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| Maya's Window |
| Personal experiences as foreigner living in France. Its transition & adaptation process while coping up w/ my kids raised in French soil , Seeing myself, battling to interject my roots to them as their own.& to discover the place is becoming my home. |
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| Wordless Wednesday #13 |
| 2008-06-11 06:09:00 |
I took these photos when we visited Fougères. I'm not really into cars but i do admire vintage one.These are some of my photos.Hope you like them. If you want to see it closer here's the link.Happy Wordless Wednesday!...
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| Forgetful as my new adjective |
| 2008-06-09 17:59:00 |
I’ve been racing these past few months. I always felt that I’m always behind of my need to do list & all. Sometimes, I even forget some of my appointments. I know, I should just write them down. And I do BUT I always misplaced my agenda book. If not for Lareine , sometimes I would have forgotten to pick up my kids in the school on the right time or miss some of my appointments. I make sure that she is aware of them(my rdv) coz she can remember them than I. and she’s so kind to remind me. See, how lucky I am to have a great friend like her.It was last two or three weeks that I have messed up the birthdays of my friends’ kids. And I assure you; this is not the first time. I ended up whining over the phone to her (Lareine), forcing her to spit out my weekly schedule and at the sam...
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| More about me |
| 2008-06-05 19:37:00 |
Tagged by Liza of moms..... check nyo & Ness . Thanks to both of you. I know that i took time doing it, Sorry.Participants: Tere-Blessing in Life 2.Yen- Me and Mine 3.Aggie - Pink and Brown Diaries. 4. Mich - Random Thoughts 5. Vannie - FunFierceFab 6. Jane - My Charmed Life. 7. Abie – Women Xplore 8. Jody - In This Game of Life 9. Eds – Just Me. 10. something purple 11.vanity kit 12. em's detour 13. mind bubbles 14. In Demand Opinions 15. Sweet Lullaby 16. MJ's Hurrah17. Buzzing Around 18. Tasteful Voyage 19. A Mom's Note 20. moms..... check nyo 21. Technotrend 22. Ness 23. Maya’s Window 24. Your Name Here1. What do you want for your birthday? – It’s the right time to answer this one. I want soil & slab of woods for my garden but I have doubt that I’ll be having it on ...
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| Wordless Wednesday #12 |
| 2008-06-04 06:54:00 |
Medieval Castle in Fougères,BRETAGNEfrom the back of Fougères Castle Gobelins & Mélusine towers.Coigny Tower in between the forecourt & outer bailey.Inside the little chapel,you'll see the St.Leonard church on the top hill from the door. Gobelins tower is inside the inner bailey.The main keep.One of the chamber in Mélusine tower..it's really small & have access to the rampart of the castle.Taken from the top of Coigny tower.These are some of my shots, I took last Sunday.I wish, i could capture the feeling i felt when I'm inside. Unfortunately i can't, So, I'll include a link for you to know what it stood for, here in BRETAGNE.Happy Wordless Wednesday !...
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| I'm back and disoriented. |
| 2008-06-03 03:09:00 |
Almost 2 weeks, I wasn’t able to do blogging & even hopping to my favorite bloggers. I was and still tied up with many things to attend to like preparing parties for Sophia & Gabriel, doing invitation cards, clearing out the mess in our house which I never succeeded on doing so, attending parties & helping them their preparation, visiting friends and so on.And whenever I tried to write something, I seems too disoriented to put my phrases right. Now, I’m blocked. Sorry…. Perhaps by hopping & getting updated will help me out putting my ducklings on line.Thanks for your visits even I was not that active. I do appreciate it.Cheers!...
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| Wordless Wednesday #11 |
| 2008-05-21 03:52:00 |
Remnant of my energyNeed a Rest . Or perhaps....I'll just fly. All this photos was taken after our pêche à pied at L'ile Grande.My last entry of Wordless Wednesday . Thanks for your visit.&Good day to all....
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| Receiving with pleasure |
| 2008-05-19 04:54:00 |
I really feel so lucky to have some beautiful people around me. Last week was not the first time, when my neighbor has been so generous on giving us some of his catch. This… Araignée literally means spider, this crab is commonly called here. We have them here in our coast and it’s time to fish them. We also have to respect the size which is 12cm and 500g in minimal. You can’t fish so much if you don’t have license to anchor your trap, if I’m not mistaken.He was a sailor before, so you could understand why he still loves to stay on the sea and fish as his leisure. When he caught a lot, he often gives us. To have some fresh fish and crab, here is like a luxury coz they are really expensive having them daily in your table is something. Not, like when we are in Philippines, we could...
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| Layers of crêpe:As intro |
| 2008-05-16 05:15:00 |
Crêpe is Bretagne (Brittany), I would playfully say, because it’s where it originates this thin pancake. It is known that the best crêpe in France is in this region. It is geographically situated northwest of France; one of its 26 regions. This region was once been free and one of the Celtic nations. The net would provide you greater information about it.Here, I’m just imparting my personal experiences as a foreigner living here. I’m using crêpe as a title for there is so much to appreciate with this simple pancake made of wheat flour, butter, eggs, milk and a pinch of salt. It also can be served as your main meal or just a dessert. It is my personal connotation as BRETAGNE.For years living here, I have been clicking my camera like a tourist (don’t take this bad) and I’m glad ...
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| Love of Jap |
| 2008-05-15 06:42:00 |
Just last weekend, we went to Rennes to get our provision of Asian condiments & our staple food like rice and Asian noodles. Going there took us 2 hrs drive from our place. I assure you I make the most of it. Imagine, I’m doing my provision like there will be calamity coming, so I stock up.Though, I’m shy to show you how my storage room looks like; you’ll think that I have a mini grocery. Now, I feel like justifying my action with the cost of gas now and finding time to go there is enough, plus our craving for Asian foods.Going back on buying, I was shock how the prices increase, the usual Thai rice of 22.75 Kls. /50 Lbs. would normally cost 28 gone up to 38 euro and the Jap rice of 10kls. became so expensive, they are usually more expensive than the Thai. This time I have to sto...
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| Wordless Wednesday #10 |
| 2008-05-13 19:32:00 |
Living near the beach has so many things to do. Here, is one of our outlets to enjoy it. We do pêche à pied(fish by foot) .Our favorite spot is L’ile Grande where we know that we could have some Coque(Cockle) and Palourde(Carpet-Shell or Manila clam).A 5 to 8 Minutes drive from our house.Last Sunday is our first for this year.And it’s always rewarding to hear the excitement of the kids screaming when they found some clams. Teasing who could have the biggest catch. And us(parents), just enjoying the feel of the water on our feet as we rake the sand to see the cockles roll for picking.After our pêche, all of us enjoying it as our entrée. I don't know, but i think it's the best clam we've eaten this year. Happy Wordless Wednesday to all!...
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| Soirée de Conte |
| 2008-05-13 10:53:00 |
Last Tuesday-The kids are really expecting that day. The Parents' association had organized a “Soirée de Conte en Pyjamas” (storytelling night in pajamas). Our two little ones have different timing, one for the maternal and another for the elementary students. So, we have arranged it with some parent to pick up the boys & D’man has to bring Sophia & Delphine and watch with them.As expected, the kids were so amazed with the narrator and have been mimicking his lines and actions on how he delivered his stories. The light on their eyes as they recounted was so much to grasp without you cracking a smile. My kids were having the best of their times, on that i could tell. And so is the man of this shack was so impressed how the night went well. He was even interjecting some missin...
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| Wordless Wednesday #9 |
| 2008-05-06 20:29:00 |
Our first kayaking this year.It felt so good to be on it again. & more my 6 years old daughter is getting interested in it. The two of us paddled near the Château de Costaéres. She started telling me that we should do it together always and she's not afraid coz I’m there. Don’t I just feel like a winner on that?Happy Wordless Wednesday to all of you.Ps:This photo was taken after. Around 8:30PM we decided to stop coz it was going low tide....
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| My lucky charm |
| 2008-05-06 15:08:00 |
We know that May 1 is a Labor Day. Here, they have another tradition that people do on that day. They give sprig of Muguet and commonly known as "Lily of the Valley” as a lucky charm, which started from the time of King Charles IX of France, as he received one. And also it’s a symbol of springtime.In custom, as you receive one, you should give a kiss in return, which is likely you’ll do, when you know the meaning of the flowers name is - You will find happiness.Last Friday, I have some little visitors, Sophia’s friends & mine, too. How can I not say they are mine, too? When they always declared that I’m their best friend. So, one of our little best friend gave me these flowers which I’m showing now. She is Delphine, a little girl with a radi...
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| Meeting her,at last. |
| 2008-05-01 05:08:00 |
Last Sunday we were not having the best weather but it had been compensated by meeting a long time friend from email to phone pal. You must be wondering why only now that I speak about our meeting. I don’t know, too. All I know, I’m so happy to see the person that I’ve been trying to visualize for a long time. She really stood up like the one I’ve on my head. I’m so grateful on meeting a family like hers. They are so nice and no negativities. Life flows so smoothly on them. Until now, her laughter still rings on my head which makes me smile. And the nicest thing is I can really envision her doing it with the right facial expression. Like normal, I’m so overwhelm that I can’t find the right words to describe how I felt on meeting them. What about this…“Maraming salamat sa ...
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| Wordless Wednesday #8 |
| 2008-04-30 05:19:00 |
Pardon with my playfulness on the photo. I’m practicing how to do collage. Anyway, I’m sure you have heard about this Basilica of the Sacré Cœur in Montmartre as one of the landmarks in Paris.Happy WW to all!This Gargoyle with frozen water on his mouth is a part of the church; where the water from the gutter normally flows out from its mouth, but froze came. ...
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| Heat is on at Sat. |
| 2008-04-28 03:28:00 |
Last Saturday, we were so blessed with sun’s heat. Everyone was wearing their Christmas smile, as we went along doing our normal morning course of buying our provision for the week. Crossing with people with a beaming smile with a joyous greeting just make you thinks its holiday.Weather really plays a great deal with people in this part. At 20°C and not much wind again, just stir up this merriment feeling to every soul. This lighter feeling went down to wearing a lighter clothes just makes you feel more carefree.As we set aside the weekend cleaning & decided to go to the beach. We were a bit disappointed for every one seem going to the same direction, can’t fault them, because Trébeurden’s beach is facing south. Its better heated beach we have around here.As we go Mary-go-round...
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| almost like SUMMER... |
| 2008-04-25 07:57:00 |
I’m on my third day spending some time outside. Even with my weary eyes due to lack of sleep, I still can’t stop wandering and feeling good on having a lazy walk and stare at each flower gracing my little garden. I was removing some bad grass in my plots & checking if my plants have survive with the drastic change of climate and to see the little beauties sprouts just assured me that it would be a beautiful this coming summer. This priceless notion is overwhelming.Today, It’s 15°c with less wind & some blue sky are something to be grateful I still could just sit in the mid of it & stared back at what I was able to do there. I’ve mowed it last week, it was a battle coz the grass reach almost or more than 2 feet. And according to the wea...
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| The Time Capsule |
| 2008-04-25 03:04:00 |
Tagged by LIZA of 'Moms..... Check nyo'. One of my favorite blogger.Thank you!~Start Copy ~According to Free dictionary :* The Time Capsule is a container for preserving historical records to be discovered at some future time.* A Time Capsule is a historic cache of goods and/or information, usually intended as a method of communication with people in the future.How to play "Time Capsule":1. Copy from "~Start Copy~" until "~End Copy~".2. Post at your site(s) about "What you would like to put in your Time Capsule & Why" --> something that has a special value in your life or something that will remember you as a person.3. Feel free to help me spread this Time Capsule by putting the "Time Capsule badge" at your sidebar blog and please tag as many friends as you can. You can get the code in...
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| Wordless Wednesday #7 |
| 2008-04-22 19:08:00 |
Guimiliau church, one of the celtic churches here in Bretagne. Love the structure & symbols on it.I've visited it 5 times....
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| Red ROSE for Ladies |
| 2008-04-21 19:46:00 |
From the bottom of my heartI wanna say thank youLIZA & Graceyfor this beautiful red rose award.You made my day!Red rosehas number of thorns in itwhen it pint your finger it hurtsEveryday in my life is just like red roses.Sometimeslife is not always bed of roses.But life is greatwith God.Now,it's my turn to share this red rose.I am awardingthe followingpersons.AMORCreative Thoughts [Irish]My World in My Own Word [Shiela]The Moment of Past [Azillah]Life & Me [Pinay JADE]Rojoy's Kitchen [Rojoy]&LareineThank you my dear friends.You are awarded with great appreciation.See you around here as oftenGod Bless You! ...
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| Month of birth tag |
| 2008-04-21 18:41:00 |
Being tagged by Azillah of RAINBOW OF LIFE, i know her through blogging, & so grateful seeing learning more about this person, she has a rainbow of humor. "Thank you,Azillah."Here are the rules:1. Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).3. Pick your month of birth.4. Highlight the traits that apply to you.5. Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.6. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve done it!JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sen...
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| Weekend @ Vitré |
| 2008-04-21 06:59:00 |
We passed our weekend with our friends at Vitré near Rennes in Bretagne (Brittany). Seeing the new haven of Yann and Ludivine was really great and more to it, Morvan and Hélène was there, too. - These two couples always do visit us, when they visit their parents as they further took their way to go to our place. We been always reminded to visit their place and have some feasting with them. Our reason was our old trolley but now that we have a new one. These past dues need to be paid back. As they knew, we are having three little monsters in towed. They have set a day out for them, too.When we arrived the fête were rolling… from bonjour to handing apéros (Drink before meal) & kids recounting their history of preparation to go there & what they brought to mess-up the place, to...
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| Stagnated by choice or not? |
| 2008-04-21 04:44:00 |
“Stagnated we are, but why? We always wait for the tide to come and carry us away, when we could have walked away. >>> Because we made our choice, here we stay or times, we disembark and go.” Today the weather is in normal state, meaning rain, wind & gray= coldness. Perhaps, you find me sounding redundant. But it’s the fact here. As much as, we love our paysages (sceneries) we have to accept the bad side of living near the coast, specially this coastline. Sometimes, we couldn’t help hating the wetness & grayish aura that we often have to accommodate daily in our lives. The climate change really had done us all. The normal suffering has been prolonged. Not cool at all.Now, it supposed to be Spring, we should have been outside doing our garden & walking around the coast...
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| Feed Me Up Tag & Love Circle of Friends award |
| 2008-04-18 07:42:00 |
Tagged by Lareine (Tertium Quid). Thanks in a million. She's my friend know that for sure.You get these benefits in joining this linker chain:You can get more web traffic.You can increase your blogs' Technorati authority.You can increase your blogs' feed subscribers.You can get more back links.You can gain more friends around the world.Here are the Rules:Copy the list below.Place your Blog's FEED Link (i.e. You blog's link for its RSS/Atom feed, not the actual site) after the list. If you have more than 1 blog, feel free to add them all here!After placing your blog’s feed address/es, you must tag 5 or more bloggers that is not yet in the list, this is to keep the ball rolling.Also, you must subscribe to the feed of the bl...
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| Worldwide Link Love |
| 2008-04-18 07:03:00 |
Tagged by Rainbow of life [Azillah] & Life & Me [Pinay JADE] . Two new friends, I’m fortunate to know through blogging. Thank you so much. ~ start copying here ~Join the Worldwide Link Love!Benefits of Worldwide Link Love!1. Make new friends around the world.2. Feel the Link Love.3. Gain new readers and subscribers.Rules:1. Copy from ~start copying here ~ to ~ end copying here ~ and paste it on your blog.2. At the end of the list, put your name and the country your in, it doesn’t matter what’s your nationality just put the country where you are publishing your blog. Don’t forget to put links at your name.3. If u have many blogs, you can link all of it, just make sure you post the same on each blog.4. Tag e...
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