I have now celebrated fours years since I moved to London and I don't know how to feel towards this anniversary. Let be completely transparent and honest. My mood isn't exactly celebratory. Lately and special this year, my state of mind swings from melancholy to complete apathy. I've found myself at times not understanding what … Continue reading London and my fours years living in it
At ease by the water in London
It doesn't matter how your life goes, how much in distress and melancholy you can be, there is a place where you'll always feel at ease. By the water. January is a tough month. you're hungover from the holidays, there is nothing to look forward to in the month, and it simply feels so long. … Continue reading At ease by the water in London
a personal reflexion on Christmas
It's officially a week until Christmas. Which means there are only about two weeks of 2018 left. Which is crazy. It looks it was yesterday I was welcoming 2018 coming back to London after spending Christmas at home, in Portugal. Yup. It's been a year. And cheers to another Christmas. But this year was hard. … Continue reading a personal reflexion on Christmas
The charms of faded grandeur
I can't even describe how much I was craving for a sunny Saturday or Sunday to finally be able to emerge a little bit in nature, getting my shoes dirty and take my camera close to my chest. After a couple of rough months - awful winter days, illness, kind of dealing with depression - … Continue reading The charms of faded grandeur
Yes, London has sunlight
The weather has been incredibly good in London. Even though it is known for gloomy skies and rainy days, this city can also shine in its best in lovely Spring days. I went for a walk yesterday and took some pics on small details of Spring in London. We had a small picnic at Victoria … Continue reading Yes, London has sunlight
When getting lost is good
Yesterday was a lovely Saturday. For the first time in a long time, it was weekend and it was sunny in London. Staying at home would be a crime, and when you live for so long in a city where most days are greyish, when the sun does comes out you value it more than … Continue reading When getting lost is good
Les Misérables, the fight for a better tomorrow
This is a love letter to all that sacrificed something as precious as their lives in the name of ideals, principles and values. Not in the name of power, money. I am talking about the ones that truly and selflessly fought and fight for a better tomorrow. There's nothing more honorable than dying for what … Continue reading Les Misérables, the fight for a better tomorrow
Living in a fantasy world at the House of Minalima
One grows old, one matures into an adult, leaving behing the years of childhood and allowance to believe in the unreal. However, some of us adults refuse to let all those dreams and fantasies go away. Perhaps because of the meaning they had at some point in our life, we keep and we treasure it … Continue reading Living in a fantasy world at the House of Minalima
One Year In London
I am celebrating this week one year in London. When I first came to London merely as a tourist I remember thinking and even commenting with my parents and friends "when I live there, bla bla bla", as some sort of impossible reality that could only exist in my head. I wanted to, but deep down … Continue reading One Year In London
A 6 Month Milestone
They say that dragonflies live for only one day. Imagine what it would be to live for one day. Every hour would be like a birthday. Every meal would be well appreciated. Every single laugh would be a real one. Every single person you'd meet in the way would probably become a dear friend. You … Continue reading A 6 Month Milestone
