Coronavirus, or how to slow down the whole world

Dear readers,

Just a quick article today, hoping everyone is OK, safe and more importantly healthy.

As we enter uncertain times, and as most of our daily live is starting to slow down, don't forget that you're not alone. We are all in this together.

Don't forget to stay in touch with your friends, and family (it helps to keep sane, especially if you are working from home and/or in self-isolation), to take a short walk every day-if you can, fresh air can be beneficial, read a good book, watch your favorite(s) TV show or movie(s), drink tea (or coffee if you prefer),  or do some ironing (lol), listen to music, sing along if you want to, but keep busy as much as possible :) so you don't think too much about this bloody virus.

I'm aware it's not easy but every little things (small or big) can help (if not for quoting Tesco catchphrase lol).

Take care, and above all stay safe and healthy (I know I've said it at the beginning of my article but who cares?) *smile*

See around soon for another article xxx

Wherever you are

Dear readers,

Hope you're OK and have been enjoying this early sunny Spring :)

 I won't be long today, sorry it'll be a short article.  I'll try to come back soon :)
Meanwhile, I think a picture can speak a thousands words or so they say...;-)
I choose this one, not because of the author (although I do enjoy her books) but mostly due to the title...that kind of speak to me.

This article is dedicated to a very special someone whom I  miss very much :) Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx

'You'll never walk alone'

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK in this festive period as Christmas approches...:)

Just a short article today-sorry I haven't been writing much lately....

And a song that makes me feel hopeful and look foward to new things despite everything and a lot of questions that I'm asking myself recently...or whenever you're doubting yourself or feel alone...;-)

'You'll never walk alone' by Josh Groban, from the 'Stages' album. Source: Youtube
 
a VERY SPECIAL thought to someone I'll miss very much...:)

Take care and see you soon for another article...and if I don't have time to write another article before hand, happy holidays in advance, have a merry little christmas (like the song says-if I remember correctly) and best wishes for the new year! ;) xxx

Universities

Dear readers,

I let you, lately, with my last adventures in Yorkshire&Scotland, I hope you liked it! :)

Just a little note today. As you may know for next year, I applied in University here, in England. Three offers were made to me and in the end I kept only two. Winchester University and Chichester University. There are both in the South of England.

The first one, has asked me to pass the course and to pass the IELTS 6.0 (it's like the TOEFL). So, I decided that it would be my insurance choice. Second choice, if you prefer. And I will pass the IELTS exam the 26th of June just before my last exams!

The second one has asked me to pass the course as well and yet to have in Literature: merit! It would be my firm choice, my first choice. Not too difficult but I'm a bit worried. Sally, my tutor and literature teatcher as well, talked to me and say that my work as really improved and I'm glad to hear which comfirm that my efforts and my colloc's help as well as Sally's have paid with patience & time. But it's not the thing that concerned me. I'm glad that again my work has improved but...I still need to be able to do something else which is a criteria to have Merit in Literature. I'm coming to it, don't worry. :)
So, I have to be able to make in my essays some paragraphs, which mean if I understood well, regroup my idea more clearly...is it comprehensible?
And as she gave me back one of the 3 assignments I did a few month ago, she advised me to look at it again, and change a few things in it...
Yes, but will I be able to? Will I have merit? Will I success with the IELTS ? So many questions....! Mm...

I will try to do it but I have also some essays in C&S, European Studies, and one last in Literature! And I'm a bit worried, there only less than 3 weeks to go now before my last exams and before going back to France, home! for the summer...!
And yet, so many things to do, fortunately not impossible to do! ;)
Well, let's see if I can do everything in time ! :)
I will let you know what happened next..! Finger-crossed! ;) :)
In waiting, take care and good luck! xxx
See you soon for a note! ;) :)
Un peu de douceur avec une chanson que j'aime bien: Natasha St Pier, "Je n'ai que mon âme", Enjoy! :) ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d38A8pXpDo

Pré-St Valentin

Hi!

Me revoilà!

Juste un petit mot pour vous souhaiter, pour ceux qui sont en vacances ou passe de l'être, de très bonne vacances à tous!

Ensuite, comme vous le savez tous, dans quelques jours, nous serons le 14 février. Me direz-vous, quel est le lien? J'y arrive. Comme chaque année et chaque 14 février, la fameuse St Valentin arrive à grand pas!

Et les magasins, grandes surfaces ou agences en tout genre, ne perdent pas le Nord et y voit une occasion (commerciale, bien sûr) mais une occasion pour chaque couple, de fêter dignement ce jour cencé fêter l'Amour!

Alors voici un rapide tour de ce que chacun ou chacune peut trouver à offrir!

1. les cartes postales: il ou elle peut y remplir un petit mot d'attention ou choisir si l'inspiration n'est pas là, une carte personnalisée. le choix est vaste et ce n'est pas le choix qui manque!
Que ce soit en magasin ou sur le net, tout pretexte est bon!! )

Petit aperçu de quelques cartes postales.

Sélection: Pour ceux qui aiment la St Valentin!

et un petit exemple, pour ceux qui n'aiment pas la St Valentin (rire) :

2. Les chocolats, très répandu également, si ce n'est qu'ils le sont certainement à Pâques.

3. Autres idées: dîners romantiques en amoureux aux restaurants ou idées plus coquines: la lingerie féminines ou..masculines (lol)! après tout, les tendances sont aussi aux mixtes et chacun pimente à sa manière la St Valentin!

Il y a aussi la tradionnelle rose rouge (pour les plus romantiques!)

4. Pour ceux qui veulent rester plus basique: un film dédié à cette journée va justement sortir (désolé il ne sort que le 17 février en France...zut!). Info pratique: Pour les plus chanceux, une avant-première est possible le 14 février!

Par contre, il a l'intelligence de sortir le 12 février en Angleterre. Allez savoir pourquoi! (rire). Sinon, vous toujours allez voir une bonne comédie romantique s'il y a ou louez un bon film!

5. Avant d'oubliez, une dernière idée: une compilation de chansons romantiques! eh oui, même les disquaire s'y mettent!

Toute occasion est bonne et après tout c'est l'attention qui compte, non? Et pas de panique, l'important est d'être avec celui ou celle qu'on aime!

Allez sur ceux, bonne soirée à tous! J'espère que vous trouverez votre bonheur parmi cette sélection.

A très bientôt!