New Background Photo
Salut WordPress!!
I guess..I got tired of the background image that had been on my blog for abut 5 months now..
I will tell you about my new background photo as my next post/article and that depends on my free time.
But for now, I’d like to know your opinions on it.
What are your thoughts of the picture?
Peace and Love,
Odile!
**Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence- 3 Movies Together!
Hello WordPress!
It all started with this :
Then, I decided to search “Jennifer Lawrence” through the Google search engine.
Focused on this, and thinking to myself- What are the upcoming movies and projects?
hmm..2013- American Hustle. Alright, something to look forward to. Interesting plot. Actors…
Wait. BRADLEY COOPER? (Silver Lining Playbook Costar…again?)
I say to myself, they must be really compatible with each other due to all the high demands of Hollywood.
hmm..what else? Serena? Why haven’t I heard of that?
Oh…it WILL come out.
Susanne Bier is the director, love her. Her movies are so real, touching and down-to-earth.
Talks about a couple….Jennifer and.. BRADLEY??
Wow! I am amazed at how many films they are doing together!!
All I know is that when Titanic was made, there was a huge rave about the couple -Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet..and their second movie together was about 10 years later. o.O
Whereas, in just 2-3 years, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence will/have co-acted together.
Just Some knowledge
Fascinating , huh? Who’s excited about what they have more to offer on-screen!?
Odile!
Follow me on Instagram!
Hello WordPress!
I haven’t been keeping up with this blog for awhile now…I will begin again over the Summer.
For now, if you’d like to follow me on Instagram on a more regular basis, I suggest visiting my page
http://www.instagram.com/odilefrenchconnection
or simply just searching for my username: odilefrenchconnection
And of course! I’d love to be in contact with my fellow WordPress writers and readers (:
Thank you!
Odile
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French Word of the Night : La Gueule de Bois
Salut WordPress!!
Don’t we all want to know a useful French word besides… Bonjour? 
Well, that was a sarcastic comment, but I think knowing the French translation of ‘Hangover’ would perk your interest, and it wouldn’t be too much of a hassle to learn and memorize
What is pretty interesting about this translation is that, Gueule means long face, and Bois means Wood…
So .. Hangover= Wooden Face= LA GUEULE DE BOIS
Party safely!
Odile
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2012 in review
Hey Hey!
Hopefully, I’m not too late for this…Just discovered it today.
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 15,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 3 Film Festivals
Click here to see the complete report.
Something to be proud of and absolutely thankful for the WordPress family!
Odile
A Chic Look with One Item
Good Evening WordPress Readers!
I have never been a fashionista; I’m not the person that would be able to create a fashion blog about all the clothes I wear, as an example.
In other words, I’m a neophyte and an amateur when it comes to fashion, but there’s one thing I’m absolutely certain of.
In the States, this item hasn’t really reached its popularity, and since Europe has already introduced this item in trend, I know that it will eventually spread to the States. (American fashion is always behind, in my opinion)
The secret is FUR ! Yes! Having Fur is the secret ingredient! *I’m not supporting killing animals for fur, I mean FAKE FUR!*
This little accessory helps bring out the trendy, elegance, and chic style! It really works wonders! I’ve gotten compliments that I look like a celebrity haha
FUR IS THE MUST HAVE FOR THE WINTER/EARLY SPRING!
This is moi with fur. Do you see the difference? Imagine me without the fur.
Well…I only wear my fur coat during the weekends.
Happy Shopping,
Odile
Thought of the Night #1
Greetings WordPress Readers!
Corporal Punishment has been long a controversial topic throughout the world and so I am curious to know what your opinion is:) And you may choose as many choices as you wish.
Feel free to share your personal light on this serious subject!
Thank you again and have a safe weekend,
Odile
Several Useful Sites for Editing Photos
Hello WordPress Readers!
Today’s post will be about recommending a few reliable, and efficient photo-editing sites for all of you. I personally love editing pictures because a photo becomes spectacular after being embellished, right?
I am not a fan of downloading apps that take huge amounts of space on the computer’s disk hardware, and no one is sure if the app carries a virus… Which is why, I’m pro for websites.
*Feel free to check out my other edited pictures on the Background Photos*
1. http://www.pixlr.com/express
I do adore pixlr! It has got to be my favorite editing site for all my photos. It offers a bunch of tools to edit the photos.The EXPRESS part of it is absolutely easy to use and it produces amazing, great, and professional photos.
I have not explored more than the Express part because the other two, I feel are too advanced for my neophyte computer skills.
My work of NADAL through pixlr -( and yes, Pixlr offers the option of creating a collage)
2. IPHOTO EDITING
This only applies to those who own APPLE products like a mac. Once I import all my camera photos into IPHOTO, I then edit them using this Iphoto Editing button. It is useful, and helps give the original photo a cleaner, and sharper overall presentation.
After editing through IPHOTO, I usually then continue onto pixlr.
Simple editing through IPHOTO- (The basics)
Just discovered this today! I’m very glad I did!
It is not as complete as pixlr, but it is still the second-best, so I have got to add this to this list.
Very easy to use, but it’s obvious that the site is trying to earn money by putting a bunch of restrictions on tools that pixlr has for free, and the ads at the bottom page.
Still, don’t hesitate to try this site too, you might prefer this than Pixlr.
Just about the level of Pixlr. Love it too!
Before 2012 ends : December Recently Added Songs to iPod
*** All these songs may be listened on Spotify free of charge***
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‘Diamonds’ by Rihanna
I recall the period when Rihanna was just a mere rookie/newbie debuting with her “Good Girl” album about 6 years ago, if I am correct. Back then, I had grown to like her as well as her style of music. After that one album, I began to notice that she was straying away from that “Good Girl” road. I stopped following her then. However, her new album released just a few months ago followed by her hit ‘Diamonds’ has caught my attention. This song is a ballad about having confidence and being positive. It is an uplifting tune with an encouraging message. -
‘Catch My Breath’ by Kelly Clarkson
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Like ‘Diamonds’, this is another uplifting and inspiring song. The chorus, and essence of this song is about being independent, strong-willed, and confident. Also, Clarkson is a very talented singer, with vocals that are pleasing to the ear. There are many artists that don’t deserve to be seen live at a concert due to studio auto-tuning, however Kelly Clarkson is an artist whose vocals are pure, real, strong, and original that deserves to be heard live. It is a recently released song from Clarkson’s new album.
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‘When I Was Your Man’ by Bruno Mars
YES!! Bruno Mars has done it again! He has grabbed my attention since his release of ‘Just the
Way You Are’ due to his wonderful love lyrics and his musical talent. He released his highly
anticipated album- “Unorthodox Jukebox” just a few weeks ago and he shows a different style
than his debut album of “Doowops and Hooligans”. ‘When I was Your Man’ is definitely a
ballad without much background instruments and acoustic. It is close to an acapella. If you
would like to listen to a heartfelt and strong vocalized ballad, this is the one!
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‘Locked Out of Heaven’ by Bruno Mars
Yeah…I do like Bruno Mars. So again… this starts out as a blues and upbeat song, but the more I listened to it, the more heartfelt, deep, and sad the tune became. If you would like a tearful yet sort-of upbeat song, this is it! There are quite a few dirty words, but it’s just a matter of ignoring them.
This song, within a few days, has topped many of the international charts, as well as the American one. According to the Spotify chart, it is number 6 on most popular song in the ‘world’.
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‘Radioactive’ by Imagine Dragons
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Recently, there has been quite a load of hype around ‘Indie’ pop, rock bands. Imagine Dragons has been successful in gaining a large audience for the genre of music it belongs to. This song is about the same music style as Alex Clare’s ‘Too Close’. It has a strong percussion for the background and it is fun to listen as well as to sing-along. I am a newbie when it comes to being familiar with Imagine Dragons, so there isn’t much I can say more about them.
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‘Amazing’ by Danny Saucedo
Previous to downloading this song by Saucedo, I had already been familiar with him. I had already listened to a popular song of his, and was not impressed. This song is an exception..I guess 
He is a well-known Swedish Pop singer and is famous for his dance and great looks. As a person, he seems on the ‘dirty’ and ‘shady’ side which is also why I was turned away from his songs. I did discover this song through Spotify and it has a really upbeat beat to it with an uplifting message! It is a feel-good and a PARTY song! YAY!
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‘Skyfall’ by Adele
ADELE!! This song has been nominated for the Golden Globes for best movie soundtrack from James Bond’s “Skyfall”. As usual, her talent never fails, which is why it should not be underestimated. She has co-written a wonderfully composed song with an orchestra as the background instrument. Looking for a dramatic sound, this is it!
La France: Truth or Myth?
Hey WordPress Readers!
I’m hoping that this post will hopefully enlighten those who are inspired to visit or..to re-visit France for a longer period.
1. French toilets are erroneous
…TRUTH! Public restrooms are usually unsanitary, however, there are quite a few which are decent.
If you are in Paris and are in need of a toilet badly, try to find the nearest shopping mall or hotel that will accept you to use their service. Nowadays Paris has become pretty money-minded due to all the tourism; it charges for public toilets. I swear, there is such a thing as ‘French tourism toilet income’, and it’s no guarantee that the priced ones are ‘clean’.
Good luck! SIT AT YOUR OWN RISK 
2. The French are absolutely rude
MYTH! This has got to be the biggest/most common stereotype about the French (at least from my conversations with Americans). They are not rude. Sure, they may come off slightly reserved at first, but it’s just a matter of you making the first ‘leap of faith’.
It will most certainly take courage but it will be worth the 10 seconds you’ll spend introducing yourself and starting the journey of a new friendship.
In my opinion, the French are not like a majority of Californians who will suddenly jump at you trying to get to know you, and then that will be the first and last time you’ll ever see them.
The French are strong in the area of Friendship Bonding. It takes time and patience, but definitely rewarding.
3. Be fluent in French before visiting the country
MYTH! You don’t need to have spent 5 years of your life learning French..to only let yourself travel there. Wouldn’t that be too strict with yourself? I suggest people who go there to buy a petit livre of conversational French on your trip.
In order to avoid making a bad impression to the French, begin the conversation with a few French words. Don’t worry about your mistakes. Show that you are putting an effort in speaking the foreign language instead of ‘Hello. I come from *name of country*’
See my point?
4. They hate Americans
MYTH! haha, you may breathe now!
French don’t hate Americans, however, they do have a ‘low view’ on them ..in general..and I agree with the French.
I’ll be talking about my personal point of view on this one, so don’t get angry if you think differently. As an example, my classmate has asked me : “Which countries is Chinese or whatever Chinese language is, is spoken?” I just stared at him.
Also, there were quite a few of my friends who had no idea, whatsoever, of whom Andrea Bocelli is.
I don’t listen to Opera music…but at least I know who he is; It’s like someone who does not have a clue of whom Mozart is because he doesn’t play the piano.
For many Californians (I think), their nation is a superpower and that is all that counts. IGNORANCE.
5. La Gastronomie Francaise!
TRUTH! French food is definitely varied.
it is superrr delicious that I can’t even explain using words. French cuisine is extremely authentic and exotic- it varies from chicken to intestines. (Not only do the Latin Americans and Chinese eat those stuff…)
One of my favorite dishes is called ‘Steak Tartare’. In short words for this exquisite dish- it is just raw meat. Unfortunately, I’ve never prepared it in the States due to the use of unknown amounts of hormones in the meat…
6. The culture is sophisticated and perfect!
TRUTH! but..with an exception.
I know this is sooo general but they are really chic from the areas of fashion to culinary arts. If you’ve heard of so many praises of France throughout your life, it’s not false, and neither is it an exaggeration! It is true!
People who visit France for the first time are completely blown away by the French aspects of the rich culture.
There is an exception to this statement though… In my opinion, there are not many talented French singers; French music is pretty weak. In vocals, they are in need of improvement.
AND THAT’S MARION COTILLARD! <3
7. They Stink
MYTH! What is with this stereotype??
The French are not stinky and therefore don’t smell bad. I’ve met and kissed lots of them but I’ve never had an instance where I thought to myself : “When was the last time he took a shower?”
Also, French perfumes are extraordinary! Most people use those expensive, good-smelling products. THEY SMELL FRESH.
8. Women don’t shave
TRU-MYTH! I’m not too sure about this one…
I can’t say that all women don’t shave..but I did meet this French madame who showed her underarms…and it was bushy (period)
9. Nude French Beaches!
TRUTH! Yesss! There are nude beaches!
Don’t be mislead though- Not all French beaches allow nudity; Only a few beaches do…so tourists, don’t be disappointed if you happen to make a spontaneous drop by a French beach during your vacation and not find a topless woman…:)
10. SMOKING!
TRUTH!
So many smoke….a lot! It’s a habit of the French people. They know it’s bad, but they’ve become addicted.
Many begin smoking at 16…It’s part of the culture…
When visiting Paris, you’ll be exposed to all the Tobacco smoke, so be ready
I believe that when the French smoke, it’s more a fashion statement than a liking for it.
He’s Jean Baptiste Maunier 
Merci!
Odile
