written articles! ;)
And to celebrate that, just a short video of F.R.I.E.N.D.S and the funny way their (silly) secrets tends to get out! :)
Hope you like it! ;) Source: Youtube
Before we finish, I just wanted to add a few quotations from one of my favorite authors:
Source: 'What would Jane Austen do?'
Enjoy and thanks again for following me! Take care, See you again soon I hope for another article :) xxx
mardi 21 juillet 2015
Summertime
Hello readers, hope your summer is going well and that you're also enjoying the rather nice weather we are having...:)
Just a short article as I still have many things in my mind lately and yet to figure them out...:) takes time...;)
Meanwhile, I'm keeping myself busy between my writing, reading many books (as always^^) and watching nice and fun TV shows: the usual and unbeatable F.R.I.E.N.D.S that makes you laugh no matter what, the new and very refreshing full of British humour: Miranda (worth the detour!), you won't be able to stop laughing, I guarantee you! :) , and another fun one-I heard about it but never got around to watch it-it's called 'Hot in Cleveland', when three best friends decided to go from LA to Paris from a week-end, but their plane has to make an emergency landing...in Cleveland, Ohio. They end-up staying, renting a house with a snarky quite astute, senior caretaker...let's the fun starts! :)
Hope one of them will make you laugh! :)
All the best, take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
Just a short article as I still have many things in my mind lately and yet to figure them out...:) takes time...;)
Meanwhile, I'm keeping myself busy between my writing, reading many books (as always^^) and watching nice and fun TV shows: the usual and unbeatable F.R.I.E.N.D.S that makes you laugh no matter what, the new and very refreshing full of British humour: Miranda (worth the detour!), you won't be able to stop laughing, I guarantee you! :) , and another fun one-I heard about it but never got around to watch it-it's called 'Hot in Cleveland', when three best friends decided to go from LA to Paris from a week-end, but their plane has to make an emergency landing...in Cleveland, Ohio. They end-up staying, renting a house with a snarky quite astute, senior caretaker...let's the fun starts! :)
Hope one of them will make you laugh! :)
All the best, take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx
samedi 4 juillet 2015
Books
Hello readers, hope you're all enjoying the start of this summer! :)
Just a short article today. I won't be too long and hopefully I won't be repeating myself too much (rire)! :)
As you already know and if you're-by any chance-been following my blog for the past five years, you have guessed...I do love books, as long as I can remember! :) they always have been there for me, no matter what, whenever I needed, without questions...whether I needed (or need) to laugh, cry, hold my breathe until I know what happens next or not being able to stop turning the pages..., to imagine who the characters are, what they are doing and mostly how they are evolving, sometimes giving me ideas for my future stories...they're simply here! :) and they rarely let me down...:) especially now as I have still got a lot on my mind and things to figure out...:) I simply forget the rest and escape in another world for a little while, .just like writing...,there is nothing better and you can always drink a cup of tea! :)
All the best and see you around for another article! Take care, xxx
Just a short article today. I won't be too long and hopefully I won't be repeating myself too much (rire)! :)
As you already know and if you're-by any chance-been following my blog for the past five years, you have guessed...I do love books, as long as I can remember! :) they always have been there for me, no matter what, whenever I needed, without questions...whether I needed (or need) to laugh, cry, hold my breathe until I know what happens next or not being able to stop turning the pages..., to imagine who the characters are, what they are doing and mostly how they are evolving, sometimes giving me ideas for my future stories...they're simply here! :) and they rarely let me down...:) especially now as I have still got a lot on my mind and things to figure out...:) I simply forget the rest and escape in another world for a little while, .just like writing...,there is nothing better and you can always drink a cup of tea! :)
All the best and see you around for another article! Take care, xxx
samedi 16 mai 2015
In need of time...
Hello readers, hope you're all OK in this start of the spring! :) Soon the summer...! ;) Keep going and good luck for everything! ;) All the best! :) x
In the meantime, I'm starting to realize that even though I'm slowly starting to get better (I won't say more for privacy reasons, thanks for understanding), I've still got a lot in my mind...and many things yet to figure out...I feel as lost as last year...even though I know in my heart that I want to one day maybe if I can...publish a novel! (or several^^):) finger cross as we say! ;) but to get there eventually, there is a lot of work to do and of course the key word...'confidence', which I'm still working on it...;)
I'm also going to write less on my blog...(not for too long I reassure you) , just for a little while...I need time to regroup, I need to process everything else...I know time is flying as quickly as it can...but I also need time to...breathe...to know where I'm going...
I'm glad I have got my family and close friends, who I know help whenever they can....and I'm more than grateful for that, so thanks to everyone for being there, I do appreciate it.
So, I also might plan to go away soon for a few days, maybe to discover another part of England, who knows? or just to see a city I know and love? Will see, just to clear my head and have some 'me' time...(without being selfish of course ;) once again, thanks for everything and see you around for another article as soon as I know more! take care! Have a lovely summer in advance if I don't write by then!
All the best and believe in yourself! ;)
P.s= Just a little quotation for the road: ' It is as well to have as many holds upon happiness as possible' Jane Austen, Emma (1815) xxx
In the meantime, I'm starting to realize that even though I'm slowly starting to get better (I won't say more for privacy reasons, thanks for understanding), I've still got a lot in my mind...and many things yet to figure out...I feel as lost as last year...even though I know in my heart that I want to one day maybe if I can...publish a novel! (or several^^):) finger cross as we say! ;) but to get there eventually, there is a lot of work to do and of course the key word...'confidence', which I'm still working on it...;)
I'm also going to write less on my blog...(not for too long I reassure you) , just for a little while...I need time to regroup, I need to process everything else...I know time is flying as quickly as it can...but I also need time to...breathe...to know where I'm going...
I'm glad I have got my family and close friends, who I know help whenever they can....and I'm more than grateful for that, so thanks to everyone for being there, I do appreciate it.
So, I also might plan to go away soon for a few days, maybe to discover another part of England, who knows? or just to see a city I know and love? Will see, just to clear my head and have some 'me' time...(without being selfish of course ;) once again, thanks for everything and see you around for another article as soon as I know more! take care! Have a lovely summer in advance if I don't write by then!
All the best and believe in yourself! ;)
P.s= Just a little quotation for the road: ' It is as well to have as many holds upon happiness as possible' Jane Austen, Emma (1815) xxx
mercredi 7 janvier 2015
The perfect afternoon...:)
Hello readers, hope the new year has brought a lot of good things for you...I know it's been a week or so but still...! :)
In the meantime, today, I won't write a lengthy article or go on about anything else that I usually do...I will let the picture (and the title of course) talk...see,for yourself and I hope you'll enjoy it as I much as I did! :)
Whether you have a little blues, whether you mood is down, whether it's cold outside or raining, whether you just need a boost or to put a smile on your face...here is what you need! :) doctor's order (smile) and it works! :) take care and see you soon for another article! xxx ;)
In the meantime, today, I won't write a lengthy article or go on about anything else that I usually do...I will let the picture (and the title of course) talk...see,for yourself and I hope you'll enjoy it as I much as I did! :)
Whether you have a little blues, whether you mood is down, whether it's cold outside or raining, whether you just need a boost or to put a smile on your face...here is what you need! :) doctor's order (smile) and it works! :) take care and see you soon for another article! xxx ;)
Inscription à :
Articles (Atom)