Once Upon A Time

Once upon a time…

Cinderella on Ice: The Royal Ball ⛸✨

- Boys, girls, who wants to go down to Winderburg to watch an ice-skating spectacle? Asked Josh. - Me, me… - Shouted the kids with enthusiasm. (…)   Cinderella on Ice, advertised the poster displayed at the park entrance. 

  A magic show suitable for everyone to travel back in time to childhood transported and cradled by its beauty and enchantment. 

Shang Simla

Call my heart forever...🏮

 I felt a great peace of mind in this place almost forgotten since the first contact I had made on the floor.

 It was difficult to explain however I felt that a part of me had belonged to this place full of traditions.

 I believe I could stay here forever if I did not have a life away from here. The memories of certain were to be kept and recorded in photographs for when the longing beats I could revive the memory, after all to remember is to live...

  My dear, Shang Simla I will take you forever in my heart. Shang Simla

Winter

Northern Winds  ❄️💨

  The souverain winter arrived with majesty and the previously colourful landscape became white and pale.The northern wind freezes the forests and the prairies. The enchanted song of the flowing water is no more to be heard.

There is no easy life for the birds and the beasts of the field. No more swallows, nor flowers not even butterflies; however, winter brings not only sadness.

(…)

- Mom, why does it snow? - Questioned Marie whilst shaking the globe.´

- It snows because it is too much cold. Mother’s homeland only had snow in the mountains and then the temperature dropped drastically. - Responded Jasmine.

- Mom, shall we go outside? Please, I really want to try my ice skates. - Begged Marie.

(…)

 The ice was stiff, dry and deep.

  Marie tried ice-skating but that’s not a simple task!In the picture, her mother skated so gracefully and elegantly!

  Certainly after Marie gets a couple of lessons to control her balance,  everything will work out just fine! 

Snow

A touch of magic ❄️

 The landscape outside had changed. The town woke up this morning dressed in a white robe.

- Mummy, mummy is snowing. - The kids screamed as they jumped on the country bed.

- Go back to sleep. - Jasmine said.

- But mother? - Marie insisted.

- I’m very tired from the trip. - Jasmine argued.

(…)

- Dad, Daddy.- Called Jimmy.

- There’s already a request on the way. - Said Josh, laughing.- But, anyways, say it.

- Can we go play in the snow? - Asked little Jimmy.

- After lunch can it be? I’m just finishing a report. - Josh said.

Saint Amaro

Goodbye Christmas  ☔️🎄

  Heavy rain pouring outside and the cold wad more intensely felt probably due to the humidity. Willow Creek it was a very damp place because of the vegetation.  Josh left the Hospital earlier that day and decided to go fetch Jasmine at her office to grant her a nice surprise.

- I'll bring flowers to Jasmine, it's been a while since I gave her a bouquet. -Thought Josh to himself.

(...)

- Surprise!! - Shouted loud Josh.

- You scared me Josh. - Said Jasmine. 

(...)

  In Saint Amaro's day, tradition dictates to disassemble the Christmas tree and remove the decoration, thereby greeting farewell to Christmas. 

- Baby, do you feel like having a hot cocoa or a lemon tea? - Questioned Josh.

- I do, I'd like a lemon tea. - Replied Jasmine.

- A toast drink? - Offered Josh.

- A toast to what? - Asked Jasmine.

- Be criative?!- Answered Josh.

- May our next Christmas be spent in our new home! - Wished Jasmine. 

Moana

Fun time 🎥

- Children, hurry up or we’ll be late for the movies.- Shouted Josh.

- Give us a minute dad, I’m not finding my blue nike tennis. - Answered Jimmy.

- They’re probably in the pantry or on the balcony. I’ll wait in the car. - Said Josh.

(…)

- What movie do you want to watch?- Asked Josh.

- Moana. - Replied the kids, in chorus.

- Right. The section is now just 8. I asked you guys to get it over because we were going to lose the time and now I’m right. - Said Josh. angrily.