Words to simmer over

"It’s great to know precisely what you want, and why you want it, and how to make it happen, but that’s not enough. You have to actually do it…Achievement happens only when you actually do it. And the only time you can actually do it is now…Focused, purposeful, positive, effective action is what counts. And right now is the time to actually do it." -by Ralph S Marston

                         

Still blossoming, budding, being

Viewfinder

Chateau Chenonceau, Loire Valley 2011

Jardin Tuileries, Paris October 2012

Lac de Daumesnil

Lac de Daumesnil

Vauban

Bordeaux

Archachon

Archachon

April has been springing with blossoms over here

It's been my birthday month! In between crying about my commute we've managed to have a lovely weekend escape to the Loire Valley to visit Chenonceau and Chambord, Tours and the lovely Chinon. In betwixt it all I've had the pleasure of tea time and cocktail hours with the ladies. And to top it all off the man and I just got back from Bordeaux and Archachon.  Spent a lovely afternoon in one of my fave spots Parc Floral talking and getting my photo taken for Chloe's photo project. I've gained a few kilos from all this happiness and my cup does runneth over. But you won't hear any complaints here!

Such a lovely photo of Ashleigh at the Hotel Crillion

Hotel Crillion, Tea time

Hotel de Crillion lobby