A new hope is born !

Thanks for the picture Clément!
My new born baby boy Ethan. My last hope for the futur !

Welcome to Fontaine Simon

I think it was the last stroll before I will give birth. The weather was not very good but my daughter enjoyed it!

Little walk in Montecot forest

14th july in France

14th of July is the National day in France.
It celebrates Bastille Day how took place in 1789 in Paris.
It is considered by most of french people  the biggest event leading to equality for all.
French Revolution is one of the past part of France History the most well known by french people and foreigners as well.
During celebrations, people can enjoy beautifull fireworks. My family and I came in Chartres to see it.

End of pregnancy...

What kind of questions women ask themselves when their pregnancy comes to an end?

It depends on various settings : Is it a first baby? How old is the future mother? How does the pregnancy happen? How was the mother's childhood? Is the father involved or not? etc.....

I'm sure becoming a mother is something big for a lots of women because giving birth is not as easy and natural as most of people think.

Because humans are animals, giving birth takes part of the natural cycle of life on Earth... but we became "anti"natural... with pollution and all the chimical substances in the water people drink everyday, there are more and more infertilities matters. It leads to more and more assisted procreations... It is painful for women but also for men who really want to build a family. Psychology plays a great part of women and baby health during pregnancy. I think it could be great for all women who wants to become a mother, to think of what it means and to talk with a psychologist about.

I still have many questions about what it means to be a mother, even if I have a 4 years old daughter. My mind changed but also my world point of view. Because I took (and takes) part of a global cycle of life, it is meaningful. But I wonder how my children will be able to adapt or change the world they will be living in. We had and have a negative impact on our Earth so how our children will respond to the mess we (and our parents) created?

I really believe in human power of creation and abilities. I just hope all those competences will be for a better futur and not for money...

Can adults beginners become great musicians?

When I began lerning and playing violin, I was 30 years old. I don't have any expectations I just began because I wanted for a very long time. I am still a very beginner because I improve very slowly. My violin teacher said adults beginners can improve faster than children but tey have a lot of matters children don't have, so it could ahve some difficulties children don't have to overcome.
As an adult, I can't dream of being part of a great orchestra but I enjoy every time I can play with some other beginners or in a small orchestra!
Enjoying music and playing is the most important thing but I 'd like to be better every day and someday be proud of my playing!
I know improving take time because it needs a lot of practice and I don't practice enough... with time, I hope I can become a great musician, playing in family meetings, at home for my children and husband, at school with the children, or with the other musicans!
I am really sure that loving music and take time to enjoy the instrument played and share with musicians or music lovers is the most important thing!
Some of adults beginners I know improve very fast and I enjoy their music with some jealousy !
Without wanting to be the best musician, becoming a great musician can be achieve by everyone even if the beginning come late! ^^

final Joe Hisaishi concert in Paris on June the 23th

Pregnancy : happiness or.......

I begin my last month of pregnancy.
I saw so many couples trying to have children and facing the huge sadness of miscarriage or infertility or new born death...
I feel lucky to be able to become pregnant without any problems, to have a pregnancy without big problems and to be able to imagine my future family without worries. Even if I know everyday is precious and must be appreciate fully, I can empathise and imagine the worth...
I am nearly to meet my baby boy but I am not that excited or haapy. I feel like it is a normal thing for me. So I feel a bit ashamed to have this feeling toward those who don't have that chance.
Pregnancy and giving birth must be  beautiful memories and feelings but unfortunatly it is not always like that  some kind of ideas or psychological states can interfere and make things more difficult.
I hope everything would be alright, I hope my children could live in this world and help improving it since I wasn't able to do so (or maybe not yet), I hope my children to be better that I am, find their happiness and make the one they love happy too!

Concert Joe Hisaishi 2

Some pictures and videos. You can make your own opinion in seing this.
All I can say is "Impressive, beautifull ! It makes me feel sad and happy at the same time and I hope this kind of event can touch people because it is a really great idea to share what people can do the best ! Thank you for all Joe ! ^^

Tonight : music music music!

I really can't wait for this concert! I posted one of my favourite composition by Joe Hisaishi but tonight I will see and listen 2 hours of his music! I'm so excited!!!
I hope I could take some pics...

Presentation here : http://charite.joehisaishi.fr/fr/concert/

I hope baby will enjoy it as well ;-)

Music 's Day in France!

Today is "la fête de la musique" in France.
There are many exhibitions and musicians playing everywhere (in town). Since I live in coutryside, it is more difficult to enjoy street music players.
But I started to play violin for about 2 years and I played in a beginners orchestra this evening.
I enjoyed it because it was a "family show", children and adults beginners played for parents and family. It was stressless^^ However, I did my best and smiled a lot!

courgettes from the garden....impressive.....

It is the first time I can have courgettes like those in june! Impressive!

Happy father's day!

In France, today is Father's day...
Father's day exists since 1953 in France and comes from a lighter manufacturer.

To be a father isn't easy nowadays. With sex equality, they have to find new roles in the family! I am always happy to see fathers with baby on the street or in the swimmingpool. Some laws must improve because it is still hard for fathers to take some vacations to take care of children but little by little things change, fatherhood's view changes in society!
I wish a very good day to all french fathers (and fathers around the world too of course!^^)!
My daughter made some gifts at school and learn a poetry but Dad loves sleeping on sundays morning so she has to wait for a little bit...^^
As for me, I will cook some pancakes for a delicious breakfast!^^

Have a nice day everybody!

the result :

my favourite music#1

I love music, just listening, playing or dancing... It makes me feel happy or sometimes sad, gives me energy or peace.

This one comes from "Spirited Away" (Le voyage de Chihiro) by Miyazaki. I listen to it very often these days!

miss you miss you....

 Already one year since we went to Japan and Korea.
Traveling is such a beautifull and rewarding experience!
I hope I can travel like this a few more time!

Those pictures help to remember one of my more precious dream.
But for now, I have to take care of my family and my upcoming baby. My dream is just postponed I hope!