I've been pondering whether I should post this blog or not. To be honest, I've been lost in my mind. It's pretty full. Full of shit. I figured that this post could be a good thing. Cathartic in a way. I also thought it might somehow help someone. Help someone who could be thinking and feeling the same things as me. Sadly, most of us have gone through life. Life has ups and downs. Sometimes, life gives you lemons. And this time, it left a bitter taste.

I'm a big lover of life. I always do my best to appreciate how lucky I am. I'm pretty darn lucky. I have a home, a devilish cat, a job I love and people who care about me. I don't think it gets better than that, does it?

However, I have grown mad at life. Don't get me wrong, I still get amazed by all the little things life brings but there is something about that rotten lemon, I cannot move past. I cannot process and adjust. I cannot wrap my mind around this rotten thing.


I guess this is the moment to stop eluding the subject. God knows, I'm direct. Sometimes, too blunt. On the other hand, this time, it's not easy. I really want to let people know they are not alone in this. I want to know that I'm not alone. Oh boy, how this hurts. It comes in waves and never stops.

Why? One may ask. I will let you on a little secret, my lovebirds...

I have lost my moon. I have lost my strength. I have lost a part of my life. A part of me died with her. I love her to the moon and miss her beyond the stars. She has made me a better person. She raised me. She made me who I'm and I will never be as good as she was. She was the kindest, smartest and most big-hearted person I will ever know.

With her by my side, I would never feel alone. She would always be there to catch me. She always had my back. She was more than a grandmother, she was my mother. She was my role model. She has helpt so many souls. I could not be more grateful. Grateful to have known and loved her. My life would have not been the same without her.

I'm not sure if anyone can understand. If you do, you probably felt the same way. That little crack inside. You have to hold your breath for a second. You want to press pause. You want to stop for a while. You cannot think of a world without her - or him.

And yet, you have to. This is only part of life. Life ends sometimes. There is nothing we can do.

As she would say : LA VITA VA AVANTI.

So this blog is an homage to my Italian blood but also to anyone who might be heart-broken too. Life sometimes gives you some very bitter lemons.

We have all lost something dear to our hearts. We have all been there... So when you're about to break, just know, that I'm here and I understand.



Life is simply like that. Things slip away and nothing lasts. So we might as well enjoy it while we still can.

Hey my birds. I hope you're having a lovely time. I'm loving this winter weather. I love comfy and soft sweater, big scarves, booties and hats. So yeah, baby, it's cold outside and I love it.

I'm having a bit of time today so I thought I would chat with you. Christmas is almost here. Only a few days to go before the weekend. This year, I don't have a winter break but I have a little trip planned for next weekend and I'm coming home for Christmas.

I've not been home in months so I can't wait to see everybody. It should be fun.

I haven't blogged in a while and I've missed it so damn much. I've missed you, my lovebirds.

Let's get back on topic, shall we?

We all know how much I love rambling but well, I'm here to talk about Christmas. I'm not overly found of Christmas but I like buying presents for people and getting to see my family. I'm hoping this Christmas will be full of family time. Anyway, we all know how much of a ball of stress Christmas can be so here are my few tips on how to survive Christmas :

1. If you haven't bought all your presents - yes you're in deep sh**. Good luck finding a gift. There is always gift cards. We all know how much thoughts are put into those ahahah You might still be able to get NEXT DAY delivery though or you can always go into shops like the rest of us.

2. Eat light cause babe, your belly is going to be huuuuge in a few days. You might even have to eat twice your size... So prepare yourself physically and mentally.

3. There is 50% chance you'll have to sit next to that relative you absolutely hate and is always so damn rude. I would advise to keep your mouth full at all time or to keep his/her glass full.

4. To answer those annoying - and equally tricky - questions we always get at Christmas, I have only one trick, ladies and gents, surprise them. Go with the most choking, suprising, unsettling answer you could probably think of. I can assure you, it'll shut them up faster than you can slip that wine. Oh boy, it's so fun.

5. Chill, babe. That new year party is just around the corner. Besides, let's think for a moment about all the presents you'll get and how lovely it'll be to see everybody...


If you have any other tips or any Christmas story, please do share in the comments below. I'd love to read what you have to say :) Thank you for reading and I'll talk to you soon x

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Hey my lovebirds! I sat at my desk for a while, searching and thinking about what I should write. I always have a lot to say but lately I've been struggling. I have so much on my mind. I've felt so alone. I've been scrutinising my surroundings. As always I'm equally amazed and annoyed. I'm constantly fighting the urge to understand the world. I'm constantly questioning and testing the waters. Things always seem to evolve.
I'm in my 20s and there are a lot of things I don't understand. I CLEARLY don't have life figured out. It's so messy and complicated. The following blog is meant to be light-hearted and - kinda - funny. Don't take it - too - personally! It's only my stream of consciousness.


Sales Assistants who are rude.
This is certainly the most common things I've faced. If you've ever been to one of the MAC stores, you know exactly what I mean... In fact, I need to know... Is it a requirement ? Do you have to be a prick to work for MAC cosmetics ? They are a lot of other places like that. For instance, Sephora is one of them as well. It happens to the best of us. Don't get me wrong, not all sales assistants are obnoxious. I've also met some of the sweetest sales assistants. I guess there are simply too many a*holes in this world. BE NICE!

people who believe they're better than everybody else.
Speaking of them, let's talk about those vile individuals. Those who think they are THE SHIT. That is to say better than the rest of us. Dear obnoxious people, what made you this way ? I don't understand you at all. Simply because you're awesome doesn't mean you have to shout it. STAY HUMBLE! I don't get it. It spoils everything. Be yourself and don't throw up on someone else's parade. Love yourself and tolerate others. Is it too much to ask?

People who thinks they know you.
That's so ridiculous. Can you really know someone ? I don't think so. It takes time to really get to know someone. People are constantly changing. They evolve. Sometimes you can't even recognize them. Nothing is ever what it seems. DON'T JUDGE WITHOUT KNOWING.

Online shops that messes up your order.
It happens sometimes. Error is human. It's okay to fail sometimes. It's okay to make a mistake BUT when it happens every damn time. It's simply my q. Don't they check orders before sending them away? I guess, you have to BE CAREFUL of WHO YOU TRUST.

What are some things that you don't understand? I would love to know what's going in that beautiful mind of yours! Share it with me, in the comments down below or over on my twitter (@serenbird) :) Thanks for reading and I'll see you on friday! ♥

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Why are you still single? Is something wrong with you ? Do you chase them away? Those are the kind of questions you're getting used to if you're single like me. Until they eventually stop and become used to the fact that you're still single. Then it becomes something like : you're going to stay single forever. you clearly are never getting married. For the record, I'm only 22 years-old. I clearly didn't realize that my clock was already ticking... Sorry about that, folks!

I recently saw the movie : how to be single. If you have not seen it yet, you definitely should! It's very funny but not that realistical about my single life. I might be doing it all wrong... Who knows... I lost my leaflet on life years ago...

I know, a lot of bloggers are actually not single. We've all seen their handsome boyfriends. Well, I'm not one of them. My last romantical relationship was in high school. It ended about a year after I graduated high school. Since then, I've been single. Unfortunately - or not - my life is nothing like in the movie how to be single.


I'm not the kind of girls who gets noticed by guys. I don't get picked or even chased after. Guys don't flirt with me. I'm your average petite brunette with a big personality. I'm blunt, friendly and clumsy. I get bored too easily. People both annoy me and amaze me. I hate judgmental pricks and injustice. I'm probably boring as well. I like being on my own. I love my freedom.

To be honest, I've only been in love once. I'm not even sure he felt the same way. I will give you more details...
Once upon a time, I fell in love with a guy that lived in a far away land and then it was over before it even began because life isn't a love story. It's simply life and people are deceitful.


And after that, there is simply nothing. I haven't had time. I've been focused on other things. I've been working and studying. I've been trying to built a life for myself. I've been trying to have a future. Maybe, they are right and maybe it's too late now.
After all, having a boyfriend by my side might not be something written in my stars. Well, perhaps, someday if I'm lucky enough. I guess, if you're an handsome and nice guy who likes me, here is your chance. If you don't hurry, dear future boyfriend, you might miss out on your decade of missed opportunities... I guess I should add that I'm single and ready to mingle... - or not. If you're single like me, I understand. I get how annoying those questions are. Let's all agree and vote for their extinction. Give us a break. Having - or not having - a special someone in my life doesn't define me. We are our own person. I wish you all to find whatever / or whoever / you're looking for...

However, if you're in a couple, stop talking about your special someone and try to remember that other people still matter when you're not single. We get it, okay? Message received. You're not single like us. Get over yourself! It doesn't make you any better than us, the single folks! Anyway, I hope you're all having a good week even if you're not single.

What about you, what are you thoughts on love and relationships? Do you have a special someone in your life?
Thanks for reading and I'll see you on Friday ♥

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Heeeey my lovelies! You might remember this blog where I explained how my life wasn't going the way I wanted it to go. Well, that's putting it simply. Maybe it's more complicated than that. Anyway, I decided to take a big leap of faith. I took it upon myself to get rid of what made me sad. Above everything else, I simply want to be happy. I want to wake-up every morning and feel like I'm doing something right. Blogging feels right. I love blogging. I love writing, taking photographs, creating contents and sharing it with you. I love talking with you, reading your comments. Ultimately, I would be lying if I claimed that I didn't wish it to be a job. However, my blog is clearly not anywhere near that. And that's okay. I got a little out of topic, sorry for all the rambling. July and june have been pretty tough on me. As I took it upon myself to make some changes in my life. I've had to go back to my parents' house after five years away - and yes, it has not been a piece of cake. I've left one of the nicest cities. I kissed goodbye to my independence and my city life to get reunited with my 'country life'. I've had to deal with (p l e n t y of) setbacks. Nothing is going right. I don't feel like my life is back on tracks or that I even have my sh** together.

It's not what happens, it's how you handle it.
I need to make up my mind. For a while, it felt like my brain was frozen. I couldn't sleep. I couldn't think. My head was deep in the dark clouds. Do I try to find a job or do I keep studying ? Do you I try (again) to get into a course that will be more 'me' or do I leave for another country ? I've been absolutely lost. I've been failing at pretty much everything for the last two years. It has been exhausting. Trying and failing. Trying my best and failing yet again. I have this habit of giving my whole to everything. Even if I hate what I'm doing, I will give it my whole. So what should you do when you keep falling ? Do you get back up and keep fighting or do you just give up and surrender ? How would you handle it ? Would you settle? When life throws a curve ball at you, what do you do ? I don't want to get into too much details but I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life. As I'm getting one step closer, life pushes me to the side. All my attempts to move on keep failing. I feel stuck.

Radiate kindness, work hard, follow your heart,
speak the truth and laugh out loud.
Life is never easy. It keeps you on your toes. It rattles you. It certainly made me realize how important it's to be grateful. I've been incredibly lucky. This year, I've been able to travel to a few different cities. I've been able to grow and work on my blog. I've met amazing people along the way. I trust my guts and my guts are always right. I've learnt how important it's to cherrish the little things. The little things like good health, spending time with my cat in the morning, lazy days in the sun, afternoon walks in the countryside, time spent with old friends and family. In the end, all is well. Everything could be worse. I need to accept that I can't win at life. I can't have it all.

I strongly believe that we should be kinder to each other. We can never know what's going on in the mind of those who surround us. Being understanding, accepting and respectful are essential qualities. I wish more people were trying to be good. I wish we were more understanding, loving and respectful of each other. I wish being different wasn't so criticized. I don't understand people who judge others without knowing their stories or those who believe they're better than the rest of us. I will never understand or tolerate those who judge a book by its cover. They are worthless - a waste of human life.

Do your thing and be happy for those who get the chance to do what they want to do. Nowadays, it's sooo rare to see someone doing something they want to do. Or maybe, it's just me ? I've noticed that passionate people are hard to come by. Don't fucking judge others for doing what feels right for them. We are all unique and different. Don't appologize for who you are.

I'm a firm believer of this thing called Karma. You get what you deserve. Yet, why is it that this world is filled with succesful assholes ? Do you have to be an asshole to succeed in life? Then, I guess I'll never have the life I've been dreaming of. I guess I will never make it. I'll never have my dream job, my dream flat, my dream life. I guess it's not written in my stars.

I'm not sure yet, if I should give up on my dreams.
I've never been much of a dreamer and yet, I've been dreaming of a different life for myself.

How do you deal with setbacks? What is toughest thing you've had to deal with? What's your life story? What are your dreams?
Thanks for reading this nothingness of a blogpost and I will see you on Monday! ♥

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Heey my lovelies! I think it's about time we catch up. Here’s what’s new with me lately…

1. On the first weekend of July, I went to a lovely wedding. ♡
2. I went back to my parents' house and it went better than expected.
3. I worked with a lot of lovely people to bring you more content on Serenbird this month! It was such a good experience. I was so happy to work on my blog and meet amazing people! ♡
4. I finally feel like I'm taking back my life. I've had a pretty busy and amazing month. I've been loving the end of June. It was tough, I won't lie. I went through some things but in the end, those 2 months were the best I've had this year!
5. I'm so thankful for this. My blog has become a huge part of me. I want to thank everyone who believed in me and was there with me every step of the way. I want to thank everyone who took a chance on me! A special thanks to my BFF Clara for her help, Lola for her patience and kindness, Louise for believing in me and telling me I'm a pro (sweet lies ahah), Valéry (I don't even know if you read my blog but well...) for reminding me why I began blogging in the first place but also to every brand who worked with me! You are absolute golden. I love all of you so much! I feel so incredibly lucky! To be honest, I still can't wrap my head around the idea that someone could be interested in what I've to say... Thank you for reading me and following me on this wonderful journey ♡

What has everyone been up to ? Thanks for reading ♥



Coucou les lovelies! Je pense qu'il est temps de faire une petite mise au point. Voilà sans plus attendre des nouvelles de ma part ou plus précisément cinq choses positives.

1. Le premier weekend de juin j'étais invité au mariage de mon cousin. C'était chouette ♡
2. Je suis retournée chez mes parents et cela se passe mieux que je pensais...
3. J'ai beaucoup travaillé sur le contenu de Serenbird en juillet. J'ai eu la chance de travailler avec des gens géniaux. Grâce à eux, j'ai pu vous apporter des posts variés et intéressants. Je suis tellement contente d'avoir vécu cette expérience ♡
4. J'ai enfin l'impression de vivre. J'ai eu un mois assez chargé mais tellement génial. J'ai apprécié particulièrement la fin du mois de juin. Ce mois-là a été difficile, je ne vais pas vous mentir. J'ai du faire face à beaucoup de choses mais au final, les mois de juillet et juin sont les meilleurs mois que j'ai vécu cette année...
5. Je suis terriblement reconnaissante pour mon blog. Mon blog a pris une grosse place dans ma vie depuis quelques mois. Je profite de ce moment pour remercier tout ceux qui m'ont soutenu et qui ont cru en mois. Certains depuis le début, d'autres tout récemment. Merci à ma meilleure amie Clara pour son aide, Lola pour sa patience et sa gentillesse, Louise pour croire en moi et me dire que je suis une pro (ce doux mensonge), Valéry (si jamais tu passes par là...) qui m'a rappelé pourquoi j'avais commencé ce blog ainsi qu'à toutes les professionnels avec lesquels j'ai eu la chance de travailler... Je tiens à remercier ceux qui ont bien voulu croire en moi. Vous êtes les meilleurs. Je vous aime fort! Je me sens tellement chanceuse grâce à vous! Je n'arrive toujours pas à croire que quelqu'un puisse lire ce blog... Merci à tous pour votre lecture et votre soutien. Merci d'avoir choisi de me suivre dans cette aventure ♡

Merci pour votre lecture, mes amours. Et vous, quoi de neuf? ♥

Hello lovelies! As I've mentioned before I love writing my thoughts down and you seemed to enjoy it as well so I decided that they will be more of this kind of blog in the future. I hope you will enjoy this one :) Thanks for reading and I will see you on Wednesday! ♥

Being alone and being lonely are two different things. We both know it so we won't deny it. You can feel lonely in a room full of people. You can be alone and yet not feel lonely. They are distinct but sometimes they meet on a common ground.

I'm sure we've all felt lonely. Maybe it was that time, you were surrounded by your closest friends and everybody was speaking. You just sat there and looked around. And for a minute there, your mind wondered. What if I wasn't there ? Would it make any difference? Would they notice if I left ? Perhaps, it was that other time when you started a sentence and never got the chance to finish it. It hits you like a wave. A wave of loneliness. It's always there. It gets to you as soon as there is a crack on the wall. And suddenly, you realize you're all alone.

Alone with yourself. You don't have anybody with you. You're dinning alone. You're waking up all alone in that empty bed of yours. You don't have that special someone anymore. You look at everyone around you, they all have someone. They are not alone while you don't have anyone else but yourself. Your friends have jobs and new friends. They are always busy so you're left behind. C'est la vie.

You're not going to make new friends or meet the love of your life. This is not a movie. This is real life, your life. In this reality, the big moment that changes everything isn't around the corner. Maybe you will meet amazing people and fell in love a few times. But in the end, it's you against the world.

So, don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing the best you can. And someday, it'll be your turn to be happy.


Coucou mes lovelies ! Comme je vous en ai parlé précédemment, j’adore écrire mes pensées et parler de sujets qui me passionnent. Je prévois donc d’écrire plusieurs articles de ce type. J’espère que vous apprécierez celui-ci. Je vous remercie pour votre lecture et on se retrouve mercredi ♥

Etre seul(e) et se sentir seul(e) sont deux notions bien différentes. Nous le savons tous deux alors nous ne perdrons pas de temps à le nier. Vous pouvez vous sentir seul( e) dans une pièce noire de monde. Vous pouvez être seul(e) et ne pas vous sentir seul(e). Ils sont assez distincts et pourtant ils leur arrivent de se croiser en terrain neutre.

Je suis sûre qu’il vous est déjà arrivé de vous sentir seul(e). Peut-être était-ce cette fois où vous étiez entouré de vos amis les plus proches. Ils parlaient tous entre eux. Et vous, vous êtes resté(s) assis là et vous avez regardé autour de vous. Et l’espace d’une minute, vous êtes interrogé(e)(s). Et si je n’étais pas là ? Le remarqueraient-ils ? Peut-être était cette autre fois où vous avez commencé une phrase et ne l’avez jamais terminé. Cela vous frappe comme une vague. Une vague de solitude. Elle est toujours là, sur votre épaule. Elle attends, guette le moment où elle pourra se glisser entre les mailles du filet. Et soudain, vous réalisez que vous êtes seul(e)(s).

Seul(e)(s) avec vous même. Vous n’avez personne à vos côtés. Vous dinez seul(s)(e). Vous vous réveillez seul(e)(s) dans votre grand lit vide. Vous n’avez plus cette personne spéciale près de vous. Vous observez ceux qui vous entourent. Ils ont tous au moins quelqu’un. Ils ne sont pas seuls. Et vous, vous n’avez que vous-même. Vos amis ont un travail et des nouveaux amis. Ils sont toujours occupés et vous êtes laissés pour compte. C'est la vie.

Vous n’allez pas vous faire de nouveaux amis ou rencontrer l’amour de votre vie. Ceci n’est pas un film. Ceci est la vie réelle, votre vie. Ce grand moment qui va changer votre vie n’est pas au coin de la rue.

Peut-être que vous allez rencontrer des gens géniaux et tombé(e)(s) amoureux. Mais à la fin du compte, c’est vous face au reste du monde.

Alors ne soyez pas si sévère avec vous-même. Vous faîtes de votre mieux. Et un jour, ce sera votre tour d’être heureux.

Hi my lovelies! I've always had a bit of troubles understanding why being human is viewed as a sign of weakness. How can vulnerability, openness and honesty be signs of weakness? We are who we are. There is nothing we can do about that. We are vulnerable. We have emotions. We have hearts. We feel things. We think. We speak. We understand. We exist. We have flaws and insecurities. We are only humans.

As humans, sometimes we have to deal with some (tough) shit. Some of us are sick or worse. Some of us are fighting battles we don't even suspect. We simply can't know everything. There is no way to know everything about someone... Or is there?

I was wondering what does 'being strong' mean for you? What's being strong ?

For me, being strong is fighting against the tide. Being strong is holding on. Sometimes, it only means getting out of bed in the morning. Sometimes, it's about being able to fake a smile. Sometimes, it's having the strength to stand up for what you believe in. Being strong is knowing when to give up and when to keep going.

If you ever feel like you're not strong enough, I've something to say to you :

You can do it. You're always going to be enough - for me at least. You matter. I believe in you, my fantastic human being.

By the way, let's just agree that on Serenbird, there is a NO bullshit policy. We've all been there. Being human is not a weakness. It's a strength.

Thanks for reading and I'll see you on Friday! I would love to hear what would be your definition of STRONG ! Please, let me know in the comments below! ♥

Coucou mes lovebirds! J'ai toujours eu un peu de mal à comprendre pourquoi être humain était considéré comme une faiblesse. Pourquoi devrait-on considérer la vulnérabilité, l'ouverture d'esprit et l'honnêteté comme une faiblesse? Nous sommes qui nous sommes. Nous ne pouvons pas y faire grand chose. Nous sommes vulnérables. Nous avons des sentiments. Nous avons un coeur. Nous ressentons des choses. Nous pensons. Nous parlons. Nous comprenons. Nous existons. Nous avons des défauts et des insécurités. Nous sommes seuls humains.

En tant qu'humains, nous sommes parfois confrontés à des situations assez difficiles. Certains d'entre nous sont malades ou pire. Certains d'entre nous combattent des batailles que nous ne soupçonnons même pas. Nous ne pouvons simplement pas tout savoir. Il n'y a pas de véritable façon de connaître entièrement quelqu'un, n'est-ce pas ?

Je me demandais qu'elle était votre définition de l'expression être forte/solide.

Pour ma part, être forte signifie aller à contre courant. Être forte s'apparente à votre capacité à tenir bon. Parfois, il s'agit simplement de se lever le matin et de sortir de votre lit. Parfois, c'est simplement réussir à afficher ce sourire faux. Parfois, être forte est de défendre vos idéaux. Être forte est savoir quand continuer et savoir quand s'arrêter.

Si vous jamais vous avez l'impression de ne pas être capable de faire quelque, souvenez vous que :

Tu peux le faire. Tu seras toujours assez - pour moi en tout cas. Je crois en toi, petit être humain.

D'ailleurs, mettons nous d'accord sur le fait que les bêtises sont laissés à la porte d'entrée de Serenbird. Nous sommes tous passés par là. Être humain n'est pas une faiblesse. Bien au contraire, c'est une force.

Merci pour votre lecture et on se retrouve vendredi! N'hésitez pas à me dire ce que vous en pensez dans les commentaires ci-dessous! ♥

When life gives you shit, shit on life.
I think you get my point here. We've all had those days where everything goes wrong - and everything turns to shit. *inserts poop emoji here* Life can't always be good. Trust me, I know. I've been having a couple of shitty months. The kind of months were everything isn't going the way you want it to go. You've planned everything in a certain way and nothing is happening according to plan. I guess I shouldn't be planning so much. To be honest, I can't help it. I'm a bit of a control freak. I like to be in control and organize everything. I'm never bored. I always have a lot of things to do. This month has been pretty hectic. Not everything was good but it wasn't all bad either. My future has never been so uncertain. I don't even have a flat to live in... Something went wrong with my new flat. After all, I won't be moving into a new flat but I still have to move out of my current flat. So it has been quite tricky... To be honest, things are quite messy. Actually, as you're reading this, I should be done with all that jazz. Who know where I'll be. Life has been quite unpredictable... To say the least. And, my control freak brain is freaking out.

One thing, I've learnt so far is that when things get tough, you're left on your own. In the end, you only have yourself. Yourself to blame and yourself to move on. But I'll get back to that part, in few days.

I'm only human. You're only humans. We are only humans. Summer is here. Things are changing. The sales are on and I don't even feel like shopping. Can you believe it? I simply feel sad. It's not the kind of sadness that can be cured by shopping therapy. The only thing that can fix this is good news. Maybe, the rainbow is just around the corner. Maybe, it's all I need. A little ray of sunshine. I hope you're doing better than I'm. In case, you're not feeling well, here is a few words :

Things will get better. You're stronger and smarter than you think. You can do it. Don't let a bad day get the best of you.

Hello there, lovely people! In this blog, we will explore the notion of dreams. If you're interested, thank you for reading and if not, I will see you next time! Let's get right into it, shall we?

So, I was raised with the acknowledgment that dreams were useless. My mom would constantly remind me that dreams were a waste of time. Dreams didn't came true. They were never attainable and that was why they were called dreams. I should always settle for what was at reach. I should never want more than what I already had. Basically, she would always advise me to play it safe.

Merriam Webster's dictionary defines DREAM as : ' a strongly desired goal or purpose. '
― A BAD OR A GOOD THING?
I don't necessary think that dreams are a bad things. I think kids need dreams. They need to believe that they can do anything. I mean, if a kid is already bitter about life, how is that same kid going to feel when he gets older?
Sometimes, dreams do come true. Certainly, it only happens once in a blue moon... but should you give up on your dreams? They could become true BUT it doesn't happen over night. It takes a lot of time, luck and efforts. Not everyone gets the chance to live their dreams. Otherwise, it would be too easy.
Sadly, there is a dark side to any dream chasing. The kind of dreamer who doesn't get his/her wish. It can be soul crushing. I guess the important thing is to set a goal (a dream goal) that is attainable. Something you know you could reach for. Stars are just as good as the sky - if you know what I mean!

― AM I A DREAMER?
I honestly don't know. I guess I'm both an Idealistic person and a realistic person. At times, I can be too realistic. I will see a bad situation for what it is and deal with it. On the other hand, I think all things have a positive side even when they dont. One thing is sure I'm a firm believer of Karmic Retribution. I believe that you get what you deserve. In other words, what comes around goes around!

What about you? Are you a dreamer ? Let me know in the comments below ♥ I can't wait to hear what you have to say! x


Bonjour mes lovelies! Dans cet article, nous allons parler des rêves... Merci pour votre lecture et si vous n'êtes pas intéressé(e)s, on se retrouve dans un autre article! Allons donc droit au but, voulez-vous?
J'ai été élevé avec l'idée que les rêves n'avaient pas d'intérêt. Ma mère me rappelait constamment que les rêves étaient une perte de temps. Les rêves ne se réalisaient jamais. Ils n'étaient jamais atteignables. C'était d'ailleurs pour cela qu'on les appelait des rêves. Je devais toujours me contenter de ce qui était à porter de mains. Je ne devais jamais espérer plus que ce que j'avais déjà. En résumé, elle me conseillerait toujours de miser sur la sûreté.

Le dictionnaire Larousse définit un RÊVE comme une Représentation, plus ou moins idéale ou chimérique, de ce qu'on veut réaliser, de ce qu'on désire. ― UNE BONNE OU UNE MAUVAISE CHOSE?
Je ne pense pas que les rêves soient forcément une mauvaise chose. Les enfants en ont besoin. Si un enfant est déjà amer au sujet de la vie, comment fera-t-il lorsqu'il sera plus âgé? Parfois les rêves se réalisent. Certes, cela n'arrive qu'une fois tous les dix siècles... Mais est-ce véritablement une raison d'abandonner tes rêves? Ils peuvent se réaliser mais cela n'arrivera pas du jour au lendemain. Cela prend beaucoup de temps, de chance et d'efforts. Nous n'avons pas tous la chance de réaliser nos rêves... Sinon, ce serait trop facile, voyons!
Malheureusement, il y a un mauvais côté au fait d'être un rêveur. Le genre de rêveur dont le rêve ne se réalise pas, peut-être dévasté. J'imagine que comme dans beaucoup de choses, il faut agir de façon mesurée. Il faut se donner un but (ou un rêve) qui soit atteignable. Quelque chose de réaliste. Et surtout, il ne faut pas oublier que parfois les étoiles sont bien mieux que le ciel!

― SUIS JE UNE RÊVEUSE?
Honnêtement, je n'en sais rien. Je suis tout autant réaliste qu'idéaliste. À certains moments, je suis peut-être trop réaliste. Je vais observer une situation pénible et faire avec. Cependant, d'un autre côté, je crois que chaque mauvaise chose a un côté positif. Une chose est certaine, je crois très fort au Karma. On récolte ce que l'on sème.

Et vous qu'en pensez-vous ? Êtes vous un rêveur ? Expliquez moi tout dans les commentaires :) J'ai hâte de lire vos avis ♥

Heey my lovelies! I think it's about time we catch up. Here’s what’s new with me lately…

1. I had an amazing (3rd of June) weekend. I probably ate way too much...
2. Everything is changing at the moment. Everything is moving towards the future. I'll be moving out of my current flat soon. It's equally scary and exciting.
3. I will be going to London very soon. I can't wait to be reunited with one of my favourite city ♥
4. I'm so thankful for my granny. My grandmother is my rock. She is absolute golden. She is the best thing ever. I don't know what I would do without her.
5. Blogging, I love writing and blogging in general. It's one of best thing. I couldn't thank you enough for reading me ♥ It means the world to know someone is taking the time to read what I have to say!

What has everyone been up to ? Thanks for reading ♥



Coucou les lovelies! Je pense qu'il est temps de faire une petite mise au point. Voilà sans plus attendre des nouvelles de ma part ou plus précisément cinq choses positives.

1. J'ai passé un super weekend au début du mois. J'ai surement trop mangé...
2. Tout change et se bouscule autour de moi. Le futur me tends les bras! Je vais bientôt déménagé dans un nouvel appartement... C'est à la fois effrayant et excitant!
3. Je pars bientôt pour Londres. J'ai hâte de retrouver une de mes villes préférées. ♥
4. Je suis tellement reconnaissante d'avoir ma grand-mère. Elle est tout mon soutien et bien plus que ma famille. C'est la meilleure. Je ne sais pas ce que je ferais sans elle.
5. Écrire mon blog, j'adore écrire et blogguer en règle générale. C'est l'une des choses que je ne regrette pas du tout bien au contraire. Je vous remercie pour votre soutien et de continuer à me lire. Ça me fait tellement plaisir de savoir que vous êtes là ♥

Merci pour votre lecture, mes amours. Et vous, quoi de neuf? ♥

I'm here today to speak about 'coping'. I'm not an expert - nor will I ever be. However, I have gathered a few tricks along the way. I don't know if you're like me or not, but I'm a chronic worrier and over-thinker. I can't help but analyze and process every little things. I pay too much attention to details. So much that I can often detect and predict the slightest change. So how do YOU cope ?

≈ DON'T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF.
We all have expectations. I know, I tend to have high expectations about my life and myself. Nonetheless, disappointment is part of life. You will be disappointed. You will disappoint others. Sometimes you won't do as well as you thought you could do. Sometimes, things won't go the way you want them to go. Other times, you will do your best and still don't succeed at first. And you know what? That's okay. It's okay not to get it the first time. It's okay if you didn't do what you thought you would do. It's okay if you said something stupid. Everything is going to be okay. Life goes on. Things will change. You can't control everything. You can't be perfect either. You're good enough. As long as you give it your best shot, you'll be alright.

≈ (AT LEAST) ONE GOOD THING EACH DAY/WEEK.
Focusing on the good instead of everything that went wrong can be good. You're having a bad day, right? Then, think again and find one thing - even the tiniest details of your day - that can bring you this silly warm feeling of joy. It can be the hug you got before leaving, your morning tea/coffee, the compliment you got earlier, the weather, one smile, one kind word, a possibility, one simple idea or comforting thought ... Anything really. And then, you got it. Everything isn't that bad after all, is it?

≈ STAY BUSY.
Or you could do the oldest trick in the book : KEEP BUSY. The best way to stop thinking is to divert your attention on something else. You can get anything done from baking, cleaning, reading, talking to those relatives you haven't talked to in years, working on a new project... Pretty much anything can be a distraction. My personnal favourite is baking. Another thing I do is focus my whole atttention on someone else.

≈ FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT.
I've seen it quite often, that ease to do it. They fake it until they make it. They pretend they 'got this'. They could spend hours convincing you that they know what they are doing and that they don't have a care in the world. Maybe they are trying to convince themselves in the process. However, they have a point. You can start by pretending you can do it because YOU CAN OVERCOME IT. All you have to do is realize that you can do anything you want to do. We all know, confidence is key.

≈ SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE.
To conclude, life is way too short to be spent with people who put you down. I'm quite independent but I'm here for my friends. I may not have a lot of friends but the ones I have are absolute golden. As you grow up, you will understand that friendship can't be measured. My friends are the best thing that ever happened to me. They are the reason I smile and do not feel alone everyday. I don't like fake people and fake promises. I hate empty plans and empty words. I dismiss them. I only believe in actions. I don't pay attention to words. I only look at what people do. And when someone makes you feel insecure and unsure whether they are your friend or not, they probably are not your friend. Someone that want to be there for you will make an effort. You will be able to count on them. You won't have to watch everything you do or say. They won't judge you. They will support you and be able to tell you things. They will understand you. They will support you anyway. You will both make efforts and care for each other. No relationship should be one-sided. It's depressing and frustrating. It only creates more problems and that should not be associated with a friend. We all need to support each other. ' a worry shared is a worry halved '
Thanks for reading and I'll see you around ♥



Je suis ici aujourd'hui pour parler du "coping". Je ne suis pas une experte et je ne le serais probablement jamais. Cependant, j'ai rassemblé dans cet article quelques conseils que j'ai pu recueillir tout au long de ma maigre existence. J'ignore si vous êtes comme moi ou non mais je suis une inquiète qui a toujours tendance à trop réfléchir. Je ne peux jamais m'empêcher d'observer ou d'analyser le monde qui m'entoure. J'attache sûrement trop d'attention aux détails. Tellement trop qu'il m'arrive souvent de sentir et pressentir le moindre changement. Et vous comment faîtes vous pour faire face ?

≈ NE SOYEZ PAS TROP DIFFICILE AVEC VOUS-MÊME.
Nous avons tous des attentes. Je suis consciente moi-même d’avoir bien souvent des attentes un peu trop hautes au sujet de ma vie et de moi-même. Néanmoins, la déception fait partie de la vie. Vous serez déçu(e)s. Vous décevrez les autres. Parfois, vous n’arriverez pas à faire aussi bien que vous le voudriez. Parfois, les choses n’iront pas dans la direction que vous souhaitez. Et bien souvent, vous ferez de votre mieux et ne réussirez pas du premier coup. Et vous savez quoi ? Ce n’est pas grave. Ce n’est pas grave si vous n’y arrivez pas du premier coup. Ce n’est pas grave si vous n’avez pas agi comme vous le vouliez. Ce n’est pas grave d’avoir dit quelque chose de stupide. Tout ira bien. C’est la vie. Les choses évolueront. Vous ne pouvez pas tout contrôler. Vous ne pouvez pas non plus être parfaits. Vous êtes assez bien. Tant que vous faîtes de votre mieux, tout ira pour le mieux.

≈ CENTRER VOTRE ATTENTION SUR LE POSITIF.
Se concentrer sur le bon au lieu du mauvais peut être une bonne chose. Vous passez une mauvaise journée, c’est bien cela ? Eh bien, repensez y et chercher la chose (cela peut être quelque chose de minuscule/insignifiant au premier abord) qui pourra vous réchauffer le cœur. Cela pourrait bien être le câlin que vous avait reçu avant de partir, votre thé ou café du matin, le compliment que vous avez reçu un peu plus tôt dans la journée, le temps, un sourire, un mot gentil, une possibilité, une simple idée ou une pensée réconfortante… Pratiquement n’importe quoi. Et puis le tour est joué. Tout n’est pas perdu finalement, n’est-ce pas ?

≈ OCCUPEZ VOUS.
Ou vous pourriez très bien utiliser l’astuce la plus vielle du monde : s’occuper l’esprit. L’un des meilleurs moyens pour arrêter de penser est d’être débordé(e). Se laisser absorber dans une activité évite de se concentrer sur ce qui nous déroute. Vous pouvez profiter de ce moment là pour faire n’importe quoi. Cuisiner, lire, ranger, parler à ces membres de votre famille auxquels vous n’avez pas parlé depuis longtemps ou encore travailler sur un projet, tout peut facilement devenir une distraction. Mes préférés sont cuisiner ou encore reporter mon attention sur quelqu’un d’autre.

≈ PRÉTENDRE QUE TOUT VA BIEN.
J’ai déjà remarqué cette facilité que les autres ont à le faire. Ils prétendent que tout va bien, qu’ils n’ont pas une once de doute. Ils pourraient passer des heures à vous convaincre qu’il n’y a pas de problèmes et qu’ils ne s’inquiètent jamais. Peut-être cherchent-ils quelque part à s’en persuader eux-aussi… Dans tous les cas, ils n’ont pas tort. Vous pouvez très certainement surmonter ce qui vous déroute. Tout ce qu’il vous suffit de faire est de le réaliser. Nous savons tous que de nos jours, la confiance en soi est capitale.
≈ ENTOUREZ VOUS D'INFLUENCES POSITIVES.
Pour finir, la vie est bien trop courte pour être passée avec des personnes qui vous tirent vers le bas… Je suis quelqu’un d’indépendant mais je suis là pour mes amis. Je n’en ai probablement pas beaucoup mais ils sont absolument fantastiques. En grandissant, on comprend rapidement que l’amitié est une notion indénombrable. Elle ne se résume pas à un nombre d’années ou d’amis. Mes amis sont la meilleure chose qui me soit arrivée. Ils sont la raison pour laquelle je souris et ne me sens pas seule tous les jours. Je n’apprécie pas les gens faux et les promesses en l’air. Je déteste les mots vides et les plans qui n’aboutissent jamais. Je les méprise. Je n’attache aucune importance aux mots et ne m’arrête que sur les actions. Et si quelqu’un vous fait vous sentir tout petit et douter de votre amitié, ce n’est probablement pas votre ami. Quelqu’un qui veut être là pour vous fera un effort. Vous pourrez compter sur eux. Vous n’aurez pas à mesurer vos mots et à surveiller vos gestes. Ils ne vous jugeront pas. Ils vous soutiendront et seront capables de vous dire les choses en face. Ils vous comprendront. Ils vous soutiendront contre toutes attentes. Vous ferez tous les deux des efforts et tiendraient l’un à l’autre. Aucune relation ne devrait être à sens unique. C’est frustrant et dépitant. Cela ne fait que créer des problèmes supplémentaires. Nous devons tous nous soutenir. « L'amitié ne rend pas le malheur plus léger, mais en se faisant présence et dévouement, elle permet d'en partager le poids, et ouvre les portes de l'apaisement. »

Merci pour votre lecture et à bientôt ♥