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Mermaid Queen

10/7/2021

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If you follow me on my social media you know I celebrated my birthday with style, and even royally!

This is always a celebration that I particularly honour, and since my Solo Wedding in Santorini I must say that I've certainly followed this rule (re-read Time Travel).

And after Santorini, London and Paris, I was planning to celebrate it in Milan, however with the current situation, I preferred to stay in France and do it with my family in the Alps where I grew up.

However, being born in July, a summer baby, I chose an aquatic atmosphere ...
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After the cancellation of Milan, the mermaid theme immediately came to my mind, yet I'm not a particular fan, you know I love Unicorns (read my article Unicorns).

And in Disney's Little Mermaid, I much prefer Ursula, the wicked octopus.

I admit I like the vilains a lot: Cruella (101 Dalmatians), Maleficent, the Evil Queen (Snow White).

My shrink would definitely have something to say about it if I had one.

In short, while this decoration is normally easy to find in specialised stores, it turns out that the main suppliers for this theme are American and weren’t able to supply the shops with the Covid ... So, I had to be creative to satisfy my marine desires.

Siren comes from ancient Greek, and in Greek mythology this is a half-woman, half-bird creature (hence my wings at the beginning of the article), while in the Scandinavian culture she’s half fish (as in The Little Mermaid, the tale of Hans Christian Andersen).

While it’s true that on ancient Greek pottery they’re clearly distinguished as birds, in my recollections in Homer's Odyssey they are described as naked women by the water ...

In French, the same word is used “sirène”, while in English, "siren" is used for Greek sirens, and "mermaid" for others.

In both cases, they’re associated with the sea, and the myths, tales and stories about them are still fascinating.

I decided not to discriminate anyone, I’m the Queen of all, sirens & mermaids 😊

I love organising events and decorating is my thing. So, I was able to please my heart & the result reached my expectations:
  • The Beach Candy Bar with seaweed skewers and pearls,
  • The Buffet Table Under the Sea,
  • The Depths of the Ocean Guest Book corner,
  • Without forgetting the relaxation area, A drink with the Jellyfish…

"Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail."
Leonardo DeVinci


For those who know me, well you never get bored with me ...

Then, polaroid photoshoot with accessories, nothing better to relax and have some good laughs.

The guestbook required a little effort from my guests, they had to paint a picture of their choice and add a note.
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And the Under the Ocean Game, blindfolded, we had to stick a unicorn in the place chosen by the other participants (back of the turtle, fish, seabed…). Everyone loved it, young and old alike! And my mum won!!

Ocean Water to rehydrate and Seaweed Juice to refresh (love the colourings!).

(Fake) crabs, octopus, stars and real Greek dishes (Greek salad, pita, spanakopita) to remind us of Ulysses and the Odyssey.

Obviously, the cake, well the cakes ...
My pastry chef, my sister!
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Mermaid tail, bikini and rubber ring, everything you need for a mermaid at the beach despite a rainy day ...

I had never had a themed birthday party like this before, there is no age for having fun ...
 
Thank you to my family and friends for a wonderful birthday party, yet another unforgettable year, looking forward to what next year has in store for me!!
 
My previous articles:
  • My Birthday in Paris
  • My Birthday in London
  • Time travel
  • Turned 40!

And I’d like to end this article with the caption I posted on my social media on my birthday:
Happy Birthday to me!!

Still young & more fabulous than ever!

Today I celebrate myself and all the incredible people in my life. I wouldn’t be who & what I am today without them.

I don’t believe in aging, I believe in the power of the mind, peace, harmony and an environment that reflects who I want to become.

My life is certainly unconventional and I’m proud of it.

Since my rebirth, my Solo Wedding in Santorini four years ago, I’ve realised more dreams than I could have ever imagined: retreat in Vietnam, created a blog, wrote a book in Crete, been on TV, 3 cover magazines, Christmas in NYC, eye laser surgery in Canada, frozen my eggs in Madrid, been to the top of the Eiffel Tower, lived in 3 new countries… 

And I grew so much along this incredible journey, without talking of all the amazing people who impacted my life & are still by my side today.
I’m so grateful…

And so happy to be me! With my flaws & my qualities, all these imperfections that make me human & my colourful personality that makes me unique (mermaid?).
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But I have to admit that my biggest strength is that I turn everything into a big celebration! My first name Laëtitia comes from Latin and it means JOY. It makes perfect sense.

No matter how life challenges me (a fiancé who left me before our wedding for example!), I always fight to keep my peace & my positive attitude because after all, life is very precious gift & we must honour it.

Keep smiling, life is wonderful, you are wonderful!

For my birthday, let’s celebrate humanity & mermaids!

Love & Joy,
Laëtitia Nguyen


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Have a fantastic week!
 
Love & Joy,
L.


PS: Luca is a wonderful movie ;)​
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