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

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Elsie & Ethan are back :)

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and are enjoying the beginning of the Spring...:)
I apologize for not writing sooner but I had (still have) a lot on my mind lately.

So, today, another extract on Elsie &Ethan's adventures, hope you still like it ;-)
Last time, we left them, Elsie had Ned visiting and Ethan nursing (or he will be) a hangover...

And now...

'So here we are on the different objectives we had previously...' the voice was closed but also seemed far away. Ethan hide a groan. Man, if I'm not dead before this presentation is over, it'll be a miracle! His hangover was indeed still there from the previous evening. The aspirin taken earlier had yet to take effect. He moved in his seat, trying to focus on what Miles, his colleague, was explaining. Usually, he'd found it interesting but today, it sounded like gibberish. Or something very dull. But he'd to set the examples and appear as if it was interesting. Easier to say than done...Ethan glanced at the window briefly. A whole other world...people coming and going in the street, cars, buses...
'....don't you agree, Ethan?'

He froze, as he finally registered his name had been called. Oh bugger! Ethan cleared his throat, trying to buy himself some time.

'Don't I agree?' Ethan repeated.
'Yes...' Miles replied. 'So?' He's not going to help me, is he? I'm on my own, aren't I?
'Um, I...I'm not sure exactly...'
'Oh. Why?'
'Well, um, I have think it over first...before I-we make a decision'
'Really?'
'Is there a problem?' Ethan frowned, looking Miles directly. 'When in doubt, always stand on your own two feet...and don't back down, otherwise your opponent is going to think you're a fool..' a famous sentence from his late grandpa. One he'd never forget...and seemed rather useful at the moment, even though Ethan wasn't so sure...
A few minutes or a few seconds (it could have been more) passed, and Ethan thought he was going to admit forfeit as Miles seemed perfectly capable and handling the situation, yet...

Miles looked away first. He cleared his throat. 'No, no problem. Take all the time you need. OK, next'
Ethan couldn't believe it. Thanks Grandpa! He hide a smile, as the rest of the meeting went on...

A few days later,

Different. Different can be good, right? There was no rules against it. It meant change. It could also mean a fresh start. If that was the case, why was she plagued by doubts ever since Ned's last visit? Why did his words sounded false? Elsie groaned, putting away her book. I'm going crazy. It probably means nothing anyway. Ned was just being...Ned. Kind and affectionate and thoughtful. It seems he wanted to make things work between them. Except...

'Elsie?' Came her mother's voice.  Oh boy, what now? Elsie wondered. 'We have a problem'
'What problem?' Elsie asked, as patiently as she could.
'This flat, it cannot continue like this!'
'Oh?' A flicker of hope appeared in Elsie's heart. Could it be?
'This isn't possible anymore' Could her mother realize it was time to go back to her dad?
'Um, what do you mean?'
'It's not going to work...this situation'
'OK...well, if you want to g-'
'This flat is a deathtrap! It's not safe!'
I should have known better than to hope. I should have known taking her in would mean she would never ever leave! Elsie wanted to scream.
'My flat is safe, Mum'
'No, it's not! It needs...babyproofing if you still call it like that these days'
'We do and Ned said-'
'I don't care what Ned said...you shouldn't trust men, didn't I teach you that, already?'
'Um...'
'Never trust a man that takes you for granted, let me tell you!'
Oh boy, here we go again...Elsie braced herself for another lecture.

                                                               *****
So, if I were a very important file, where would I be? Ethan looked around, once more. Not like  he hadn't been looking for the past hour but there you go. Actually, it wasn't only this hour, it had been going on for a while now and something, whether people realized it or not, was different. His office looked different. What was a usually well oiled machine, didn't look like one anymore. More like a rusty one. Damn it! Ethan swore. I'm pretty clever, usually, so why can't I figure it out? What's missing?

                                                             ******
Elsie closed the door of her appartement behind her. Enough. She needed to take her life back before it was too late...
To be continued....
Take care and see you soon for another article. Thank you again for following me and my stories :) xxx

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

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

Elsie&Ethan-temporary title

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and that the start of the new year has started off well :)

In the meantime, sorry I haven't been writing much lalely. I've had a lot on my mind. Anyway, let's go back to Elsie&Ethan's adventure, shall we?

What happened previously? Elsie, heavily pregnant, is put on bed rest by her doctor. She's a bit worried about her work but knows it's best for the baby. After a small misunderstanding concerning her maternity leave, Elsie has to come to the office to sort it out. At the same time, her boss, Ethan is starting to feel something is different but can't put his finger on it....

And now...? Well, let's find out! :) 

Bored. Bored. Bored...Elsie sighed. She knew she was supposed to be 'putting her feet up' and enjoying her maternity leave and she was...in a way. There was no paper pushing, no phone calls, no messages, nothing urgent. Peace and quiet. Just her. So, why wasn't she feeling happy? relaxed? 

Probably because she had had time to catch-up on her reading, her T.V shows, movies she hadn't seen yet, read every magazine she posessed, cleaned every inch of her flat she could without exhausting herself, separating winter and summer clothes, starting to build her babies coat, make a list of things she missed and Ned could get for her later, paying her bills (trying to no think about her salay decreasing every time...) these past few weeks. She hadn't even known she could do all of this. I guess when you have a lot of free time, you can do a lot...

Friends and close relatives had also visited at first but after a while, they had to return to their own lives. Elsie couldn't held them hostage. Shame...we might have had some fun. She laughed, what a crazy idea. See what nothing to do all day, does to my brain? The baby moved, interrupted her train of thoughts. Yeah, I know...Elsie patted  absently, her pregnant belly and soon had to go to the bathroom. 
As she went back to the living room, the door bell rang. Elsie went to open.


'Mum!' She exclaimed. 'What are you-'
'Can't I just visit my daugther?' 
'Of course, you can. i just...wasn't expecting you today, that's all. And-Mum?'
'Yes, honey?' She asked, innocently.Elsie frowned. What was she up to?
'If you're only visiting for a day, why do you have a suitcase?'
'Oh, that...it's, um, a few things I wanted to give-'
'Mum...you're a bad liar, your ears are red..now, why are you really here?' Elsie crossed her arms.
'You know, you look a lot like your father when you do that...'
'I-Mum!'
'What?'
'Stop it! Why are you here?'
'I just thought...I could spend some quality time with you and the baby'
'The baby isn't born yet..'
'And? I can still...' Elsie kept her arms crossed. 'visit for...a few days'
Why had she paused? Why had she paused before finishing her sentence? 
'Besides, you said Ned was...a bit busy lately; so...I won't be in the way' She continued. 
Not in the way? Elsie thought Are you kidding me?
'Mum...you don't vist, remember? Most of the times, I have to come and see you...spill the beans!'
'OK, fine. I have left your father, finally'
'Wait, what?' 'But...I don't understand'
'There is nothing to understand. I was married. I won't be soon. End of story'
'Mum! You threatened to leave him every day but you don't follow through. Why would it be any different? You love Dad...don't you?'
'I do but honey...he won't change. I've cooked and cleaned and...kept a tidy house, paying the bills on time, raised his children, made sure we had rooof over your head. Although apparently that's not enough for him! It's never enough. He takes me for granted you know! Well, not this time! This time I'm taking back my life and I intend to make up for the lost time'
'I...can't you guys talk about it first before doing something...shall we say, irrevocably stupid?'
'Elsie, when you are married, for as long as we have, then you'll undertand. In the meantime, don't judge'
'I'm not, I'm trying to understand'
'Understand what?'
'I don't know...for example, why after more than  35 years of marriage, you suddenly drop a bombshell on us-'
'Your sister doesn't know and I'd like to stay it that way...'
'Even better' Elsie mumbled. 'Mum, this is ridiculous. You can't-'
'I can actually and I did...I won't change my mind...'
'I know' Elsie sighed again. When she got an idea into her head, it was hard to let go. 
'Listen, I'm not planning on staying forever, just a few days, to get back on my feet...' 
'I...no, you-'
'Please, please...you won't even know I'm here' Yes, I will! 
'Mum...' Elsie wanted to be firm, to tell her mum to stop being stupid and talk with her dad like adults. To sort things out. Except...that wasn't how her mum worked. Oh no...quite the opposite in fact. She avoided any sort of conflict, mostly when it didn't serve her own interest. She loved to be right. Hated when she was wrong. However, Elsie made the mistake of looking into her mum's imploring eyes (not really, but she was a good actress whenever she wanted). 'You can't...I mean I-fine, you can stay...but only a few days like you said'
'Thank you, thank you' She hugged her, which she rarely did. 'A week at the most. You won't regret it' I already do...

Suddenly, as Elsie watched her mum making herself right at home, she had a feeling it would be more than a few days or even a week. Great...

Wilst Elsie was trying to figure out a way to cohabitate with her mum and not jumping out of the window (kidding of course), her mobile vibrated. The ID on her screen indicated it was her office calling...but Elsie didn't notice. Maybe that was for the best...at least for now. 

To be continued...
Hope you still like the story! :) Take care and see you soon for another article. xxx

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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

In need of a holiday...:)

Hello dear readers,

Hope you're all OK ;)

Just a short article today...I'll let this picture (and the title) speak for itself. I do indeed need some proper rest and to recharge my batteries...:)

Somewhere in the south of France...;)

Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx

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

Autumn Colors

Hello readers, I know I haven't written much these past few months but I've still got a lot on my mind (see previous article). So today, just a short article, or shall we say, a picture...:)

Autumn may come before the winter, with fresh temperatures and night falling early but there is also nice landscape or sunset...;) and this magazine features made me think of that.

Nice, isn't it? Makes me want to snuggle in front of a fire , with a good book and a warm cup of tea ;) Anyway, take care and see you soon for another article! Happy Halloween for those who intend to celebrate it! And don't forget that we have now officially turn the clock backward again! :) xxx

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

'Me before You' -the movie

Hello readers,

OMG! There are no words...and that's quite rare for me...:)  I may have read this  book a few years back when I was university but OMG (sorry can't help it)...nothing really prepare you for the flow of emotions that goes through you-whether you have read the book or saw the movie (no specific order is necessary although I'd recommend to read the book first).

For those who don't recall or are hearing about it for the first time, here is a quick resume: 'Louisa or Lou Clark had just lost one of many jobs-working in Tea Shop in rural England. But soon manages to find another job, despite having no experience whatsoever) caring for Will Traynor, a man recovering from a terrible motocycle accident that left him paralyzed and in a wheelchair...start a long journey towards friendship and acceptance as well as...romance. 

I won't say more, otherwise I'll end-up telling you everything ;) I was a bit worried, of course, as it's always hard to adapt a book to the big screen but...here, it doesn't really matter, you are easily swept into the story and can't help but feel for the characters as you get to know them...:) Once again, it really worth reading and seeing afterwards...one thing though: get the tissues ready! There are no way you cannot...cry or feeling very emotional...:) True story...;)

Anyway, hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did. The sequel 'After you' is already out-if you're also interested. I haven't read it yet but will let you know...;)

Take care and see you soon for another article!  ;) xxx

P.s=Please, stop comparing it to Fifty shades of Grey! This book is So much better than that! ;) Thnak you...! (you'll understand why if you read some of the critics...) x

Monday or how to start the week :)

Dear readers, hope you're all OK? :)

Just a short article today or I'll let this music clip speak for itself....;) I just like listening to it :)

Hope you'll like it as much as I do! :)

Ronan Keating 'Breathe' (Time of my life album)- Source: Youtube.

Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx

Autumn Weather

Hello readers! Sorry, I haven't been writing much lately...not that I'm forgetting (smile), I haven't. I've just a lot in my mind lately and like always am still trying to figure things out, so I might be a little more absent during the next few months but don't worry, I'll try to drop by...! ;)

Meanwhile, Autumn is already starting, nature is slowly going back to sleep, as trees start to lose their leaves, daylight will be shorter, and temperatures are quite fresh...;) summer clothes are practically back in their cupboards, while we're getting out warmer clothing...I'm much of Spring/Summer kind of girl, but there is still nice things we can enjoy during that period such as curling up in bed a little bit longer every morning, reading a book in front of fire, light in a cheminey, along with a warm cup of tea...and the nice Autumn colors...we can see admire outside, yellow, green, orange...and many others ;)

That's it for today, see you soon for another article I hope! ;) but before I leave here is nice song you can listen to...:

Celine Dion-'S'il suffisait d'aimer' Enjoy! :)  Take care xxx

What do I want?

Hello readers,

Hope you're all OK and enjoying the rather nice summer we're having! :) 

I won't be too long today, just a short article, unless the inspirations takes and I end-up writing a novel...would be nice though...;-) 

Anyway, as you more or less know by now (see title), I'm still wondering many things lately, keeping my mind rather busy, although I'm trying to take a step back and relax a bit...no easy! I'll probably figure things out at some point, nevertheless I need time...

In the meantime, after enjoying a re-reading of the lovely book: 'Emma' by one of my favorite author...Jane Austen! :) a few weeks ago. I'm now re-reading: 'Persuasion'!  (less known but still great);) Hands up to Anne Elliot who has a lot on her plate, especially with her family (her father is arrogant, cold, full of himself,  and tends to spend too much...brr), her eldest sister Elizabeth is just like him and her younger sister Mary (married to Charles Musgrove) isn't much better...-a younger version of Mrs Bennett (in a way, not completely but she sometimes reminds of her)! and in the middle of handling (with the help of Lady Russell (close family friend)) her family crisis, Anne meets again with the man she loved (still does) so many years before but she was persuaded to end the engagement: the none other Captain Wentworth ! So you see poor Anne has a lot in her mind! I don't know how she does it! But I think she's incredibly brave and patient...along the book you see her keeping it together, every day, maintening a brave face, smiling, being there for everyone but herself..., putting her own needs away...while everyone treats in a indifferent manner...and has to go through meeting with Wentworth again...you can imagine how he feels when he sees Anne for the first time in years...not so warm...and you feel for Anne. Fortunately, we all know how it ends...;) I won't say more! If you want to know what happens, read (or re-read like me), this lovely wonderful book that make millions of fans throughout the world... completely melt! :) 

I'll keep you posted and hope to see you soon for another article! take care! xxx
P.s= I certainly hope that one day, someone will have the mind of doing a much better version of this book...(the last one I watched, it wasn't very good and something was definitely missing!), I'm not saying it has to be perfect, it's not possible to put everything (although the book isn't too big)...but it deserves to be treated so much better than the one I saw so far...;) let's see what happens! ;) x

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

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

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

Book review

Hello readers, hope you're alright as we can see the spring finally starting...after a fresh winter ;)

First, I'm not fogetting you, I'll just write less as lately I've got a lot in mind and things to figure out. thanks for understanding. no worries, blog still running. ;)

Second, a quick book review I wanted to share with you. After pluging myself in the magical world of Harry Potter, I read a book by Robert Galbraith-which is as you probably know a pseudonym for none other than...J.K Rowling! :) And actually the book titled 'The Cuckoo's calling', featuring the adventure of Cormoran Strike, private detective and war veteran is...quite good! No, really, I had a good time reading it and couldn't put the book down as I wanted to know what happened and who had done it...(I had my suspicions but wasn't really sure, although it was quite clever!), so as you see no regrets and look foward to read the second book of his adventure! :) Oh, the plot? A young model is found dead in the street of Mayfair, London; she apparently fell of her balcony. Official version is...suicide. But her adoptive brother doesn't believe the official story and decide to hire Cormoran Strike's service...so suicide or murder?

I'll let you guess the rest! Hope-if you read the book-that you'll like it as much as I did! :) Or if you prefer romantic comedies, the usual that I like reading: the unforgettable Katie Fforde and her last book 'A vintage wedding', fun and refreshing as always! :)

Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx

Close your eyes...:)

Hello readers, just a quick article on this Sunday, won't be too long...well actually I'll let this beautiful song speak for itself..enjoy! :)

'Close your eyes' by Michael Bublé ;) Hope you'll like it!

Take care and see you around for another article! xxx ;)

Post Valentine's day...! :)

Hello readers, recuperating after a lovely evening with your significant other? Or simply, like me, just enjoyed a quiet evening without all the (stupid) fuss made every year around that particular day? Not that I completely hate the concept but this day has rather become more commercial than anything else lately, and tend to lean towards money rather than love...all business that can have something to do with Valentine's day does it! whether it's flowers, postcards, dinner reservation, chocolate, DVDs, jewelery, romantic week-end...and probably many others! A bit too much...(for me) but please feel free to celebrate if you want...! It's just not my cup of tea and don't feel the need to absolutely do something every year; For me, you can have every day during the year to either declare you love or do something romantic...but I get that Valentine's day has rather become some kind of tradition...despite me not liking it! :p (rire)

Anyway, I won't rememble too much on that or I'll probably end-up writing a whole book on that subject starting with all the Valentine's day cliché...which someone close to me has recently suggested that I  do: write a book and entitle it 'I hate Valentine's day!' (rire) hum...that could be an interesting idea (lol) but I won't do that...:)

In any case, on this raining Sunday, here is a bit of music to relax! Enjoy! :) take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx

Ed Sheeran 'Thinking out loud' lovely song that I like to listen to sometimes and indeed 'people fall in love in mysterious ways'...;)
Source: Youtube.

And one for the road:

When you know-song from the lovely movie 'Serendipity' best wishes xxx :)