A few more days till it's here...

WARNING: There are a few long videos that I absolutely loved watching for a couple of years now, and somehow they are very helpful during Christmas Holiday!

Christmas is arriving fast, faster than ever before. 

It's only a few days away, and many of us are still struggling to get the wrapping and shopping altogether. Let's be honest, there is always some type of issues concerning who will come where, and how the Christmas Eve dinner will go. 


On Christmas time, I love to make some treats, and I'm sure I ain't the only one, sadly, this year, I'm not up for cooking or baking myself. On the other note, though, I must say I was beyond happy when Zoella a YouTuber that I love to watch, made a video about simple Christmas treats. It's quite helpful when you don't have the patience to make anything that may take a while. You should watch it if you are interested in knowing more about little treats. 

Wrapping issues! I ain't the best at wrapping presents, somehow I manage to be rather boring each year! I'm not the best at being gift decorative, so when Zoella, a couple years ago, made a video of gift wrapping ideas, I went all the way on being decorative myself especially when it comes to Christmas and Birthdays! 

Last Minute Christmas Gifts! 

A couple of days ago, I made a post about little cheap gifts for family or friends, but there's always a few little gifts that we don't always find ourselves. Gifts aren't always a big "deal" some people would just prefer something small but useful. We always look for big and unique, but the little ones can be as unique as anything else. 

These videos may be long and may take you a bit of time to go through them, but with complete honesty, it made it so much easier for me each time I had to go through presents ideas, that now I've got a long list in my head. 

Christmas isn't all about presents, the gift wrapping, the decorations (that may be discussed because I love decorations), the big dinner around the beautiful dinner table, the Christmas tree all light up! It's about enjoying time with close family, friends! Enjoying the big of time with people you love, to reunite a family all together, to enjoy unforgettable moments shared playing around. 

Enjoy this Christmas, stop worrying about gifts or how the wrapping goes, if it means a lot to you then it will mean a lot to the other person. If you take the time to decorate, people will appreciate the hard work that you put in to make a unique Christmas moment! 

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." - Norman Vincent Peale

~Bella

Living Nightmare...

Election... It's that week!

Can't just avoid talking about it, when so many Americans are protesting against the popular vote, Trump. Can't deny the fact that it is making countries afraid of the consequences of such actions! Sad, but true!
When you look at all the countries reacting to the news of Trump being president, they are either afraid, shocked or completely in denial! The fact that England left America to be independent, to let them choose what's best for the nation, and seeing the result...
The 2016 election proves us that America isn't ready to be an independent country!
How did anyone let this happen?
What are we going to tell our grandkids about the 2016 election?

"Oh, it was 9/11, all over again! A catastrophe! People going insanely shocked and lost!"

This will mark another shameful moment in history! The time a racist, famous, billionaire became president of the United States. Next time, Kim Kardashian will run for the presidency. It proves anyone can run to rule this nation! 

This is one bad thing about this country, anyone can be your boss, even if that person doesn't have any experience in running the type of business. Look at Trump... 
The brainwash that he managed to do during his campaign in beyond explanation, promises that won't be kept, treats, manipulation and let's be honest here, he pretty much destroyed himself while he was public speaking. Putting his own people down is an amazing way to show everyone how much you care for your country!  But that no one will admit it, no one will admit they elected an insane number two Hitlers. 

Politics are in general just a bunch of bullocks, lots of manipulations, corruptions, lies... Indeed, I'm concentrating on Trump at this moment, but that's because it was a shock, it was surprising to see how a racist white rich guy with no politic experience got elected! Clinton isn't clean either, no president was anyways. We are human, we make mistakes, but some presidents made too many of them, too dangerous ones! Clinton at the opposite of Trump doesn't attack people, doesn't act like a dictator! 

Having a difficult election like this... Like 2016 election... It is just a shock for an entire nation, for the world. Everyone was watching, everyone heard, everyone was shocked! A shame for the country! 
What else is America holding back from us all? What will happen next? 
Is everyone actually planning on leaving, fleeing the country, running away from their president? Is anyone going to pay their taxes to make a statement because Trump didn't pay his for 8 years when Obama was in office?

You elected a man who only cares about himself, who only cares about money, fame, glory, power. A man who only wishes to see half of the United State disappear by expulsing everyone. 
I don't think you realized what you just signed up for! You, rich people with gardeners, maids, nannies, underpaid workers... You can say goodbye to them! They won't be here anymore to clean up after yourself. No more hard working Mexicans to do your dirty jobs, the ones you are incapable of doing yourself! These so-called "Americans" are going to be forced to pay extra money for other "American" to do their jobs! The economy is going to crash! 
Let's get back to our textbooks for just a second...

A long, long, time ago, before Europeans came in this new world, " Native Americans" were on this land! These new arrivals, killed, tortured, destroyed everything in their passage, made slaves out of these people. 
Then time moved, England has no more power over "America" over "The United States" ---- This new "Americans" still have slaves, have a civil war, then the KKK, white folks who think they are full "Americans" because of their skin color. Bloody hell, you are all a mix of a lot of different culture, different backgrounds. 
None of you are 100% American unless you have Native American blood in you! 
Yet, you deport people out, destroy families, and now elect a dictator who acts like Hitler? Because you want America great? Alright! 

Let's start with the pipelines going through Native American land.
Let's start stopping racism against colored skin people or the gender. 
Let's start helping out Europe because without them you wouldn't exist! You think you have a history? Look again in your textbooks! The only history you've got starts at European invading the land, to Thanksgiving (you are celebrating the fact that you murdered Native Americans), to 9/11, to now this terrible election. 
Oh, but let's elect Trump as president, let him rule this country, let him scare the entire world! 
This country has disappointed me! No lesson was learned, between the slavery, the KKK, 9/11, Bush as a past president... You only want attention, you got it! You've got it! You've got the fame. You want a medal now? Like a kid after wining a spelling bee contest?

None looked at the consequence of this election, none! 
After all this time in California, I'm actually proud to say I'm European. Indeed, we have our faults, mistakes, we make errors, but we learned not to have a dictator ruling countries!

It's a shame to be American nowadays! I'm sorry, but electing such a man is just disappointing! 
I'm afraid for this country! 

~Bella

It's getting me frustrated...

Alright, alright, a couple days ago or maybe a week or so ago, I showed you how much I disliked the new app "Pokemon GO"... I mean I even shared a video from KSI explaining what's all about, a little. Well, I'm sorry to disappoint the community, but it's finally catching up to me... I don't mean literally, but it's coming for me! 

The game came out not too long ago and it is still running like nothing before. People across the planet is playing, heard of the app. Even my dear mother, I'm sure, has heard it all the way in France. It's a new addiction that is taking the life of millions, attacking young kids to old grandparents who decided to check out what their grandchildren are spending most of their precious time doing. It is a danger to society, instead of partying, they are walking the streets, filming, looking down on their phones instead of looking at the road in front of them, a danger may attack and hit them hard. The society has fallen and no one is doing a damn thing about it! What have we done to our generation? 

After watching my YouTubers play the idiotic game on their smartphones, I decided to watch a French YouTuber play it as well, and I couldn't stop laughing.  It's finally catching up to me, and I'm not happy about it at all. You would think I'm strong enough to stay away from the game, the addiction that consumes most people, well no. I want to play and get Pokemon as well. Horrible idea, I will end up having no more life if it comes to this... But hey, it's calling me as well as others, the curiosity is consuming me, little by little, making me want to get the app and become a sheep (let's be honest, one friend is playing so you are playing... A sheep following the leader.)

Luckily!

I can't play on my IPhone! Yes, laugh at me, laugh at the fact that I won't update my IPhone to a better one, throw away my IPhone 4... Well, sorry, but no! I won't update my phone, no I won't be able to play the stupid game, happy? 
My phone is saving my life at the moment, instead of playing the game, I'm doing other things, more important than catching unreal Pokemon. The day Pokemon do exist, I will download the app after I obviously update my phone to the newest version. 
For now, I will either have to play on a friend's phone or my brother's phone, if he has downloaded the game while in France which I highly doubt. He isn't the type of guy to play that game, but hey, we never know, my dream of catching at least one unreal Pokemon may come true one day. Until that day, I'm stuck on YouTube, watching my YouTubers catching, evolving Pokemon. 
Well here is my YouTuber when he started playing ...

I won't lie to you, I can't... 

I'm officially sad, I won't be able to download the app, I won't be able to become the greatest Pokemon thingy (I can't remember the term so thingy is the best I came up with), I won't be able to fulfill my destiny like Ash did in his adventures, the ones I watched as a youngster. The disappointment is real, painful and I can't do much about it. My dream of becoming a red team member is going to the toilet because my phone is saving my life and my time as well. Come on, I was destined to be on the red team since I was a kid, look at little me... 
I don't know if I should be happy or sad about the subject, but I clearly frowning to the idea that my phone is too old and Pokemon GO won't make it to my phone. 

"I wonder when my human will evolve?"

~Bella

What a squad!

As the Euro Cup game, Italy vs. Germany is playing tomorrow, Saturday 2nd of June. 

I'm obviously for my team, Italy, but I also know there will be a risk of them losing to Germany. 

So here is the Italian squad:

The coach: Antonio Conte... I've never seen such a screamer and a monkey in my life. He will scream from the beginning till the last second of the game. Last time, the Spanish coach wasn't moving at all, not saying anything with the same facial expression on, the opposite of Conte. At the end of the game, Italy won and Conte decided to jump on the "protection thing for players", a real monkey! 

Goalkeepers (3 of them):
Gianluigi Buffon (1) also plays in Juventus... Considered one of the best keepers out there! I actually admire how he isn't afraid of going for the ball even if attackers from the other team are coming towards him. 
Frederico Marchetti (13) also plays in Lazio... I'm not sure what to say about him, I've barely seen him in a game. 
Salvatore Sirigu (12) also plays in Paris... Alright, this one plays in a French club and since I don't watch Paris at all so I can't say much. 

Defenders (6 of them):
Andrea Barzagli (15) also plays in Juventus...  A good center back, who knows how to defend the goal. 
Leonardo Bunucci (19) also plays in Juventus... Great passer, a tall and strong defender that is able to make long passes. Categorized himself as one of the best defenders, since he got better through the year 2014-2015. 
Giorgio Chiellini (3) also plays in Juventus... A force of nature that many coaches would love to have. One great leader behind Buffon, but personally I don't really know how to think about this player. 
Matteo Darmian (4) also plays in Manchester United... I love Manchester United and love the cute defender. Used to be in Torino, but got transferred to Man. United in July 2015. He was originally a center back but changed into the fullback position as he has the ability to play with both feet which to me is amazing! A legend! 
Mattia De Sciglio (2) also plays in Milan... A right-sided fullback who is quick on his feet. A real cute mature player who is going to go far. Don't know much about him, though. 
Angelo Ogbonna (5) also plays in Wes Ham United... A strong and powerful center back. I've watched him play a few times when he was in Juventus, but since then, I completely forgot he existed as I don't watch Wes Ham United. All I know is that he can pull off a great tactical play with his left.

Midfielders (8 of them):
Federico Bernardeschi (21) also plays in Fiorentina... A young midfielder or forward in his club, all I know from his play is that he is quick and has a strong left foot. Plays better in a 4-3-3 formation, he is one of Italy's most talented and exciting player. 
Antonio Candreva (6) also plays in Lazio... I don't know much either about this player as I dislike Lazio. I tend to not pay much attention when they play against Juventus or another team. I have seen the way he manages to be on the left side as well as the right. Great penalty kicker! 
Daniele De Rossi (16) also plays in Roma... I'm far from being a fan of him! He was given the title of "complete midfielder" because of his awareness during games, the pace, and his goal-scoring abilities. 
Alessandro Florenzi (8) also plays in Roma... For some odd reasons, I do find this player quite cute. I've seen how he plays mostly in his club, and so far in the Euro Cup I've seen a great style of play. He is tactically intelligent, quick, energetic, and a hard working player. 
Emanuele Giaccherini (23) also plays in Bologna... The only time I got to see him play was back in 2011 when he was in Juventus. Quick and hard working, he was developed as a winger due to his ability to dribble, agility, and balance. He can play anywhere he wants in midfield. 
Thiago Motta (10) also plays in Paris... Once again, I don't watch them so I don't know where he stands much. From what I've seen he is quite mature and well developed. He excels a lot more in the air. 
Marco Parolo (18) also plays in Lazio... Tall for a player! He is accurate when shooting, and he is quite powerful! 
Stefano Sturaro (14) also plays in Juventus... One of the most promising young footballers in the world due to his work-rate, composure, tenancy, and ability to read the game. He makes me think of my brother. They know where to play, it comes naturally. 

Forwards (6 of them):
Éder (17) also plays in Internazionale... A Brazilian-born footballer who got to play for the for Italy through more than 5-year of residency. He has both nationalities which are amazing! He is great at finishing the games which make the team in the EuroCup do better. 
Stephan El Shaarawy (22) also plays in Roma... I personally don't like him much, but I can tell you that he is one of the most promising and talented young Italian players. He has shown his shooting power with strikes from outside the box, which makes him an above-average passer. He is also known "Il Faraone" (The Pharaoh) since his father is Egyptian.
Ciro Immobile (11) also plays in Torino... A quick forward, but known for his offensive movement and ability to make attacking in order to exploit spaces. He can finish the game with both feet. He won't back down from chasing after the ball and press opponents when not in possession. 
Lorenzo Insigne (20) also plays in Napoli... One of the shortest player I know, but his nickname is Il Magnigico. An amazing, creative, agile, a balanced player who has a great vision, ball control, and dribbling ability. He is capable of scoring goals himself and is an accurate set-piece taker. One of his former Napoli teammates referred him as "Italian Messi". 
Graziano Pellè (9) also plays in Southampton... One of the most annoying footballers I know! He pisses me off, I mean he is a strong, large and hard-working striker who does great in the air due to his height and physical attributes, but he won't calm down on the "I'm the center of attention". 
Simone Zaza (7) also plays in Juventus... A strong, quick, and well-rounded left-footed forward. His powerful and offensive playing style makes him a great footballer. 


Now, after knowing all that, I still have faith that they might win. But like I've mentioned before Germany has an amazingly strong team that isn't afraid of getting up and chase the ball after falling down. They are vicious on the field and won't let anyone down! I still despise the team, can't stand the players, but I can't deny how good they are at football. Even my "twin" said it over Skype last time. I had a talk with him, and he is for Italy as he's Italian, but he also knows that it's going to be a tough game! Every Italian I know is on the edge because our players won't probably make it past the Germans. Now I can't just back down and think negatively... I'm for Italy, always have, always will, and if the lineup collides well I'm sure we have a chance. If they put certain players with the ones they know how to play with, we will do well enough! 

The only sad part about this EuroCup is that my player, Claudio Marchisio, couldn't make it as he was injured, so they have a missing midfield that knows his way around. He can switch to defense to offense really quickly, his athleticism, tackling, vision, a range of passing, and good reading of the game enables him to break down the opposition's play. He is gifted with flair and excellent technical skills. His ability to pass and shoot with both feet, despite being naturally right-footed, make him a threat in the opponent's half, especially in or outside the penalty area. A Juventus legend that is missing in the EuroCup. I miss seeing him play! But then again other players that have not made the team like Pirlo or Balotelli. So we can't just blame the coach for not putting them, but it would have been nice to have them around! Especially against Germany! 

"Forza Azzurri" 

~Bella

Why not going for your birth country...?

Alright, alright... I'll answer this annoying question that people have been asking! 
But first: 

FOOTBALL IS SOCCER! DON'T ASK ME TO SAY SOCCER, PLEASE! IT'S FOOTBALL! 

It doesn't matter where I was born... France...
I cannot side with the French team. I'm sorry, it's impossible, I just cannot! I've never even sided for them in the FIFA or anything! It got worse, but I never was a fan of France (sport wise)!

When you've grew up around football, around the French team, around Zidane... I can't lie, he was a great player, but other than that the team got worse as years pass by. 
When you watch a game, all you see is the white people in the team being arrogant players who can't control their attitude. After all the good players like Zidane retired, the team has been lacking, making the world look at them as arrogant people. I'm French and embarrassed by the attitude. I can't stand it. 

So yes, they have been playing quite well in the Euro cup, but tomorrow they are playing against Ireland... I've been supporting Ireland since the beginning as well as England, Italy and Northern Ireland (they disqualified today against Welsh)... Sad day for me, but I'm surprised they did so well in the Euro cup, we usually don't hear much about them, but I'm still proud that I've been supporting them! Tomorrow at noon, I will be supporting Ireland while my mother's fiancé will be siding for France. Yeah, I won't be friendly... Sorry! Now, hopefully, the Ireland jersey comes in the mail today! 

Yesterday, I spent more than two hours looking for an Irish jersey. There's no football store good enough with a bunch of European jerseys. It doesn't exist, and someone needs to develop one because I'm getting tired of buying everything online! I want a football store that has European stuff!!!! I finally got a jersey my size, online, and for a good rate, even though it was difficult! 

Anyways, I won't be siding with France, never, and you have to stop asking the question! They aren't the team I expected, at some point, in the future, hopefully, they will get back to the original nice state where players were nice and less gossip was surrounding them! I'll keep the faith, but I won't be siding with them... I'm sorry! I'm too ashamed of them for the moment to even consider cheering them! I prefer siding with countries surrounding them, ok, I'm not saying I will side for the Germans, that's NEVER going to happen! 
Actually, to make the French team feel a little better, they have a really good player who plays in my team, Juventus, Paul Pogba! He is really good! But that's it, other than that  Patrice Evra who also plays in Juventus, but that's it! The others... Goodbye!  I'm sorry! 

The way they play and the team at the moment seems like it's quite balanced, and they have been playing well, I must see the good side. Yet, I can't stand them! They cannot win this Euro cup. They just can't! I won't allow it! 

Little side note: I had a good player that I liked, Yoann Gourcuff from Brittany... But he is ALWAYS injured like he doesn't even play anymore so whatever... France doesn't do well in many things at the moment and football is one of them! 

"Allez Les Bleus.." Sorry, I can't! 

~Bella