Carnet de Voyage is simply a description of the "Voyage" of my life: Where I am from, where I have been where I want to go. It's also a description of what I like to do, my favorite music. Simplement un "voyage de la Vie.
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Proud to be a Panther🇬🇦
End of game for Gabon. It is unfortunately over for us. The city is quiet and sad tonight but we are proud. Our national team has given EVERYTHING and I am proud of my national soccer team. Tonight game against Burkina Faso was awesome eventhough the referee was stupid. Yes I say it again he was stupid. I feel the same way with the one who arbitrated Gabon vs Morocco. You could tell he was against Gabon for sure. He gave an unjustified penalty that allowed the Moroccans to goal which helped them a lot. However, the Gabonese team didn't complain and our team didn't trash Morocco like Ghana did to Gabon on the interview.
Well, I must say I was very disappointed after I watched that interview. We all know that Gabon played very well against them and Morocco.
Please don't be a bitter loser. what an attitude! What do you expect when you sit back thinking that "we are the best!"..That's a lie! Lies!! Gabon played VERY WELL! We controlled the match! So please!o well...It is ok, I understand his frustration. Then what happened next to them? A small team kicked them out of the Cup. Yep! The Comoros gave them a safe trip back home to Ghana. Lol! Who knew that Ghana could be out because of the Comoros? That's life! Be humble man! Maybe they are happy now that we are out of the competition too. But in my head I still love the Ghanian team who went to the World Cup of Soccer in Brazil. I will never forget that Ghana team who made Africa proud. The Black Stars of Ghana is still one my favorite African teams anyway.
The referee on the game Gabon vs Burkina Faso tonight was just too much. He did Everything he could to break us but we still played well. "The shots on goals" I mean the penalties were the painful and difficult part of the game and Gabon lost because of a little mistake. One shot of a player. He missed it and that was it. Team 241 gave a vibe of world cup soccer game tonight. We were all on our feet. So I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt Burkina Faso was just Lucky that's all. Nothing special, just lucky. They could have easily lose. I don't know if they will go further than that but like I said in soccer expect the unexpected. We weren't lucky enough tonight Because Gabon played with 10 while Burkina was still 11 players. That's because of the stupid zeal of the referee who gave a red card to a player. By the way the same referee took away a goal opportunity to Gabon that could have given them the victory maybe. The player was not off-side. I still don't understand why HE Stopped him! Gabon could have won 2 goals. The guy was upset but the referee insisted in his way anyway. Really that man...(sigh)
that referee...sigh. No comment. I think it is about time that FIFA do find ways of giving sanctions to referees. They always get away with their nonsense. That's too much now! Some Referees can steal your joy and your victory honestly. If they get some sanctions, maybe it will help improving the way they arbitrate the match. But still, dear Stallions of Burkina Faso admit that the Panthers of Gabon gave you hard time tonight right? Lol! We scared you till the end. We are team 241!We have a good goal keeper
(I love my team. I like my Panthers. You did a good job guys do not be sad. We are proud of you.)
Gabon could have gone farther in this African Cup of Nations 2022 but we learned from our mistakes too. One of those was puting hope on two guys: the two players (the favorite international ones) who were fired for their bad behavior during the tournament. That was just so
What a mess! and they both set bad example to their fellow players who put their hope on them. Come on guys!
After reading it I was so so disappointed. People said they were angry about something they were supposed to get. So what? When you love your country, you play for the love of your country first and you can take back the issue again later on. When you do something for your country it is Not about money first but the Love of your country. No wonder why the team was already weaken. If the most important pilars are gone what do you expect? but our Panthers still managed to fight for the best and I am proud of them. So These two professionals went back to play for their soccer clubs in Europe but we will never forget their bad behavior. What an insult to the nation! That shows enough how they don't care about their country.
It is ok. That's life. Libreville was quiet tonight after the game. Libreville was sad. but proud. we are the Black Panthers of Gabon. We are the Panthers. We are crying but We are proud to be Panthers of Gabon. We love you guys. You played very well. We will come back on the next cup stronger and will do better. Thank you to all the supporters and all the people around the world who supported our national team.
Thank you also to our national symbol who gave us luck! We are not Dead we are still here alive. Long live our black panther. A panther still roars
The Soccer Cup of the African Nations is not over. Next game Nigeria vs Tunisia. Good luck Nigeria. All my support to the Super Eagles. Yes, I love Nigeria. Do not disappoint us please. We Go Nigeria!
Thank you for reading. You can also visit my website: www.poshenvogue.com
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Go! The Panthers of Gabon/ African Cup of Nations 2021
Good job the Black Panthers of Gabon! Let's go for more win.
We are watching the African Cup of Nations that happen in Cameroon now. Cameroon and their Indomitable Lions are hosting this year the great soccer event in Africa.
Yes,We love soccer!
Yesterday was a good game we played so well against the Black Stars of Ghana. I was surprised because We managed the game very well. Strength to our team 241. Ghana is a strong soccer team with so many experienced players but we did very well we did better than them. I am proud of my team.
Our national symbol is no joke! You can't see us. Yes we are the Black Panthers Lol!!!
Next game is against Morocco. Let's fight against the Atlas Lions of Morocco. Let's go Gabon we can do it! We are not afraid of the Atlas Lions we met them several times already. Yes we can! Get ready Morocco we are coming for you! Our Panthers will bite you and throw you on the ground. Lol!!
I was really worried when I read that our team would play against the Black Stars. Ghana went several times to World Cup of Soccer and they played very well there. So you understand why I was like... To me it was a lost game already but...Team 241 did it! Thank you guys!
A nice goal from the Ghanaian team early in the match. Not surprised it is a very good team. It is a fact and we know it. But then later almost at the end, a wonderful goal of Allevinah for the panthers of Gabon. O! Yes that's why I love soccer! One of my favorite sports I watch on TV. The surprise always happen even at the last minute.
Gabon's team is not bad it just needs more discipline I guess or something like control and a good coaching. We have good players. All my support to team 241.
This is what happen when the team 241 is happy. I cross my fingers for the next match.
my website: www.poshenvogue.com
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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
My Little Life 🌺in my Hometown 🌴
Hello dear readers.
I hope you had a happy new year eve. Nothing special on my side. just living my life. No celebration for my son and I were sick we are still convalescent but that's fine because everyday is like a new year. I am.almost done with first project and guess what? someone wants to come in this week. yay! I hope everything will be fine.
I wish you success,good health,
this is part 2 of my Little life on Libreville my hometown.
little city on the coast.
This is Libreville. I like to see the sunset as you can see there is a little portion on earth on the sea. you can see it on the other side. it is called Pointe Denis. people like to go there to spend good time and have fun especially during holidays and weekends. there are nice lodges to stay in, you can see some elephants , marine turtles etc. i mean safari. you can do safari on this little piece of land.
natural vapor bath for Corona virus...
some short videos... about what I do. I will also share short videos of my other projects
Libreville is a small town with a special history. I hope to share it with you on another post in this blog
I enjoy every single day.
I love every steps and the end should be good and simple. not too much just simple. I like space and light. I am still working on the decorative aspect. that may change. I will put more colors. we don't have variety of choices here. remember it is a little town.
Every day is a special day for me. I like standing at the door and enjoy the breeze
the sound of the waves. that's why this apartment is special. you can rest with the sound of the waves, the wind when you open the door and the window. You feel cradled in another world (smile) you can quietly work here on your computer and you can watch TV.
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the sunset on the sea is magical. the sound of the ships with their lights at night too. you will see the lights from afar at the Pointe Denis. it is another world. the apartment is in the center of town. At walking distance of a pharmacy, some businesses,supermarkets, banks, cafés...I mean you have everything. this is our little life in Libreville
I hope to show you more short videos of my life in my little hometown Libreville. So some will see that people have different kind of life . lol
short videos so you can see how life is in my little town.
My son is sleepy on a late afternoon. He sleeping in the arms of his sweet nanny
my website: www.poshenvogue.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
My Little Life in Gabon
Tomorrow starts the countdown to the new year
Hello everyone.
i am sharing with you my little life in my hometown. Libreville, little town. capital city of Gabon.
The rules\laws concerning the pandemic is very much active here too and there is less to do outside. especially in a small town like mine. Yes, it can be boring at times... ***
I am glad i published my book before 2022. I am done with it
I am now almost done with the apartment renovation. It's basic stuff knowing that it is difficult to keep a place next to the sea. Humidity is the number one issue but overall, I am glad it will be good next week. It will be for renting purposes. That's for people who want to be in town for touristic or business purpose. They can stay few weeks, months in Libreville.
Meanwhile i have started working on my family house (where I grew up) Renovation of that place requires a lot of more money, work and time. I am changing most of the style. The house was built in the late 80's. I was a little girl. So guess how much of the work i must do. There are 4 bedrooms and another one that was used as an office to my late Dad. He liked to spent his time there and kept all his documents. I might change it for something else...
I am making some modifications. it cost more. Well, we will see. i hope to be done by early next year.
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So how has been 2021?
i hope to share it with you in the next post. I am honestly not feeling like having a new year party. not in the mood of that sort especially with that pandemic climate. I just want to stay home with my son and nothing else.
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My vision board for 2022 must be effective. Time is getting short. I need to do more important things in my life.
let's see what 2022 has for me. No need to do the same thing. Same words, same habits. no need to talk a out new resolutions let's just make things happen.
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I want to thank Almighty God for taking care of me and my family. I am thankful I am still here. Even if i didn't see my mom, my sisters and brothers for a while. i hope to see them next year.
Thank you for reading see you next year.
Happy New Year.
Some short videos uploaded
My daily life...enjoying simple things
At my niece's traditional wedding out of town at my uncle's compound property
Going to eat...I like it
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A natural vapor bath that we make to fight Corona virus, flu, body pain,fever and fatigue. we use those leaves and barks. we boil them ...then you cover yourself and sweat
papaya leaves, barks, guava leaves, ndolé, some times we add plantains tree leaves...
I went to an exhibition in town. Photographs ' work raising awareness about violence done to women. How important it is to stop such behavior
Family time. I went to spend time with my cousins a saturday afternoon. the lady made something on the barbecue for us at home.
that's it! that was my post on my little life in my hometown
My website: www.poshenvogue.com
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
How Far is This America🇺🇸
Whenever I see the statue of Liberty, my heart is moved. My God, so much meaning, so much history. Gift, talent, the people...This is a masterpiece. I am in love with that statue.I have respect for what it stands for.
It gives me so much love for this country.
America the beautiful
Ok. so the title of my book is "How Far is this America"
The book is out in Amazon. If you are interested you can just type my name on the search bar of Amazon.com, Laetitia Meyo
It is in both versions French and English
It took me longer than I thought because of all the turns and situation I went through:
1/ Lost of the manuscript
2/ Moving and trips
3/ Gave birth to my son (with a difficult recovery of C section)
4/ family matters and work
5/ I had to re write everything again from the beginning (in French first then in English later)
6/ Translation and editing on my own
7/ Mom duties
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English is not my language so I had to review and review on my own. It takes time in both French and English. I did more work than the previous book. I felt compelled to write a story on immigration. But there is more to that.
America is a great country. America has a great History. I have always been impressed by it. My father loved that country very much from personal experience. America gave so much to people coming to start a new life. It gave hope to those who lost it. America gave a second chance.
I am not talking about politics and politicians here because that's another story which I am not interested to talk about. I am talking about America, the people who made that country great.
May God bless this country.
Here it is now. My book is here. The other version will be published soon in amazon too. I am glad at last it is here. Please be patient on the small beginning.
Discover the story of Valeine leaving her small land to go to America. Her friend Lea who is living there, invites her to find more opportunities. She will discover an America diferent from the one she expected to be. This is a story of dream, immigration,hardship. But also deception. settlement and love.
Valeine as you can see is the main character of the book.
Thank you to my friends and family for supporting me in this adventure of writing.
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Because We are Humans
Few days ago my nephew saw me crying in front of this song. I can't explain why whenever I listen to the lyrics and watch the video clip of this song my heart break into pieces.
He asked me: " what's wrong Tata Laetitia?" (Tata is a sweet way to say auntie)
I tried to explain to him how important it is to respect and like every people. You don't know everyone'story. We must be compassionate because we are humans. People leave their country not because they necessarily want to do it but some political, economical, social reasons. They usually engage in some extremely dangerous means of transportation such as crowded 🚢 ships. not safe at all. Some unsafe trucks and they end up sadly dying. Like sinking in the sea etc. The despair, the hope for a better tomorrow.
Today we see so many things happening around us but tonight I want you to think about people in some part of the world who are going through a lot. They chose to leave their families for a better tomorrow. I cannot say that they intentionally choose to leave everything and their beloved ones. This is not an easy decision at all.
Nobody can blame someone who dream about a better life because we are humans. It is so painful to leave your land, your family, your friends, your neighborhood, your pets and go to the unknown.
Of course everybody doesn't leave their country because they feel oppressed but there are always some reasons that push them to do it.
The song clearly talks about a man who is ready to leave everything: his village, his friends, what he has built and even his wife to go to a better country (that looks like America). He wants to leave because he has no voice in his country, he has no opportunities, he feels miserable. He is in search of the respect of Human Rights, his dignity as a man. He feels like his dream are taken away from him. He wants to live and be able to provide for his wife. But his wife doesn't want him to go because they are still young and they can start a family. They just got married what about their dreams together as a couple?
Besides, he doesn't even know the future. The man has already made up his mind. He is leaving and that's it...His wife is not supporting his decision . she feels sadly in pain but she still going to watch him leave. That story is heartbreaking really. Some people go through the same situation. May God give strength to men and women who are going through this difficult times of their lives.
Whenever I listen to that song my heart is sad. Because we are humans first. we need to be compassionate. "Labas" is a well known French song. Jean Jacques Goldman is one of the greatest French composers. This is a timeless masterpiece. Whenever I listen to it, I cry...
America has always been the place where people dreamed to go. A place where people foresee a better life. I truly love this country because America has welcomed millions of people to give them a chance. God Bless America the land of the Free. Please I am not talking here about the politics and so on. I talk about the people, the country. I have met so many nice people in America. May God bless you guys. May God bless America for giving opportunities and dream to those who could not dream anymore in their own country. May God bless the American flag for its History. Brave men and women shed their blood and vision to make this country great.
Brave men and women made that country a possibilty of hope for others.
The name America was hope for some people around the world. We can't forget it. Be grateful. May God bless America the beautiful. Next time I will go back I will love this country even more.
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on another note,
I am done translating my last book. It is going to be published soon. "How Far is this America" this is the book. I told myself no matter what, it has to be published before 2022. So I am glad it will finally happen and I will share it here. I hope the story will move and touch us. It has to inspire some of us. It is a story of
immigration.
See you soon before the countdown to the new year. Thank you for passing by and thank you for reading My post. You can also check my website: www.poshenvogue.com
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I end the post with this beautiful song of celine Dion. A song that reminds us that we never change in fact we are still the same person we have always been. yes, we never change indeed. there's something about us that can never change from the child we were to the adult we had become. I have always been a vocal person and full of energy. I like writing. I like thinking. I always tried to understand the whys the how's? I like the truth. I have always been compassionate. I love pets. I was always surrounded by male people all my teenage life. I forgot that I was daddy'sgirl surrounded by this opposite sex taking care of me. At some point, I thought I was a boy until I met that boy who made me realize that love exists and that I was indeed a girl. He made me have some butterflies. Holding his hand was just everything. yes, indeed We never change. I have always been loyal to my friends and family. It is my person. I must not fail my word. my word is so important. I must keep my word. it is my person but also my culture. I have my shortcomings too. like anybody but I have never been mean intentionally. I like that song. Who were you and who are you today? Tonight that's my question. I hope u love the song
about the book, it took me time and time because I was busy with so many things not forgetting that I am a mother so it took time. But tonight I just wanted to remind us that WE ARE HUMANS after all. Love your neighbor. Thank you for reading
My website: www.poshenvogue.com
Friday, December 10, 2021
No Comment
This is what I was talking about few months ago in my older post "Victimization and the Racism card"
When real case of racism will occur nobody will trust you anymore because some people used it too much in the wrong way and played with it. You don't play with Hate crime. You do not divide people. You do not divide a country. You don't do that. Something didn't add up when the story first came out.Now see?
I followed the story a while ago. The only thing that come out of it is: "why o why?" Why doing it? Well let's see what's going to happen after that. One thing may be sure is Jussie Smolett's acting career is over. He was found guilty on multiple counts in hate crime hoax.
And by the way he accused Trump supporters of this and that. Why? Why doing such things? (sigh)
Anyway. The other question is what is BLM's thought on it now? It will be interesting to know what they think about it since according to them the oppressed are us Blacks and the "oppressors" are the others (I won't put it here)
I agree that in cases of politics applied in some countries in Africa for instance, there is oppression. Internal and external oppression but you have to carefully observe things around. I can't go too much into details on that. But as an individual?
This is going too far now. I am just curious to see what they have to say about such lie. I still believe that All Lives matter. God cares about every lives.
I think we need to talk about it with honesty. We, Blacks who have good sense should denounce such nonsense because it won't help us.
We can't live stuck in the past. The History of the past. I repeat again: I believe that racism exists (in both sides btw) but the way some people use the word racism today worries me.
I tell my young sister that when a story comes to you ALWAYS SEARCH FOR THE FACTS. Do not only follow your EMOTION. Sometimes your emotion can be right in some cases but not often.The role of the media and people like that or manipulative person is to pull on your heartstrings. Be always carefull when you hear something. i do not say I am perfect in searching facts and managing my emotion but I learn to do it. With time I learned that it is important to always do your research. Even when someone comes to you with his story makes sure that his story is true. We must alwyas ask the right questions. I learned it over time unfortunately after many deceptions and betrayals. Also,
Thank you Sky News Australia. Always on point for news report.
I like your work.
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