Re: Bachelor 21 - Nick Viall & Vanessa Grimaldi - FAN Forum - Discussion #22

by Billysmom Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:34 pm

Trisha, that really is such a neat story. I just ordered the book as a gift and will share the story of my board buddy with the recipient!!!

Btw, Vanessa has a new ig profile pic....soooooo pretty!!!

by Stacia620 Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:09 am

notarose wrote:
coolangel wrote:Is it weird that every Monday, I am not only excited for Nick's dance on DWTS but also to see Vanessa and what she is wearing? My girl crush on her is so real!

I enjoy the dance and any interviews Nick gives afterward.
Vanessa - Loved her dress last Monday and would have liked to have seen all of it.
I also enjoy seeing who is with her and whether N&V are spotted out afterward.

So many things to look forward to

@Brill I think people who gravitate to a book like "The Alchemist" have at least a few things in common

https://www.instagram.com/p/BScRSu0BvYN/?taken-by=cassielambert

Cassie and her daughter at DWTS

Aww...that's a great pic of Nick. I would love to see him with his own little curly headed child one day. Smiley

by **Sprite** Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:18 am

^^^He looks so happy and comfortable with that little girl. He will make a great dad one day.

by Stacia620 Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:21 am

Sprite wrote:^^^He looks so happy and comfortable with that little girl. He will make a great dad one day.

I was thinking the same thing.

by Beagle Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:59 am

A little Bachelorette trivia. The Alchemist was Meredith and Ian's favorite book. It was a bonding experience. Ian's family was from Brazil.

Trish, your mother's story is fascinating. Love it.

by AllAboutLove Tue Apr 04, 2017 1:01 am

So precious and adorable! This might be one of my favorite photos of Nick ever. :cutiepie

notarose wrote:
Getting ready to cheer this guy on tonight on @dancingabc ! @nickviall #dancingwiththestars by @cassielambert

by Guest Tue Apr 04, 2017 1:23 am

It's wonderful to see so many of you love The Alchemist too!!
It's my favorite book (it's the one, not one of), I think I have read it like 10+ times and I brought more than 20 copies over the years to give it to my friends. I can personally tell you all that, the chinese version is a good one too.

I just love Vanessa more now. :yes:

by TrishB Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:12 am

Beagle wrote:A little Bachelorette trivia. The Alchemist was Meredith and Ian's favorite book. It was a bonding experience. Ian's family was from Brazil.

Trish, your mother's story is fascinating. Love it.

Aww That is so sweet of Meredith & Ian ( I really liked them together!) Yes, I loved that Ian was a "menino" from Brasil Smiley

by pikake Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:23 am

Beagle wrote:A little Bachelorette trivia. The Alchemist was Meredith and Ian's favorite book. It was a bonding experience. Ian's family was from Brazil.

Trish, your mother's story is fascinating. Love it.

LOL ... I read The Alchemist after hearing about it during Meredith's season Hugesmile

by pikake Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:31 am

TrishB wrote:This just made my day @notarose
My mother is Brasilian, she is also a very decorated historian and literature professor, as well as a consummate librarian. She has written a few educational books. Very well-known in South America. (I am so honored to be her daughter)
She did the indexing and proofreading on Paolo's first edition of The Alchemist (in Portuguese and Spanish) They became good friends and colleagues, which they are to this day. I enjoy his writing, although he is not my favorite Latin American writer.
It is very emotional when I read how much someone enjoys this book, which my mom was a great part of (the original versions) I know it is a very inspirational work, and still one the greatest best sellers of all time.
Good on Vanessa! She is an incredible lady

One of the best quotes in the book IMO has always been:

"And, when you want something, all the Universe conspires in helping you to achieve it..."

"Y cuando quieres algo, todo el Universo conspira para que realices tu deseo..."

The book is a guide in how to create "your personal legend" (or journey) "tu leyenda personal" ... never desisting. Creating our personal legend, is not a choice but an obligation for all humankind (the book tells us)

Trish ... what a wonderful story about your mother - you must be very proud. The Alchemist is one of those very special books in many people's lives. If I could remember all the Spanish I learned oh-so-many years ago, I would love to be able to read it in Spanish.

by notarose Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:28 am

http://onwithmario.iheart.com/media/play/27722151/

by ukglasgowkiiss Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:35 am

Wow. This is amazing. TrishB thanks for sharing.
Yes - I also hv a copy of The Alchemist sitting on my shelf. A great book with a lot of wisdom.

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