Something French

A Polish friend of mine who is more mad about the arts, black and white photography, classical music and anything about culture (I remember he took us to a Wagner concert performed by Halle which made Alex appreciate classical music more, strange enough.) sent me this video of 'Mon Amie La Rose' performed by a Belgian singer Natascha Atlas. To be honest I don't know who she is but the English translation of this French song seem to be very meaningful that I'd like to share it with you. If you want to read about her just click here.

Mon Amie La Rose English Translation
We are truly insignificant
And that's what my friend the rose
Told me this morning

Verse 1:
I was born at dawn
Baptised in dew
I blossomed
In the rays of the sun
Happy and in love
I closed my petals at night
And when I awoke I was old.
Yet I had been beautiful
Yes, I was the most beautiful
Of all the flowers in your garden

Verse 2
See, the God that made me
Now makes me bow my head
And I feel I'm falling
And I feel I'm falling
My heart is almost bare
I have a foot in my grave
Already I am nothing
You admired me only yesterday
And I shall be dust
Forever, tomorrow
Chorus 2:
We are truly insignificant
And my friend the rose
Died this morning

Verse 3
Last night the moon
Kept vigil over my friend
And in a dream I saw
Her soul, dancing
Dazzling and naked,
Above the heavens,
Smiling on me.
Let those who can, believe
But I need Hope
Or else I am nothing.

Since I'm on this French subject already let me share this video of Carla Bruni. Surprise? I just like the melody plus she's iconic..what can I say.

Into the woods..

We went for a walk this morning in a cold, windy day. We visited the local nature reserve in our area. Since it's winter the greeneries were all gone. The pond was frozen and even the little pockets of water on the ground was frozen too. The plant below was underneath the frozen pond.

Reflection on ice...

Don't Forget...

I have become a recent fan of Annie Leibovitz after developing the enthusiasm for photography. If BYJ admires Bresson's work I personally admire Leibovitz with no less respect to the very respectable man..I am not going to discuss Annie's life since she's still around and you could read all about her everywhere but one of her works called 'Women' depicts what I feel at the moment. Unfortunately I am in a grieving state because Grandma passed away a couple of days ago which I'd rather not discuss in here openly but I hope that writing this post would hopefully ease what I feel at the moment.

I live in England and yes with my partner in life and new family but of course I do miss the Philippines especially my family and friends and what is sad is being away from them. Up to all these years I thought I have been strong but in times like this it's really difficult..

What made this day even more painful was when hubby and I came to visit his aunt. She is now in a Home to be looked after by carers because she is suffering from Dementia. If you don't know it, it's an illness of some old people wherein the memory becomes so bad that one starts to forget people, events and recall of the past get distorted, not only that one may have little strokes which could eventually cause death in the end. It's like a waiting game really.

We came to see her today after she has been moved. That's the thing here in England, if you are old and incapable to look after yourself you are place in a Home or a Unit where people could look after you. The problem is many families get used to it that they forget to visit their relatives and unfortunately see them when they are in a box.. It's harsh but it happens a lot of times.

It was difficult leaving her in there with a memory which seem to be shattered. She even forgot who I was and had a vague idea who Alex was. But it's a fact of life and although I was upset I have to start thinking she is well looked after and perhaps we, who are still able should never forget although we have been forgotten.

photos by Annie Leibovitz

Dream High!

I lifted this post from Suehan of Quilt about BYJ's newest project. Thank you very much.

BYJ & PJY's powers definitely!! Overwhelming Interests from AbroadInvestment proposals pouring in from the US and Japan on the co-production drama news
2009/01/08 07:11:14
Sports Hankook, Reporter Lee Jae Won jjstar@sportshankook.co.kr

Investment proposals are coming in continually from the US and Japan since Yonsama, Bae Yong Joon and Park Jin Young connected.
Signs of positive investment proposals are in the air as the news about their cooperation to produce the drama, Dream High (a tentative name) was reported. An official of Dream High said, "Investment proposals are coming in from abroad. It seems like it isn't necessary for us to worry much about the funds including production costs."

BYJ and PJY hit it off, and it resulted in joining their 4 bases in Korea, China, US, and Japan. Cooperation from Japan (BYJ), US and China (PJY) including Korea caused synergy effect since they had decided to produce Dream High jointly while both of them are major share holders of Keyeast and JYP.
Funds from overseas, which believe in PJY was approved his composition ability in US and BYJ standing at the top in Japan, starts to show their interests as they revealed their intentions to combine their strengths to produce Korean style killer contents. It'll be released not only in Korea, but Japan and China, even in the US when Dream High is being produced.Both plan to participate in casting and training of actors/actresses, sound, writing, composition, and arrangement jointly, and they even aim for the profits of additional business such as copyright of MD sound, filming sites, etc.
This makes overseas funds to expect more profits than their investments.An official of Dream High said, "They are the same age, born in 1972, meet quite often and empty their various ideas. From the creative ideas, to arrangement to divide profits reasonably, everything is processing rapidly without any problems." Dream High is aiming to be aired the first part of next year and is expected to start shooting within this year.

All the while I was thinking this is a new production and yes it is for BYJ but could it be an Asian version of High School Musical? I read the first post of Suehan and got the idea that new talents, singers and entertainers are to be recruited. Since it's a drama I expect funny spills, conflicts and much interesting plots.
Couple of months ago there was a launched of Britannia High here in England and if I'm not mistaken.. Take That's lead singer was one of those who did some scouting for young British actors.. Here's a trailer.



I expect BYJ's would be a lot, lot better ;-) and a bit from High School Musical.

under the weather

Hi folks... been under the weather again..one blow after the other but we move on ..don't we? Anyways glad Yong Joonssi is back.. Sometimes me and many sis probably worry where he goes and what he does. We become protective of this man but that's just being part of this one big family.. So there's a wedding this weekend??? yes, no?? pretty sure someone's getting married in a weekend so looking forward to seeing him out and about I suppose and take note sisters I like the new hair.. Is it me or it was cut short? It was short, was it.?? ok I have to get back under the duvet and get myself wrapped warm.. thank God the central heating got fixed today considering there was no problem according to the engineer.. I don't know.. Just thought this MV from a 'great gal' would lift the way I feel today after being given by my GP a big dose of anti... till then sisters. ;-)

A picture.. a picture

This is just one picture of him in the airport posted by Suehan in Quilt.. From the look of it the person who saw him meant he/she went back to Seoul on the same plane so BYJ must still be in Guam.. Sounds clear to me now.. just waiting for some more pics from somewhere but to be honest I don't mind not seeing a lot of him if he is resting ;-) OK???

winter wonderland????hardly

Hi sisters! It's been a cold week here in England and the ice from the previous teeny weeny snow, days ago didn't budge at all... Now that's saying something. Where I am at the moment we didn't have snow last year and when it did, it melted away .This time seem to be different. Apparently it was -10 degrees last night and we are expecting more cold nights ahead.Not that I complain too much since other countries really have piles of snow and harsh weather condition than us. We love to snow hard but it's never good anyway for transport and businesses. I suppose we couldn't have everything. I have to get active though otherwise I get lazy ;-)

So we went out today for food shopping and had to be careful since it's still slippery. After, we headed off to our favourite restaurant. Frankie and Bennys, a New York Italian Restaurant and Bar. The description made me wonder too...But never mind it's cozy and the food is very tasty.

I got myself a Mozzarella and Tomato Salad (feeling healthy). Not until I ordered a Barbecue Baby Back Spareribs with chips and had Cinnamon Wafer with ice cream.. I love it ;-) So not feeling the cold now.. just have to take it easy dinner time. Oh, wait a minute is the central heating on??? no wonder.