Down the Memory Lane (Part 2)
Hi all, how are you doing? Have you got vaccinated yet? I hope all is well with you. The COVID surge in India, Nepal and some other Asian countries is alarming to say the least. 🙁 The countries in Europe and North America are all trying to help. My co-workers, my friends and I have also donated to charities specifically for India.
As mentioned in my previous post, after re-reading my longest fanfic Love Never Fails, I was inspired to draw a new fanart or write a new fanfic. Unfortunately, my drawing tablet suddenly stopped working. I have tried to fix it but to no avail. 🙁 I just got a new drawing pen. Let’s see if I can get used to it soon and publish a new drawing.
Also, I was going to write a new fanfic, and tentatively the title is “Forget me not”. This is one of the pictures taken in my neighbourhood last week:
However, a nagging voice in my head kept telling me that I should deal with the obvious mistakes in Love Never Fails. Hence, I ended up revising many chapters (from Chapter 6 to Chapter 35)!! 😉 I did way more than checking for grammar or typos. I have simplified long sentences, clarified some parts and added new details. If any of you spot any error, please kindly let me know. 🥰 To those who have asked me about the Spanish version, El Amor Nunca Falla, I hope my revised chapters are easier to read now. For different reasons, I have lost contact with the translators for years. I’m sorry this translation project could not continue.
I was a bit hesitant about posting the fanarts inspired by this fanfic though. Many of them contain spoilers after all. 🤔 That being said, since many Candy Candy fans around the world is celebrating Candy’s birthday on May 7th, I think I can post one from Chapter 45, which was about Candy’s 18th birthday. I have not changed this chapter recently, but it’s undoubtedly one of my favourites:
“Love Never Fails” Ch 44 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 44 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 30 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 20 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 17 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 39 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 43 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 47 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 46 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 3 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 6 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 48 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 48 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 4 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 28 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 11 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 33 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 33 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 34 
“Love Never Fails” Ch 2
For those who are interested to see the other illustrations for Love Never Fails, please feel free to click on the slideshow above. As you may have noticed, my drawing style has changed over time. Now that I look back, some of these drawings are mediocre. 🙁 Hence, don’t expect too much, lol. 😀
Before I end this short post, I’d like to share this news article with you about a former Vancouver mayor’s wedding. Mr. Robertson wore a kilt for his wedding and his bride wore a sash of Robertson’s family tartan. In Love Never Fails, Albert and his groomsmen were dressed in kilts for the wedding too.
Anyway, do take care and stay safe, my friends! See you around 🙂
Hi!
From all your fan-art, it’s very difficult to choose which one is my favourite. I would say that my “top three” are the following:
1. Candy and Albert huddled together on the tree;
2. Archie;
3. Candy wearing a long dark-green formal gown.
And from your fan-fiction, my favourite are:
1. “Peculiar Relationship”;
2. “Love Never Fails”;
3. “A Man in Love”.
Have you ever considered drawing Stear or Patty?
Cheers!
‘Peculiar Relationship’ is awesome! The character development is astute.
Thank you @Myra for your kind words about Peculiar Relationship ❣️
You did a fine job with that story. All the fanfics of yours which I’ve read so far are amazing but ‘Peculiar Relationship’ really stood out for me.
Thank you @Myra!! Thank you for your continued support and encouraging feedback to my fanfics 😍🥰 In fact, Peculiar Relationship is very special to me too 🤗
Hi @Irana93, thanks so much for your positive feedback to my fanarts and fanfics❣️ So glad to hear you like my drawing of Archie this much 🤗
The fanfics that you’ve listed held different special places in my heart 💓 Thank you very much 🤗
I like Stear and Patty a lot, but Terry is a challenge to me, especially because there are a lot of his fanarts out there. I was gonna draw him but then my tablet suddenly stopped working. 🙁 Now with my new drawing tool I might draw either Candy or Albert again. Just want to get used to my new pen first ☺️
Tbh, I would like to see more of Patty, Archie and Stear fanart but it seems that Terry and Albert have preoccupied the CC community.
Whilst most of the Terry and Albert themed fanart is noteworthy, some Terfans have a rather ‘annoying’ habit of making their desired cartoon character look like a girl. There’s no problem looking effeminate but the irony is that most Terfans fantasize Terry as being masculine but their drawings make him appear as a female. Those who try to make him look like Henry Cavill, Giulio Berruti or Luke Evans seem to have got it right. As for the others, they make him look more like Neve Campbell.😏
On the other hand, most of the drawings related to Albert are above par. Many folks contend that Albert looks a lot like Chris Hemsworth and Joe Alwyn. I agree with those views and I would also add a few more actors to the ‘list’ such as Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Paul Bettany and Sam Heughan.
Kivanc Tatlitug’s resemblance to Albert is impressive. I’ve found some pics of his where he’s sporting a beard and longer hair:
tinyurl.com/acxwepce
tinyurl.com/ymphme2k
tinyurl.com/d8cn3474
Thanks for the links @Michelle! With beard he looks perfect as vagabond Albert indeed! 😍
I’ve edited the tiny URLs so that those who are interested can click on them 🤗
He even has Albert’s eye-color as described by Candy in the CCFS. She is so enchanted by Albert’s eyes which “are blue as the morning sky”.
Yes @Irana93. I like the Cornwell brothers a lot, and Patty is my second favourite female character in CC. It’s really too bad Stear had to die in the story 🙁
All your casting choices are excellent. These are all good looking actors, but Neve Campbell?? LOL 🤣
Some people think the late Paul Walker and Dan Stevens would be great as Albert too.
Hello again!
You needn’t worry about the typos in some of your fanfics. Typos are ubiquitous in virtually all publications. That’s the reason why editing is such a demanding task. lol
I’m pleased that you’re planning to writing a new fanfic. Really looking forward to reading it when complete.
Best Regards!
Hi there @Gabriella! Yes I agree with you that editing is not an easy task at all. Humans make mistakes lol 😅
Thank you for your encouraging words 🤗 I’m still thinking whether it’s a short one or medium length. Perhaps a short one to warm up first. It’s been years since I last wrote a medium length fanfic 😉
Take care!
As for the jab, I haven’t got it yet. Although I know it’s necessary, if not vital, I’m not looking forward to the potential (and potent) side-effects, tbh. Some colleagues of mine at work have received the first dose and they felt as if they were hit by a truck. Fortunately, those side-effects lasted for only a couple of days and eventually subsided. For those of us who are young and strong, this vaccine is probably going to hit us hard as our immune system is robust.
Hi @Lynn you’re not the first one who said something along the line, that the young and healthy would react much stronger to the vaccines. I have friends in different age groups, and those who are stronger or younger seem to suffer more side effects… 🤔😳
It’s also a matter of gender. I’ve read some reports from the CDC where it’s stated that women tend to be the recipients of more unpleasant side-effects than men due to the apparent higher level of oestrogen in women. It gets even worse when that woman is younger. That’s the reason why middle-aged women (50s and above) do not experience such intense side-effects as younger women (20s-40s) because they’re into or well over menopause stage.
Interesting… I’ve never heard of this, @Lynn, but it does not sound unreasonable.
Well, I haven’t got vaccinated yet either. Let’s hope that when it’s our turn we won’t suffer too much.
Here’s a link to the NYT article but there are loads of such reports online:
https://tinyurl.com/6mw78znj
Thanks for the link @Lynn. Very informative and interesting. I learned something new today. 🙂
You can sign up for the CDC newsletter/bulletin and receive credible information surrounding COVID-19 on a daily basis.
Here’s the link:
https://tinyurl.com/z2vwyyyy
I just approved it, @Lynn. Thanks for letting me know 🙂 I don’t read daily updates but I do read Covid news frequently
OK!
Glad to be of help. You could also sign up for the newsletter/bulletin of the CDC where it offers credible info surrounding the pandemic as well as updates on a daily basis.
I’ve tried posting the link on your blog but it won’t go through. It’s probably misinterpreted as spam.
It’s happened to me as well.
It has to be approved by the administrator, presumably.
Most likely it is, but @Lynn I’ll try to check my pending queue more often or you can let me know 🤗
That’s considerate of you. Thank you so much!
It’s difficult to choose which one I like the most as all of your illustrations are amazing. Perhaps I would choose the one where Candy and Albert are in each others’ arms whilst it’s snowing. Those two look so beautiful and very similar to Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn.
Thank you so much @Lynn❣️ Although I’m not sure which one you meant? Did you mean the one in which Candy and Albert were dressed formally?
Thank you anyway for your compliment 🥰
I clicked onto that illustration I was referring to and it’s entitled: “Prince Charming”, Christmas 2014. The colors you’ve used have blended so beautifully which enhance the sky-blue and emerald-green eye-color of Albert and Candy, respectively.
OH, I know which one, @Lynn. I drew this one for my friends who translated my fanfic “My Prince Charming” to Spanish.
http://mspuddleshaven.com/2014/12/17/christmas-two-years-ago/
Then I modified this slightly for my other friends.
http://mspuddleshaven.com/2014/12/20/merry-christmas-to-you-all/
Did you mean one of these two? The fanfic “My Prince Charming”, despite being short, holds a special place in my heart. Thank you so much, Lynn!
I think you click on the main slideshow on my blog. On this post I’ve created a slideshow only for LNF fanarts, so that’s why I was confused. 😉
Yes, that’s the one!
Great choice! If a well-known actor would ever be cast for the role of Albert, Joe Alwyn or Chris Hemsworth would be a “perfect fit”.😉
Totally agree with you, @Michelle. Joe Alwyn will be perfect as amnesiac Albert while Chris Hemsworth can be WAA 🥰😍
Thanks! Both Joe Alwyn and Chris Hemsworth look very much like Albert whether their hair is longer or shorn.
Albert does have a bit of a “Thor”-like quality and appearance, doesn’t he?😉
In the anime version Albert does have a “Thor”-like quality, @Michelle, but not so much in the manga version, at least to me. ☺️
Hi! I think you should consider getting the ‘LNF’ published. It’s such an intriguing story which is well-written and you’ve provided a lot of depth by enriching the character development of the key characters-most importantly, Candy, Albert, Terry and Susanna. I also like the additional characters which are not related to the original CC/CCFS. The anime had also added characters which were never mentioned in the manga.
Thank you so much, @Christine for your highly encouraging words to my fanfic❣️ So happy to hear that you like my original characters too 😍
It’s already published on fanfiction 😉 In fact, years ago I noticed the entire fic had been published in another fanfic site with similar layout and interface. I was quite surprised back then because I wasn’t informed about that. But now at least the one I published myself has been revised (hopefully improved). ☺️
It would be wise to protect your work (fanart and fanfiction) in terms of copyright. There are many sites which use your work; some acknowledge you and the creator but others simply don’t.
I’ll just chime in a bit here and agree with @Christine. After the various instances of copyright infringement (such as that person who kept uploading your artwork without citing you as the source), you should secure your work online as your own intellectual property.
Thank you @Christine and @Sarah for your advice. That’s one of the reasons why I started my blog where I would upload my new fanfics and fanarts. I’ve heard scary stories about how Facebook accounts or pages could be banned or deleted due to malicious attacks. Also, the fanfiction site seems to have a mirror site, where I found my fanfic “Love Never Fails” there also. However, the chapters were intact with my pen name.
Thanks again though. For new fanarts I’ll definitely put obvious watermarks which hopefully are harder to be erased.
That’s probably the best way to go forward.
Thank you for the updates @Ms Puddle. The fact that you share all this awesome info with us even though you’re so busy at work is most appreciated.🙏
Thank you @Michelle! I just joined a new team at work and I’m in the process of ramping up. So far so good. I’m actually excited to learn new technologies myself.
I keep my blog updated as a way to relieve stress. The same applies to drawing fanarts or writing fanfics 🤗 We are all busy, so I truly appreciate your continued support and interest, Michelle 😊
Congrats on your new professional venture @Ms Puddle!✨👍
Thank you @Michelle for your kindness 🤗
Congratulations from me as well,. Ms Puddle! I’m very happy for your success!
Thank you @Lynn for your kind words. It’s just changing teams but I’m happy nonetheless because I get to learn new stuff and keep challenging myself to improve 🤗
Those are lovely photos and illustrations. Thanks for sharing!
No need to worry about typos and other minor errors regarding your fanfiction. We all make some form of mistakes when typing. It’s inevitable really…
Concerning the vaccination, I’ll have to consult with my doctor because I’m allergic to some of the ingredients found in the mRNA vaccines. I may have to go for J&J or AZ depending on my doctor’s medical advice.
Thank you @Anita for your kind and encouraging feedback for the illustrations❣️
Concerning typos, yes I agree, but I was supposed to proofread my work, lol. So in a sense I had no excuse 🤣 But thanks for your understanding!
Hopefully your doctor will help you sort out which vaccine to get. I heard a lot of people in UK have already had their first doses, correct?
Anyway, take good care and stay safe 🤗
Thank you @Ms Puddle!
It’s a bit frustrating regarding the vaccine because I want to receive it asap but there’s a strong possibility that I won’t due to the fact that I suffer severe allergic reactions to vaccines. My doctor will examine alternatives and discuss them with me.
As for the UK vaccination procedures, most people are moving well into the second dose. However, there are rising concerns surrounding AZ -especially when it comes to younger women- and the government along with scientists are considering offering an alternative in this case too.
Yes @Anita there are controversial issues regarding AZ but for those who had no problem with their first doses would they be alright for their second doses? A friend of my friend refused to take AZ when all his co-workers in his workplace were given the chance. Unfortunately, he later contracted covid, and now he truly regretted… 🥺 I don’t know him well but I hope he’ll survive.
I can see why you’re frustrated, @Anita. I’m sorry to hear that you’re seriously allergic to the vaccines. But is it only the mRNA ones or all of them? I hope your doctor will help you find the appropriate alternatives 🙏
To be frank, I’m at the end of my tether with all this. On the one hand, I want to get vaccinated as soon as possible so my life can return to normal; on the other hand, I’ve got this serious issue concerning allergic reaction to vaccines. I have no other alternative but to await advice from my doctor after having done a thorough check-up. We’ll just take it from there, I suppose..
Hi @Anita, I’m sorry to say that people who got vaccinated can’t be truly back to normal. Some health officials even said that we can never go back to the pre-pandemic lifestyles. Perhaps they’ve exaggerated, but I have read more than one news articles about “supposedly protected” people (already got two shots) contracting the deadly virus… 🙁
That being said, I sincerely hope that there’s at least one alternative for you. 🙏 I think you’re not alone. Someone out there might also be allergic to the ingredients.
Thank you for your support, Ms Puddle. You’re right about the vaccination and its alleged safety. There are still many people who continue to be hospitalized even after having received the 2nd dose of the vaccine. The way the situation is going, the only way this pandemic will be eradicated is if a cure is found. Vaccinations alone do not appear to suffice.
For what it’s worth, many people are concerned about the potential side-effects of this vaccine, whether allergic to its chemical substances or not. In the States, many people have put off getting their second shot for fear of suffering even more severe side-effects. On the one hand there’s this deadly virus and on the other hand, there’s this vaccine which is still in its embryonic and experimental phase.
There’s a much bigger turnout in the UK even though AZ has such a bad rep. I can understand and sympathize with all those people who are apprehensive about the vaccine. However, contracting COVID-19 is even worse. Fortunately, the government in the UK is offering an alternative to those who under fifty years of age-in particular, women.
What sort of alternative? Opting for Pfizer or Moderna, for example?
The government hasn’t been clear about it but it seems that they’re willing to offer the alternative of the other vaccine brands which have not been reported to have caused thrombosis-at least not yet..
Hi there!
I’m planning to read your “LNF” fanfic during the summer break. Hopefully, I’ll manage to get some time off work which means 2 weeks instead of only 1.
Heard that the situation surrounding COVID-19 in Canada is under control. Glad to know that you live in such a safe place. We’re doing much better in the US too and that’s thanks to the new administration which focuses on science and logic.
Talk to you again soon!
No rush and no obligation, @Leda. You don’t have to read LNF 😊 It’s very special to me because it was my first fanfic and will likely remain the longest in my collection. 😜
In Canada the situation is not too bad in many places but quite serious in the provinces with much higher population. It’s a relief it’s already so much better in the US now thanks to the new administration.
Take care! 🤗
No obligation at all. In fact, I’m really looking forward to it as I’m also anticipating heading for the beach during the summer vacation.😎🏊♀️🌊
Glad to hear that you’re going to enjoy a two-week vacation near a beach, @Leda! Sounds fun, and I hope you will get well-deserved rest 🤗
Counting the days! I hope you get to relax during the summer too. After so much hard work throughout the year, we deserve to stretch our legs a bit.
How are you?
So much has occurred in such little time. Have you been vaccinated yet? My family and I did. Those 50 and over didn’t experience any side-effects but the younger ones and those my age (30-35 range) had a bit of a rough ride. For my part, I had some chills and a slight fever but that lasted for about half a day and then all good. I’m in for the second dose in a few weeks..
Wish you and your loved ones all the best and, above all, good health.
Hi Myra!
Glad that you’re OK. If you don’t mind me asking, which one did you get vaccinated with? I’m going to get the vaccine next month and I’ve been hearing various complaints surrounding the side-effects, especially amongst us 30 year olds. Those in their early/mid 40s also experienced some unpleasant side-effects.
I don’t mind at all, Leda. Thanks for your concern.
My parents and grandparents got the Pfizer and my sister and I got the AstraZeneca. My sister experienced almost no side-effects. She’s a bit older than me but I’m not sure if that has to do with it. I guess it really depends on how each individual’s body and immune system react to the vaccine.
I agree with you. It seems to be different from person to person.
Hi @Myra and @Leda, I have friends who got AZ and are in their mid or late 50s. They had very different experience in terms of side effects. The healthier guy, who’s quite physically active, actually had more issues. However, the effects didn’t last long for either of them.
It’s the chills and nausea which make me a bit apprehensive. There are also other side-effects such as fever and muscle pain. It’s still better than contracting that lethal virus, however.
Exactly!
Hello @Myra, no I haven’t yet got vaccinated but I plan to get it soon. I was a bit reluctant before mainly because I work from home and stay home most of the time, but now that a lot of my friends have been vaccinated I think I should go for it.
Glad to hear that the side effects after getting AZ weren’t too bad for you, @Myra❣️ There are many negative news concerning this after all. I know a guy who recently got Pfizer had similar experience, suffering from chills and mild fever as well. He’s only 19 but works as a paramedic.
Best wishes to you and your loved ones too! Stay safe 🤗
Thank you, Ms Puddle! You stay safe too!
Hello Ms Puddle!
It’s so great to hear from you again. As always, your drawings are amazing. I particularly like the one purported for “Love Never Fails” / Chapter 46 (the one where Candy and Albert are lying in bed together).
Take good care of yourself and stay safe!
That drawing is my favourite too!
I have to admit that I like all of Ms Puddle’s drawings which are based on the “Love Never Fails” fanfic. The B&W one is also awesome.
Agreed!
Thanks again @Sarah for your encouraging feedback to my fanarts for Love Never Fails ❣️ Those who haven’t read the fanfic won’t know why the illustration was near b&w 🤫😊
It’s a cool scene and definitely worth reading.😉
Thank you @Sarah 💕 Glad you like that chapter 🤗
Thank you @Myra 🤗
Thank you so much, @Sarah!! It’s wonderful to hear from you all as well, knowing that you’re safe and sound❣️
So happy to hear that you like that particular fanart. It’s one of my top favourites too 🥰
Take care!
It’s great that you’re planning on sharing more of your new and prospective illustrations with us!
Thanks again, @Sarah! I’ll try my best and hopefully whatever comes next won’t disappoint you 😅
It’s unlikely you’ll disappoint, Ms Puddle. Your work is always sterling.
Thank you @Sarah❣️ It’s been a long while since I last drew or wrote so I’m kinda nervous to be honest 😅