Back home and to work

After 2 months vacations, it is kind of a chock. I spent 1 month and half in France at my parents. And 2 weeks in Egypt, between Luxor and Assouan. I fell in love, of the country, of the people and more.

It was crazily hot there but incredibly beautiful as well. I was really surprised as I wasn't ready for that at all! Even when we try hard not to, we always have preconcived ideas.
To be with my parents, and especially my Dad in their all time favorite place (it was the 9th time they were there!), was such a treat!

But now it is back to work! And it started right on as I was dragging my feet and fighting the jetlag, I sold these 2 numbers:

Last but not least, don't forget to check out my interview on 1000Markets and on Marjorie's blog!

Next my Summer collection so be ready!

Papa

This is so awesome: my Dad cancer is in total remission!!!! His hair is growing fast too. As you can see we are all very happy!

Au revoir Petit Pépére

Petit Pépère est mort aujourd'hui. Il avait environ 15 ans. Mes parents ne savaient pas vraiment son âge lorsqu'il l'ont adopté. Petit Pépère était un chat adorable. Il va manquer énormement à mes parents, surtout à mon père.

Etrangement, je crois qu'il a attendu que mon père aille mieux pour partir. Depuis que Papa a le cancer, Petit Pépère ne le quittait plus. Et pourtant il était lui même malade. Une infection dans sa bouche lui avait détruit les dents et du pus s'en échappait régulièrement. L'arthrite avait fait ses ravages et il ne pouvait plus rentrer ses griffes
Ces derniers temps il avait énormément maigri.
Il est mort dans la pelouse après que Maman lui ai donné de la purée à la main qu'il n a que leché.

Petit Pépère est entéré au pieds du grand sapin dans le jardin. J'aurais voulu lui dire au revoir une dernière fois. Mes parents ont mis deux petites fleurs dans son cerceuil.

Pollution Day

Haaaa Pollution Day is finally over and we are back to 364 Earth Day!! *sigh of relief*

Meaning no tree cutting or jail. No more wasting, chemical and air pollution, no more diesel car, no more factory farming. I know it was difficult for them all polluters to fit it all in one day, but heck, that's life right?

I wonder how they managed to produce all the plastic in 24h. But fortunately we don't need these type of dangerous material anymore.

Well, that's good to dream but meanwhile we are very far from it. And it is not at the bottom things will change, it will be from the top. If industries don't stop, this will be the death of the earth. All our good intentions will  pave the hell we are creating around us.

Recycling and conservation are the only solutions. Why advocate to plant trees when ancient forests are vanishing away with industrial logging? These forests cannot be replanted. The trees are only a part of the vast and complex eco-system. Without the soil and all the exchanges these forests will be forever gone. They are the lungs of the planet.

Borneo Deforestation Map

One of this day, I'll post a green guide. A real one. Not a trendy recessionista (hate that word) one. 

Because you have to be dedicated, you have to follow principles, you have to think things throught. You have to think by yourself and research.

I usually don't use quote but I really like that one (if you have the origine and date of it, please let me know):

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela

 

It's raining men...

Euhh, no, it's raining good things

Sold items! The Road pants and Le Temps des cerises.

And the cherry on the cake: my Dad is doing great!! We are waiting for new results of blood work but he is looking great and he is able to mow the lawn, to garden etc. I can't wait to go see him!