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"Recall it as often as you wish, a happy memory never wears out"

- Libbie Fudim


Memories of my childhood days still linger in a corner of my mind as I remember all my friends and the way I used to interact with them, all the fun, mischief we have been up-to during those days!

But gone are these days! They are now, what seem to be some distant memories like some old stories buried amidst the various chapters of the book that we call life... As years go by, I see the increasing distance between my childhood memories and I as new ones are making their way into my mind! At every phase of life, I have met new people who each has had a role to play in determining who I am today and who I have always meant to be. And amongst those people, feature those childhood friends whom I have last seen when I was in Standard 6(Grade 6, as we now call it). That's 15 years ago! I had lost contacts with almost every one of them- until we found each other on the social network websites- such as Hi5(who remember having a *bling-bling* account on Hi5? I do!), MSN messenger( my favourite part of it was Nudging my friends who were taking too long to reply back)...Facebook came a bit later! But that's how I reconnected with my primary school classmates- Online!



One of the ways of reminiscing your childhood days, is going through the old photos. That's what I thought was the best way-until the idea of a re-union popped up. And that's what my ex-classmates and I did! We organised one! (Well, we did attempt to plan one in 2012 but was never put into action). This time, we tried to make it a must to attend the call! Of course, not everyone could show up! You all know how it is, if you wait for everyone to be free, then you will have to wait till the age of retirement when you will actually be free of responsibilities! But right now, we are all grown-up adults with lots of commitments! Being able to free yourself for a few hours could be considered as a luxury when you are adulting! But it is also important to make time for some leisure time in life, otherwise we'll turn into those boring people who only leave their home to go to work and supermarkets to buy groceries and back home to eat and sleep- No social life at all!!! Uggh!! 

But back to the "Re-Union" now! The plan was made with the idea of gathering a maximum of the ex-classmates of my primary school, knowing that some of us have migrated abroad, some are married, some are even parents of beautiful kids, some work at night, etc etc... We had to confirm who was agreeable with the idea, and to agree on a common date, and a place to meet! And I honestly love Facebook for having given us this opportunity to be able to discuss things via posts or even messenger. So during those days, I remember that there was about 30 children in my class. And for the re-union, only 7 (including me) showed up! Yet we considered it to be a successful one because we actually did it. To be honest, I had mixed feelings before actually going, because I was afraid to be the only one showing up! But then, I was reassured by the 6 others who till the last minute remained firm about being absolutely in for the event. 

The meeting was like an effervescence of joy and re-introducing ourselves as the adult we have now become, talking about our achievements, future plans and talking about the friends that we might have encountered during the past 15 years and what have they become, and enquiring about those whom we did not see or heard from after the CPE exams(Now called the PSAC-I still find it easier to refer to it as Std6/CPE, btw). Once upon a time we were all students of the same class, reading aloud comprehension texts in class, playing hide and seek during the lunch break, football(boys vs girls), conspiring the most evil pranks against our "boring" teacher....and now, look at us-Grown-up Adults! We all have accomplished something of which we are proud of-both-ourselves and  of each other! Remembering and relating all the things we did together, only brought smiles and laughter to each one of us! The only dull moment we had, was realizing that we are now grown-up and that we can't go back to those days! And also, realizing that the future generations will not be having as much fun as we had, back then!

Although we all now have Facebook, Messenger, Instagram to keep in touch with each other, but honestly, the fun experienced when in real company of old friends cannot be compared to digital communication. The joy and rush experienced in our heart cannot be described by words! Do you agree with me?

As it is truly said, "A new friend is valuable, but old one is priceless". One day, when you are going to tell tales of your childhood to your kids, and these people are going to be the characters of those tales and you will laugh at yourself for all the things you have ever done! Just like, one of my favourite childhood memories will forever be when my friends and I used to doodle on the teacher's pants as he would sit on our table during the class- with the "pure intention"of ensuring that his clothes were washed daily! Of course, later on he found out who were responsible for it but we managed to escape punishment! And we used to climb up the walls to be able to go to the pastry shop that was located a few metres away from school during lunch break! Well...looking at us now, nobody would believed that we actually did such thing! 

Before I end my today's post, I would like to add that wherever we end up in life, we all owe a big part of that to the people who contributed in building you and giving you the fondest of memories! And to all my childhood friends, I would like to say that I am proud of each one of you and I wish you all the best in whatever you accomplish in the future! 

And you, my beautiful readers, if you are yet to catch up with your ex-classmates, then I would advise you to go and plan your "re-union" and have fun, recollecting your good, old memories!

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Heyyyyy there beautiful people!!!

First of all, let me inform you (in case, you are not already aware of it) that Chelsea's Cup N Cake is now open in Vacoas!!! YESSS, you have read it right!!! It is now open in Vacoas, at Sonah Lane next to A1 building- yeah, that same building where Le Printemps is found, since beginning of this month!! I only learnt it 2 weeks ago-when I was taken there by none other than my Bae <3 (awww!! It was very sweet of him) So, I am thankful to him for making me discovering it!! 


 We were actually planning for quite sometimes to head to the one located in Curepipe but due to lack of time, we were unable to do so! But this one in Vacoas, is a blessing for me! Like literally!!! When Bae first took me there one afternoon after a hectic day at work, I was OVERJOYED because it was soooo unexpected! He knows how much I love fancy places! And I was so so so happy about it that I forgot why I was taken there! 

The Place!
It is soooo instagrammy peeps!! This is the best description I can give when I love a place! If it's Instagram worthy, then you know it's the place-to-be!


Let's talk about the deco! The vines and flowers are what captured my attention the moment I saw it! We have the decorative bicycle outside with colourful flower arrangements against the white colour of the bicycle frame! Even when we peek through the window, we can see how carefully each of the flowers have been arranged to create this delightful sight! At first, you can mistake this place for a florist's place, except that it's not one! Everything looks so fresh and elegant and it is well complimented by the delicious smell of baked pastries and cakes! As I said before, I am attracted to fancy places- this one is no exception! I love this place already! Themed-wise, it won my heart! This is my Coup de Coeur for this month!!!




While I was going all "oohhhh" and "aaahhhh" just by looking around, Bae and I were warmly welcome by a sweet lady. Most of the pastries and sweets were almost over since we went there at 5pm. And I was still having difficulty to choose something for myself because of the yummy options that were in front of me. The sweet lady gave us details of each and every sweets and pastries showcased which I really appreciated! And who would not?! People, this is what I call Customer Service on fleek! One, because she is there helping you out with to take a decision; Two, she is actually explaining to you what are the main ingredients of each and everything; Three, because she is very polite! I love these kind of people, who always have a smile on their face when greeting you and welcoming you in! (I can be kidnapped this way!!)


So, amongst the yummy food proposals were:  Mini Black Forests cakes, Passion Fruit Cheesecake (it is vegetarian, btw), Chocolate Butterscotch Brownies, Scones, Religieuse, Tarts,.....I am stopping the list here because it's making me hungry!

I opted for a Quiche au Poulet (I love Quiche Au Poulet, in general) and after a few hesitations between Butterscotch and Religieuse, Bae chose the Religieuse (with Lindt Chocolate and Pistachio filling)!! And I assume that it was really delicious because he refused to share it with me and kept saying "li mari bon" after every bite. Tbh, I trust his words! As for my Quiche au Poulet, this is the best so far! I have eaten Quiche at several places but this one is simply wonderful because there were pieces of pineapples inside! And pineapples just make everything better!!Hehe! I loved the crumbly texture of the tart itself and the well-cooked filling! And also, I want to add that the takeaway boxes are really cute!




My Say About this Place

Vacoas needed a Chelsea's Cup N Cake and now it has one!!! It adds on a refreshing touch to this part of the town! Food-wise, I am going to say that the presentation is very neat and appealing. The showcasing of the cakes itself, look sooooooo attractive- it makes me wanna cheat my diet more than just once a week!! The location also is very strategic- There is Le Printemps nearby, a Hardware Store on the opposite, schools in the surrounding area, bus station, ... it is accessible and easy to locate! Customer-Service- Ahhh, they won my heart!!! I love them! If they keep up with the standard, they are going to win more hearts-definitely!!!


So, if you have a sweet tooth and you are craving for sweets, AND you live in the vicinity of Vacoas, just head to Chelsea's Cup N Cake. I would also advise that you check their facebook page, Chelsea's Cup N Cake to take a look at the photos and drool over the yummy food! And before I forget, you can pre-order birthday cakes, engagement cakes, anniversaries...as well! You can thank me later! *wink wink*



With lots love!
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One of my favourite places to be is obviously the beach. I never get enough of beaches. 

I have always been an island girl. Most precisely- A Common Island Girl who loves having sand between her toes on a warm Sunny Day. 
The beach has always being part of my life. Being born on a tropical island has proved to be a blessing for me (in that sense!). Do you know what is the best part of it? It is the ability to flaunt about having been to the beach to my family and friends living abroad (I love that sad face they make-niahahahaha! *evil laugh*). In Mauritius, we don't even have to wait for change of season to go to the beach- even if the sun is not shining out at its best, we'll still find our way to the beach. Beach vacations in Mauritius is not considered as a Summer Must-Do; it's a must-do ALL YEAR ROUND and I ain't even kidding about it!!!

Why do I love the beach that much?

It is quite obvious that I love the beach by default of being born in Mauritius, but there is something magical about the seaside here- it never fails to bring a smile to my face. I am not only talking about the aesthetic factors (Of course, it is a plus point), there are much more than what meets the eyes.

Palmar Beach

1.The Family Factor

From childhood till now, going to the beach means "Family Day". YAAAAYYY!!!  Once or Twice every month, my parents, my sister and I- we put aside all our works to go to the beach and to concentrate only on that time that we are going to spend together, leaving behind all our woes. We are like any other Mauritian family after all-The kind of family you see chilling on a Sunday afternoon on the beach...It's our own little escape!
I enjoy the fact that I am able to spend quality time with my loved ones. Actually, the seaside is the perfect family gathering destination. 


2.Revitalizing your soul 

La Cambuse Beach-This is my all-time favourite pic
The beach is the best stress-reliever in this world which is why once I reach the beach and after finding my spot where I usually set my stuffs (my beach bag with all my beach essentials and food), I like to go for a long stroll on the beach, bare footed. I love how the sea throws tiny little waves that die at my feet when I am standing on the shore and I love how it surprises me with that one unexpected big wave, drenching me from head to toe. I have read somewhere (I don't remember where) that walking barefoot on the sand stimulates the nerves ending in our soles which is good for us. The sounds of the crashing waves have an extremely calming effect on me-it makes me forget all the stress encountered during the week. No wonder why we associate words like "Relaxing", "Revitalising", "Rejuvenating" and "Calming" with the beach. 
3.You choose your own beach life

At the beach, nobody judges you- Well, that depends on what you are doing! If you are throwing your empty cans, plastic bags around, then I will be the first one to be judging you for your actions!

 Back to the main point, so the beach is actually the only place where I can actually opt for doing nothing. How cool is that! Like I can sit for 5 hours, staring at the sea and it won't be even counted as being lazy or procrastinating.  
Or, I can also choose to be super active. There is a whole lot of activities to choose from- Swimming, Diving, Football, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Building sand castles(Bring out the hidden "Bob, the Builder" in you), amongst many others. I personally love walking on the sand, making imprints of my foot by pressing hard every time I am taking a step. Then when the waves wash it away, I run back to make even more of them. Sounds childish, but that's what the beach do- it brings out the child in you. "Adulting" is hard, anyway! Just let me be a kid!

Basically, the beach is a place for all age groups and a fun place to be at.


4.The Aesthetic Factor

The blue sky, the endless pool of crystal blue water or the orange colour of the sun setting and the changing colours of the water is a delightful sight for the eyes. I also love sunsets- the constant change in colours is like some add-on visual effects of an amazing show of the nature that you don't have to pay to enjoy it. I feel so grateful to life every time I am watching one. 
And with the perfect natural lighting at any time of the day, whether at sunrise or sunsets or midday, and a great natural backdrop with you posing in the foreground-"so instagrammy, right?!"  You are guaranteed to have the best photos. My own Instagram page is full of beach photos. Being such a poser, you can imagine how much I love going to the beach just to get all those Instagrammy photos. I do not need to say a lot about this, let the photos speak for themselves.
Riambel Beach
5.Food

 One of my favourite parts of going to spend a whole day by the beach is the food preparation. My mom and I are always hustling in the kitchen, cooking and packing stuffs to eat and even the food we are not going to eat but taking it along, just in case, we will feel like eating it because you never know when your mood can change. One sad fact about me is that I am not much into seafood. Despite the availability of all the fresh seafoods in the restaurants near the beach, I practically never consume them. Never-mind, I am saving them for you people out there.

 But I always look forward for the fruit salads- "confit" and the ice cream vans. I actually choose to buy my ice-creams from the better looking vans. And I sometimes I regret my choice. Why? Because the ice-cream does not meet my expectations and tastes like butter. Uughh... Atleast I get to learn that I should not trust the appearance of the vans, same theory applies for humans! Better looking, doesn't always mean better quality!
But otherwise, even if you are not bringing food from home for a picnic, you can always get food from the restaurants by the beach, or if you are into street foods, then you are not going to die of starvation! 
6.Escape from the Routine
Gris-Gris Beach
I think that this is the purpose of being at the beach- to escape the sad reality of being closed within the 4 walls of an office- although, I do have an amazing view from my workplace, it still does not give me the same peace of mind that I get from the beach. Tbh, I am the kind of person who really gets excited when the weekend is here because I know that if the weather is fine, I will be chilling at the beach. Basically, I like to move away from the busy lifestyle, run away from all the responsibilities just to be able to shake everything off and be with myself. The beach is like my therapy. I love everything about it. And I don't even get bored of the view- the sea is sooooo fascinating. It is so full of life and it is constantly in motion. So fascinating!!  

Taking a good swim in the sea and floating in the salty water for a while, is good. In winter, I am a bit reluctant to the idea of jumping and splashing in the water. But in Summer, I won't think twice. Plus I secretly believe that I am a mermaid! Or maybe was! I was a mermaid who dislikes freezing cold water! You never know!

Blue Bay Beach
So, basically I have tried to summarise my feelings and the beauty of the beach. The beach is actually that one place where humans and nature are in perfect harmony. And yes, I am always in for beach plans(only if my mom says yessss). I really hope that you have enjoyed this post. Do not hesitate to drop me some comments about how you feel about the beach or if you have any funny stories to share- Feel free to leave it in the comment section. You are most welcome to do so. 

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