Author Archives: emma

faces that made me love Asia (1): Leslie Cheung- 张国荣

Posted on September 11, 2010 by emma

Let’s take a little detour in Hong Kong. That’s how my whole passion for Asia actually started. And thanks to the movies. I am the type of person that can spend the whole day just watching movies. It is my … Continue reading →

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What did we do with France?

Posted on September 11, 2010 by emma

In France, the president can say “Piss off, you dumbass” to one of his citizen and nothing happens. But when a citizen is yelling at the president cause he is unhappy, then he get sued and has to pay a fine. … Continue reading →

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une petite parenthèse pour elle.

Posted on September 8, 2010 by emma

Une fenêtre entrouverte, des rideaux bercés par la douce brise du soir, un soleil couchant et elle. Elle dansait. Elle ne se préoccuppait de rien. Ni de sa spectatrice émerveillée avachie sur le canapé, ni des passants qui risquaient de la voir attirés … Continue reading →

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Those perfectly useless things I’d like to do.

Posted on September 6, 2010 by emma

I would like to go to the most crowded place in Busan and shout “Kim!” and see how many people would actually turn around and eventually pick my favourite. I would like to see where those “ajummas” (old ladies) are … Continue reading →

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Drôle de vie- Funny life

Posted on September 2, 2010 by emma

Tout ce qui brille – Ma drôle de vie   During all afternoon I have been looking for the french movie “Tout ce qui brille” (everything that sparkles) but no luck in downloading it. The only thing I finally found … Continue reading →

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For some people it’s not about the destination but about the journey.

Posted on September 1, 2010 by emma

Today, I met a French guy who crossed half of the world riding a motorbike. It took him 6 months. From France to Vladivostok on his bike, then on a boat to Japan where he stayed one year. Then a boat again … Continue reading →

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3 days ago it was Gilad Shalit’s birthday…

Posted on August 31, 2010 by emma

3 days ago, she was out, with some friends. She spent a great evening, laughing, drinking. There was, in a bar in Haeundae, a stand up comedy show, where some of her friends were performing. They were making jokes about … Continue reading →

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hide and seek

Posted on August 31, 2010 by emma

Yesterday, I became a ninja. I went to the supermarket in order to buy some food and a present to celebrate the birthday of my father in law. Everything was ready. I had a list of the ingredients I had … Continue reading →

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3 kleine songs made my day.

Posted on August 28, 2010 by emma

An other afternoon in CCC Cafe in Busan enjoying a bit of time alone. A cup of tea on the table and my computer in front of me, I decided to listen to a bit of music instead of watching … Continue reading →

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those little things that make your life so much spicier

Posted on August 18, 2010 by emma

Sometimes, it is just good to let go and shout all those little things that are different and remind you that you are, indeed, on the other side of the world. So here are some examples of some little things  … Continue reading →

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