#ceci coco

[dragoneyes618]

HECTOR

[juliedrawz]

💙 Happy Valentines Day part 2 💙

You didn't think I would leave them out right? 😏

As it is usual on valentines day, singels sometimes are overrun by people who aim to snatch a date. However, Ernesto isn't interested in a huge wave of crazy women and Ceci surely couldn't care less for men attempting to court her. So before she can say no, Ernesto finds a way for them both to sneak away. And this time, she doesn't protest. Well, hardly.

"Hey! I never allowed you to pick me up!"

"I'm aware!"

"Wonderful! Then put me down! I can walk on my own!"

"Sure you can! But not fast enough! Hear that crowd behind us? I'm a specialist in making us disappear without them or the paparazzi finding us!"

"Fine! But as soon as we're far enough, you put me down!"

"Oh, come on! You should be proud! You're the only woman I ever carry! ... Well execept in my movies ... movies don't count!"

"Is that supposed to be a compliment?" One of her brows lifts slightly higher.

"Sí! - I mean ... maybe?"

"Try better!"

"I could sing for you."

"Oh, dios mio! No thank you!"

"What? I'm a fantastic singer!"

"Uhm hm ... I get to listen almost everyday. Also, I assume that ferotious crowd of fans and suitors are eager to hear a little something!" She smirks. "Not that we aren't trying to sneak away!"

"Ok, ok! Do you always have to do that?"

"Do what?" Her amused expression still lingers on her face.

"Mess with me like that!"

"Aww, is my interlectual, inteligence to much to handle for you again?"

"Ceci!" He turns his head to face her. "Would you st-"

A clatter in front of them makes Ernesto tumble slightly and Ceci has to cover her mouth as not to burst out laughing.

"Sure thing! If you'd keep looking forward! Next time you might run into a wall if not a pile of wooden boxes!"

"Ha ha! Hilarious!"

"Watch out! Lantern post!"

Their chuckles are only heard by four little glowing Chihuahua's who are following them all the way through tight streets to one of the very few backdoors of Ernesto's huge mansion.

And so, Ceci saw the mansion for the first time.

A/N - Yes, before you point out that it's their "alive" vers. (In my book, I somewhere mentioned, that one of the alebrjies abilities is to see the dead as they were. Or better said, they see the spiritual body that is still there. (I didn't have enough time to finish this as a 3 part thing! I had a cold 🤧)

Also ~ Happy Valentines Day! 🌹 @las-traigo-muertas

[hectic-hector]

Throwback Thursday: September 2020

The Great Cape Debate, a Coco/Incredibles crossover 😀

[awlimagines]

Part One: Them being possessive of you.

CELIA/CECILIA

Cecilia feels jealousy and depression just like anyone else. She worries when she sees you with someone else laughing at what they said or when you tell her something someone else did that you appreciated. She does not let these feelings affect her actions in noticeable ways. Ceci wants you to be happy even if you won’t be with her. So, Cecilia wears her usual soft smile and takes an interest in your conversations with her. 

Despite this, Cecilia is highly attuned to you. She can tell you when you’ll have a cold from the rain. Ceci knows without looking when you’re upset over something from the simple change in your energy. She knows everything that could bring a smile to your face and effortlessly gifts it to you. Ceci seems puzzled when people say you’re quiet and difficult to get to know. She tries to help by explaining everything she knows. When the left corner of your mouth flicks upward, you’re trying to conceal a laugh. The slight furrow of your brow combined with a frown means you’re confused and thinking. Cecilia doesn’t understand how people don’t see these obvious to her details.

GUSTAFA

Gustafa always thought he was an even-keeled kind of guy. He went with the flow and didn’t let someone’s anger stoke his own. Everyone has their struggles, and he could roll with that. Things changed some when you came into the picture. Gustafa felt himself becoming annoyed when others would spend time with you. His grip would tighten on his instrument ever so slightly while he glared through sunglasses. Gustafa knew he shouldn’t feel this way. It wasn’t like the two of you were dating or engaged. You were free to hang out with whomever you wanted. Gustafa would just prefer those people weren’t other eligible bachelors or bachelorettes. 

That was before you started dating. Gustafa was over the moon happy you chose him. He wanted to make sure everyone knew, also. He’d lace his fingers through yours and pull you closer to his side as the two of you walked through town and gave you a peck on the cheek before parting ways. Gustafa quickly discovered how to make you swoon and focus on him alone. He’d lean forward just enough to allow his glasses to slide down and reveal his eyes when smiling at you. Gustafa abused this trick when your conversations drew on, and his arm around your shoulders didn’t divert your attention back to him.

MARLIN/MATTHEW

Marlin knows he naturally looks surly. It had never been a huge problem in the valley. People there were nice enough to greet him and leave him alone if he didn’t want to speak with people. Then you arrived. Your ceaseless attempts to see him every day wormed into his heart. Marlin was very blunt in sharing how bad he thought your crops were but admired your determination to get better and how you clung intently to his advice. 

It started small. Marlin would glare from your side as someone encroached on his time with you. He didn’t think it was any different from his usual look. Marlin is pleasantly surprised with how quickly people finish speaking with you, leaving the two of you alone again. As the two of you grew closer, Marlin expressed worry about your trips to the city to see friends. It wasn’t a safe place like the valley, especially with how late you stayed out. Marlin insisted on accompanying you to walk you home through the city streets and mountain trails for safety.

NAMI

You were at the beach chatting with Nami about wanting to visit Coco Island one day after Pui talked about it. He didn’t mention many details, which is why you were intrigued. During your conversation, Molly caught sight of Nami and you. The blonde greeted you both warmly, asking what you were talking about. Molly gushed about how sweet you were to donate money to Pui like that. Nami asked about the cafe and if Griffin was working alone, grinding Molly’s conversation with you to a halt. After Molly parted to return to work, Nami spoke to you. “You know she was flirting with you, right?” 

Nami left when you asked what she meant. Molly had acted the same as always. You were still fretting over the miscommunication days later when you came across Gustafa playing outside his yurt. You were talking with him about what could have made Nami so mad when she appeared on the path toward the beach. When she saw you sitting with Gustafa, she glared before turning around and heading in the opposite direction. You gave Gustafa a quick goodbye before hustling after Nami. 

“You must be into Gustafa now. I didn’t expect you to be the type to switch so quickly. But to each their own, not like I care.” You frantically explained both Gustafa and Molly were just friends. You liked her, not either of them. You were trying to ask what you had done to upset her to fix it. Nami stood quietly, taking in your worried look before muttering not to worry about it. She ignored your confused look with a blush and asked, since you were already there if you wanted to walk to the spring with her.

ROCK

Rock believed himself to be not only the most stylish guy around but the most laidback as well. After returning to his parents’ inn after a spate of bad luck in finding a job to make him happy, Rock was living his best life. Rock could laugh off most everything without an issue, but as he grew to like you, he began having trouble. Why did everyone always want your attention? His parents would whisper bets about what bachelor or bachelorette you would settle down with. They never included his name, even though he made you laugh more than anyone else. The feelings simmered away until they came to a boil when you talked about a funny story about something you did with another person. 

“They don’t deserve you - I don’t deserve you. But at least I’m aware of it,” Rock pouted. After overcoming your shock, you reassured Rock you weren’t interested in anyone except him. His goofy antics stole your heart a while back. So, Rock took that as a go-ahead. You were shocked when Rock gave you a high-class lip stain to wear. He claimed it was just something small to help your lips from being chapped. Rock asked to see the color on you. He thought it would match your complexion and just wanted to be sure. After checking it out on yourself and loving it, you kissed Rock on the cheek before getting back to work. That had been hours ago, so why was he still wandering the town with a stain on his cheek and a smug look?

[imaredshirt]

Moved three Coco oneshots over to ao3:

The Correspondence, in which Héctor finds letters in Ceci's studio from an old designer friend, all signed: Edna Mode, Designer for the Gods.

A Rainy Night, in which Héctor and Imelda engage is domestic fluff of the fluffy kind.

Duct Tape, where slightly injured Ernesto goes to Héctor for some help over a decade after the movie.

[appatary8523]

Today's ugly song because, I was thinking about my Coco Estudihambres AU.

As you know, Ceci (the seamstress) is is voiced (in Spanish) by singer Cecilia Toussaint (both are named Ceci? Coincidence? I think not (?))

Anyway (?) I think I never actually included her because she was supposed to be featured later on the story, it goes kinda like this: Ceci is a singer at some downtown bar, very popular by her talent and charisma, but also for her beautiful body.

Gustavo knew her beforehand, and she needed a new guitarist for her band. Of course, Gustavo thought of Héctor to take the role (since he's the best guitarist he knows). He invites him to the bar to introduce him, and as soon as Héctor enters tthe place he listens Cecilia singing and falls for her (of course, Ceci would have the singing of Ceci Toussaint (?)). After the performance they talk and it turns out she kinda likes Héctor too. This wouldn't be a problem if Héctor wasn't already with Imelda (you know the deal, they like each other, they act like a couple, they just haven't asked the other if they'd like to formalize).

There's also another problem. Héctor finds out later that Ceci was Ernesto's girlfriend, one he was really happy with, one he really loved (things fell apart quite bad, Ceci broke up with him). And of course, Ernesto feels jealous, the girl wants nothing to do with him but he will not allow Héctor to be with her, not in the band or any other way.

Héctor would fight against temptation, he know he loves Imelda but Ceci flirts with him at any given Chance, even harder after realizing Ernesto tries to break them apart.

And, kinda like that. Idk, back then I was really invested in that story, and for quite obvious reasons I felt like to write this (?)

[moonsworndandelion]

pfiou une éternité que j'avais pas regardé Amixem, qu'est-ce que tu me fais pas faire x)

Par contre en vrai ils ont bien géré le truc je trouve

Deux hommes hétérosexuels pas ensembles sont victimes d’homophobie

2 likes et j’écris du rpf

[une-touille-en-vadrouille]

Haaa, et une Annette très heureuse parceque Tumblr a décidé de supprimer son post parcequ'une vidéo n'était pas tolérée \o/ mais comme je vous aime, on recommence !

Je disais donc, après avoir réussi à rentrer en rampant de ce très beau lac (même qu'on est parties grâce à MON grab Madame Dr Rathatton, tu vois que je suis pas tellement si particulièrement perfide), et parceque l'explosion culinaire du midi ne nous a pas servie de leçon (le voyage développe des tas de pulsion masochistes chez nous apparemment), nous sommes parties pour un marathon de destruction de système digestif. Aussi appelé cours de cuisine pour les initiés.

Donc ce machin (qui fait la taille de notre avant bras, au cas où vous auriez du mal à déchiffrer cette photo si incroyablement bien cadrée) c'était la portion d'une personne (sans le riz qui était à côté bien sûr).

Nous partons donc gaiement vers le marché, où nous découvrons les ingredients que nous utiliserons de 16h à 21h (quand on parle nourriture, ici on ne rigole pas). On en profite pour faire un tour rapide sur le marché, apprécier les conditions d'hygiène locales, et se demander comment nous avons fait pour ne pas avoir de problèmes gastriques depuis notre arrivée.

Aide au décodage, ceci un étal de viande (sans glace, c'est pour les faibles) par 25°, avec des balais accrochés au bout de ventilateurs pour faire fuir les mouches. L.O.L.

Son copain d'à côté vendait par contre ses poissons très frais, puisqu'ils bougeaient encore en suffoquant sur son étal jusqu'à ce qu'il leur ÉCLATE LA TETE AVANT DE LES ÉCAILLER ENCORE PLUS OU MOINS VIVANTS. Aheum. Pardon.

En route ensuite dans un très joli environnement pour faire nos 6 plats avec Aoy (qui se prononce "Oï", "comme quand vous voulez appeler un marchand à la sauvette dans la rue" selon ses dires)

On fera donc une entrée, un plat de soupe, un plat de pâtes, un dessert, et un curry ! (Pâte de curry faite maison bien sûr) ... Et petit détail, on mange tout sur place \o/

Au vu de la quantité d'huile nécessaire pour éviter que les plats ne brûlent (les woks en aluminium accrochent plus qu'un bigorneau sur son rocher à marée basse), nous pouvons donc vous confirmer que les thaïlandais sont très forts pour faire semblant que leurs plats sont sains (oooh, plein de vert, que de légumes! Oooh, tiens, du basilic frit!).

Pad Thai et soupe de poulet à la coco

Curry à la cacahouète (mon estomac, bien qu'ayant depuis subi le sacrement des malades, bave en y repensant)

Dr Rathatton et sa salade de papaye, votre chère et tendre et des rouleaux de printemps (frits, on vous a dit qu'ils aimaient l'huile !). Même que je suis trop forte en origami.

Un autre curry avec des pâtes aux oeufs frites (tiens, un autre pattern. C'est presque des maîtres mots de la Thaïlande quand on y pense)

Et notre équipe de choc !

Notre pauvre prof s'est pris une giclée de sauce aux huîtres dans la figure, l'un des participants lui a décapité une cuillère, et notre manque de résistance au piment nous a valu un regard de chat dépressif devant une tranche de pain sans poisson, mais elle était vraiment super ! "Please, less emotion" (selon elle, on cuisine soit avec nos émotions, soit avec des quantités précises) 🤣

Et en bonus, un petit livre avec toutes les recettes et les étapes, très bien fait, qui permet que nos neurones en PLS se concentrent sur notre tractus digestif en souffrance plutôt que sur les recettes en elles mêmes. On vous fera un peu rêver les papilles à notre retour en France 🥰

Bizouuuuux

[darkpalmor]

4 SEPTEMBRE 2024

Programme de rentrée et de petits morceaux.

1°) Improvisation sur thème imposé (5 minutes, 5 lignes) : Un mot riche de sens pour l’inspiration. Le verbe « secouer ».

Quand on secouera les cocotiers, il faudra surveiller ce qui en tombe : un coquin, une coquine, un coco, ça va encore. Si c’est un singe, attention : ça mord et ça griffe. Si c’est un ancêtre mal accroché, il faudra lui creuser un lit de repos éternel dans le sable de la plage.

2°) Démarreur (10 minutes) : 6 mots pour une histoire de haine. « Il la haïssait, cette vieille vache. » On partira de cette phrase (début du roman Dissimulation de preuves, de Donna Leon, 2004) pour raconter une histoire pleine de méchanceté, qui se finira de façon brusque.

Il la haïssait, cette vieille vache. Depuis le temps qu’elle donnait plus de coups de pieds que de bidons de lait, qu’elle traînait le long des chemins en semant exprès ses bouses sur les zones encore propres de la route départementale, il avait envie de s’en débarrasser. Mais voilà, elle lui faisait un veau par an, et quel veau ! Un mâle chaque fois, un qui attire les primes, un de ceux que les bouchers s’arrachent, un que les voisins envient et réclament pour en faire un géniteur de leurs génisses de merde… Alors il lui criait dessus sans cesse, lui refilait un coup de trique sur les jarrets pour la faire avancer, la menaçait de l’équarrisseur… Le jour où il eut son petit AVC et qu’il se trouva allongé sur la litière alors qu’il s’apprêtait à lui adapter les trayons de la machine, elle se coucha bien tranquillement sur lui, de tout son poids, ses cinq cents kilos se relevèrent un quart d’heure plus tard, et elle attendit la suite des événements.

Il la haïssait, cette vieille vache de professeur de musique. Des gammes, toujours les mêmes notes, tiens tes doigts comme ceci, reprends à la mesure 17, tu n’y arriveras jamais, à la semaine prochaine… Etc. Le violon, ça lui sortait par les trous de nez. Il en faisait des cauchemars, il voyait des archets partout. Et ses parents qui lui demandaient s’il avait fait des progrès ! Et son petit frère qui avait la chance de faire poney au lieu de musique ! Il allait devenir fou, il voulait tuer quelqu’un. Aussi, quand elle lui annonça fin juin que ses parents avaient fait le sacrifice de lui payer une année supplémentaire il fut incapable de se retenir, et lui brisa sur la tête une belle imitation de Stradivarius, qui avait tout de même coûté plus de deux mille euros, et il repartit, calme et soulagé. Juste après, il avait piscine. Et la monitrice était vraiment canon.

3°) États d’âme dans le placard (10-15 minutes) : L’aspirateur s’ennuie. On fera parler cet objet domestique, et il nous dira sa vie quotidienne, ses joies, ses peines…

Mes compagnons de travail m’ennuient. Le balai brosse se la joue prétentieuse, la tête au-dessus de tout le monde, bien appuyé sur son manche dans le petit seau en plastique, il nous méprise tous même quand on le ramène avec les cheveux trempés. Le balai à franges, lui, n’a aucune conversation. Toujours la tête dans le seau, il lâche des borborygmes incompréhensibles, et il pue. Quant aux trois serpillières, c’est rien que des loques effrangées, étalées en vrac sur le vieux porte-torchons qu’on a mis au rebut. Moi, je rumine. Il ne faut pas croire que, même débranché, je ne pense pas. Je rumine tout ce que le mari de madame me fait subir : et que je te cogne contre les plinthes ! Et que je te coupe le souffle sur le tapis persan ! Et que je te déroule le câble d’alimentation comme pour démarrer une tronçonneuse ! On me bourre de saloperies inimaginables et innommables. Cet abruti, la dernière fois, m’a fait aspirer une crotte de chat échappée de la litière. Je me suis senti tout visqueux et j’ai failli vomir. J’attends patiemment le court-circuit final qui me délivrera, je rêve que cet imbécile, un jour de bringue, me plonge dans la cuvette des WC. Alors là, les amis, je vous le jure, je lui promets une électrocution parfaite. Il va sentir passer les watts et les volts ! Pour moi, ce sera juste un petit flash, rapide, sans souffrance. Libre ! Enfin libre !

4°) Défragmentation (15 minutes) : Étoffer des bribes. Voici cinq extraits de petits poèmes d’un même auteur, Noël Bernard. Il s’agira de les replacer, dans l’ordre qu’on voudra, et de les étoffer en une dizaine de lignes, en construisant un discours adressé à une personne qui sera peu à peu identifiable. « … vague après vague il se brise au pied des murailles … » « … cette braise dans ton cœur enflamme une … » « … Lève les bras vers le ciel, fais pleuvoir l’eau qui … » « … détourne tes yeux de l’enfant qui … » « … livre son mystère à qui sait l’ouvrir … »

Cette braise dans ton cœur enflamme une passion qui emportera tout sur son passage, un torrent d’amour du bien et de la justice qui te donnera tout pouvoir sur le monde qui t’entoure. Comme un océan, vague après vague il se brise au pied des murailles de cet univers de violence, mais il finira par les abattre. Allez ! Lève les bras vers le ciel, fais pleuvoir l’eau qui alimentera ce flot salvateur ! Ne fais plus confiance à celui qui détourne tes yeux de l’enfant qui pleure, regarde en face les douleurs, prends pitié des souffrances, et agis ! Ouvre ton cœur, et tu verras, mon ami, toi qui jusqu’ici ne te préoccupais de rien, que l’humanité livre son mystère à qui sait l’ouvrir, et la Fraternité s’étendra sur la Terre, enfin.

[alite-pinguin]

Coco ex Cocoland a t-il définitivement fermé ses portes ?

En ces temps de rencontres en ligne, de tchats et de discussions virtuelles, certains se souviennent probablement du tchat Coco, autrefois connu sous le nom de Cocoland. Cette plateforme avait su se démarquer dans le monde du tchat en ligne grâce à ses nombreuses fonctionnalités, sa modération active et ses salons de discussions variés. Mais tout ceci appartient-il désormais au passé ? Coco…

[yeahowlfashion]

Coco ex Cocoland a t-il définitivement fermé ses portes ?

En ces temps de rencontres en ligne, de tchats et de discussions virtuelles, certains se souviennent probablement du tchat Coco, autrefois connu sous le nom de Cocoland. Cette plateforme avait su se démarquer dans le monde du tchat en ligne grâce à ses nombreuses fonctionnalités, sa modération active et ses salons de discussions variés. Mais tout ceci appartient-il désormais au passé ? Coco…

[matasse2the]

Coco ex Cocoland a t-il définitivement fermé ses portes ?

En ces temps de rencontres en ligne, de tchats et de discussions virtuelles, certains se souviennent probablement du tchat Coco, autrefois connu sous le nom de Cocoland. Cette plateforme avait su se démarquer dans le monde du tchat en ligne grâce à ses nombreuses fonctionnalités, sa modération active et ses salons de discussions variés. Mais tout ceci appartient-il désormais au passé ? Coco…

[juliedrawz]

🌼 Big Info/Update on my "Coco" Book 🌼

So it's almost been a year ...

Wow! What a journey so far! I wanted to take my time to talk to you "every dear one of you who loves my art and follows me" for a bit. Now, this will be a long post so keep that in mind!

I cannot remember a year in which I went through so many changes. I grew a lot mentally and I learned a lot. When I first watched Coco, I didn't know at all what kind of impact it will have on me. I know it did for a whole lot many more than just me. It's not just a movie, it's something that moved my heart in depths I cannot explain. Look, the only movie franchise who ever was able to impact me that deeply was Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, but then Coco came along and well ... Héctor! ... and Ernesto.

But talking about Héctor in every little detail possible is planned for another post. There is so much! And Ernesto even more. Ernesto is actually (has actually) been my biggest surprise this year 🤯 And let me tell you why for a little because this is a important part of this whole post!

Villains. We all know what a villain is. When I first saw Ernesto, I was instantly drawn to his charmful personality. I love mexico! I love mexicans, (they happen to be one of the funniest, kindest and most temperamental ones I ever came across and they understand how to celebrate life and death!) At first, we only see what Ernesto can do without knowing anything just yet. I was blown! Let me get this down, he's a musícan with a inrcedible voice (I have an opera education background so I connect to his trained voice), he's a actor, a showman, he's a phenomenal horseback rider and he's handsome! I don't need to tell you about the punch in the guts you end up having later!

Oh, yes! Something I would say! Seriously! I do act like that whenever I am burning for something! *cough* snowflakes quite recently! It was late and my boss only had 1 client left and it started snowing big flakes and I went full child excited mood "think Ernesto and fireworks" until they hit me with their "Augh, snow! Cold, wet, annoying!" And then I literally turned into this cinematic drama queen telling them about nostalgia and the spirit of christmas! *laugh* Their faces 😆 Bah humbug! Truly!

Can you imagine Ernesto in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge? I can! 😆 Héctor, Ceci and Imelda as the 3 spirits of christmas. Yes sir! I want that for christmas! *cough* aaand I'm rambling! I was talking about my book ... yes ... back to that!

Anyway! Moving on! I've told you before that as an INFP personality it's in my nature anyway to think and feel myself deeper into things (whatever they are) and I need about 2 or 3 rows to analyze and solidifying my opinion. That's what happened with Ernesto. Yes, at first I was "heck this guy!" Mildly said, I did not like Ernesto. One. Bit. I was mad and I, for the first few moments, labled him as a villain too! But then I rewatched and rewatched and rewatched Coco and I analyzed Ernesto. And after I went "wait a dang minute!" I realized, no, this man is certainly not your typical "Bad guy!" And after my Dad "an ex-soldier and chef prison guard" confirmed my analysis, I started researching and studying on human behavior, trauma (PTSD) and especially psyche! Now, I wanted to do this anyway because of Héctor and Imelda but it played into my hands with Ernesto. But it also flipped my whole opinion of him. It is a canon fact, that Héctor and Ernesto grew up together and were like brothers to each other and I had the statement, that Ernesto isn't proud of what he's done. Oh boy did that flip tables for me! Because guess what! A true villian is evil, period. You don't go thinking about any redemption because they are that far gone! And a truly rotten, evil soul does not regret their actions or deeds, they are perfectly fine and content with them. I would love to share my whole Sherlock Holmes 🔎 action I did on Ernesto with you but I can't because that would def. spoil everything that is to come!

Ok, this whole Ernesto case has changed and impacted my book! And not only that. The longer I wrote, I got back my grammar and writing skills (after not truly writing for years!) I improved and only after months and then going back to the first half of my book, I realized that many things weren't the way I wanted them anymore. The plot was now solid (wasn't at first) some age/timeline aspects changed! I tweaked some things! Grammar too. And that means I will need to go over my whole first bunch of chapters eventually!

Now I really know where my book is heading! From beginning to end! I now have the silver lining! That also means, the Title of my book has changed! But I will change it in time, not just yet!

The thing with Ceci 👓

Honestly, when I first included Ceci in my book, I, just like with many things, as I mentioned, had no idea what to do with her! I knew I wanted her in, because of that one scene! She instantly had me with her sassy attitude. And since it was pretty clear that she and Héctor knew each other and that she's been helping him not only once, I knew that there had to be a connection. And so I went with it. But that was still raw and not well thought through. That came fairly quickly though! And by now, Ceci is, next to Imelda one of the main characters! She plays a big role and she will be very important for the future!

My Book - Not just any other Fanfic

I know that everyone has their own opinion, view of things and headcanons. This is mine! But while it is my headcanon, I had the goal from the moment I sat down and decided "I'm going to do this!" To make my book feel as canon as possible. I knew I didn't just want to create yet another "great" fanfiction, I wanted to create something that is way more than just that. Something that could give huge Coco fans like me something back. Something that has an impact, something that shares what I have in my heart at least a little! I wanted to do something that hasn't been done before! And for once, I dedicated myself to it, no matter how long it will take, I will finish it! Oof, didn't that sound like something Héctor would say?

This thing has become my baby! 😂

I wanted to stay "true" to each character, stay in line and make readers go "yep, that's how it all happened" I wanted the characters to stay real and authentic. I didn't want to change them or make them do things that would fall out of their character. I knew I wanted my book to circle around Héctor mainly but the longer I worked on it, the more I understood that Ernesto, Ceci and Imelda are just as much of a part of Héctor! And developing their story, they became a huge part.

I wanted and still want to bring emotions across as if you'd feel them! I also knew and now I know even more, that my book is "in no way" for children! It is in everyway for us adults, for teens at least! Because I go deeper and touch on topics that are scary, painful, harsh and dark. You'll see that even more in chapters to come!

Conclusion ❗️

Since it's a real book I am working on, I realized that it is pretty normal that some chapters take weeks, sometimes even months to write. I understood that it's ok to take my time! And if it ends up taking me 2 or 3 years to finish it. I stopped feeling guilty when I cannot post new content fast enough because it just takes a lot of time and effort. And besides my passions, life happens and continues. Work happens to be exhausting sometimes, not all weekends end up being a free-time for me. And there are family gatherings, normal things to do, as plain as grocery shopping. And recently, christmas. But I appreciate every time I get to work on my book and my art!

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So, yes, I had to get to this conclution on my own. While it is clear for others. And that has everything to do with my personality. I love pleasing people and making people happy. And by all means, I love love love what I do! If I could I would double my arms and work on more tings faster! Sometimes I wish I could stay home and work on my hobbies only but that isn't going to happen for me.

So at that point. I want to say "Thank you!" AGAIN! For all you guys who have been sticking around so far! For all the kind words! I hope you'll stick around for the next year/years to come and keep Coco alive!

🌼 Coco is timeless 🌼

It is so much more than just bringing across a deep important message! It has earned itself a very special place in my heart! It has caused me to pick up writing again, and it made me pick up my guitar and finally learn it! I will finish telling Héctor's story! And Ernesto's along with it! And I am no longer scared if some might end up hating it or calling me crazy for it! Because, like Héctor said, then I am, un poco loco! And I want to be nothing else!

[hectic-hector]

TaCoco Tuesday™: August 2019

Ceci and Chicharrón discuss what a pain in the butt Héctor can be. I wanted their dialogue to be in Spanish as that’s their native language, so @moon-calvary translated it for me.  Ceci: “My God, I’ve lost count of how many dresses Héctor has borrowed and lost!”  Chich: “Consider yourself lucky. He never asked to borrow your femur!” 

[chimusume]

Coco ex Cocoland a t-il définitivement fermé ses portes ?

En ces temps de rencontres en ligne, de tchats et de discussions virtuelles, certains se souviennent probablement du tchat Coco, autrefois connu sous le nom de Cocoland. Cette plateforme avait su se démarquer dans le monde du tchat en ligne grâce à ses nombreuses fonctionnalités, sa modération active et ses salons de discussions variés. Mais tout ceci appartient-il désormais au passé ? Coco…

[omagazineparis]

Entretien des cheveux crépus : 5 astuces pour un soin au quotidien

Entretenir des cheveux crépus peut se révéler être un véritable casse-tête pour certaines d’entre nous. Très secs et fragiles de nature, ils ont besoin de beaucoup plus d’attention qu’on ne le pense. Il existe pourtant des techniques simples et des soins spécifiquement adaptés pour ce type de cheveux. Découvrez sans plus attendre 5 astuces pour un entretien des cheveux crépus au quotidien. Astuce 1 : l’hydratation, l’élément clé pour des cheveux resplendissants Les cheveux crépus ont la particularité de produire très peu de sébum et donc d’avoir un aspect naturellement sec. Ils ont besoin d’une hydratation quotidienne, et surtout, qu'elle soit adaptée aux besoins de vos cheveux. Vous devez donc l’ajuster quand vous en ressentez le besoin. Attention à ne tout de même pas trop les hydrater au risque de les étouffer. Faites un diagnostic au préalable de vos cheveux auprès d’un spécialiste pour connaître votre type de cheveux (4 a, 4 b, 4 c…) et les soins qui leur seront bénéfiques. A lire : Gardez votre couleur vibrante : protéger vos cheveux colorés pendant l’été En ce qui concerne les types de produits à utiliser, préconisez des actifs naturels sans sulfate comme l’huile de coco. Le combo eau, huile (de votre choix) et gel d’aloe vera fera très bien l’affaire. Enfin, scellez l’hydratation de vos cheveux avec un beurre (karité) qui aura pour rôle de les nourrir en profondeur. Dernière chose, boire au minimum 1 litre d'eau par jour est également très bénéfique pour vos cheveux. Astuce 2 pour un entretien des cheveux crépus : Adoptez une routine avec des soins adaptés. Au minimum 1 fois par semaine, et ce, avant chaque shampoing, effectuez un bain d’huile maison avec de l’huile de coco, puisqu’elle pénètre et protège la fibre capillaire. Utilisez ensuite des shampoings doux et non agressifs pour les nettoyer en douceur. Préférez des shampoings neutres, dans lesquels vous pourrez y ajouter les actifs de votre choix (protéines de soie, huiles essentielles, etc.). Appliquez également un bon masque nutritif comme après-shampoing. Le must pour vos cheveux crépus est un soin à base de rhassoul que vous trouverez facilement dans des boutiques bio. Combiné avec l’huile végétale de votre choix (jojoba, olive, avocat, argan, etc.), il aura un effet beaucoup plus hydratant, adoucissant et efficace qu’un après-shampoing classique. En dehors de masques et de shampoings hebdomadaires, hydratez vos cheveux au minimum 1 fois par jour, avec un mélange eau et huile ou une crème coiffante. A lire : Secret des soins capillaires pour des cheveux bouclés splendides Astuce 3 : Entretien des cheveux crépus : ne pas zappez l’étape du démêlage. Le démêlage des cheveux afro et secs est l’étape à ne surtout pas négliger. Il permet de se débarrasser des nœuds et surtout de limiter une casse trop importante de vos cheveux. Vous devez le faire au minimum 1 fois par semaine après votre soin ou après-shampoing, par exemple. La bonne astuce pour un démêlage rapide et efficace est de sectionner vos cheveux en 4 parties et de les natter, pour ne pas les emmêler. Ceci doit s’effectuer au préalable sur cheveux mouillés pour détendre vos cheveux et faciliter le passage du peigne (à dents larges). Pour finir, procédez au démêlage en partant des pointes vers les racines, et ce, le plus délicatement possible. À lire : Réinventez votre look avec la coiffure Back Coiffe Astuce 4 : Dites stop aux produits décapants et agressifs. Il existe de nombreux produits (pommades, gels, etc.) soit-disant réputés pour leur efficacité, mais qui, en réalité, se révèlent être très nocifs. Evitez les gels coiffants à base de sulfate qui assèchent et étouffent le cheveu. Préférez plutôt du gel d’aloe vera qui est tout aussi efficace et naturel. Les produits défrisants sont à éviter coûte que coûte, car ils vont davantage les dénaturer et les abîmer. Par ailleurs, selon une étude américaine de 2012 publiée dans l'American Journal of Epidemiology, il s’avère qu’il existe une corrélation entre le défrisage et les fibromes utérins. Ces produits semblent y contenir certains actifs, dont des perturbateurs endocriniens très dangereux pour la santé. De plus, une mauvaise utilisation d’un défrisage peut être irréversible et endommager vos cheveux, voire même brûler votre cuir chevelu.  Il conviendrait donc de l’utiliser avec précaution. Astuce 5 : Optez pour des coiffures protectrices simples. Coiffures protectrices ne veut pas dire tresses très serrées ou extensions qui arrachent vos cheveux. Vous pouvez prendre soin de vos cheveux quotidiennement avec des coiffures simples et qui nécessitent le moins de manipulation possible. Celles-ci peuvent être faites rapidement le soir au coucher ou en journée. Si vous avez la chance d’avoir des cheveux longs, un simple chignon haut suffira. Avoir des cheveux courts n’est néanmoins pas une fatalité. Optez pour un nappy ou faites-vous de beaux twists, et le tour est joué. Alors, prête à relever le défi ? N’hésitez pas à partager vos astuces et routines capillaires. Read the full article