Pumuka, still getting bigger!

Fairless on your breath

2011-11-18T18:33:00.001+01:00

There’s nothing more real and alive than a heartbeat. I still remember the first time we heard yours… it was going wildly fast. I could hear it on top of mine. Music to my ears.

Gentle impulsion

Shakes me, makes me lighter

Fearless on my breath

Teardrop on the fire

Fearless on my breath…

Initially the band sent the song demo to Madonna as they wanted her to record the vocals for the song, but in the end the chosen one was the Scottish singer Elizabeth Fraser from "The Cocteau Twins". She also wrote the song’s lyrics and gave vocals to Black Milk (track no. 8)

I must have listened to this album a thousand times. I would say this band gave birth to the so called Trip hop (especially with their debut’s Blue Lines)

Here goes Song #5 :

Teardrop – Massive Attack

3rd album Mezzanine (1998)

released as a single on 27 April 1998

Tu es... mon homme

2011-10-11T22:50:00.002+02:00

Musique originale du film 8 femmes. Les arrangements sont plus proches des orchestres des années 50, dont en vérité je ne suis pas très fan, mais celle-ci en particulier, elle a quelque chose et je l’aime bien. Juste comme ca, quoi que un reprise rock est une idée qui me ronronne…

Une déclaration d’amour pas « rose » pour une fois, avec des reproches pardonnés d’ avance et des sentiments cruellement réels - que de la passion et de l'amour tout court. Dure mais vrai. C’est ça qui compte en fin. Quand c'est ton amour, il y a bien des raisons, mais pas besoin d’en expliquer plus... si tu le sais…

La musique et paroles sont de Michel Mallory, auteur-compositeur d'origine corse qui mènera à plus de mil chansons enregistrées par de nombreux interprètes comme Sardou, Vartan… Comme auteur, Michel Mallory est surtout connu, pour avoir été parolier attitré du achi-mega-star-madeinfr J. Hallyday.

L'ironie est que cette chanson fut initialement chantée par Sylvie Vartan (aussi ex du archi-mega-star-madeinfr J.H), la plus " glamour " des chanteuses yé-yé françaises. La même Vartan qui aurait du jouer le rôle principal de « Parapluies de Cherbourg » qui valut à Catherine Deneuve la carrière qu'on lui connaît. Hélas, Deneuve est de retour avec cette magnifique reprise.

Tu as tous les défauts que j'aime

Et des qualités bien cachées

Tu es un homme, et moi je t'aime

Et ça ne peut pas s'expliquer

Car homme,Tu n'es qu'un homme

Comme les autres

Je le sais

Here goes Song #4 :

Toi Jamais - Michel Mallory

Qu'est ce qui fait pleurer les blondes? (1976) - Sylvie Vartan

Cover from « 8 Femes » OST (2002) - Catherine Deneuve

Never mind, it hasn't been that long...

2011-09-24T18:07:00.000+02:00

A day like today, 20 years ago an unknown punk rock band from Seattle released their second album. They were more than happy with the result, but really not expecting much. It can be said that Howie Weinberg mastered a master piece, and 2 decades later all 12 songs (+ hidden track) have the same strength and dynamism. One of those albums that will overcome time. The three long haired guys worked hard, and the result could not have been better. I’m sure one day you would feel the same way I did when I first listened to it. The day you will discover Nevermind, let me know!!

My favorite track… I dun’no, depends of the day, the mood… The single “Smells like teen spirit” marked the birth of the so-called grunge scene. Were we grunge? I think this is what I told grandma whenever she complained about my outfit. We just wanted to be like them, explosive, no rules, living each day to the extreme.

I don't care

Care if it's old.

I don't mind

Mind. I don't have a mind.

Get away

Here goes Song #3:

Birth – Nirvana

2nd album of the band

Nevermind (1991)

When I sang with a garage band on my teens we made a cover of Polly. I remember we didn’t know the full lyrics, so we made them up. I guess nobody noticed! One of my favourite covers of the albums single, is the one from Patti Smith. Here’s a little bonus.

Can you fake it, for just one more show?

2011-09-12T23:16:00.000+02:00

Overwhelmed, this is how I feel today. A decade ago, the exact same feeling, and I was not the only one. 3651 days later, I still remember what I was doing on 9/11. Unfortunately, another date we’ll never forget (as if we did not have enough...)

It was a weekday and I was about to get back to my books, preparing September exams. I turned the radio on, as usual not paying much attention at first.
Chaos,
    accident,
        destruction,
            attack
                killing… these words drove my attention. I checked other stations; same appalling speech.

What was going on? Till then, I was not sure of the what, the where or the who. I turned on the tv and I simply could not believe it! I yelled my mom to join me. I think I needed someone to hold my hand firmly and to reassure me by saying that it was just fiction. But it was unspeakably true. Then, more shouting, “there’s another plane”, “what the…”, “Dios mio…”

Then silence

A second plane crashed and dissapeared. Did it really hit the second tower??

Those images run speechless in mi mind, like in super 8. I went mute, there was an explosion, smoke, fire, more chaos, more killing… Too shock to express any emotion, we just sat and stared.

Human insanity. And I feel overwhelemd today 'cause it's the same abominable film that goes on and on. We will remember this date, but we should not forget that every day there're people suffering their own 9/11...

Today I scream…

despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage

someone will say what is lost can never be saved

despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a caaaaaaaaaaage

there goes Song #2:

Bullet with Butterfly Wings - The Smashing Pumpkins

Lead single from the band’s 3rd double album

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995)

On the video clip we can see Billy Corgan’s last filmed appearance prior to his charismatic shaved head look. And the Zero shirt, an icon!

Just for the record… one of my favorite bands.

We R all special, we R all creeps

2011-09-09T22:20:00.000+02:00

Song #1:
I though it would be hard to chose the 1st song, but I heard it this morning in the car and I knew this was the one for today.

Creep – Radiohead

Their debut single in 1992

Later included in their 1st album - Pablo Honey (1993)

I think I first heard it when I was around 15; and sometimes I can’t help going back in time when I listen to the G-B-C-Cm chord progression. Back then, we always carried our walkman, old version of the mp3 players, but brick-size and weight too! Oh yes, we listened to cassettes! CD’s were already in the market (I'm not that old yet), but far too expensive for our pocket money. So we registered our own song sets on tapes. It was easy, cheap and portable (let’s say).

So, there was this guy, some years older, good-looking and charming, you know the kind… We’ll you don’t know yet, but one day you will. Anyway, he made this tape for a friend of us, to impress her of course. Well, the truth is he impressed us all. I don’t know how many times we played it, we just loved it. And “Creep” became one of our favorites, a hymn to those wild teenager days.

And this is how it all started, "grunge" was a new concept. We were cool, young, messy, a bit pesimistic, but that was part of the process. And we were all special, in our own way. Even if one day people might let you think that you're a creep, you are special, even creeps are special!

When you were here before,

couldn't look you in the eye,

you’re just like an angel,

your skin makes me cry...

Cumple de Lucia

2010-03-03T14:54:00.004+01:00

Aujourd’hui c’est mon anniversaire.

Je suis trop contente, papi et mamie de Madrid sont venus en France. Nous allons fêter mes… 2 ans je crois, tous ensemble. Même tonton Jose Luis est venu.

Tout le monde ici est fou avec cette fête; pourtant 2 ans c’est rien d’espécial… ou si ?

En tout cas, moi je vais bien en profiter. FIESTA comme dirait maman.

Lettre aux grandparents

2009-11-03T22:35:00.001+01:00

Bonjour mamie et papi,

Maman n’as pas encore préparé les bagages mais je ne me préoccupe pas car elle les fera bien a la dernière minute comme toujours!

Mon lapin adore sera très content de rencontrer son frère. Il vient avec moi partout sauf a la crèche, maman dit qu’il m’attendra a la sortie dans la voiture. Et il est toujours la, j’aime bien ca. A la crèche ca se passe bien mais je ne raconte pas grand chose a mes parents. Je le garde tout pour moi  Nous dansons et nous chantons, et ca j’adore. A la maison des que j’entends la musique je danse et ca fait rigole maman et papa. J’apprends à m’habiller toute seule et tant d’autres choses que je vous montrerai.

Maman a déjà choisis une tonne de chose sur Verbaudet. Elle t’a envoyé un mail je crois. Mais je lui ai dit que je n’ai pas besoin de tant, mais elle aime bien ca. J’aime bien comme elle m’habille, mais j’aimerai qu’elle me laisse choisir moi aussi. Pourquoi je n’ai pas le droit de mettre une robe avec mes baskets violettes ? Maman veut que je mette mes bottes mais à la fin c’est moi qui gagne, ha ha ha !

L’autre jour au HM elle a voulut m’acheter un manteau marron tout moche. J’ai du me jeter par terre et faire une scène pour lui faire comprendre que je ne voulais même pas l’essayer. Apres papa il était de mon avis. Ensuite maman a trouve un autre violet aussi bien plus jolie, et la j’ai été gentille. C’était tout simple mais elle ne comprend pas tout de suite. Du coup elle m’acheté le jolie manteau et une peluche que j’ai habilement passe a la caissière ! Suis trop forte moi !

Alors a très bientôt, j’ai hâte de vous revoir.

Grosse bisous

Votre Lucia.

It’s been the usual sunday with a flu

2009-09-13T20:15:00.005+02:00

Well I dont have flu really, but the weekend really sucked!! Sometimes shit happens... i guess...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aerg3LphvbE&ob=av3n

I listened to this song on the radio... and it was like the lyrics were reading my mind...

Closed my door, forgot my key
Missed my bus in the pouring rain
It’s been the usual sunday with a flu
And I just can’t get over you

Burnt my toast and lost your number
Cut my finger, spilled my beer
It’s been the usual sunday with a flu
And I just can’t get over you

I put your stockings in my purple boots
What if I don’t get over you ?

Had a chat and left my hat
Pet my dog and walked my cat
It’s been the usual sunday with a flu
And I just can’t get over you

I put your stockings in my purple boots
What if I don’t get over you ?

Called the cabbage, threw the garbage

Asked for help and got some kelp
It’s been the usual sunday with a flu
And I just can’t get over you

Nein, nein, nein...

2009-09-10T00:00:00.005+02:00

Today, 9/9/09 special date?

Well I was never very keen on number 9; it was never my favorite. In fact today is just any other ordinary day…

Well maybe not that ordinary, I wont get into details – not like anyone cares – but I am recovering from a little “accident”, again nothing serious. And I've got to say, that all day I have felt a bit dizzy and sick (pregnant? I dunno…) but I guess is from the “accident”. Lucy in the sky with diamonds didn’t cry too much when I left her at the nursery, very strange. But apart from that, nothing peculiar to be mentioned.

Lina is leaving back to Madrid tomorrow. We will miss her. She has spent a month with us, and she has become part of the little BozPez crew. I hope she had a good time, and that she will remember the French and Czech she's learnt – though she was supossed to practice her English!! Hope to see you back in Prague soon!

Number 9 in English is pronounced exactly like the German negation “Nein”…. Mmmmm

18 Months

2009-09-03T19:38:00.004+02:00

Lucia you turned 18 months today; a year and half. You are now a little girl, you are a baby no more. 11kilos and 77cm of happiness that run all over the place. We couldn’t ask for more, could we?

You are in perfect shape and full of energy. At the end of the day I don’t know who’s more exhausted… I think I could easily go to bed along with you. Your days are getting more and more exciting, right? We started going to the nursery last week, new friends, new toys and I guess plenty of lovely things that will come around. Wish you could share every single one of them with me. But it’s time for mommy to let you go and enjoy games with your new little friends. Unfortunately I can’t keep you just for me all the time.

In the meantime mom has gone back to full time work. It’s hard for me too, believe me; I could cry every morning remembering how good it was to loaf around in bed as the sun raised, wondering about the day ahead of us… great times, right?

You started to speak, although we still not get everything you say, we should get a frenchspanishczech baby dictionary...

Espera tu turno...

2009-08-24T18:16:00.004+02:00

Pongamonos en situación: estoy de viaje, a miles de kilómetros de casa, llevo varias semanas pachucha y hoy tengo un dolor de estomago que terrible.

Estoy en el hospital, esperando que se apiaden de mi y me den algo, drogas duras, lo que sea, pero que se me pase. Y claro, como no me estoy muriendo (aunque yo juraría que si), me toca esperar… Total pido papel y para pasar el tiempo escribo… lo siguiente…

“Aquí estoy en Cali, y yo lo único que quiero es irme a mi casa. Me encuentro fatal, creí que se me pasaría pero los días avanzan y así sigo yo. Pocha. Un dolor que me dobla en dos, viene y va a su antojo. Odio los hospitales, su burocracia y su lentitud. Si no hay ‘plata’ no se te cura. Así sin mas! Y este seguro internacional que no lo conoce ni Perico de los palotes. Estoy segura de que no me llaman hasta que no llegue mi mami con el dinero. Bingo. Aquí están. Burocracia del carajo.

El dolor es horrible pero soportable, ya llevo varios días aguantando, así que unas horas mas no me mataran… ¿o si?

Estoy de mal humor, que muerdo, pero tal y como me encuentro que no esperen que les acurruque (??? Ni idea de lo que digo aquí, deben ser delirios causados por el dolor…).

Total unos días mas de dolor, los Pérez somos fuertes o al menos eso dice mi padre. Siempre es la misma historia, no se de que me sorprendo!

Y sigo esperando!! :(”

Al cabo de una hora se espera y de pelea porque se querían quedar con la tarjeta para asegurarse de que pagaríamos, me vio el doctor. Diagnostico: una bacteria en el estomago. Suero para la deshidratación y Buscapina en vena. Total a pagar: 105,950 pesos

Hasta los guantes que utilizo la enfermera para pincharme me los cobraron, 5 en total (tantos?) a 0,136pesos la unidad. Pero no me cobraron el termómetro que rompí… sin querer…

Back to "school" in Sept

2009-08-21T00:04:00.002+02:00

Apenas 10 minutos en la oficina, ni siquiera en mi sitio (porque ya no tengo) y creo que me va a dar algo! “La vuelta al cole” va a ser dura este año. Para empezar vamos a reiniciar, que parece que hasta el ordenador anda un poco perdido.

Desde que me fui en Feb’08 creo que he vuelto como unas 10 veces por aquí. Todo sigue igual, algunos ya no están, otros mas llegaron; pero pensar que dentro de unas semanas volveré “de veras” por aquí, me asusta. Oficina “9 to 5” cada día…

Me siento un poco rara, las caras me son conocidas, ya estado antes por aquí, pero es como si viniera por primera vez. Definitivamente mi portátil esta en estado catatónico – el pobre – y ni reiniciar quiere. Pues nada, botoncito mágico, pantallita azul cielo primavera y empezamos de cero.

Quizás yo también necesite reiniciar, pero y el botoncito mágico, donde esta?

2009-07-21T18:32:00.002+02:00

The end is almost here, the end of this awesome trip, the end of a family adventure, the end of my sickness…

Almost a month in this incredible place; a country of mixed cultures, colours and welcoming people. We’ve been in many places, but still so much left to see, for sure we’ll have to come back. Colonial Cartagena, Natural coral park of the Rosario Islands, seaside at Santa Marta, trek in Ciudad Perdida, eternal spring in Medellin, coffee experience in Armenia and Colombian lifestyle in Cali (and lots of Salsa too!!). Tomorrow flying to Bogota.

Once more it went fast, too fast. Not sure if I am ready to go back to reality… guess I don’t really have to choice.

04° 00 N, 72 º 00 W

2009-06-23T13:44:00.003+02:00

Getting ready…great adventures ahead, waiting for us all.

On Sunday we’ll fly to Colombia. Looking forward to discover this country so long banned for tourism. I heard many good things about the people and the culture; so it’s time to have a look.

I hope Lucia will enjoy it too. The flight will be looooong, so I have maid my calculations: around 280 passengers, 5 mins each = is like 23 hours, far enough. So we’ll do just fine!

A couple of more days, and we’re gone!

In the meantime Aramis will be pleased with some relaxed weeks, out of the way of "mini Godzilla". It would be like "spa treatment" for him.

32 and 4 days!!

2009-05-26T22:16:00.003+02:00

That's it... i'm one year older!!!

Free Funky Postcards

Not that i noticed much change in me from the 31. Still the same little crazy one! Hope they will be as good though.

Been to Budapest for the weekend and i had a great celebration there. Thank you all. I will remember; walking at night in an empty street, lost in my thoughts, when at the sound of the midnight bells you all jumped in to my arms. Happy birthday!!! I love you all!! Cosi!!!

Que pasa en la casa?? Just me turning 32

Hasta siempre Antonio!

2009-05-12T16:19:00.004+02:00

You were only 51,
“Not yet ready to leave this world”
You said…
But this morning you did

The cancer drove you away from us
But he didn’t take it all
Your music will still feed our dreams
Your lyrics will still mean that much
See ya’ Antonio Vega
And wherever you might be
Know that we’ll miss you.

Gracias por tantos momentos...

Life is a fight between giants, right?

I will never be 16 again…

2009-04-28T16:17:00.004+02:00

And that’s a fate baby! It was year 1993. Bill Clinton succeeded George H.W. Bush as the 42nd President of the United States, and Václav Havel was elected President of the Czech Republic. I didn’t know about this at the time. Guess I simply didn’t care; how was I supposed to know that I would move to Prague 12 years later. Playwriter and politician, he was the tenth and last President of Czechoslovakia (1989–93) and the first President of the Czech Republic (1993–2003). In February a van bomb parked below the North Tower of the World Trade Center exploded, killing 6 and injuring many more. Who would have thought that 8 years later it would disappear for ever… scary world right? :(

On that same year, M. Indurain won “le tour de France ‘93” for the 3rd time; two more where to come. The Maastricht Treaty took effect, formally establishing the European Union and leading to the creation of the euro. Oh yes I remember, at that time I had pesetas in my pockets, not many though. Enough to get some kalimocho or beer “minis” with the friends. Kalimocho is a mix of coke and wine; at that time it tasted just fine and was a fairly cheap way to get drunk. We could spend hours drinking, joggling in the streets and laughing at life; not really worrying about the future ahead. Should we worry now?

Later on that year Brandon Lee was accidentally killed during the filming of "The Crow". It became one of my favorite films when it came out the next year. Absolutely stunning. The OST is simply awesome, The Cure, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots…

We all got revolted with the film “In the Name of the Father” that came out that year. We knew about injustice in the world, and at the time “young” and “rebels” - like we thought we were - it was time to show our discontent with society. We participated in demonstrations, and sometimes got into some trouble (nothing serious), but the truth is, we had no idea of what a real fight meant. The world out there was in constant fight: Yugoslav wars, Algerian Civil War, Civil war in Afghanistan, Israeli-Palestinian conflict...

Oh don't talk of love" the shadows purr
Murmuring me away from you
"Don't talk of worlds that never were
The end is all that's ever true
There's nothing you can ever say
Nothing you can ever do... "
Still every night I burn
Every night I scream your name
Every night I burn
Every night the dream's the same
Every night I burn
Waiting for my only friend
Every night I burn
Waiting for the world to end
------ Burn - The cure

Don't know...

2009-04-16T19:24:00.003+02:00

I don’t know why, but I suddenly feel I need to see you, to talk to you, to…

Lately I can’t stop thinking about that chapel in the middle of nowhere; the hazy windows, our endless conversations and time slipping through our fingers. We wanted to stop time, but it was time that stopped us.

People automatically look away when their eyes meet with someone else’s. But I always liked when my eyes met yours. I felt hypnotized, just couldn’t look anywhere else. There’s always been “this” something with you, I can’t resist. I knew the first time I saw you, but I was not sure what it meant then. Not that I know now; but I don’t care what it is; as long as it keeps me feeling this way.

I close my eyes; I can see you, standing in front of me, smiling. I can’t help smiling back. How many times I have sought for that look. Then, the images in my mind vanish like smoke and when I open my eyes, you’re gone.

Was it destiny that made me sit near you in that first diner? Was it destiny that pushed my lips accidentally onto yours? Do you believe we were meant to be?

LASIK

2009-03-31T22:51:00.004+02:00

Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) - laser surgical technique, very effective in treatening varying degrees of short-sightedness, longs-sightedness and astigmatism. It combins the corneal flap surgical technique with the shaping of the corneal tissue by excimer laser.

I have myopia, and if everything goes well from tomorrow it will be over. No more scratched glasses, no more dry eyes with the contacts...

I am not scared, but i am a bit concerned about the fact of having my eyes so "exposed".

From tomorrow, will i see the world with different eyes? :)

12 Months

2009-03-25T16:17:00.005+01:00

Lucia you are 12 months now, almost 13. You’ve become a funny little girl, always granting us with this big smile of yours. You started walking some days before you turned one. Suddenly you decided you wanted to, so you stood up and gave your first steps without requiring any help at all. It was amazing. You knew you could, and so you did, on your own. You were so happy when we all cheered at you!

And now, no one can stop you. The fence we bought is useless now, you need to be able to wander all aver the house. I’m still a bit concerned about the stairs. You climb up easily, but for going down you always call for help, that’s good!

Still just two teeth, but I think the upper ones are on there way. The doctor told us to start using the toothbrush. You find that quite amusing, and so do I. We hear lots of “mama”, “dededede”, sometimes “papa” and some other stuff of your own. It’s really funny to see you speaking and singing. No clue what you say, but I wish I’d understood. Sometimes it looks as if you said “veux”, “I want” in French, but really, who knows…

You are 9.4 kilos and 71.5cm. Your appetite is still the same, voracious. You like almost everything. You go nuts with cheese and bread; and it seems you enjoy the “jamon pata negra” very much (but doctor says we should about pork meat until you’re older) Well, a bit wont do you wrong, right?

We still go to the pool once a week and we are now searching for a nursery; is time for you to start playing with other children. It will be more fun than with adults, believe me.

People are asking us when we’ll go for number 2. Jezzz! Don’t know if we are ready? Are you, for a little sis or bro?

Snow time!

2009-03-20T14:58:00.002+01:00

Yesterday it was St Joseph’s day. In Spain this day is celebrated as the Father’s day. Here in the Czech Republic there’s not such thing. There’s a Mother’s day, but like everywhere else, just an excuse for the flower or perfume stores to make a big sell. In the communist era, it was a bank holiday and people got really drunk to celebrate, ahhh the Czechs!!!

I mean, I don’t mind the flowers... but any day of the year is a good occasion too. For me, everyday should be a mothers’ & father’s day.

It’s snowing in Prague. It started yesterday and I think I will go on for the rest of the weekend. Spring time where are you??? Seems like we’ll have to wait a bit more for the sunny and warm days.

Happy Birthday Lucia!!!

2009-03-03T10:09:00.003+01:00

I can’t believe a year is over. At this time last year I wasn’t sure if you were ready to come or not. But you did, and here you are now. A beautiful baby girl that started walking a couple of days ago.

Os Saturday we arrived to Paris. The sun was shinning and the temperature was really nice. We were having lunch, when suddenly you decided to walk on your own, just like that. It’s always pleasant to see you learning and trying new things on your own.

On Sunday we went to Louvre, and you preferred the sculptures. Of course you wanted to stick your finger in all of them… I do think that’s the best way to feel and understand art. But unfortunately museums have plenty of boring rules.

Today as the sun came out for you again, we’ll go the neighborhood where mom and dad used to live - 15eme arrondisement – you will be able to play in Champs de Mars and enjoy the view of the mythic Eiffel tower.

Happy birthday our angel!!!

Dad & Mom t’aime fort fort fort.

10 months - Burns supper

2009-01-26T23:03:00.007+01:00

Lucia you are 10 spectacular months, well almost 11 by now. The holidays were over 3 weeks ago, and since then, it’s been like non-stop at home. Back to work, the pool, yoga, the house, the friends… Too many things going on like always.

You walk, quite a lot, but always with support. You are still bit afraid to try it on your own. Well, no hurry princess. You learn to clap your hands with daddy; and now whenever we say “well done” you clap. So funny. You are trying new sounds too, like “papapa”. And I have a doubt when you say “mamamam”; not sure if you are calling me or if you are asking for food. Maybe for you mum=food, could be…

I tried to teach you to put the toys back on the box; it works for a minute, then you decide to take them out again. I guess this is why last weekend you put your plane on Ruxandra’s cup of tea. Not exactly what I meant, but hopefully you’ll understand one day. You are learning so fast; everyday there’s something new we wouldn’t have noticed if it wasn’t for you. 2 days ago you discovered that one of your toys rolls when you press it, and your face shines when you make it move. But still you haven’t recall that you only have to press the red monkey. Said like that, it doesn’t seem so obvious, right?

Yesterday we spent the afternoon and your friend’s Lila. She’s one month older than you, half french half Scottish. You are starting to play together, but not lfor ong though. Your favorite game consists on taking the toy the other one is holding. Of course the one that loses the toy is never happy. We celebrated Burns supper in honor or Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. We had the traditional haggis (but no piper) and some very nice whiskeys. Sheonagh recited some of Burns poems, but the truth is that we didn’t get it all…

Want’a try?

Address To a Haggis
Addressing the haggis
Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o' the puddin-race!
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye wordy o' a grace
As lang's my arm.
...
Ye Pow'rs wha mak mankind your care,

And dish them out their bill o' fare,

Auld Scotland wants nae skinkin ware

That jaups in luggies;

But, if ye wish her gratefu' prayer,

Gie her a haggis!

Best wishes for 2009!!

2008-12-31T19:56:00.000+01:00

Buscamenparis o donde sea...

2008-12-29T22:53:00.005+01:00

So happy to see you all on Saturday. Even though we are spread all over the globe, we manage to keep in touch; and that is simply awesome. Of course not everyone was there, but we thought of each one of you.

Despite the horrible events that froze our hearts, September 2001 has an extra meaning to us. With our belongings stuffed in a suitcase we arrived to the city of lights; ready for innumerous adventures that for some us where key for the course of our lifes. It would take me ages to summarize just a pinch of what happened those years, but I am pretty sure we all have our own flasbacks.

After 5 Years in Paris it was my turn to move on. With my soul mate, we started a new life in Prague, and two years later Lucia came to fulfill our highest dreams. And now it’s simply amazing to meet with you again, after so long. We haven’t changed so much, have we? Marriages, babies, new jobs, new destinations… but we are still the Spanish bunch, too noisy for the “Maisel” and always ready for some drinks in the kitchen before running for the last metro.

I miss you all, but I am glad to know that life goes on with its ups and downs, and to see how good you all look.

Take care.
Hasta la proxima chic@s!

St Lucia

2008-12-14T22:38:00.004+01:00

Yesterday it was Lucia’s day. According to the Julian calendar, the night of Lucia, December the 13th, was the longest night of the year. But on the 1700s the revised calendar placed the winter solstice on the 21st December. In traditional celebrations, Saint Lucy comes as a young woman with lights and sweets. Just like our sweet Lucia, the light of our life.

Last weekend we went to Budapest. We enjoyed the city during the light hours (not many) and the night life too. It’s the 2nd time for Lucia there, but I guess she didn’t notice. It was sunny during the day, but freezing too. We had planed to go to the night baths; only possible on that weekend. Apparently once a year they empty the waters from the public baths, to get the place clean for the new waters; and so they allow these night openings, when you can enjoy a drink or more in a bathing suit. Sounds fun but also not very hygienic to be honest… Friday we had diner at Absinth’s - nice food for a reasonable price and a couple of absinth’s included in the menu. On Sat we went to Goa’s, fusion restaurant where we had good laughs and ... ta tatattaaaaaaa Palinka – Hungarian fruit brandy. But as responsible new parents that we are, we drank with moderation :). And yes, it is possible!

This weekend we are staying calmly in Prague. It feels good to stay home with the family and enjoy the simple things, baking a cake, relaxing in a nice warm bath, playing with Lucia… Now we’re all in the sofa, and for the first time, Lucia stoop up with no support at all. Her legs are getting stronger, and she’s having a better control of her balance. It’s amazing to follow her everyday-progress from so close. And I love it when we both mom and dad can witness it.

Yes we can... but for real?

2008-12-03T15:19:00.002+01:00

I can’t take out of my mind a recent post read in Elena’s blog. It freezes my blood. When I think that most of the time we are living inside this bubble where life seems "fairly alright" (let’s not get into details or this sunny day will turn deep black). While out there, people, millions of them, who struggle every single day to keep on living. Hunger, diseases, abuse of power, injustice, lack of information, education… the list could go on and on.

Elena talked about two little boys from Nairobi, who lost their mum in tragic situation and with a dad that would be better off… She’s helping as mush as she is allowed; since her actions can be misconceived and could mean more trouble for those little angels. If there’s a God somewhere, why tolerate things like this to occur, and so often. Freewill to men… “tu parles”. Why so much fuzz about the WallStreet crush; what about all those who are really sinking. Still no bonuses this year for them? Of course not, but WallStreet is recovering and they will get their bonuses like every year, thanks God! :(

Can’t help feeling guilty for not doing something myself. We are lucky to live comfortable and in good health. And we are grateful for that, everyday. We are lucky yes, but we have worked hard too to come this way. Still there must be something I can do.

My godmother has been helping an orphanage for years now. She goes there every Friday. She spends the afternoon with the kids, plays with them, feeds them… a warm hug is sometimes enough to make a difference. Lucia is 9 months today; I would do my best to show her that we can try and make this world look nicer.

The rich will get wealthier and poor will become poorer; is the terrible fate of mankind. But don’t miss the slightly opportunity, no matter how tiny it is, to change this.

Découvrez

Tori Amos!

Teeth

2008-12-02T20:04:00.003+01:00

Tomorrow you will be 9 months old. You are becoming a big baby now. Difficult to stay still, curious and adventurous, greedy with the cookies and so gracious even to people you don't know.

The teeth are coming too and they seem a bit unpleasant. A toothache is quite painful, so I guess it must hurt a bit. But once you have some teeth you'll be able to experience new food. And I am pretty sure that will make you happy. We'll try chopped fruits, cheese, pasta… Today we can hardly see it, but we do feel it on the front lower side. So tiny! I should maybe stop feeling it with my finger or one day you will give me a hell of surprise, ay!

We understand that you don't feel very comfortable these days, and we are doing the best we can. But you know, we've all gone through this, and it will be over soon (I hope).

It feels great to hear the dulcet sound of your giggles again… guess the pain is gone… but for how long?

Having a bad day?

2008-11-24T15:58:00.004+01:00

Stand up and dance!!!

Take one of those cheer up song you know, rise your monitor volume and dance your worries away. It works! I recently discovered this Anis' song, and I cant help dancing to this beat! Like the Monkey song from the Jungle book. You start by taping your feet, swinging your hips, and there you go! Enjoy it!

"Y'a des hauts, bes bas, des bas et des hauts, De drôle de débats et d'la démago. Des coups d'pression des coups dans l'dos, Des coups d'bluffs et des rodéo"
Anis - Rodeo Boulevard

Snow & bla bla blaaa

2008-11-22T20:57:00.002+01:00

The snow came to town today. It's her first visit this winter.
The first time Lucia saw the snowflakes falling.

She started talking, baby language of course. Non-stop. Guess she has a lot to say!

Magical moments…

2008-11-14T08:48:00.003+01:00

When I hold you in my arms while you are falling asleep. It’s magical. Your little rounded face resting peacefully on my elbow; I know you are running to the land of the dreams, but you are still close to me.

Hope to share many more!

"Soft and low when the evening comes - Holding you, sleeping in my arms - I remember there was a time - When I used to sing for you - Do do do, do do do..." from Tracy Chapman latest album: Our Bright Future

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Lucia is 8 months

2008-11-03T21:27:00.004+01:00

Lucia is growing fast, zummm she’s 8 months. She knows who is dad and mom, she answers to her name, she knows her cat Aramis. She likes playing with the jingle balls, with her teddy bears, and with all her bunch of toys. In fact anything is a toy for her. So we must be careful to keep things out of her reach. She picks up the things she likes and pulls away the ones she doesn’t. Selection is the key!

She makes lots of noises of her own, and tries to communicate. We are starting to learn these baby signals. Like I’m hungry, I’m tired, I need a cuddle, and where are you mom!!! This last one I get it quite often. I read that she might be in this phase, where she’s discovering, that in fact, mom is not part of her, so it is hard for her to see me leave or to not see me at all.

We play the “cocoo” game often, so that she will learn, that even if she can’t see me, I’m still there. And then when she finds me, and she opens her arms wide, how can I just don’t take her in my arms and squeeze her tight, feel that particular smell of her, mmmm, one of those magical moments.

My baby, my moment.

90 years since the foundation of the independent Czechoslovak state

2008-10-28T22:06:00.003+01:00

Exactly 90 years have passed since the founding of Czechoslovakia on October 28th 1918, a date that is still celebrated as a national holiday in the Czech Republic. It was the creation of the Czechoslovak state independent from the Austria-Hungary which Czechs and Slovaks were part since 1526.

Czechoslovakia’s “First Republic” survived for just 20 years, brought to an abrupt end with the Munich Agreement of September 1938. On the night of 29 to 30 September 1938, four men - Hitler, Chamberlain, Mussolini and Daladier, deliberated the fate of Czechoslovakia without it. The resultant agreements let Hitler annex the Czechoslovak border regions - the Sudetenland. The Czechoslovak government finally accepted in the hope that peace in Europe could be saved. But six months later the German occupation of what remained of the Czech Lands started. In fact, Hitler never abandoned its plans of destruction. On March the 14th 1939, its decision to occupy the Protectorate of Bohemia-Moravia is taken. The next day, at dawn, Nazi troops enter Prague.

During the 40 years of communist rule, the pre-war republic and its founding father, President Tomáš Masaryk, were virtually a taboo subject. The First Republic was portrayed as a period of capitalist exploitation and weakness, culminating in Czechoslovakia’s failure to stand up to Hitler in 1938. But with the fall of communism the pendulum swang the other way and the republic came to be seen as a golden age of democracy and prosperity.

So today, we are commemorating the founding of a state that no longer exists…

Source: Radio Praha

2008-10-27T13:23:00.002+01:00

Friday 24th Oct
Lucia was sick for the first time last Wednesday. Nothing serious; just some low fever. But you know, if was the first time, and as they say; there’s always a first time for everything. Well there you go!

At first I noticed that she was sleeping longer than the usual, and then those red chicks. I called the pediatrician and she suggested some analgesics. Luckily I had Paracetamol at home for babies (though I don’t remember when I bought that). Anyway, babies don’t take pills like we do, they take drops, syrup (depending on the age) or suppositories. I had these last. Ummm… Lucia didn’t seem very comfy with it, neither did I, but it worked perfectly. After the second those, fever was gone complete.

Today, she’s back to normal. Energy restored 100%, ready to crawl all around the apartment and scatter her toys all over the place. And she’s back to signing. It feels so good to see her like this.

Monday 27th Oct
Fever is still out of sight, but now we both have flu; runny nose; coughs...
Outside is grey and rainy. Great Monday ahead! :(

Discover SoKo!

Here she comes...

2008-10-19T18:04:00.002+02:00

Life in

2008-10-17T22:09:00.003+02:00

hasn’t changed much lately. But Lucia is getting faster every day. Her crawling skills are better and of course she’s trying new stuff. She likes climbing, on anything she finds. Today she tried climbing over Aramis, poor cat. She loves standing up, so she doesn’t miss an occasion to hold tight and stand on her feet. Still she doesn’t have enough strength on her legs to last long. But I think she knows is just a matter of practice and determination.

Here we are, both on the bed. Lucia climbing on my back while I try to write these lines. Not easy.

Time to sleep my little angel. Sweet dreams to you.

Big P is back

2008-10-09T18:00:00.002+02:00

Well is not the first time (first time I think I was 13); I already had it twice since I stopped breastfeeding. Still, it feels… it feels something. Puff.

I feel like having hot chocolate (I already prepared it) and enjoying it in front of a weepy mov; Sleepless in Seattle, Love story or Terminator - hey, the good guy dies in the end!.

Maybe this is exactly what we ARE supposed to do when P is for a visit.
Maybe I should just forget all about it, and don’t cancel the climbing tonight.
Maybe I’m using big P as an excuse not to go climbing.

Last time I went climbing, I was 5 months pregnant with Lucia. I remember it was getting hard to attach the harness around the pronouncing belly… cute… :)

Question… should I stay home cooing or should I go and do the monkey? I promised the boys I will come tonight. But P just knocked on my door an hour ago, so unexpectedly! Although is good to know that for the moment, there will be no siblings for Lucia. Big dilemma, amongst the terrible crisis bursting, the world hunger, the neverending wars, the child abuse… I feel terrible, why do I worry about such a stupid thing when the world out there is suffering. There you go, my weepy mov: the world in 2008…

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Lucia’s style

2008-10-07T17:38:00.002+02:00

Is everywhere, look at this girl… (same haircut) I even think she has a very similar dress... :)

Angelical voice, modest girl outfit, sweet guitar chords… but Theorical girl will surprise you. Lucia likes this particular song. Her voice reminds me a bit of Dolores Mary O'Riordan from the Cranberries.

Lucia started crawling last week. She moves slowly, but she goes everywhere. She likes following Aramis, that cat, but for the time being he’s faster. The other day she was playing with his tail and he said nothing. Of course she wanted to put it in her mouth, like she does with everything she gets hold-of, but daddy was there to stop her. Really, these little ones need constant surveillance. Even when she’s sleeping I like checking on her from time to time. I always walk on my tip toes making sure i wont wake her up; as she has like a 6th sense, and somehow feels whenever we entered the room.

This is why I was also thinking of moving her to her room. But, believe me or not, just after we made this decision, she stopped sleeping the whole night through. Like if she knew. I guess the teeth have more to do with this, but anyway, the result is the same; she stays we us. These past two nights were hard; she wakes up crying and is not easy to calm her. It must hurt badly those tiny miny teeth. Poor baby.

I also decide to start cooking. First try, potato and zucchini puree. The magic touch is essential, tea spoon of olive oil and bit of kiri type cheese. She likes it!! 10 pts for mummy (thanks to Babycook!)

Breakfast chez Paul

2008-10-06T17:19:00.005+02:00

Yesterday it woke up sunny and not so cold as the days before. A perfect day to go for breakfast. Diaper change for Lucia, shower for mum and dad and we were ready. We usually go to Savoy (a really nice cafe) but it is good to change. Some weeks ago we saw that Paul was opening in Flora. David wanted to check if they were open already.

PAUL was founded in France in 1889. Today it has a network of 330 bakeries and pastry-makers throughout the country. IT offers a selection of country-style and fancy bread, viennoiserie (i.e. croissants), pastries, cakes and desserts, snacks and sandwiches.

Verdict:
Quiche: 10/10 :)
Viennoiserie: 7/10 should be crunchier.
Bread: 8/10 (we were expecting more variety)
Coffee: Good.
Decoration: French tea house style. Very nice.

We were quite happy with the overall. Reasonable price (cheaper than Savoy). It was a nice Sunday morning.

7 Months

2008-10-03T18:46:00.003+02:00

7 months ago i was lying completed knocked-out in a hospital bed. Not feeling my best, but something wonderful had arrived in our lives, you, Lucia, my angel.

You were born on March the 3rd, it was raining hard outside and you came almost in a blink of an eye. At noon I arrived at the maternity and around 3pm you breathed for the first time. Well, I am not sure about this timing as I was deep asleep; you cant imagine how I regret that I wasn’t there for you, on these very first seconds of your life. But here we are 7 months later, you have grown up so fast and healthy. I have become a mummy, a good one I hope and daddy is not bad either.

We love you baby. Happy month-anniversary.

I love Madrid!

2008-09-24T13:32:00.004+02:00

It should be raining and partially covered... but it is NOT!!! I love this city.

The sun is shinning and we have the pleasure to enjoy more than 20C. Back in Prague we were no more than 14.

Going for lunch with my sister to a place called Rubaiyat. Jezz how am i ever going to start my diet!! I need to get rid of this belly. Ok, ok, as soon as i´ll get back home. I promise!!! For now, i will just enjoy every single bit of it! :)

Salud!!!

Flying again!

2008-09-23T15:41:00.004+02:00

Here we go again!!! Weather is awful now, but still. It's always nice to go to Madrid.

We will take some mini-vacation, but still dont know where to. Easy-jet has Madrid-Malta...Mmmm. We'll see.

Lucia started already with the spoon, she doesn't eat she devours!!! Check it out!

August almost gone

2008-08-27T23:42:00.006+02:00

My brother is leaving on Friday, another month that just flew away, so fast...

I am going to miss him, a lot. Now i know. But, he has to go back to his own life, his friends, his "things" you know?. Still i 'll hell miss him. :(

pss pss; on this photo where is Lucia hiding? :)

I have to pack for our road trip to France. We are leaving on Friday too, early in the morning; that's the plan. We'll roll for 10 hours; hope Lucia and Aramis will be fine. Guess we'll have to stop quite often, but better like this.

We are also going to the pool tomorrow. First class for Lucia, hope she'll like it and hope i'll understand - it will all be in Czech, of course.

Praha - August 1968 (part 2)

2008-08-25T18:16:00.007+02:00

Pamphlets and flyers spread information about the occupation, calling on Czechoslovaks to resist peacefully and reaffirming popular loyalty to Dubcek and the other reform leaders, who had been interned in the early hours of the invasion and shipped off to Moscow for "negotiations" about the country's future.
Newspapers and magazines continued to publish, often with the words "Legal" or "Free" added to the masthead to indicate that they were not in the hands of the occupiers. Radio continued to broadcast from secret transmitters even after the central radio building in Prague had been battered into submission. Flyers printed in Russian were designed to explain the situation to Soviet soldiers, many of whom had little idea of where they were or what they were doing there.

Cover of the periodical The World in Pictures, from August 21, 1968. The picture caption reads: A view of the situation in front of Prague radio, 21 August 1968, at 10:35 a.m. They were still broadcasting from the building. The headline reads "WHY?" in Czech and Russian.

The popular opposition to the invasion was expressed in numerous spontaneous acts of nonviolent resistance. On January 19, 1969, student Jan Palach set himself on fire in Prague's Wenceslas Square to protest against the renewed suppression of free speech.

The country persisted in a state of tentative resistance for months. The reform leaders who had been interned and brought to Moscow for negotiations were more or less forced to sign the so-called Moscow Protocol, which re-instituted controls over the media, and rolled back the reforms in other ways.

Protests on August 21, 1969 were brutally suppressed and turned out to be the last mass demonstrations against the invasion, as the country settled down into the gray years of bureaucratic oppression known as "normalization."

Czechoslovakia remained occupied until 1990.

Sources:
www.lib.umich.edu/spec-coll/czech/
Invaze68: Josef Koudelka
Wikipedia

Praha - August 1968 (part 1)

2008-08-25T18:01:00.006+02:00

In the morning hours of August 21, 1968, the Soviet army invaded Czechoslovakia along with troops from four other Warsaw Pact countries. The occupation was the beginning of the end for the Czechoslovak reform movement known as the Prague Spring.

The Prague Spring was a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia during the era of its domination by the Soviet Union after World War II. The reform movement had been brewing for years, fed by economic problems as well as growing demands from Communist intellectuals for more freedom and pluralism within a socialist system.

In January 1968, the Communist Party's Central Committee replaced its hard-line First Secretary Antonin Novotny with the moderate reformer Alexander Dubcek, who eventually sided more and more clearly with the forces for change. In March, censorship was loosened and Novotny was relieved of his other function, President of the Republic. He was replaced by a career soldier, Ludvik Svoboda, whose last name in Czech means "freedom" - a purely linguistic coincidence.

In the following months, censorship was further loosened, some political prisoners were freed, and topics that until recently had been taboo began to be openly discussed. These reforms were not received well by the Soviets who sent thousands of Warsaw Pact troops and tanks to occupy the country. Although the Czechoslovak reformers always affirmed their intention of remaining within the bounds of a socialist system led by the Communist party, the reforms eventually began to take on a life of their own.

The Soviets attributed the invasion to the "Brezhnev Doctrine" which stated that the U.S.S.R. had the right to intervene whenever a country in the Eastern Bloc appeared to be making a shift towards capitalism. Still the days leading up to the invasion was a rather calm period without any major events taking place in Czechoslovakia.

Before and after

2008-08-16T16:31:00.006+02:00

Lucia, baby your hair was growing so wildly, that you urgently needed a haircut.

So, mom and dad bought some special scissors designed for your stunning hair. I watched some "how to" videos on the net, but I didn’t get much of them. So in the end, just 2 basic cuts, chop in the front, chop at the rear and that was it. You didn’t let us do more. :)

Jezz you were moving so much I was afraid to hurt you accidentally. 3 minutes and we were done. And this is the result. Seriously it doesn’t look that bad, does it?

You are still the cutest ever.

But if you prefer... hairdresser next time.

Haircut

2008-08-11T15:23:00.004+02:00

Now I know why I was so short-tempered lately. That time of the month… you know. Yes, my period is back. Don’t know if I should celebrate or start to cry. Well that’s part of the symptoms, right? So, this means I am ready for more babies… ha ha just kiddin’ of course. Hilarious sense of humor; is that also a symptom? So this explains everything!!

We are back to normal now. Lots of love, and “ma cherie” here “mon bebe” there. The usual.

Lucia got her last set of vaccines for the moment. She’s doing great. 6.750kg and 64cm. Big baby girl. Long hair too, so we decided to cut it, just a bit. We chose to do it at home. Mission accomplished and no ears missing, ha ha ha!!! But it looks… let’s say quite modern. Sort of manga style but much nicer of course. Last time I cut someone’s hair, it was to one of my Barbie dolls. Next time I think we’ll take her to the hairdresser. But still it was fun!!!

The pediatrician told us we can start with the veggies. We’ll wait a couple of weeks and then start with the spoon phase. Guess I will end with veggies puree al over. Mmm.

Too many things going on lately.

2008-08-05T18:10:00.003+02:00

Don’t know what to start with…

Well let’s say first I got really mad at David. On Thursday we went to bed quite pissed with each other. The night went long for me, couldn’t sleep on my side of the bed so far from him; but stubborn as I am, couldn’t get closer to him either. Awful endless night. The reason, stupid one like always. But anyway, we had planned to go to Budapest for the weekend, so in the end we made things up for the trip.

We left for Budapest on Friday afternoon, a bit later than scheduled, but with enough time ahead us. 530Km with a baby wasn’t that hard after all. We just stopped once for fooding(*) and Lucia slept like an angel the rest of the journey. So at 7pm we were in a very nice studio just by the Great Synagogue. The second largest synagogue in the world that can take in 3,000 people - the largest stands in New York.

On Saturday we met with our friends. Ruxi stayed with us and the rest left for the F1 races. So we jumped on one of those flashy buses and went touring. It was really hot and at first I thought we wouldn’t last long, mainly because of Lucia. Poor baby. But with lots of refreshments and some big hats, we made it.

Heroes' Square - according to the legend Gabriel appeared to St Stephen in his dream and offered him the crown of Hungary. This why a 36 m high Corinthian column dominates the square with Archangel Gabriel on its top holding St Stephen's Crown. It reminded me of the independence square in Kiev, much smaller of course.
Széchenyi Bath - one of the largest spas in Europe. The Neo-Baroque building established in 1913, recalls the atmosphere of the Habsburg Monarchy. The water supply comes from 1250 m depth.
Gellert Hill - a 140 m high dolomite rock rising above the Danube in Buda. According to the legend witches visited the hill every night. Part of the drinking water supply of Budapest is stored in an inner reservoir within this hill.
The Citadel - a fortress was built on top of the Gellert Hill by the Hansburgs. From here we enjoyed the most stunning views of the city.
Chain Bridge - For centuries only a pontoon bridge connected Buda and Pest, and then Count István Széchenyi (1791-1860) came up with the idea of constructing a permanent bridge across the Danube. Construction began in 1842 and lasted almost 50 years. A tunnel was dug under Castle Hill to provide easy access to places in Buda behind the hill. This tunnel is exactly the same long than the Chain Bridge. According to a popular anecdote, when it rains the bridge can be pushed into the tunnel to prevent it from getting wet.
Castle district – between its charming crooked streets you can find the buda castle, the fisher Bastion, the Matyas Church and many other places of interest.

On Sunday morning I went with Ruxi to Szechenyi Bath. Very relaxing, but a bit crowded. Felt kind of dizzy afterwards, but maybe it was because of the hot temperatures. Then we walked around the castle district but didn’t have time for any visit. We’ll come back, for sure

Lucia is 5 months now. She’s a much more active baby now, not missing a detail of what’s going around her. She sings to herself and even starts warbling.

My brother is in Prague now. He’s staying over for a month; he will be in internship with David. Is good to have him home. He’s very helpful with Lucia and I love seeing them together…

(*) feel like making up words…

Time to tidy up the wardrobe

2008-07-21T15:21:00.003+02:00

I have put away all the pregnancy clothes. It was time. I have folded them tenderly hoping to use them again sometime. I’m not sure if it feels like ages when I was with the womb or if it feels like it was like yesterday. It depends. Contradictory thoughts flow in my mind right now. And so I’m packing all those warm memories along with the clothes. It was great to be pregnant, magical, like being in a fairytale. But like in any story with some hard times too. Of course I would like to go through it all again, someday, but simply not yet.

Now all I can think of is Lucia. I can’t imagine a life without her. It’s amazing how much you get from these little creatures. I have my ups and downs, but whenever I’m not feeling my best I look at my angel, and somehow the sorrow washes away.

We started with the bottle a couple of weeks ago. I don’t know what happened, but out of a sudden I run-off of milk. I drink a lot, and insist on breastfeeding her, but there isn’t enough. She still latches right on, but gets all stressed as she doesn’t get much milk. And I can’t help feeling guilty. I am really sorry I can’t nurse her anymore. Not only for the benefits of the mother’s milk, but because it was a special moment between us, and also it was so easy and comfy. Now we are struggling with the bottles that have to be cleaned, sterilized, ready… But at least she wasn’t difficult with that; it seems like she didn’t mind the change. As long as she gets milk.

Lucia, I am so sorry I can’t nurse you anymore. I’ll keep trying, but I think we’ll have to move on. LU

14 Juillet

2008-07-14T23:08:00.004+02:00

Today we were invited to a reception at the French Embassy in Prague.

Food, drinks, and a speech. Even the Czech Prime Minister was there; and so were we!! Many french living in the Czech Rep though...

My baby and the boys enjoying the reception.

The 14th July symbolizes the end of the Monarchy and the beginning of what is now called the First French Republic. The Bastille, a prison at the time, was stormed on July 14, 1789. This event came to represent the end of the king's power and the transfer of power to the people.

Thanks!!!

2008-07-10T14:21:00.001+02:00

We had a great time in MADRID, thank you all!!

Ready to go back?

2008-07-05T19:19:00.004+02:00

Summer days in Madrid are over now. Feels strange. I dont want to pack, i dont want to leave all this behind, but we have to go back to our home. I'm all messed up now. "Should i stay or should i go?" like the Clash said.

We've had a great time here, although is not always easy to live again with mom and dad, but still i'm not sure if i want to leave.

My life is in Prague i know, but maybe is time to move on. All this contradictory thoughts in my mind are driving me mad. I guess when i will be back home, everything will be fine again. I really hope the sadness i'm sinking in will dissapear. I'm going to miss you all so much. A month just went by so fast...

Lucia is 4 months now, and she's still the most beautifull baby to our eyes. She's all tunned and loves the swimming pool.

Lucia y el futbol

2008-06-26T22:18:00.003+02:00

En este momento solo se habla de futbol en este pais... Hoy España se clasifico para la final de la Eurocopa. Que cosas!

A Lucia, lo que es el futbol, no se si le gusta, pero ver esas manchitas de colores moviendose sin parar de un lado al otro le encanta!!! Asi que ahi la tenemos con esos ojitos tan lindos clavados en el televisor.

Estamos en la final!!!! :)

Yo no soy muy futbolera, pero oye, una se alegra (pour uina vez). Me iria de fies y todo!

Mañana viene Mel, se quedara unos dias en Madrid. David esta de Rodriguez en Praga, despues de una semanita en Madrid y otra en Asturias. (y yo de Rodriguez en Madrid...) Y la peque, pues cada dia mas bonita, mas grande, mas... de todo.

Lucia you are three months old now.

2008-06-04T11:14:00.003+02:00

I know keep repeating the same old song, but you are growing so fast! We spent 24 hours together and everyday I can see the differences. And I don’t mean just in size. You are now 5.300Kg and 60cm. Big baby!!! But you have changed so much in other aspects.

You are more communicative. Apart from crying when you are hungry or need a new diaper, now your are starting to sort of speak – still gluglu glagla – to show when you are not happy or to simply call our attention. around you and you suck your wrist (guess is hard to find the thumb out of all those tiny fingers). It’s so funny to see you doing all these new “tricks”.

I guess you are also starting to recognize mom and dad. You smile at me when you wake up, while we play, when you see you dad and also some other people you are getting used to see. You are simply growing up, and I am so happy to be there to see it.

You know, I’ve never been so glad with such a “job”. It’s not a mere trifle, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. You know I am growing up too. I just hope I’m doing it fine.

Rain is back in Prague, so no more walks in the park. Today we have appointment at the orthopedist to check on your bones. Hope it will stop raining when we have to go, or we’ll get soaked!! On Monday you had your first vaccines. The typical one against diphtheria, polio, tetanus… and a pneumococcal vaccine. This second one is optional (and not included in the insurance immunization schedule) but I’ve read that it is highly recommended. The pneumoniae bacteria are responsible for causing invasive diseases such as pneumonia, blood poisoning and meningitis. You will need 3 doses, so only two more to go! You had no side effects; you are so strong my little angel.

Week-end in Vienna and many other things…

2008-05-28T14:45:00.004+02:00

Lucia, last Friday we made our first road trip; destination Vienna. Around 300km from Prague. You slept all the way through so I thing you are ready for some more trips this summer.

On Saturday it was Maira&Georg’s wedding. You might not remember anything about it later, so I will note some things down for you to read one day.

The way to Vienna was just fine, not much traffic on the road. When we were 40km from our arrival point I moved to the back of the car, as you woke up and seemed tired of the journey. To my surprise I noticed that the suit bag was missing. We had to pull over. It seemed we had forgotten one of the most important things, our clothes for the wedding!!! I had packed the three costumes together and somehow we left them in the closet. What to do; go back?

First thing is first and as you seemed quite tired we decided to check in the hotel and think later. But the thing is, we had no map of the city, so we got lost and turned around for a while.

Once in the hotel, after dissuading your Dad to go back to Prague for the clothes; we came with a “common sense” solution: SHOPPING!!!

Saturday 24th May
7:30 – wake up; feed you
8:30 - shower and breakfast
9:30 – emergency shopping in the city centre
11:00 – feed you again; hairdresser
12:00 - back at the hotel. Iron Dad’s shirt, get dressed, get you dressed
13:30 – leave for the wedding
14:00 – arrival at the church, perfect timing, just when the bride and the broom were entering.

As you can see, your clumsy parents managed it all in the end!

It was a great weeding!!! Thanks Maria and George!!!

One more year...

2008-05-22T23:58:00.000+02:00

Older... and happier!!!!

Perfect mom?

2008-04-25T21:45:00.003+02:00

Thinking back to my life so far, there are certain things I’m not proud of. I haven’t been "good" all the time, I know, and I wish sometimes I had chosen differently. But we can’t change the past, can we? Free will we are given, and although we dont mean to do wrong, we do.

Now, I would like to be a good mom for Lucia. A perfect mom? Naaa i dont think so. There’s no “how to” so I’ll just have to follow my instinct and try to do the best I can. I would do anything for our little angel. I think about all these times when my mom used to tell me “one day, as mom you will understand”. I think I know now what she meant.

How to be sure you are doing the right thing for them? Like, should I take her on my arms every time she cries? Or should I let her cry a bit? Hard to say. Maybe is this special bond between a mom and her baby; but when she cries, my whole body responds. I just can’t ignore that!

These little ones, they can’t speak, so the only way to draw our attention is by crying. Somehow, you learn to distinguish if they are hungry, if I they need a clean diaper, if the are cold or if they simply need a hug for comfort. If you take some time, you will learn to catch these signs. But (of course) sometimes you’re tired, and need some rest – difficult to make a new born understand this. So it’s not always easy... but that’s the way things are!

But then you know, they smile back to you and you see that they are happy, and none of the rest matters anymore.

Lucia is starting to be more active now; like she’s aware of her hands and would like to start using them. Here she’s playing, well it looks more like a box combat, but still cute.

Behind blue eyes

2008-04-14T14:17:00.002+02:00

Lucia is 1 month. Time just flies flies flies!!!

She’s gorgeous, what else can I say! Breastfeeding is a success now, and I’m really happy about it. She’s healthy, gaining weight and looks great. She has big appetite and now she’s over the 4 kilos. She follows you with her big blue eyes and she smiles very often. She also cries a lot, mainly in the evening; maybe she doesn’t like the fact that the day is over… Mmmm

During the day she’s fine, and loves to go out to the park. We go to Hlavickovy sady, nice park just by the corner. Guess she just like being taken for a walk in her flashy fashion orange pushchair. We’ll go now as soon as this post is posted!

The neighbors next door just moved in, young couple with a baby girl. I can hear them now. Oh my, these walls are quite thin!!! Hope it will be fine! Their girl is a year older and they both share the same name… how about that? Though pronounced in Czech sounds slightly different.

Time to get some sunshine in our b*** i mean faces. Ciao!

Take a break...if you can!

2008-03-29T19:27:00.001+01:00

Lucia is almost 1 month. These past weeks have been non-stop. I hardly have time to do anything apart from taking care of her. Sometimes is hard, I won’t lie to you, mostly since my mom left, but in the end you get so much in return, you don't mind.

Eventually, in the evenings I regret not doing more things with her; I could talk more to her when she’s peacefully sitting on her transat chair. Maybe play more with her. But the truth is I need the “free” time for my shower, to get some rest, washing machines, Aramis, check the emails in a wink, call my mom… I could say I’m on duty 24h! :)

On Friday I had an appointment with my doctor to check the c-cut scar - everything is back in place and I can almost return to normal life. The thing is I had to shave my legs, as since I came back from the hospital I never had the chance to. So I took one of the morning breaks to do it, but Lucia decided one leg was enough. I can't go like that for my check-up! In the end, after failing to convince Lucia I needed both legs, I ended sitting on the bathroom floor, Lucia in one arm and shaver on the other. Hard to believe but it is possible! She didn’t mind the sound of the machine (for instance, Aramis hates it), she even kind of felt drowsy. It was not easy but in the end I had both my legs smooth and hairless, Yuppie!!!

I wish I could note down all this “curious” situations I live everyday, but that would take me one of my so claimed breaks…

Lucia is already 3.780Kg. She’s gaining weight, hurray!!! She’s an angel. At night she only wakes once, around 3a.m/4a.m. Later she asks for her breakfast around 7a.m, just like Aramis. So I can’t blame on her that I don’t get enough sleep. Somehow my body is used to her timetable now, and I do wake up with her, or even before her. It’s amazing how my body is responding to this new life, like if we both had synchronized watches. Daddy is also helping a lot; he takes care of most of the diapers changing. I just wish he could be more time with us during the week.

Have to go, is time to feed the little angel, once more!

Lucia is born

2008-03-18T20:24:00.003+01:00

It was Monday 3rd March. Somehow I knew the time had come, but had my doubts.

At 12h00 we left for the hospital and once there, I knew I was not going back home. Straight for check up; 4 cm opened already. The contractions got more and more regular, so far not very painful. The monitoring seemed ok although the baby was sleeping. I was prepared for a normal labor but it turned out different. Normal amniotic fluid is clear and relatively odorless, but mine was colored. Green- or brown-tinged fluid usually indicates that the baby has passed meconium (stool formed before birth that is normally released after birth in the first bowel movement). This can be a sign that the baby is under stress. Occasionally, a baby may breathe the fluid into the lungs, which may result in serious breathing problems (meconium aspiration syndrome) that require prompt treatment.

So I was sent directly to the surgery room for an emergency c-cut. What can I say I was so disappointed, I felt like I had done something wrong. I was so much looking forward for participating in Lucia’s arrival to this world. And then, everything went so fast, I just remember someone telling me everything was going to be fine, I remember David, I guess once the operation was over and then the observation room.

I cried, 9 months waiting and no sign of my baby or David. My body was in pain, but what hurted most, was that I felt like a part of me had been stolen.

But when I first saw her, it was like the pain vanished and nothing else mattered. My little angel, my baby, finally we were face to face.

Tomorrow, 39 weeks!

2008-02-24T20:37:00.003+01:00

At 37 weeks Lucia is gaining weight and enjoying the last weeks in mommy’s womb. She’s fully mature and ready to be born anytime. I never thought I could ever be this big; believe me, I’m gigantic!! So is time to relax, to have fun, and to rest, don’t want any stress on us. I take a lot of naps to compensate the short night sleeps, I read, I spend time on me… soon I won’t have time for this anymore!

Today, last day at 38 weeks and to be honest I’m starting to get tired of the pregnancy. It’s harder and harder to move, my feet and ankles are swollen and I feel I am running out of energy. Lucia still moves, I can feel her right now! Guess she tries to tell me that soon we’ll be face to face. But on the other hand, I’m a bit sad this 9 months journey it’s almost over. I have a look at my womb, so big, so round - with Lucia inside - and I can help thinking that I will miss it. I will miss this constant interaction between us, so unique… still it will be so nice to have my body back!

I am so amazed at how fast the time went... It feels like it was just a few weeks ago when I found out about the baby and now she will be here any time!!!!

36 weeks and 1 day!

2008-02-04T19:04:00.000+01:00

The clock is still running, and it seems the count down started already. Future mummy and baby girl have been on this amazing trip for 9 months already. And believe me, this is getting HUGE!! Not easy to carry these kilos around anymore! (this photo is from a month ago! so try to imagine now)

At 33 weeks all her sensorial organs are functioning. She’s aware of the aquatic media she’s in and catching her toes or sucking her thumb is quite an experience for her. As for me, I feel her every move now. Can’t tell exactly what she’s up to, but I know she’s not still. Lucia’s need on proteins and fats are going to be considerable the followings weeks. Mmm food glorious food!

At 34 weeks she’s getting bigger and so am I. So I guess I won’t be walking anymore more, but rolling. Jezz!! She must be around 2’2kg. Every woman tends to carry her baby differently and this can impact on how pregnant (or not pregnant) you look. I have the feeling I look like I could deliver anytime; really, I can’t see my feet anymore! Where did they go?

The fatigue is setting in again. I don’t sleep much given the restless nights of frequent pee breaks and tossing and turning, while trying to get comfortable. This is the hardest part. The doctor noticed I am struggling with low hemoglobin, so from know on I will need extra dose of iron every day. Nothing to worry, we’ll be just fine. This is also why I am feeling so tired lately.

At 35 weeks Lucia is already upside down, "ready to leave the boat commander"! She doesn’t have much room to move anymore, but the kicking hasn’t stopped. My main concern now is how I will cope with the labor. Is time to start packing the maternity bag, buy dippers, prepare the baby clothes, and think about the “birth plan”.

At 36 weeks Lucia is still growing. At the end of this week, she will be considered full-term; i.e. we can expect her anytime! I am starting to feel increased pressure in my lower abdomen, which makes walking increasingly uncomfortable. This is what they called as baby starting to “drop” down the pelvis. I think I also felt my first Braxton Hicks contractions, ouch! There are not the same as the ones I will feel during labor! Hopefully for me they are not very intense and so far I jus had a couple of them, but they do cause some discomfort.

I’m on maternity leave already. So I will just relax and get as much rest as possible. Mmm I like that!

Ready??

2008-01-16T18:16:00.000+01:00

They say a spermatozoid is the smallest cellule of the human body, while the ovary is the biggest one. And combined together they create life. Each of these cellules contains all the genetic information from both the parents. At the same instant a spermatozoid enters the ovary, the whole genetic code of a new life will be establish. Amazing right!!! At that precise moment, even though our parents would not even know we are there, it will be already settled if we’ll be a boy or a girl, tall, short, timid, dynamic…

It’s simply awesome to have the power to create life. I feel so graceful. I know I’m lucky and I thank Mother Nature for that. Little Lucia will be soon around us. I just can’t wait to hold her and feel her skin next to mine, when still attached by the umbilical cord. I guess is a magic moment for every mother. 9 months together, some hours of struggle and then she’s there, with a whole life waiting infront of her.

I just hope I did everything OK so far. Maybe I should have rested more, eaten better, listen to gentler music than NIN, Vitalic, Foo fighters…

Today I decided it was time for Vivaldi, but still my favorite piece is from the “Summer”, Concert n° 2 in G minor, the Presto part. It has so much energy; I can sort of feel the vibrations from the string instruments under my skin. Surprisingly I feel calmed and strong. I close my eyes, and my worries are gone I feel easy in mind, just for a little while, it feels so good.

Then, when the last note gets lost in silence I get back to reality. The D day is almost here, and am I ready?

This film just came out in the USA - The business of being born; do I really know all my options, how to make this easier not only for me but mainly for Lucia?... ? Hummm

Hey, this is a pic of the hospital, spooky right? Looks like Mr.Potters school! :)

32 weeks and 3 days!!

2008-01-09T22:34:00.000+01:00

At 30 weeks our baby is getting bigger and bigger. Calcium, iron and proteins are very important at this stage for the cell growth and multiplication, essential for her organism. She must be around 1.3Kg or more!

At 31 weeks I think there is less and less room in there. I can feel her moving quite often, and sometimes this is not very comfortable I must say. But I like to see her interacting with me in a way. I talk and sing to her and I hope she likes it. I have some trouble sleeping because her kicks and somersaults keep me up, but hey, afet all this moving is a sign that she is active and healthy.

Today at 32 weeks her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth. Her nails have reached the end of her fingers and to my surprise, I dreamt about this last night. That she sort grabbed my finger and i could feel her nails… curious. On Friday my doctor will tell me how the baby will come to this world, normally she should be turning herself head down, before she gets to big to do it.

We already told everyone; she’ll be called Lucia. We chose this name long time before conceiving her. One day we were talking about babys and stuff and somehow we both instantly agreed on this one if a baby girl. Our little Lucia, mom and dad cant wait to see your face…

Best wishes for 2008!!!

2007-12-31T14:25:00.000+01:00

Another year is almost gone. Hope we all had good memories for this 2007 that’s fading a great expectations for the upcoming 2008.

I don’t want to think about the things I planned and never did, let’s just leave the past were it is, and think about the present. For the future… “que sera sera” (what will be will be), as the song says!

31st December, 3:23 pm and still stuck in the office. Plenty of work thought for this last day of the year. Anyway, tonight is just a night like another; I just hope for a 2008 bursting of good moments with the people I care, with you.

My best wishes for you all!!!

Love
Pumuka

29 weeks!

2007-12-17T21:44:00.000+01:00

Today at 29 weeks the baby is taking more and more room. I’m feeling more and more tired as well. Her eyes are complete open and her eyelids are already quite long. I want to meet her so badly… to hold her, feel her skin against mine, her eyes on me… my little angel.

She can’t see anything yet, but the can distinguish light intensity. She’s discovering the sense of taste swallowing amniotic liquid – I hope she liked the soup I just had tonight. I think she didn’t enjoy the salad from this afternoon; somehow she let me know that. I’ve been feeling a bit sick all afternoon; I’m looking forward for a good night sleep. I need it.

X-mas decorations on!

2007-12-16T20:58:00.000+01:00

Ladies and gens this is our tree!

28 weeks and 3 days!!!

2007-12-12T19:17:00.001+01:00

At 25 weeks her skin is fine and delicate. She’s around 30cm now and i can feel her more often.

At 26 weeks her nostrils are open, but I wonder if she can get any smells at all. Her lungs and breathing muscles are ready to start working. She’s beginning to have some fun in there; she tries to suck her thumb, catch her feet or the umbilical cord (not much left to do though). She must be around 800g by now.

At 27 weeks she can open her eyelids, her eyes are completely developed and the sight areas of the brain are active. Guess she’s ready to have a glance at the world out there.

Today at 28 weeks she’s 1089grams, a kilo already!!! She’s not so small after all. She can make the difference between light and shadows.

I’ve got a new due date, it’s for the 2 March. To my surprise it corresponds to my sweet Maite’s birthday. I’m pretty sure she knows somehow, wherever she might be… How I wish she was still amongst us to see it. I miss her so much; I was so bond to her since I was just a little girl. She had a great influence on me. Everyone says that since I was very little I was always trying to copy her every move. But I shouldn't be sad now…

It would be so nice to have our baby born on that day…

think i was five when this photo was taken... will she look like me?

Story behind the scenes…

2007-11-25T12:50:00.000+01:00

Prague, perfect scenery to live your own fairy tale. Maybe fairy tales do come true after all… I am personally living mine, and this is theirs…

He, Glen Hansard born in Dublin in 1970, is the founding member of Irish rock group The Frames. He quit school at the age of 13 and gradually established himself as one of Irish music's most popular and greatest talents. In April 2006, he released his first solo album, The Swell Season, in collaboration with Czech singer Marketa Irglova. The Frames are currently touring around USA

She, Marketa Irglova born in Moravia in 1988 (Czech Republic) is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. At the age of 19, she has proved to be quite a talent, having already recorded an album of music with Glen while also co-starring alongside him in ONCE. She began playing music at the age of seven, when her parents got her a piano. She met Glen when he was visiting Prague, and they began playing together and eventually collaborated musically, which resulted in the release of The Swell Season.

And they lived happily after all...

Sources taken from Once official site: http://www.oncethemovie.com/

Thanks for such a fantastic music!!!

Are we ready for this?

2007-11-16T13:24:00.000+01:00

“Add to these common concerns the extra consideration of having your first born in a foreign country and it can quickly add up to sheer terror! Will the medical facilities be as good as they are at home? Will I be able to understand what people are saying in the delivery room if things start to go wrong? Will they do things to my body that wouldn’t be done at home – and can I stop them if I don’t want it?

Birth is an important time for couples – they made the baby together, and they need each others’ support when the time comes to bring it into the world.

So imagine a couple like us – young, inexperienced, excited about our first child but not always confident in Czech institutions’ way of doing things. I, the mother, don’t care for medical procedures in general (at least not where a natural process like birth is concerned and would rather have a water birth at home any day.) The father is a man who wants the best possible care in any situation, wants to be informed of every detail, and wants to be in control. Could there be two people more apprehensive of getting sucked into a big communist-era hospital with old equipment, domineering nurses, long empty corridors, depressing color schemes and terrible food? At a time that should be the backdrop for a precious memories to last a lifetime?”
If you wan to read more.

I came across this article in the expats site, and somehow I felt like I was reading my own thoughts. I know we all have similar if not the same questions and worries when being parents for the first time. But sometimes, I can’t help feeling so lost, like I’m alone in this one.

Sometimes is hard to communicate in an equal level with my doctor, although she speaks English; so I’m scared to find out how it will be when the D day is here. She won’t be in the hospital with me, so I’m really considering looking for another obstetrician that will be with us throughout labour, delivering our baby and then continuing our care during the postnatal period. Is it too late to change now? Not that I’m not happy with her really, but i need more… I was also considering a midwife, but I don’t know if I can find one that speaks English in the maternity I’ve chosen, and if I’ll get an opportunity to meet her beforehand.

Further down the article, and to my relief I find out that compared to other “western” countries, things are sometimes even more progressive here in CZ. “much more willingness to let a woman try a drug-free birth is she wants, doctors won’t let you “schedule” a non-necessary c-sections, and the rooms themselves are equipped with the latest “goodies” like physio-balls, showers, and multi-position birthing chairs including the squat-bar “monkey bar” support for childbirth in a squatting position. Routine episiotomies are not performed, only when absolutely necessary...”

This sounds good to me, but still I’m scared. It will be fine in the end, I know, but I just wish I could find someone who could comfort me, and give me the confidence I need.

I’m calling Stephanie this evening; I think this is exactly what I’m seeking for.

Here i am with Mouss&Mel in Mozaika last week. So good to have them around...

2nd Trimester

2007-11-13T20:46:00.000+01:00

Best time. I feel great with my new body, I love it. So round, so cute. Thought is getting harder to keep with my previous everyday going. But still this little girl and I have plenty of energy to do many things together.

At 21 weeks, she could fit in the palm on my hand, amazing right? Her digestive system started working already and she’s swallowing amniotic liquid. Her brain is working constantly, generating nerve centers; so she’s more sensible to everything around her, what I do, my voice… She has defined sleeping phases, of around 20 mins each. Her eyelids are developed, but she won’t open her eyes till week 28.

At 23 weeks, she moves more and more – she still has the room for it. Sometimes I think I can feel her, but it’s so short I’m not sure. It must be her, what else?

Today 24 weeks, she sleeps around 20 hours a day – sleeping beauty. She hears me; now her little ears are completely formed. I love singing for her, hope she likes it. And she’s around 600g.

I’m very tired lately. I know I should take more care of myself; hard with all that is going on.

But I will do, for both of us sweetie. I Promise.

Dream a little dream of me...

2007-10-31T18:23:00.000+01:00

He once said to me “If we would get everything what we want we wouldn't have anything left for dreaming”. Dreaming is nice, there’s always place for dreaming, true. But is also nice to get what you want, to be honest.

I love dreaming, about my future, about extreme situations that hardly will ever come true, but hey, as long as I can imagine them… Everything is possible in this little head of mine.

I can’t really say if I once dreamt about me being a mom, I might have. Know I imagine our baby girl. I dream of the things we’ll do together, the places we’ll visit and how nice it will be to feel her tiny arms around me. Mmmmm

I never dreamt of us, being a "happy ever after couple", you know sort of

But I guess we’ll do just fine. What else could I ask for? Well, that’s a tricky question members of the jury, of course I could ask for many things. But so far, I just want things to go as smooth and nicely as they do now.

Yesterday it was belly dancing for pregnant women. First time. Plenty of “panza mujeres” and me shaking our hips and butts, up and down, round and round. It turned out to be a great experience, lost of laughs and good vibrations. I took my mom with me, she’s visiting this week. It was fun. A pity I don’t speak better Czech, but still sometimes the language is not such a big barrier.

My tummy is getting huge and is not always very easy to get use to it, but its feels great. I still haven’t felt the baby moving, or maybe I have but I’m not sure. I feel so many things at the moment. I love being a “panza mujer”.

The pic is from Arthur de pins, check his site, he has interesting stuff.

21 weeks and 2 days

2007-10-23T18:33:00.000+02:00

Since we are little, I think every girl dreams of the idea of being a mom one day. Maybe it’s not really in our minds at that time, but amongst our first toys there’s always that baby doll and its bunch of accessories. So far we all seem to enjoy it. I had one myself, “Nenuco”. I remember I had a bottle which he drank from, a potty to wee on, and he blew bubbles when you pressed one of the hands. I spent so much time playing with him. I don’t know if I ever give him name, I guess i did, but I can’t remember it…

Then you grow up, and the baby doll ends up somewhere in the back of your closet. Guess my mom gave it away.

Years later, you a start dating and suddenly being a mom becomes one of your first fears. You do everything it’s needed, and everyone wears what they have to wear, but still you’re afraid of those little buddies. So you take the pill, but still, you worry. I remember the first time I bought a test, I was so stressed. How many ways are there to pee on a stick? Still you wonder if you did it right!

Then, a day comes when you feel the call of nature and… naaa that's bullshit. One day you simply realize it would be great to have a little one around, someone half you, half him. That little person that will call you mom, and ask you things like “why so many of the children in his class had birthdays in September?” and you will go “it's cold in the winter. it gets dark early, so parents cuddle a lot. It's sweet, Xmas love”. Kids are hilarious, and I’m anxious to see mine growing, learning, surprising me every day.

Well, the truth is we don’t need winter to cuddle. May is nice too, anytime is good. And so here I am now, with a sunray growing in my tummy. I hope she’s warm and comfortable in there, as right now is freezing in Prague. She’s 360grms already and according to the last check up she’s doing just fine. It’s hard to explain it in words, but I’m so excited and scared at the same time. Frightened to do anything that could harm her and excited because it’s simply amazing to be able to conceive life… I’m going to be a mom… I’m going to be a mom.

Today i declare myself a new “panza mujer” (belly-woman), as my belly is getting rounder and bigger, i simply love it! Someone even asked me today in the tram if I wanted a sit, guess I can’t hide it anymore, nor that i want to.

2 more days...

2007-10-01T19:44:00.000+02:00

Two more days and the holidays will start, can’t wait. I’m so tired… September has squeezed me like a lemon, and to tell you the truth there’s not much left.

The apartment, here we are, we love the place, but there’s so much to do. They started with the kitchen on Thursday, we still have no idea of the furniture, and most of our stuff is still on boxes… I know we are lucky to have found this place, our home, but for the time being it will be a forlorn home sweet home . There’s dirt everywhere due to the works for the kitchen, and maybe because we haven’t clean much, but was the point if everything is so messy?? Is like were back to the student life…

We’ll clean one day,promised!

In the office is been crazy as well, David is working late almost everyday and I’m overloaded with stuff, of course everything is urgent and needs to be finished immediately. I just need to disconnect for a bit…forget about change requests, SAP customizing settings and the endless confcalls…

The evenings just fly away, I have the feeling I don’t turn out a nice penny off them. Apart from the days I go climbing or I decide to tidy up in our forlorn home sweet home. I keep telling myself it will take time to get things sorted out, but I’m so tired when I get home I just do nothing. Absolute zero. Not even diner, well mainly because there’s no kitchen I guess. See, I haven’t updated the blog for centuries…

Ivana came for a visit and then Tony and Sylvia. Ivana visited Praha for the first time. I totally agree with her when she says it looks like Disneyland, with all those millions of roving vagabonds - so called tourists - on the streets, camera on hold and map on the other hand. It’s like they are part of the scenario. But I think she like it here. Les Dick are not new to this city, so we decided to take them to Krakow. First time for me too. The trip was long, but worth it. We rented an apartment in Kazimierz district. Once a very nice area but practically damaged and abandoned after the 2WW. It reminded me of Malasaña in Madrid. Nice ambiance to go out at night. On Sunday we visited Auschwitz… some other time I will speak about this visit, not now. Still hard to believe mankind possible of such atrocities.

A good friend said...

2007-09-20T11:29:00.000+02:00

The world is full of Kings and Queens,
who blind your eyes and steal your dreams

Have you find yours?
He/she can be anywhere, anytime waiting to be found...

This is a photo from Rangiroa in the Pacific ocean... perfect place to share with your queen or king!

Destination...

2007-09-14T13:05:00.000+02:00

What's the difference between a Kenyan road and a cigarette?
...

....
There's more tar in a cigarette.

You guess right, we are going to Kenya on a couple of weeks. Hope not to get eaten by lions nor mosquitoes! :)

i took the image from Don Shank; he has a curious blog Shank Pile. His drawing are very interesting. this one in particular, i love it.

Que frio!!!

2007-09-05T22:51:00.001+02:00

Crazy week so far, my mood has been speeding up and down like a rollercoaster. Just like the weather, it started shinny and nice and all of a sudden temperatures drop to 7C. Its freezing outside, jezz!!! I’ll check the forecast for tomorrow, but I have the slight hunch I’ll have to take out the mid-winter coat.

Počasi: between 10C and 18C - Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation

We’re still living among boxes, loads of tagged packages and bags that I don’t remember anymore what they hide. I should start tiding up, organizing, I should. But I don’t. Too cold, and I’m too tired (the guys will laugh at this, as if i was always complaining!). Well the truth is WE should.

The apartment is great, even though it looks like storage now. Hope you’ll have a chance to see it. Aramis has plenty of room to run, stairs to climb and many windows to peer the outside world. He’s almost back to normal, speaks less though, maybe he hasn’t got anything to say. These things happen…

Ahoj Černomořská

2007-08-30T18:35:00.000+02:00

Musilkova is part of our past now. In less than 24hours will say good bye and move forward. If these walls could talk. A year and seven months is time enough for plenty of memories.

I will definitely miss the heart of this place, the living room, with these huge windows on both sides. So cosy and now so empty. Just some boxes are left on the corner, not yet ready to be sealed. This reminds me we still got some work to do here. In today’s menu the chef suggests more packing for tonight, the last memories to be bundled for next destination.

I will miss you Musilkova, but is time to move on.

They took of the stitches from Aramis. He’s almost back to normal, but still needs to be taken care off. His plastic thing is gone too, i think he really appreciates that!

Let's move!

2007-08-26T20:37:00.000+02:00

Today we went to Mělník, an ancient town that became famous mainly due to grapevine cultivation. We wandered around the castle, we went down the cellar and we ended with a wine testing in one of the caves. The wine… not good to be honest, but the palace worth’s a visit!! Curious maps of some European cities.

Next stop Kokorin castle. Not visible from most points as it is hidden within the valley. The castle was built up in 1320 by Mr. Hynek Berka from Dube, and was lived in up to the half of 16th century, then it stayed empty and turned into a ruin. The bastion houses tall ramparts, deep ditches, and a tower, like taken from a Romanesque novel. Better if you take the wooden steps among the trees, until Kokorin's majestic tower becomes visible. Then it's over a wooden bridge over a deep ditch, and you're there. The interior is not up to scratch, but I recommend the surroundings.

On Sat we started moving our stuff to the new house. From Thursday we’ll be living in the "black sea" - Černomorška. The apartment is beautiful, I love it. It will take us some time to furnish it, but we’re not in a hurry!! Aramis seemed to like it, by the way he’s much better now.

Nurse

2007-08-22T22:11:00.000+02:00

Aramis is getting better. A little bit grumpy lately, but I understand, with that plastic dish around the neck, he must feel like handicapped. Poor baby.

This morning, we got an unpleasant surprise. Blood stains are not nice to find out. The crazy cat had ripped off his stitches during the night. I don’t want to imagine how… with his teeth I guess as he doesn’t have other tools. Too gore to wonder how.

So back we went to see Mr Vet. He says everything is fine, that Aramis should get well despite the slaughter. We just have to keep an eye on him. I think we need more than one eye to keep him under control! Naughty cat!

But it’s true that he’s getting his strength back quite fast. He’s speaking again – still we don’t understand – he wanders around he flat, he jumps up the window. I just want him to go back to normal. It must be painful for him too.

He had, what’s commonly known as FLUTD. Very common on male cats.

Aramis are you ok?

2007-08-18T20:52:00.000+02:00

My little baby is sick. Three visits to Mr.Vet in less than 24h lead to intravenous fed, surgery… I’m so worried. “He’ll be just fine”, I keep telling myself, “he’s a strong cat”. But still, I can’t help feeling this way.

He’s two and a half now. He came home when he just was 4 little months. He was so pallid then, and merely furless. He’s always curious about the slightly new thing around the block. Always recalling our attention. Always in the hunt for hug, that’s our cuddly sweetie!

And now he’s behind that door, all alone. I don’t know if he woke up already. Is he ok? And here I am, in this crowded waiting room. With all these doggies around, 2 sleepy big ones, a hyperactive little one and a fourth one that doesn’t look very good… poor fellow. Smells funny here…I wonder why?

And my baby…does he knows I’m here? Is he awake? This is my only concern now. And please, somebody open the door, the air is getting thicker and I find it hard to breath!

Aramis are you ok?

And after the storm...

2007-08-14T18:32:00.000+02:00

What? The calm reigned all over the kingdom? Naaah, don’t think so!

We asked for more!!! How can I put this into words…the koncert was tremendous!

The Zmini stadium packed, see it yourselves…

The fans gave it all, pounding and responding to the groundbreaking music. I didn’t see much though, due to my 1.60m, but I didn’t give a toss, I was jumping like the most. It all started with “the beginning of the end”, ironic?

They fumbled on the old albums, and gave us “closer”, “dead souls”, “hurt” at the very end…and many others. Around 2 hours of non-stop f*** good vibrations, like the song says… (well, almost).

Thank you boys! See you soon…

NIN in town!

2007-08-13T18:08:00.000+02:00

Tonight 20h00 you will found us at Zimni Stadium. Trent Reznor and his band will perform live in Prague. Yesterday in Bratislava today is our turn.

Got my tickets, got my docs and got plenty of energy to ravage!!

Here’s one of my favourite's

What if everything around you,
Isn't quite as it seems?
What if all the world you think you know,
Is an elaborate dream?
And if you look at your reflection,
Is it all you want it to be?
What if you could look right through the cracks,
Would you find yourself... find yourself afraid to see?...

Enjoy...

Nine Inch Nails - Closer: Director's Cut

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC0IAyUnCfA&mode=related&search=

A little bit of history

2007-08-12T19:52:00.000+02:00

Been to Prague's transport museum today. Opened in May 1993, it takes you on a time trip from the horse tram car from 1886 to the articulated bus from 1998. All these years are well represented with around 50 vehicles, original photos, tickets and other historical documents.

Unfortunately for us, everything was in Czech. But we still enjoyed the visit, just like kids do. Jumping on every car, staring at the pictures and making up the rest…

Here’s a photo of a tram over the Charles Bridge. Today, you can only go by walk and soon it will be closed for reconstruction. It would be impossible to still have cars over the bridge now, the crowded groups of strollers would block their way every sec!!

This is a motor car from 1900. The dark green colour and labelling indicated the route followed. The numbering of lines was introduced later in 1908, it was then also that the red&white became the official coating for all these cars.

This car comes from 1908, and we can see the final red&white touch. They don’t look much different from the ones we use today, inside clearly less comfort but still…

On 1972 the Trolleybus - those funny buses attached by strings like puppets to the electric lines - operation was suspended. First time I saw one, was in Ukraine last year. Two years later the Metro system was opened, just one line, today’s line C between Florence and Kačerov.

In 2002 Prague suffered the most devastating floods ever. One third of tracks and metro stations were affected. Today, in some of them, like in Karlovo Naměsty, you can see the marks left by the flood, scary…

Back in time

2007-08-03T16:38:00.000+02:00

Quite a dull day today. But my friend Vitek sent me back in time, and no drugs were involved!!! We went through all that music that still makes us jump like villains!

I told him about Def con dos, and even Sociedad Alkolica, and he seems to like it.

Dani, do you remember in 96 Festimad!!! It was…let me say… WAOHHHH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MnEpzGWxIA

Happy weekend everyone.

9 to 5

2007-07-18T18:54:00.000+02:00

Life is a chain of events. When you turn 30 and you have a job, these events become routine; at least Mon to Fri from 8h00 to 17h00.

Every morning it’s the same old ritual; alarm clock, shower, breakfast, feeding Aramis the “cat” and catching the tramway. I can take tram 10 of 4 to I.P. Pavlova then I change for the underground’s red line.

But today Mr. 4 is no more and Mr. 10 is taking a new route. I have the slight hunch that this is not the only thing that will be different today. It will take me longer to get to work from now on, but that’s fine with me, I kind of enjoy this alternative course in my everyday.

BTW: I. P. Pavlova is a metro station on line C. It was opened on the 9th May 1974. It was named after Russian physiologist Ivan Petrovich Pavlov.

Tumble outta bed
And I stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawn and stretch
And try to come to life

Jump in the shower
And the blood starts pumpin'
Out on the street
The traffic starts jumpin'
The folks like me on the job from 9 to 5

Workin' 9 to 5,
What a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' byI
t's all takin' and no givin'
They just use your mind
And they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy
If you let it ...
- Dolly Parton -

Incy Wincy Spider

2007-07-17T21:19:00.000+02:00

On Sunday we drove 1000Km to get back home and find Incy Wincy Spider in our room. Very nice one I must say.

When I was little I used to sing this song: :)

Incy Wincy Spider

climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain

and washed poor Incy out

Out came the sunshine

and dried up all the rain
So Incy Wincy Spider

climbed up the spout again

Hooked to the silver creen?

2007-07-16T16:28:00.000+02:00

The holidays are over and I find myself again face to face with my silver screen.
Quite hard. You know, we should be allowed to some time to acclimatize to the office environment again. I really meant it. What a torture!

Anyway here I am again. Uh, and the short vacation was basically super trouper! Didn’t have time to see you all, sorry for that, but i promise to come back soon.

Half past 9, quarter to ten
10:15, and were coming around again
Hold off, are we going soft?
Flushed my zoloft, and were comin’ around again
Found out, and I almost drowned
Walked back down, and were coming around again

If I could talk Id tell you
If I could smile Id let you know
You are far and away
My most imaginary friend
- The LemonHeads -

Holidays! Celebrate!

2007-07-10T05:15:00.000+02:00

This is what the song says, right? And this is exactly what we are up to!

So far, the family, the sun, the pool, nice food, drinks with the friends, more sun and a few shopping (not too much of this) Incredible but true, I’m not much in the mood for impulsive shopping this time, maybe it’s due to the high temperatures?

Que calor!

Today is Maria's Birthday, just 28. Felicidades. And last week another friend, Sylvia joined me in the exclusive 3O's club. Bonne anniversaire!!

Calm & queasy

2007-07-03T13:45:00.000+02:00

How to stay calm after all,
20, 30 years locked in the "done" drawer
You can check them any time,
But they will remain the same.
Regrets?
Maybe, just one; it all went too fast.
Wish to go back?
No, not really,
That was then and THIS is now.

Last Friday it was “apero dinatoire” at Mel&Mouss’s place. Lots to drinks + to eat + lost of everything so we ended up singing and dancing ‘till exhaustion. Of course just Mel and I, the rest stayed glued in the terrace.

Saturday it was hard to wake up. Ruxi&Gyuri came to pick us up, destination KVIFF . The festival was nice, but almost impossible to get tickets for the films. A friend of Ruxi got us tickets for “My Brother Is Getting Married“, casually the night before we walk pass Jean-Luc Bidetu, one of the main roles - what a tiny world. The film, if it was trying to say something I didn’t really catch it. But it made me laugh.

Yesterday i went climbing with the boys again. Franta’s path is not a secret anymore. But i still can't do the ceiling; have zero strength. :(

Today i’m going to the movies. “La mome” I will cry for sure, how couldn't I over a woman who was raised in a filthy whorehouse, sung and slept on the street, traveled with the circus, lost her child at 20, went blind for a time, was wrongly accused of murder, struggled with a drug addiction and lost other loved ones by the bucketload in her life, and still got up on stage at the end of her life to sing "Je ne regrette rien" (i don’t regret anything).

As i said before, regrets…what for?

Non, Rien De Rien,

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

Ni Le Bien Qu'on M'a Fait, Ni Le Mal

Tout Ca M'est Bien Egal

Non, Rien De Rien,

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

C'est Paye, Balaye, Oublie,

Je Me Fous Du Passe

Avec Mes Souvenirs

J'ai Allume Le Feu

Mes Shagrins, Mes Plaisirs,

Je N'ai Plus Besoin D'eux

Balaye Les Amours

Avec Leurs Tremolos

Balaye Pour Toujours

Je Repars A Zero

Non, Rien De Rien,

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

Ni Le Bien Qu'on M'a Fait,

Ni Le MalTout Ca M'est Bien Egal

Non, Rien De Rien,

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

Car Ma Vie, Car Me Joies

Aujourd'hui Ca Commence avec Toi

-- Merci Edith --

I love surprises

2007-06-27T21:35:00.000+02:00

And who doesn’t? Of course there are surprises and surprises if you know what I mean. Nice ones and not so nice ones. I personally love the nice ones.

A month ago I turned 30 – that it was not a surprise, believe me – but I had a lovely unexpected birthday present. Mum and my sis came for a visit. It was awesome to have them home. Of course we ended up arguing for all and nothing every 30 mins, but hey that’s how we get along. And we do just fine. Now I miss them both, so much…

This is Mel, Gigi and me, after the birthday diner at Valetta. Drinks, balloons, and this is what happened next:

Sometimes it’s hard with mami, you know she still thinks we are 6. But that’s mum, and she won’t change now. And somehow I don’t want her to, how strange is that? What a surprise, to hear me saying this!!

Strobl...we'll b back!!

2007-06-25T22:01:00.000+02:00

Our weekend 40Km from Salzburg… what a blast!!

Thanks Marrrria of Austria for a wonderful time! I could say many things or just… click!!

Traditional villages

Bullfighting…mmm the red bull style!

Part’eee time in K.U.K bar in Bad Irschen, where everyone knows everyone so they dance on the table.

and breathtaking views.

Summer's here...

2007-06-22T12:34:00.000+02:00

Or at least this is why they said yesterday on the news. But to be honest, it doesn’t look like. Outside is grey and cloudy and inside I’m freezing and i have so much work…damn it!! So I could say is grey inside as well. I’m back in the office today; Vitek kindly came to pick me up today. Thanks!. And I’m realizing that everything is grey round here, my desk, the screen, the laptop, the keyboard, the floors, the ceiling…mmm

So, they said that this year the summer will be extremely long, 93 days and 4 hours, if I remember correctly. Well, I just hope it won’t be grey outside all those 92 days and 4 hours left! Please!

For me, the summer is this... niiiiiiiiiiice isn't it? You see? no grey!

The teambuilding was fun. Too much alcohol for some people, but nothing to regret. I followed my new technique, drinking lots of water in the meantime; so the next day I was perfect (ok, i meant fine but perfect can be perfeclty used as well :)), a bit tired because not enough sleep but ok. Hanover didn't came to visit me in the morning, that's nice from her, not even a missed call!!! Super trouper!

I hope Lorenzo - this is how we call the sun in Spain (don’t know why…maybe wikipedia knows) - will come out some time during the weekend. We are driving to Salzburg to meet with Marrrrrrrrrrrrrria and George of the jungle. Looking forward! I hope my leg will follow too :)

Hezky vikend people of the world!

Mind your step!

2007-06-19T21:43:00.000+02:00

These are the kind of things that happen to my friends Eugenia or Kamila. But now it happened to me.

After dinner in a pizzeria in Andel, I was going down the stairs, and somehow I lost my step. I think my shoe got stuck and I tripped over. It all happened so fast; and suddenly I was on the floor and could get up. Morvan and Suri were there, I felt they were more shocked than me. It wasn’t that bad, I could hardly walk, but nothing seemed broken.

So we took Ana and Suri to the train station and then we went to the hospital. David seemed angry, jezzz it wasn’t my fault. I don’t fall on purpose!!! Anyway, nothing is broken, only some bruises. My feet looks like an eggplant at the moment, but will survive.

I just hope it won’t last long. Tomorrow I have teambuilding in a boat, and on Friday we are going to Salzburg to see Maria. I don’t know for the boat, but I really hope it’ll be over for the weekend. Mmmmm, so no climbing this week.

Ups I forgot to say… THE WEDDING WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

Margarita, anyone?

2007-06-15T21:37:00.000+02:00

A dear friend of mine is getting married tomorrow. “I never dream that I’d loved somebody like you…” Well this shit happens Mr Isaak, and thanks God it does! It’s so wonderful to find that special person. But I won’t lie to you, it’s not always roses and Campaign, of course not, but that’s the game we call life. Who doesn’t love challenges? That’s what we are here for.

And I’m simply in love with my own challenge. Sometimes, I just sit, and look at him and realise how happy I am. It’s dam true! Even in the mornings, while having coffee and toasts with that terrible “I just want to go back to bed” look. Even when he gets mad because I’m never ready to leave, there’s always something that I think needs to be done before we leave. And we’re always late, I know! And I run around the house, the clock keeps moving and he gets more nervous. I can’t help it. Not that I do it on purpose, of course not. But that’s his challenge. I’m sorry for that baby. But I always found out the way to make it up to you; don’t I?

But let’s concentrate!!! Two people tomorrow are throwing a hell of a party. And I will be there, to cry, laugh and to enjoy every single instant with them. Ruxi, Gyuri I don’t need to wish you best, ‘cause I know you’ll do. It’s just another day in life, but it remains one of those "special days". Like when you finally ride your bike without your mum running next to you, like that first stolen kiss (too wet but still the first), like the last “see you” you said to that someone you knew you wouldn’t see again… sad but still special… you know. – Maite I miss you… -

…

As I said, life isn’t roses and Champaign, but why just a margarita will be less? You have two in one, if you know what I mean! We should always try to seek the good side, even if it’s tiny tiny.

I’ve been umming and ahhing about what to do with my life, and I still do have some doubts, everyone does, but I have HIM. Lucky me. Lucky you Ruxi & Gyuri. I wish that luck to all of you. Even to those of you I will never meet.

Believe, and this shit will happen to you too!

By the way, I still don’t don’t know what to wear tomorrow, but… I don’t really care! You are my best suit baby… I don’t need anything else.

soo tired...

2007-06-14T18:47:00.000+02:00

I need some sleep, but it will have to wait till Sunday. Will i survive?

Yesterday, mohito party with the colleagues was fun. Mostly with Mr.V and his magic trick!!! It was hilarious. Lukas, your apart is great, and the chillout zone simply stunning! J

Tonight the party is still going on, want a hint?

A second one? Try to guess what’s going on…

Tomorrow I might get some rest, but its Friday you know…

And Saturday is the “Yes” thing coming!!! Yes Yes yeeeeeeeees I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

And still no dress!!! To tired to even worry about it.

Little poem

2007-06-12T16:48:00.000+02:00

I read this the other day… so cute.

Butterflies are love…
You are my Butterfly

My Bozzterfly

...

I’m going climbing again, I hope not to damage my nails, they are a little bit too long for climbing, but I need them like that for Saturday. The guys just don’t understand.

It’s so hard to be a woman!! Maybe it’s just us that make it hard.

mmmm

I shouldn't forget the rice. In ours it rained rice, jezzz, was terrible!

I need a...

2007-06-11T20:10:00.000+02:00

dress!!! or two!!!

My friend Ruxi is getting married on Saturday, and i have nothing to wear! What a catastrophe I must say. David says I have plenty of them, but somehow I have to disagree. There are some, true, but I can’t wear them; out of season, too short, too long, too black… He just doesn’t understand!

I have turned this city upside down, but nothing. Zero.

Maybe I should try a cocktail suit… Mmmmm still 4 days to decide.

Or maybe I can go naked!!! Naaaah, I should still Ruxi’s thunder. :)

J’ai le blues du businessman…

2007-06-01T17:09:00.000+02:00

“J'suis pas heureux mais j'en ai l'air

J'ai perdu le sens de l'humour

Depuis que j'ai le sens des affaires

J'ai réussie et j'en suis fier

Au fond je n'ai qu'un seul regret

J'fais pas c'que j'aurais voulu faire…

J'aurais voulu être un artiste

Pour pouvoir faire mon numéro

J'aurais voulu être un chanteur

Pour pouvoir crier qui je suis

J'aurais voulu être un auteur

Pour pouvoir inventer ma vie
….
J'aurais voulu être un artiste

Pour pouvoir être un anarchiste

Et vivre comme… un millionnaire”

------------------------------------

“I'm not happy, but I look like I am

I lost humor sense Since

I got the business sense

I succeeded and I'm proud of it

In fact I have only one regret

It's not what I wanted to do

I wanted to be an artist

To be able to do my show

I wanted to be a singer

To be able to shout who I am

I wanted to be an author

To be able to create my life
…
I wanted to be an artist

To be able to be an anarchist

And live like a… millionaire”

Lyrics from Claude Dubois.

It’s just one of these days, that becomes so heavy… Just want to get home.

Plans for the WE

2007-05-25T16:16:00.000+02:00

Par'tee time!!!

Chez Marcel is opening again, after the fire. Hey! It wasn’t our fault; we were not even there when it happened. If we had, not only half of it would have perished under the flames… We never leave things half-done, do we :) ?

I’m glad nothing serious happened. And we have double celebration comming, Christophe’s birthday tomorrow. Felicidades!!!

After… who know where the dark paths of the Prague’s night will lead us to… I’ll just let my self go. Morvan was suggesting this:
http://www.superdance.cz/partylist/tiskova-zprava-0--akce-4193-bora-bora.html
I don’t know; are the guys in the flyer going to be at the entrance? Spookie!!!

Tomorrow, maybe Abaton. My friend Vi-tec told me about this Austrian beatboxers band Bauchklang. Quite interesting, so why not?

For those of you who understand Czech… http://abaton.fanonline.cz/detail_akce.php?id=293&anch=1

Listen to “Barkign news” here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhnwJu5LQ7I&mode=related&search=

My birthday’s over. Thank you all for everything. Especially my mum and sister that came all the way here…I miss you already. I love arguing with you so much!!! It was great to have you here…sniff

And thanks for the roses baby. They are gorgeous!! Rojo Valentino!!!! Love them. Love u more.