closed legs

Come on, who lasts a marriage having sex only once a month?

being a princess

Brides are real princesses: romantic women who believe in love.

The brave ones, trying (not to say "facing") the couple's life... probably with kids in the future.

Actually, they are strong heros. Yes, we are ❤

deadwood

I'm not taking current circumstances as a tax. No... Let's look on the bright side: each obstacle we pass through, make us even stronger.

Difficulties adduce the truth. Barbs, grief and bitterness come along. It's impossible hide to it for long time.

Before, I was alone... Now, two years on, I'm happy, settled, sharp, hearty and powerful. After all, who has good friends and a family who loves you, has everything ♥

I'm married and blessed. And you?!

The giant has just awoken to finally make a living. 

le bon choix

- Pour ici ou pour amener?

- Pour toujours ♥

light

Lovely ♥

 

In the way it has to be!

Cotton wedding... OUR first anniversary. 

A perfect celebration in family, between us - nobody else.

a matter of form

I comprehend that for each one some life events happen at assorted moments, in different ways... And I respect that.

However, for me, in my own life, there is something that markedly please me: the fact that I got married before being pregnant.

I believe in love and I frankly accredit that people can assume their relationship insomuch about to officialize it whenever they want. Nevertheless, the idea of doing that just because of social formalities, to keep decorum, frustrates me.

In Rio, that occurs a lot! I went in some under these circumstances... Well, in Porto Alegre, though, most part of couples I know wont never have any ceremony celebrating their match. Unfortunately... Many men who don't assume their acts (even with a child), that "simply" don't care. Idiots!

Actually, no matters where... As far as I am concerned, why don't do that before, as a result of their will, only both of them, the couple, without any external intervention (ok, maybe 'internal'...)? By virtue of their love? Forming something more solid (like a family), not due the arrival of a baby, but whereas your affinity (that even may result in kids! Eventualy... soon... but later!).

It seems to me as a civil obligation, anyway. Not by free wil. Otherwise, why not make a ritual earlier, willingly, with no pregnancy?

I'm happy to have done that by us. For us, and thus accord with the natural order of things. As custom demands. Genuinely, not necessary; lovely, though ♥

nothing more

Today, (e)specially, I just want to be happy.  

Peace and love wishes!

 
As in 2012, when I answered, pleased *(unlike ever before), the crucial question: 'Would you like to marry me?'.

"Yes", I said... One year of our engagement, so. Of couple's dreams which are coming true while married.

A whole life ahead, together. Towards felicity.

balance of the year

Personal

Very briefly (before its term, the world's end):

- crucial decisions taken;

- turning a Balzac woman;
- engagement;
- visiting family and relatives in Brazil;
- my mother and her husband's in Canada;
- our wedding;
- a new being abroad;

- recent friendships;

- steady and strong virtual blinds;

- different possibilities;

- seeking self-improvement;

- another philosphy of life;
- fresh verve and plans;   
- maternal support;
- Saint Nicholas and Saint Patrick aid;

- integrating Houde's clan;

- taking care of home;

- still working with kids; 

- movies, books and libraries;

- French immersion; 
- Quebec feelings; 
- North American food integration;
- sinusitis and healthy cleanliness;
- bycicle rides; 
- blog revival; 
- adopting Lis;

- forming our own family;

- some saudade;
- worries, patience, tolerance and hope;
- wise resolutions;
- true love;
- happiness.

une autre vie

Sans toi, plus froide, trop triste. J'y crois fort!

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Parfois, je me demande comment il serait si on ne se serait pas rencontré...

Heureusement, nous ne nous sommes pas laissés au hasard!!

C'est bien, car, après tout, on voulait être ensemble. Tant mieux.

Les amoureux... si chanceux! 

(Six mois depuis le mariage déjà... ♥) 

avec beaucoup d'amour

Comme le temps passe rapidement! 
(presque six mois depuis notre mariage déjà...)

Nous sommes plus heureux que jamais. Alors, on profite de cette bonne phase pour remercier à tous amis et parentés pour votre générosité et affection.

Cela restera pour toujours en nos cœurs.

Merci! ♥

la diplomatie

Inspirée pour qui ma aidé dans le passé, j'ai decidé de le faire aussi.

J'éspere pouvoir également appuyer quelquun, lui donner une direction, si le cas échoit.

C'est le minimum, car est juste à ma portée...

'Gentileza gera gentileza', comme disait déjà le prophète.

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lourde envie

Je n'aime pas avoir besoin de raconter mon histoire pour faire quelqu'un y croire.

En effet, ce moment maintenant est là, pour tout le monde en profiter.

L'amour est léger. Faque je me sans comme ça aussi...(même si) attachée à ma vie ballon. Je laisse faire...

Pauvres de ceux qui n'y le croient pas.
 

madly I do

Wondering myself about love notes of the past, I forget that the most important one came verbally, to me(!).

Incomparable, unrivaled, unsurpassed declaration of love... Silly, (married!) girl.

less = more

Better than do nothing sometimes, is do it TOGETHER, with who you love...

Being at home on weekends, calm, naked (or almost...), laying down on the bed or couch, just standing to get something to eat, or change movies on DVD... This is life!

Happiness = simplicity, in good moments - mainly married.

finalement

Aujourd'hui, il est temps de remercier ♥

Après tout, c'est fait. Pour toute la vie. 

músicas para amar

Em função de meu casamento, dei início no mês passado a uma divertida pesquisa sobre o tema. Aliada a meu noivo, DJ de Montreal, juntamos preferências pessoais a sugestões recebidas de amigos - ligados à música, ou não, para compôr um setlist para embalar a hora H.

Inspiração + experiência e ‘voilà’! 
(o resultado dessa brincadeira pode ser conferido aqui em cima, no link)

surprises for good

After to be struck for someone who I thought could be my (new) friend, but won't - definitely... I'm positively surprise with other people's attention and affection with me. Ultimately, help comes from who we least expect it...

Even far from my close friends, I had acquired my new ones. True ones.

Life it's not a bed of roses, but there is always a person even better and more important than others who simply don't care of us. Though luck! Now I now who can I rely on... This is more important than everything else.

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This episode made me remember Julia Roberts in 'My Best Friend's Wedding', the movie... I never thought one day i'll think of me playing the Cameron Dias role, but that is it!

Good surprises at the end.

chá (de panela)

Adoraria fazer uma reuniãozinha básica, um encontro comemorativo com todas as minhas amigas...

Saudades! ♥

baby phase

Well, ten years ago were the graduation ceremonies and memorable parties the major reason to celebrate; nowadays, alternatively, has occurred a baby boom in my friends circle - fact which deserves sublime happiness. On the other hand, it worries me.

Of course in our (early) twenties, many of us (began to have or) had children. However, nowadays, in (almost) thirties (or a little more yet), that situation makes me wonder myself if I’m delayed  about that, or, rather: if it will happen to me - and when.

Time runs… Some ‘nephews’ (sons of my generation people) are turning 10 this year! Many closer friends already have two kids inclusively! Other have been pregnant or have given birth recently... I reckon it hasn’t been the best time to live that - and I would regret if I had already had one, I admit.

Looking through the biological point of view, within the next years I must decide if I want to form a family, or not. Then, it will be my turn to become mother… and I hope that with a good husband by my side to take care of me and my offspring (after all, storks only bring us the babies, don't make them!).

finally

From now, gay people here in Brazil are allowed to officialize their unions. The decision was taken yesterday by the Supreme Federal Tribunal. Or rather, they can get married civilly!

That means that precept which say that ‘nobody belongs to nobody’ - commonly used until now in homosexual sphere is somewhat currently old. However, once a formalized relationship, the duties as well the rights are more available than never!

Over again, the family conpect has changed around the world. Albeit in a delay of around an year compared with Argentina, our Latin American neighbor, for instance… (when Liniers drew this comic strip above) But, ok, it happens anyway!

Better late than never...(!) After all, many couples have been waiting for it for a long tim. Along with, many other will just coming out of the closet because now the law is on their side.

By the way, I hope not only that this fact encourage who is hiding himself behind any fear, but also that one day they can seat side by side and simply be free to demonstrate their affection with no discrimination.

I’m convinced that this is the worst limitation for them: can't show publicly their feelings. Believe... There still are a long distance to be run through until it be possible - simple like that.

Am I exaggerating? I don't think so. Lastly, when the boot is on the other foot, probably, you are going to agree with me, once, in general, give a mere kiss in who they love hasn’t been so easy facing so many desapproving eyes, laughs and/or unpleasing faces, in addition of having some fingers pointed at you. Wow!

So, courage! Place yourself. Chin up - tooth and nail, with might and main!   

Proud and no prejudice. Come on!

tears-welled eyes

Lately, I’m getting everything under my skin. I’m deeply sensitive. It’s happening exactly what Zeca Baleiro sings:

“Ando tão à flor da pele que qualquer beijo de novela me faz chorar”

Not only watching soap operas… I’ve cried with both movies and news on TV! Recently I was in tears while Wall-E was playing - yes, an animation to fun children! Impressing.

Yesterday I was moved by seeing the prince asking the princess if she was happy with their wedding… So cute (soul-stirring - I would say).

Perhaps it is occurring with me in reason of many doubts, some needs… much sensibility with no target. Besides being woman - which helps a lot too, I confess.

By any means, sometimes I wonder my self if I really hit rock bottom this time or if it is a mere heavy phase that I‘m passing through. Maybe. I hope that it comes under another head.

Let’s wait to see what is reserved for the next chapters - with or without tears.