Inspiring Blog Award

The lovely Veeh (visit her blog here) has awarded me with the Inspiring Blog Award. Well, what can I say? It’s  a big honour for me, specially coming for such a talented woman. You inspire me with every single post, dear!

So, the rules for this award are:

1. Thank the person who gave you the award.

2. Tell 7 things about yourself that will not have come up in your blog entries.

3. Pass it on to 7 blogs you find inspiring and explain why.

Here 7 things about myself (that I think I’ve never told you before):

1- I went to live alone (not having to rely on my parents) at a young age (at least, for our culture). At 18 year old, I was already living for my own. And that doesn’t mean that I don’t get well with my parents. We love each other very much, but I’ve always been very mature and I needed some personal space.

2- I’m writing two books (novels). I dream about publishing them in the future, but for now I’m still waiting to have more time to work on them.

3- One thing I can’t stand on people? Hypocrisy.

4- I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost 9 years. And I hope to be with him for many more!

5- We don’t have a TV at our place. In fact, there was one when we moved here and we gave it to my parents. Why? Cause  I think it’s the worst way to lose your time, your family life and your imagination.

6- Sometimes I get very negative. I think that this world has nothing to do, that everything is going to go worst… But I’m working with my thoughts and I think that now I’m starting to be a less pessimistic person.

7- At the end, I always rely on my heart instead of my head. Although I’m a quite rational woman, I choose the important decisions based on my feelings, on what my body is telling me (not my mind). I’m not sure if this is the best option, but for now it has worked quite well on me :)

Here 7 of the blogs that inspire me every day:

- Lou, boos and shoes – Louise, from England, inspires me with her posts about her constant self-improvement and about how to find balance in life.

- Hey, Lady Gray – Vanessa, from Canada, writes a varied blog with lovely photos about her town, her travels, food, fashion, etc.

- Nest design studio  – These two lovely  women inspire me with their stunning finds in architecture and decoration, plus some lovely posts about their personal life.

- Blissful blog – A place where to find lovely inspiration coming from decor magazines, etsy, daily life and yummy recipes.

- Sadie & Dasie – A very visual blog with weekly images of her lovely puppies.

- Lark & linen – Jacquelyn makes amazing photos of her weekends and he also posts yummy recipes and sets of inspiring images (for example, about interior design).

Go and enjoy them!

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Little things_9: Tai chi chuan

I’ve been practicing Tai chi and Chi Kung for a year now, and I’m really happy with the whole experience.

During the first months I was learning the different forms and memorizing them. But, all of a sudden, there was a day when I was not thinking any more. My body was moving graciously and effortlessly. It was magical. I feel an overwhelming feeling of calm and a strong connection with all the parts of my body. I was moving harmoniously, in a meditation state.

Since then, I believe I couldn’t live without tai chi. I feel better (more happy, more strong, more coordinated, more in peace, more confident…).

So, I encourage you to practice tai chi (or any other martial art).

Some of the benefits are:

  • Regulation of breathing
  • Promotion of balance control, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness
  • Mind clarity
  • Increase of self-confidence
  • Reduction of stress
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This weekend…

I’ve made lasagne

I’ve walked my lovely dog

I’ve baked chocolate goodies

I’ve enjoyed some rainy weather

Really love the green colours after rain!!

I hope your weekend was a relaxing one!

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Sète

While returning home after our visit to Avignon, we stopped at Sète.

Sète is a port village. We only take a quick tour by bike (how I love to travel with our Brompton!) and then we had lunch in front of the sea.

I like to look at boats :)

Oh, and there’s a big lifting bridge. Impressive!

I must admit: we didn’t visit most of the town. We were tired and eager to go home.

But now I regret it, so maybe we’ll come back again so I could make a nice post :)

P.S: I’m still very busy, so sorry for not visiting your blogs as often as usually. And sorry for the lack of diversity on my last posts

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Hiking

Gone hiking today!

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We walked a lovely mountain path between the towns of Setcases and Tregurà (in the Vall de Camprodon region).

My favourite spot? This lovely waterfall.

Water is a so inspiring element! I love it!

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Now I just want to go to bed and watch a film. I’m tired :)

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Trés près d’Avignon…

Very close to Avignon…

…there’s Villeneuve d’Avignon!

This charming little village has a castle on the top of the hill:

Sometimes I behave as if I was a five years old… (and my dog doesn’t understand it) ;)

I loved the old streets and the peaceful way of life that one can feel in every detail.

I now realize that he weather was not very good, and many photos have come out dark…but these are pretty views anyway!

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I’m really in love with this Treasury!

Don’t you just love those deep colours?

Etsy people continues to provide me with great visual inspiration.

Visit this treasury here to see it better.

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