Lyrics of the month

There's a fire starting in my heart,
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark.
Finally, I can see you crystal clear,
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare,
See how I'll leave with every piece of you,
Don't underestimate the things that I will do.

The scars of your love remind me of us,
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all.
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless,
I can't help feeling,
We could have had it all,
Rolling in the deep,
You had my heart inside of your hand,
And you played it to the beat.

Baby, I have no story to be told,
But I've heard one on you and I'm gonna make your head burn,
Think of me in the depths of your despair,
Making a home down there as mine sure won't be shared,

The scars of your love remind me of us,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all.
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
I can't help feeling,
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

We could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep.
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
And you played it to the beat.
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

Could have had it all,
Rolling in the deep,
You had my heart inside of your hand,
But you played it with a beating.

Throw your soul through every open door,
Count your blessings to find what you look for.
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold,
You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you've sown.

Could have had it all,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)
Rolling in the deep.
(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
You had my heart inside of your hand,
(You're gonna wish you never had met me)

But you played it,
You played it to the beat..

Welcome, Summer!

Today is the first official day of summer!

And I'm really looking forward to taking breezy evening walks 

and seeing the sun hit my windows while birds are chirping.

In the depth of winter, 
I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.  

(Albert Camus)

Happy Summer, everyone!

Quote of the day

Everything in this visible world,
is a manifestation of the invisible world.

(Paulo Coelho)

Have you found your soulmate yet?

We’ve all been fed with the romantic notion that 

there’s one perfect someone out there for us. 

Some people just refuse to accept that, 

while others can't seen to talk about anything else in life.

Me?? .. I fall into the "'lovey-dovey' overdosed" category.

After all, why wouldn't I want to believe in such a beautiful myth on our harsh world?

Soul-mates are individuals who incarnate together for the purpose of spiritual evolution.

Everyone has the one perfect soulmate; 

The person with whom one has a deep feeling of affinity, 

similarity, intimacy, sexuality, spirituality and compatibility. 

The person who will make us see ourselves more clearly.

I believe that we all come into the world to play a game. 

The spiritual 'hide and seek'. 

Our soul-mates are the other players in the game. 

One fine day, the stars will align for us and 

we’ll magically end up felling deeply fulfilled with their presence.

We are all divine beings, pretending to be mere mortals! 

Video of the month!

So come on, give it up, get into your rhythm, no need for you to be stressed....... 

Live your life and BE FREE, you know you have it all ♥

LOOOOVE this song,
can't help it, but to keep listening to it over and over again

Sleeping Beauty

We all know that a lack of sleep causes visible dark circles under our eyes,
slow us down and gives us a grumpy feeling.
Besides, a good night’s sleep is much more than a luxury! 
Its benefits includes improvements in concentration, memory and productivity.

And, one 'little detail' that most people still don't know:
sleep deprivation is also associated with obesity!
When we are sleep deprived, cortisol levels rise.
(cortisol raises insulin levels and increases fat deposition around the abdomen)

They don't call it 'beauty sleep' for nothing! 

When I have trouble sleeping, I try to engage myself in some good books
followed by a soothing bubble bath full of lavender oils and scented salts.
 Hot decaffeinated herbal tea (or hot milk) also works wonders!


Remember that when someone says 'you look tired', 
they actually mean 'ugly'.

Facebook Manners

Must. Get. This. {girl's night out} Outfit!

Such a simple, yet stylish look.
Perfect for a fun night out with the girls! 

Slouch dress
warehouse.co.uk

Versace strap sandals
farfetch.com

Franchi frame clutch
nordstrom.com

Vestal unisex watch
endless.com

Kendra Scott gold jewelry
zappos.com

Clarins 'Blush Prodige' Illuminating Cheek Color
nordstrom.com

Estee Lauder 'Double Wear' Stay-in-Place Gel Eyeliner
nordstrom.com

Shiseido 'The Makeup - Perfect Rouge' Sheer Lip Color
nordstrom.com

Dior 'Miss Dior Cherie' Eau de Toilette Spray
nordstrom.com

Molton Brown Vitamin A B and C Body Hydrating Gel
neimanmarcus.com

O.P.I Trend Collection
asos.com

Be happy, be safe, and look pretty!!

I'm letting 'us' free

Forgiveness doesn't mean that I'm going to pretend that things didn't happen. 

I'm conscious of how I've been 'played' in my past relationship, 

but I choose to be the better person; 

I'll forgive while I'm forgeting.

I truly understand that some people won't always know
how to use their 'free will'.(innocent and immature mistakes)

But at the same time, their choices have no right to bring bitterness to my life.

I choose to keep my mental sanity and strength.
There's no need for any type of radicalism or 'revenge'.
I'll keep myself out of his ways, simply cause I prefer a much cleaner path.
  We all know that I don't need to hide.
(after all, I am not the one who should be feeling ashamed)

I'm proudly rising above the conflicts.

All the darkness will pass because I rather love my universe.

(love is the only bridge, the only way between the creature and 'the Creator', 

between man and his fellow beings)

This is my rebirth.

Homemade Honey Liquor

There is a whole special 'Brazilian way' of preparing homemade liquors 

and 'after dinner drinks' from several fruits and vegetables. 

This is my mother's - famous - honey liquor recipe:

1 cup of honey

4 cups of water

1 cup of cachaça

1 cinnamon stick (in pieces)

Place the honey and cinnamon in a saucepan. 

Pour 4 cups of water and whisk well. 

Bring to a boil, lower the heat and let it reduce by half, 

until it reaches the consistency of light syrup, about 20 minutes, 

skimming off the foam occasionally.

Remove the pan from the heat, and let it cool at room temperature, 

uncovered, for about 30 minutes.

Add the cachaça and whisk well. 

Strain the mixture into a measuring cup with a stout. 

Discard the cinnamon pieces. 

Carefully pour the honey liquor into the sterilized glass jar, and close tightly. 

Keep it in a dry place for 2-4 weeks at room temperature, 

allowing the flavors to develop and the color to get darker. 

Serve after dinner (in small liquor glasses), and enjoy!

Makes about 4 cups and is 'valid' for up to 2 years in a tightly sealed glass jar.

Um pouco de silêncio só faz bem

Nos períodos quando tudo na vida esta desabando, 

a solução é 'puxar o freio de mão' e cuidar do interior!

Melhorar a energia ao redor nada mais é que elevar o amor e a compaixão.

Coloque 3 gotas de azeite no umbigo e feche-o com a mão direita. 

Concentre a respiração no umbigo e vá subindo a mão lentamente até o coração, 

visualizando uma luz branca que limpa e expande o amor dentro de você.

Depois disso, com os olhos fechados, peça paz para o pai nosso de cada dia. 

O melhor caminho é voltar para dentro de si. 

Cheers to a healthy life!

That old saying of 'you are what you eat' is soooo true! 

I've heard numerous people that have gone 'clean' for a month
and claimed to have the most energetic time of their lives.
I, myself, have experienced similar benefits every time I went for a little 'detoxing'.
... And here I go again!
For the next 30 days I'll be cutting off all the coffee, soda, alcohol
and red meat from my kitchen. And replacing it with fruits and veggies.
I'll be drinking lots of water (which I hate, believe it or not) and organic herbal teas.
I'll be exercising till I physically see my whole body flush out the toxins.
And I'll be resting peacefully like a baby! ♥

This is definitely the best time for me to start a brand new lifestyle,
since I am already strongly diving in a 'changing mode', focusing on my priorities,
getting rid of everything that does not make me happy
and seriously taking care of my inner side.

May the best of me come out to explode already! 
And always with even more room for improvements!!! 

Quote of the day

Não suporto meios termos. Por isso, não me dôo pela metade. 

Não sou sua meio amiga nem seu quase amor.

Ou sou tudo ou sou nada.

(Clarice Lispector)

It's a magical world.....

The Universe helps the warriors of the light, 

and boycotts all those who are full of prejudices about people who dare to follow their dreams.

Whatever is important will remain.
 Whatever is useless will disappear.

And for that reason, when lots of people gather to give their opinion 

on how we should act or behave, we must ignore them, 

as our life on 'Earth' leaves us no time for explaining everything we do.

(Warrior of the light - Paulo Coelho)

Video of the day

If I ever have to re-marry one day, 

I swear that I'll be doing something like this.......

Madness, or brilliance.

Those who know me well, are aware of how much I love spiritual/self help/psychological books. 

And the more I read it, the more I want to read it.. and the more I realize that
one well lived lifetime is still not enough to embrace 
all the books that deserve to be read.

I'm also starting to wonder if it's good or bad for me 
to have my kindle and my candles as my best friends.

Me, renewed

I have officially drifted back to my own rules of independence.

Grew tired of my whining, and exhausted of not being able
to do much regarding some relationships.

It always ended up being a lot more drama 
than I have ever bargained for!

But today, here I am bursting myself full of life!
Working lots of extra hours, reading 3 to 4 books at a time,
shopping a lot, cooking a lot, singing beautifully, jogging plus yoga 3 times a week,
playing tennis every saturday, boating every sunday, blogging matters of my heart,
practicing (truth is, trying to play) my guitar once in while,
praying all the time, swimming every night, re-decorating for the past 2 weeks,
meditating in every 12 hours, drinking 'my blue moons' once in a blue moon,
taking my 'Italian-for-beginners' classes, trying to improve my english vocabulary,
 trying not to forget my primary portuguese, trying to write in spanish,
and, ... dating myself.
(to be quite honest, I am the best date I've ever had)

And - for now - I will keep it as it is.
(I am so not in the mood for all the games that a new relationship would bring)
Honestly, I'm feeling fed up with the mentality of the majority of the guys out there.
And I don't have the patience for the casual 'average Joes',
I won't keep my present open to someone that doesn't see himself in my future.
What a screwed up generation I ended up with! eww!!

And for the people who want to judge me because I'm 'too picky', be my guest!
I like to make myself clear about what I want.
This isn't about being in control, but rather about adjusting my life to my own rules.


When it comes to my love life, I am not in a rush.
But if someone wants to approach me, 
he better not have any expiration dates.


Meanwhile, GOD loves me and life is good.

Video of the week

E quem um dia irá dizer que não existe razão nas coisas feitas pelo coração?

Quote of the day

God is closest to those with broken hearts.
 (Jewish Saying)

Summer state of mind

I know it's not technically summer, but it sure does feel like it.
Picnics, days at the beach, drinks 'al fresco', BBQs and boat parties
are making me have a major summer fever!
I'm even visiting my pool in the evenings - and what a liberating sensation that is!!

Few close friends, family, productive conversations, homemade meals
 and a fabulous apartment makeover are also on the menu lately.
I feel lucky. I feel happy. I feel free.
And I am still making the time to daydream 
about all that this summer has to bring.

Step by step

I've been exercising A LOT lately.

Some days I hit the gym at 6PM, some others at 6AM.

.. and there was even one day when I actually went there twice.

I am practically a body builder. (yay!)

Well, I still don't look like one, but I am certainly feeling powerful and energetic.

The down side?

My muscles are EXTREMELY sore,
and I am looking like a little kid in a snow suit when I walk.

But I won't quit.
I am giving myself only 2 months to look like a victoria's secret model.

Besides, in every step I take on that ugly and mean treadmill, 
I am forgetting the fact that I have a heart.

I'll proudly accept all the body aches, as long as my soul is healing. 

In sickness and in health

Whenever I feel a bit discouraged about life, 

all I have to do is look at this picture of my parents.

It reminds me that as long as we know how to appreciate that special someone in your lives,

than everything else works itself out.

Happy 51st Anniversary, mom & dad!

Love you both SO MUCH ♥

Have a blissfully happy weekend!

What are you up to this weekend? 

I'll be doing my morning yoga at the beach, enjoying an afternoon cookout with friends,
watching this Brazilian documentary, and maybe hitting the sauna at the gym.
Namaste.

Tossing and turning.

I couldn't sleep last night.

I've been doing a lot of 'bed thinking' lately, and I would be lying if i said that 

this "'turning into the best of me' transition" hasn't had its ups and downs.

Even as I am making progress, and watching good - and new - things happening naturally, 

it still feels altogether too slow! 

I'm impatient and worried about failing at every minute.

I really need to chill down but at the same time, 

start pushing myself to get faster results. 

I want it all, and I want it now!

Tonight, no spiritual books.

Instead, I'll be hitting my meditation room.

Yoga will, at the very least, help me breathe.

Skinny Girl rocks!

From BravoTV stars to my close friends, everybody is making this drink lately, 

and I couldn't stay away from trying this trendy new drink. 

I already created about 7 different ways to make THE PERFECT 'Skinny bitch',

and you know what? they all came out perfect!

I always carry at least 2 bottles in my bar fridge, my guests tend to L-O-V-E it!

Get yours, and create your own fun recipe! 

Not feeling creative at all? So try this easy and fast way:

Blend lots of ice with 2 glasses of skinny girl margarita, the juice of six lime wedges, 

1 glass of Pineapple juice and a generous splash of coconut milk.

Enjoy!

I am studying Reiki!!!

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing that everyone can use. 

It's a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. 

It is administered by 'laying on hands', 

and is based on the idea that an unseen 'life force energy' flows through us. 

If one's energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, 

and if it's high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

A reiki treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance 

that flows through and around our body.

It treats the whole person including body, mind and spirit 

creating many beneficial effects that includes relaxation and well-being.