....and 10 years :)

Dear readers,

I hope you're all OK since my last article? Sorry, I haven't taken the time to write very much these past months.

I just wanted to wish my blog a very belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY as it has now reached ten years! :) I still can't believe it sometimes but apparently it's true ;)
So, thank you again for your patience and support, even if I admit, I do write less and less these days. Whether it's because I'm busy or simply because I don't always feel very inspired...
In any case, I hope you're still enjoying it :)

However, the question of keeping this blog active is a recurring thought as I don't know if you're still interested or if I'm inspired enough to continue. Not that I don't like my blog anymore, of course not. It has been a safe place to share my thoughts (books, movies, friendship, love) , anything else going through my mind at the time...) or/and my fears (sometimes) etc... but a part of me feels like I have come to a cross road. Sort of.  And I don't know yet whether to continue or not. We'll see in the coming months.

Meanwhile, for those who celebrate,  happy Valentine's Day in advance and for those who don't (like me), it's OK too :)  there are absolutely no pressure. Don't feel guilty just because you have no plans.
I could probably write a novel on the subject (lol).

Take care and see you all around xxx

The Bridgerton-Update

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and are enjoying the summer so far...?

Just a quick update related to my previous article regarding the upcoming Netflix series 'The Bridgerton' based on Julia Quinn's famous books, which I've read and read and read again... :)

The cast is, almost I think, complete and the filming has started in London.
It will be on Netflix in 2020. More later :)

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

The Bridgerton: Books vs Netflix

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?

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

And 9 years :)

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK?

First, I apologize for not writing sooner but I wasn't inspired and have been quite busy. I'm still trying to figure out a few things out at the moment.

Meanwhile, a question keeps returning (I think I may have mentioned it a few years ago) as to whether or not I'll continue writing this blog. Mostly because I don't write as much as I used to. But I've decided to keep my blog for the time being, it'll just write sporadically ( not as often).

Anyway, it is with a few days delay that I would like to wish my blog a very happy birthday :) 9 years! I can't still believe it :) Hope you're still enjoying it! :) In any case, thank you for following my articles ! :)

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

A very special thought :)

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and are enjoying this festive season as another Christmas (makes you realize how time flies by sometimes) is about to roll in...turkey, mince pies, smoke salmon, foie gras (for those who have a big appetite), beans...and probably many others (which I probably forgot!) and of course the gifts...:)

Anyway, just a short article today (don't worry Elsie & Ethan will be back soon), I won't be long.
This article is dedicated to a very special person whom I miss very much :)

Take care and see you soon for another article, have a good week! :)

Elsie&Ethan are back (again)

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and enjoying the beginning of the winter, despite it being quite fresh!? :)
Sorry (again), I'm aware I haven't been writing very much lately...:)

Anyway, let's go back to Elsie & Ethan, shall we? Last time, if I remember correctly , Ethan was asking H.R for a possible new assistant and Elsie was juggling between her mum living with her and her break-up or shall we say her time part from Ned.

 And now...

She really didn't know what the right term was as she hated the term 'we're on a break', which constantly reminded of the running gag between Ross and Rachel, in the famous T.V show (and her favorite in passing) F.R.I.E.N.D.S, you rarely ever knew anyway what it meant. You could either think your relationship was over and therefore (if the opportunity arises) might be tempted to seek comfort elsewhere OR you thought you were temporarily apart and might be able (hopefully) to put this all behind and reunite. Everything was possible. Exactly. Who is to say that Ned may have already set his attention on someone else whilst away from her? Or that like he said, he needed time to think this through on his own? Elsie sighed. Her mum's words certainly didn't help either. Why did she have to take Ned's side? Why not try and see her point of view? Was it too difficult? She thought as her mum's footstep faded away.
A few minutes later, her phone vibrated. Lost in her thoughts and still thinking about what Ned was doing, Elsie forgot to check the caller I.D as she answered: 'Ned?'

'Um, sorry, no. Is this Miss Elsie Fitzpatrick?'
'Y-yes....who is this?'
'Hello, I'm Mrs Watson from H.R at Martin&Wood Associate?' There probably wasn't a interrogation point needed but Elsie could still hear it.
'Hello, yes...what can I do for you?'
'It's rather...um...' She paused. '..an unusual request actually...'
'Oh? Is there a problem?'
'No, not exactly...'
'OK, can you tell me why you're calling me? I don't-'
'I apologize. There isn't any problem...it's just-'
'Am I fired?'
'F-fired? No!' Mrs. Watson exclaimed. 'Absolutely not. Sorry. Again. It's just Mr. Martin-'
Why couldn't she get to the point? Elsie took a deep breath. 'What is it?' What did they want now?
'Mr Martin needs a assistant'
'Yes. So? Doesn't he have one already? I'm on maternity leave...I've been told that-'
'We know' She interrupted her. 'However, none of them seem to work out'
'Why not? It's not that complicated, well, maybe sometimes but-'
'I'm aware. Mr Martin is, shall we say, getting impatient' (in better terms, he wasn't getting his way) ' and despite our best effort, we haven't been able to find a suitable candidate'
'I'm not sure how I can help...usually-'
'She isn't here at the moment' Mrs Watson said referring to Marge, one of his usual assistant. 'She is off sick'
'Oh, I hope she feels better soon'
'Mm-mm... anyway, we need you to come back until she's recovered. I don't think it'll be long. Of course, you'll be compensated for your troubles. In meantime, if you could-'
'Wait! Stop! Listen, I'm sorry for...everything but I'm afraid I can't'
'Why not?'
'Because for one, I'm pregnant'
'Yes, we know' She replied patiently.
'And second, I'm on bed rest. This is why I had to leave a little earlier than planned. My doctor doesn't-'
'It should be fine' She interrupted Elsie. 'You'll mostly be sitting at your desk anyway, it shouldn't be a problem'
No, I won't! If Elsie knew something about her job, is that she was rarely sitting down, more like running around all day. Barely having a minute to herself.
'Listen, I'm sorry. I'm sure there are plenty of other assistant who can help him better than I can at the moment. I-I have to go. Good luck' Elsie hang-up, feeling tired. She turned off her phone, just in case. She wasn't in the mood. Suddenly, being in the four walls of the bedroom, wasn't enough. She needed some fresh air...
A short walk should do the trick.

Meanwhile...

'What do you mean? She said what exactly?'
'She said she couldn't do it' Mrs Watson repeated, not for the first time.
'Why ever not? Didn't you mentioned that she would-'
'I did'
'And that she also would get-'
'Yes! I'm not stupid'
'I apologize I've never implied that you were. I just...' His voice trailed off. 'Never mind. Do you have another candidate?'
'Not at the moment. But I'll keep looking'
'Thank you' Ethan was about to hang-up when he asked one last question (or favor) to Mrs. Watson.

To be continued....
Hope you're still enjoying it? :) No worries, they will meet soon...;-)
Take care and see you soon for another article.
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