An extract

Dear readers, I hope you're OK (or at least slightly better than me...my mood seems to like playing russian mountains again, grrr....) anyway, don't want to bother you too much with all that...and today, I wanted to try something new! As you can see ; Hope you'll like it. So, just relax and read this extract:


After many cup of tea, desperatly trying to relax, Sally closed her eyes . It was impossible. She had just put down her last few bank statements, telling herself that it could be worse; many people before her, who had the same problem, had survived. She just had to cut back on things that didn't matter, to be more careful. She could also sell some her stuff that she never used or never wear more than once, right? After all, that was other people did or do when their financial hit a hard time. It wasn't uncommun she reasoned herself for the million time today. Then again, how could she succeeded? How could she get through when most of her families had always spend money without a care in the world, smiling as if everything would be fine.

Sally had first thought, even convince herself she wouldn't be like that. Not like her family did, as much as she loved them. After university, she had made a pact with herself, even promised she would be careful, put some money away every month for rainy days, just in case. It didn't last. As soon as the first jobs came along, it had been hard not to. There always good reasons, drinks with friends or colleagues, engagements party drinks, holidays, birthdays or christmas gifts, and many other (stupid) reasons. Taking a step back, Sally reckoned she shouldn't have spend so much. Her last bank statements proved it, one more time. She sighed. There might be other solutions such as borrowing money from friends (if they were to accept) or even her family, but she couldn't. First, there was her pride and second she didn't like to borough money from others. How long would it takes to fall on her feets anyway? And by the time, she would, they would probably sue her in the process demanding their money, or maybe stop talking to her altogether. So what was the point?

No, the only solution right now was to sell everything she possibly could, everything she didn't need anymore , everything that she could bare not to see or have around. Sally opened her eyes as she looked around to see what she could sell, making a mental list in her head. Maybe a few of her jewellery she had bought but was barely using, only for events (birthdays, weddings, work related events), bags she liked, shoes she bought every occasions she had, not really knowing why but they looked  good on her feet-well that was the sale assistant would say, especially when her credit card was out and ready to pay- or a few nice clothes, some were quite high-standards (she remembered having bought some Prada or Gucci because it had been on sale) but she might have to check first, some shops could be sometimes 'snotty' as her granny likes to call them. She smiled as she recalled her, the only member of her crazy family, that still had her head on the grounds. She missed her, it had been a while since she had last seen her. it might have been around Christmas if she remembered correctly. She decided to pay her a visit once everything had calmed down. That would be nice. And at least, she would see a friendly face! Sally needed it. A holiday would be even more relaxing. Yep, that would be good, she decided, real good! She closed her eyes again, as a headache had started again, despite an aspiring taken a few hours ago. it didn't help much as she heard her mobile phone ringing. Sally ignored it. Whoever this was, she didn't want to talk to anyone right now, she wanted to be left alone for a few hours. If it was important, they could call later or leave a message. She would call them back. Although,  if it was her boyfriend, or should she say ex-boyfriend, she really didn't want to hear about it. They had talked enough. If it was a member of her family (unless emergency) or her so-called friends, she didn't want to hear about them either. Once again, right now she just wanted some peace and quiet, not to think about anything else. She would do that tomorrow, once she had at least ten cups of coffee and gain a lot of energy. Until then, she didn't want to be disturb. Not that she wasn't sociable, but these days, she seemed to like being alone. She knew she had been used to go out either between friends or sometimes colleagues, seeing her family from time to time or going to a few party when she felt like it; otherwise, true enough, some peace was actually Ok.

Realizing over the past week that only real friend would be there for you no matter what, she had distanced herself from people she had considered 'friends' or at least 'potential friends'. Like they just appreciated her only because she was often buying drinks or giving a few gifts. Sally had done it less, seeing as her bank balance was heading towards 'bankrupcy' and had to be more careful. Since then, things had been different and they looked at her as if she was completly 'crazy' or 'from another planet'! How did that happened? Well, Sally had given up understanding. Had they been friends, like they pretended all along, they wouldn't have done that. but they weren't, they hadn't been friends. Crazy enough, she didn't miss it and felt quite relieved. Maybe losing her boyfriend, with whom she had made plans had hurt a little; nonetheless, she didn't care much. No amount of vodka, wiskey, martini, tequila or wine, included many other cocktails or alchoolic beverage, would eraised that anyway. So, what was the point? Actually, he hadn't invaved her thoughts much lately and she barely acknowledge him now. She was free. And she would stay like that for a while, no more dating. she had enough on her plate at the moment and didn't need a distraction. Once things had calm down she would take a long holiday; the rest would follow. Date or no date. You could be perfectly fine without having a men in your life for a while, plenty of women were doing it. Plus, she wasn't the only one being single, that was OK with her. She just hope her granny would stop 'nagging' her from grandkids every time she saw her saying she getting 'old'. Sally would  like to have children, she loved them but only when the time was right. and first thing first, you had to find the right man. And they didn't grow-up on trees!
Sally smiled softly, still closing her eyes, hoping that the person calling her or mostly harrassing her with phone calls would stop. Opening her eyes again, she sighed as she took her phone ready to hang-up, even turn it off, just to stop hearing it, when her eyes stopped the number calling. Frowning and very hesitantly, she answered. 'Allo?'

To be continued....
It was just an idea for a story (I'll find the title later), an extract if you prefer, (probably many revised versions will follow lol, but I wanted to share this one with you). I hope once again that you will like it and would want to know more once you've read it. So, enjoy! P.s= a warm cup tea is recommended! :) And sorry in advance if I missed words or did some mistakes, it's quite late and my eyes are closing themselves...Take care and see you soon for another article! xxx

En Vadrouille-Part 2

Dear readers, once again and as usual, I hope you're OK! :) Today, I won't be too long, just as promised, a few pictures of my trip to Lyon this time, which is also a nice and dynamic city! :) Enjoy!

Ile Barbe, on the Saone (69) nice! :) 

View from la Basilique de la Fourvière! :) 

Basilique de la Fourvière! :) 

Street of Pérouges (near Lyon), really cute medieval city! :) glad to have visited it! :)

Other picture of the street of Pérouges! :) 

And next time I go to Lyon, I might also visit le quartier de la Croix-Rousse and other places! :) take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx

En vadrouille-Part 1

Dear readers, I hope you're OK as it has been a few weeks now but I really needed to take some time for me (still do actually but it will do for now and hope to do it again soon enough as these past weeks or maybe months haven't been easy) my mood is stable I could say for now...it depends...
In the meantime, I'll keep you posted as I go along and thank you again for being here and listening. Without knowing it, or at least before, writing on this blog, lately, has been helpful on how I felt and still feel most of the time...like a refuge, a friends that won't judge you, will be there whenever you need..., whether you want to smile, share something meaningful or important, laugh or cry, it's here! :)

Anyway, as mentioned above, I took some time for me and went away, it did me good and strangely enough (or not^^) I didn't want to go home (smile), it was really nice and felt I could breathe again, enjoy the sunny weather of the South of France, see people I care about and love, to clear my head to sum up! And nothing definite yet, but I hope to do it again soon! :) While waiting to do that, here are a few pictures on my little trip! I won't put too much (as i've taken many pictures) but still here are a few then! :) Enjoy and relax! Maybe it'll also give you envy to do the same, whether it's only for a day, a week-end or more than a day...:)

Lorgues (Var, 83), small and lovely town that I was glad to discover! :)

Cotignac (Var, 83) lovely, isn't it? :) 

TourTour (Var, 83)  (yes, lol, it's the name!), really lovely medieval town! :) 

A lovely view in the same town, ToutTour :) nice, isn't it? could look at it for hours! :) 

St Raphaël (83) , the sea and the sun, it makes you dream of swimming and reading a book on the beach! :)

Lovely pictures, isn't it? That was the first part of my trip! And the next part, was to go to Lyon (69), also a really nice city, that I didn't very well and was happy to discover! :) I got to visit 'La Basilique de la Fourvière' (lovely church, especially inside, with many decorations!, 'le quartier du Vieux Lyon' as well, really lovely to be 'lost' in these lovely (hum...I seem to like that word^^), streets and nice shops! you could stay for hours! :) and to finish this visit, by eating a nice ice cream! :) I also got the chance to visit Pérouges (a medieval town), not very large, quite small but many charms! And it was sunny, even better! :) Next time, I'll come back and visit 'La Croix-Rousse, which I've heard, is quite nice too! :) Pictures of that second part will be up soon (either tomorrow or in just a few days)! :)
Take care and see you soon for another article! xxx :)

Going away...

Dear readers, how are you? Hope going back to work or working is not too hard at the moment and that everything is well! :) at least, a little better than me, I'm sorry to say that lately my mood hasn't been great...(hope I'm not bothering you with all that as I must have told several times during these past few months...but thanks anyway for listening...:) and is still not great, I'm afraid...:( grr...I don't like it!
And today, just a little article, attached to a lovely picture I wanted to share with you, it's actually a postcard I received not long ago and I quite like it! :) Maybe it will help, going away for a little while, take a deep breathe and concentrating myself better on what I want or would like to do. (smile discreet)

Nice, isn't it? Makes me think  of lavendet and their really nice perfume! :) 'unless it is? (rire)

Take care and see you soon for another article (I hope to be more joyful) ! xxx

Dreaming.a little of England

Dear readers, how are you? Just a little article as you can see, won't be too long. And good news...I managed to put some pictures and was surprised as you are! :) Great, I've some time to catch up! (smile) Hope you will enjoy it too! :) Yes, I REALLY MISS ENGLAND but then again it's hardly a secret (smile discreet) as since I left a few years back , I fell completly in love with this lovely country, the British and their fine culture! :) as well as meeting really nice friends! :)

Bognor Regis :) Hum...! 

And some lovely books, just missing  a warm cup of tea! :) 

Hope to be back soon...
Take care and see you soon for another article! xxx

Summer ends and September begins....

Dear readers, how are you? Hope you're all OK and that everything is alright with you since my last article. Or at least, well I won't bother you too much with that, if you have read my previous article you are aware of how I felt/feel during these past few weeks, or more like months..., let's say my mood is more or less the same and am quite starting to apprehend this next few weeks...
As you know, it's now September , letting place to the Autumm soon enough, where the tree will start to feel slightly naked without their leaves, the flowers will also feel like that, and the nature will go into hibernation during the winter months, while we as well will start to wear warm clothes, with many scarves, gloves, et bonnets...hoping not to catch a cold and feeling sick because of the weather, eat soup, drink a lot of hot beverages (hum I think Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory would be really happy to hear that! lol!) such as coffee, hot chocolates, or cup of Tea....with good books, which you can't stop reading, turning every pages with more impatience, wanting to know what going to happened next,  in front of the fire, hum nothing better I'd say, don't you think? Well, OK it will be cold outside and I'm not fond of the winter either, prefering Spring and Summer like any other person, but that at least one of the advantages of Winter, despite the long night, because it will fell early than in the Summer. And there is Christmas...lol^^ anyway, I guess every seasons can have its advantages, despite cold, rain, or snow...or any weather we can have...:)
Thanks again for following me and listening, I appreciate it and hope I don't bother you too much (lol) , will keep you posted during the next few weeks, if I have time. Take care, see you soon for another article! :) xxx

Feeling safe

Dear readers, hope you are all OK. Today just a short article won't be too long as I know I have been telling you a lot about how I feel lately and what has been going on. Feel more or less the same and thanks for those who have been there despite annoying you with my problems lol anyway in the middle of all that there are a few things that keeps me going and helps me whenever I need, that are here for me, that also helps me escape from time to time and make me feel safe in some ways, I can't really explain it but I love this feeling no matter what people would or could think, it has always been there for me... it is here whenever I am reading, writing or watching movies that I like... plunging myself in another (slightly) imaginary world... making my imagination going...giving me ideas as well or simply relaxing me. I can't help but love that feeling. There is also another thing that really helps me ( but shush, keep your lips sealed, this is a state secret) hum I wonder if I should tell you
 now...lol hum hum sorry to keep you waiting... lol well what do you think? Oh well I am trusting not to tell or revealing that secret to anyone else!!! Ready? Lol well the thing or actually I should say who... this person was/is a really great author no matter what people could say
I still love her and is never too far  and one of the time she has been here was a few months ago when I was writing my dissertation which was about her and the romance in her novels (by now you might have guess whom I am talking about? ) and well I was stressing as the deadline was approaching... ( just like I am doing today but for as you know different reasons) and I just started reading one of her famous book: which one do you think ?  oh I really think that by now you have probably guess.
 No? Lol anyway let's get to the point the book that I started to read that day was of course the one and only... Pride and Prejudice! And whitout really explaining it I really felt great, felt and still feel safe, better. I am simply in another world. Nice don't you think?  she is still here whenever I need and you have guess that it is Jane Austen!  And to think I wanted to write only a short article... lol never mind always a pleasure to share things with you. Thank you again for listening to me and for being here. Take care and see you soon for another article. XXX