My Week #15 | Exciting new collab!

I have a lot to talk about this week. Some cool exciting things have been happening, so for once this last week was not boring at all! 

I've started to attend a after-work/weekend course. It's all about legislation and regimentation but I'm actually digging it. It's not exactly my field of studies, but hey -- one needs to be versatile! The subject is not hard, but having to combine studying and homework and the actual classes (Fridays, from 19h to 23h and Saturdays all day) it's a lot to handle. But so far I'm enjoying. I love to be busy, and I love having stuff to do.  So after work, I've going to Starbucks almost every day to study and do the assignments. 

I actually have been obsessed with this products. These are my favorite. Red nails, mascara, eyeliner and shadow stick make me look really put together with minimum effort! It's perfect for my busy life!

Food-wise, I've been loving some peas and eggs. I love peas. It's like my favorite thing to eat. I love pea soup, pea pure, boiled peas, and anything else with peas. And I had forgotten how much I love this meal. I know, it's such a typical Portuguese dish, and such a weird thing to love, but I really do. It's really homey, really tasty.

And now the awesome news! The blog is now collabing with Soufeel! I love charm bracelets and Soufeel has the most adorable charms I've ever seen. They are made of sterling silver, and you can have free shipping for orders over $50. They also have a lot of gorgeous rings. I think I've spent a couple of hours just browsing through their website. They do sales all the time, and special prices, and they even give you gifts with your order. Also, you can use the blog's discount code and get an extra 5% off your order! I'm super excited about this and I know I'll be buying somethings there (I'm in love with one of their ring sets!)

I hope you all have a great week, and enjoy the good weather that's finally here!

My Week #14 | Boring as usual

It has been a while since I've shown you little pieces of my week. -- actually from the last two weeks. Here's the truth:  I don't have anything exciting going on. Just work, and more work, and more work. I would could show you that, but I think now one wants to see pictures of a messy desk and some excel sheets! Instead, I have some fun things to show you!

So I had to go and renew my Citizen Card -- because it had expired three months ago. I'm such a responsible adult, I know. I went the IRN at Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, and I have to tell you, the service there was super fast. I went right after lunch and I was thinking I was going to have to wait the whole afternoon but I was so wrong. It took me like half hour. I love when people are efficient!

The heather has been kinda rainy and grey but when the sun peaks though, everything changes. It actually feels like spring! The smell of wet grass and all the little flowers just makes me think that I'm on the county side -- not at this polluted, car-full city. Beautiful.

This week I also received a cute gift from another blogger that I love so much --  Simple Girl from the blog Um refugio para a vida. I love this girl, she is so sweet and nice. And I love her blog as well. Always so down to earth. A few months ago she celebrated her blog' one year anniversary with a giveaway and I was super lucky and I wan this cute bracelet that I think she made. I've been wearing it all week!

And the last thing: I have been obsessed with blind-bagged toys! OMG You guys have no idea how much fun it is to open this stuff until you've tried! It is crazy fun -- the curiosity, the expectation, the disappointment! Ahahah! It's a roller-coaster of emotions. Super Fun. And... You may see in a near future here on the blog some posts about it! I've opened Simpson Lego MiniFigures, Shopkins (and yes, all my pens at work have now a Shopkin on top) and Zomlings! But one thing I have to say -- this type of toys are actually more expensive then I was expecting. But it's so worth the money!




I hope your weeks are more exciting then mine! Tomorrow a brand new weeks starts, with 7 new exciting days! Any exciting this happening this week?

My Week #13 | Another busy week

This last week was crazy. I have been super busy with work plus I have a lot of things planned for the blog that I've been working on, that take way to much time to plan! Anyway, I was away for part of this week, in Madrid. I was there for work, and I dind't had much time to sightseeing. But it's always good to go ;)

I have been addicted to this tea. It's super cheap and super good! I usually prefer to make tea with the actually dry leaves instead of using tea-bags. It is Green tea and lemon and some times I add just a spoon of rosemary honey.. oh my god, it so good and comforting! I love it!

Nickolaus was having a 50% sale on every single thing in the store, so I went and bought just two little Christmas decorations. Nickolaus is a Christmas Decoration Store that is open all year and sells Christmacy stuff all year - downtown Lisbon. It is so unique and it is one of my favorite places to buy Christmas ornaments and decorations. It's a bit expensive, so I always wait for sales. I I'll show you what I got in a few days.

The blog is also hosting its first sponsored giveaway! Our lovely Partner Ana Dinis kindly offer some awesome Oriflame products for me to giveaway! Have you entered the giveaway? NO?! What are you waiting for?!

And since I have been super busy, I do not have the time or patience to cook... So I have been eating super frequently frozen pizza. I don't like old pizza, so when I bake one, I always have the tendency to eat it all, so it doesn't go to waste. But one whole pizza is way too much food for me. So to avoid eating the whole pizza, I've been cutting the pizza while frozen in half and just stick one half in the oven. It's a good way to control how much I eat. And half is more than enough. 

I hope your week was better -- and more exciting -- than mine :)
Let me know in the comments the highlights of your week! :D

Mini Continente Haul -- Toiletries with 50% off

I'm a frugal person. I don't spend money on things I don't need or I don't like. And I am always waiting for things to get on sale. But I hate going shopping on like big sale days -- when everything is on sale, like Black Friday or just sales season. I can't stand how much people are in the stores, all the noise and confusion. I don't like it at all.

Anyway, Continente is having 50% of in many toiletry products. I saw it online and I knew exactly what I wanted and how many I wanted. So I went to get this stuff -- You can see it in the picture... It was 10.30 am, however the products were already almost gone! For example, the L'Oréal face-wash, there was only one unit left. And of course I grabed it immediately. The deodorant, this is my favorite and I guess a lot of people likes it too, because the shelf was almost empty. The same with the floss!

If you want to get any of this stuff that's on sale hurry the crap up!

My Week #12 | The last moments of 2015

The last week of 2015. Not much happened. It's a week of celebration and good time with friends and family! And lot's of work ... but that's just the usual lol

I wan a Christmas giveaway! See more about it here!

And I am actually getting one ready for you... A "welcome 2016" giveaway! What do you think?

My very very last moments of 2015 were spent at the Casino! I loved it! It was super super awesome and fun! I got to drink, to gamble, to see the fireworks and it was just such an nice environment to finish the year in! I really loved it!

How was your last week of 2015? :)

My Week #11 | Christmas Madness

Christmas week is always chaotic. Yep. Work is always a chaos this time of the year. I wish I had taken a picture of my desk at my office to show how crazy was last week. Anyway, some how I've found a way to finish all my Christmas shopping. Most of the stuff and ordered online but I sill had to go the mall and deal with the massive amount of people shopping -- which I hate!! But at least I got to see the pretty, and cute decorations.

I bought and send a Secret Christmas Gift to Lucie B. from the blog Teorias d'ela! It was this little box filled with nice smelling stuff, for her to pamper her self :) I hope she liked it!

This has been my latest addiction. I find myself eating this all the time. This yogurt with smarties. It's so yummy. I eat it as a snack, as dessert, even for breakfast! Yumms!

And my latest food adventure. My friends love H3 burgers. And they convinced me to try it out. I ate the new Carbonara burger. And it was ok. The rice is super good. The chips are super crunchy and the egg was perfect. The meat was ok, and the sauce was ok. I don't really like meat. I don't frequently eat it. I liked it but at the same time I didn't. I know it doesn't make since. lol But yeah. 

Do you like H3 burgers? Which one is your favorite? And which one do you think should I try next?

And this was all for my week. 

I hope your week was more exciting and full of nice Christmacy adventures !

Let's see how the last week of the year goes! :) 

My Week #10 | My month

Hello!  How are you all?

It has been almost a month -- yep a month -- since I've shown you one of my weeks. But the truth is I have been super super super busy at work, and I haven't had time for any fun activities. I din't even make anything special for Halloween :(

But I today I am going to show you some of the stuff I've done in -- the past month!

Let's start with breakfast. Bread here is awesome here. And I have been eating toast with cheese or ham in the morning. I can't find my favorite cereals here in Portugal. And since I am going to be here for the next couple of months, I had to find out something else wonderful to eat. So I have been eating Corn-Bread for breakfast. Yumms! And Chocolate milk. I work right next to a Starbucks now -- I can see it from my window. So I prefer having Starbucks to home-made coffee -- Who doesn't love Starbucks?!

For the fist time in my life I've tried KFC. I was reluctant to trying it out. You know I am a bit peaky with food, specially meat. But this is just fried chicken, so my friends convinced me and I gave it a try. We ordered a Bucket of Chicken Tenders, and I really liked it. It is waaaaay better than chicken nuggets --  if you could ever compare them -- nuggets are like completely processed food. But this chicken tenders are actually pieces of chicken breast, super moist and super yummy. It also came with grilled corn on the cob! That was also super good!

Also, Youzz sent me a tooth-past to try. It actually came in a good time, because I've been going to the dentist and doing some treatments. And this is actually useful to me! I will be posting my review really really soon! 

You don't know what Youzz is? It is a website that you sign up and you get to try all different products and review them. It is great if you have a blog your a facebook page because you can share your opinion on those platforms. If you decide to sign up, please use my link or please put my code (Codigo de Convite: oHGX86mU5N) we'll both get points from doing this and points are important for us to get select to try out new (and free) stuff!

I also bought a mattifying nail polish. You know how matte nails are so trendy right now? I don't want to buy a tone of matte nail polishes just to try them out. So I bought from KIKO the 3in1 Mat Top Coat. Maybe i'll make a post about it. It is pretty cool. It makes any nail-polish matte. And I think it looks great on red nail polish. So far is my favorite combination. What do you think? Please excuse my lack of perfection when painting my nails.

And to finish --  CHRISMAS IS COMING! Christmas is my favorite season/celebration of the year. And I'll be doing a gigantic Christmas Gieaway :D That will include candy, of course!

This is all that I had to show you! I wish you all a great week :)

My Week #09 | Easy Breezy

Uau! My 10th week! And this was a good one -- really! Work has been a bit less chaotic, so I had more free time and I sure used that free time to do some of the things that make me happy! I know life isn't only about working but this is the way I am! I am always working, and if have something to do, I can't stop until it is completely done, and done properly! I don't know if this is a quality or not. But I like being like this!

Anyway -- Since this week I didn't had to wake up super duper early I had time to go out and buy fresh yummy bread for breakfast every day... This is something I haven't done in years! I love fresh bread! And yes -- that is not coffee! It's chocolate milk! ahah

I went to down-town Lisbon -- to Terreiro do Paço --  it is my favorite place in the city! 

That that day, I endup spending all my afternoon in the Museu da Cerveja (in English Beer Musum). If you don't know this place you should definitely go there! It is a bar/restaurant that serves beers from very different countries. And they have something that is soooooooo good --  codfish cakes with cheese (Pasteis de bacalhau com queijo da Serra)! Have you tried'em? OMG They are so so good. I drank a Bohemia beer --  it's a type of beer, ok? I don't know the name in English -- I only drink it in Portugal. It is not dark bear but also not blond. If you know the name, tell me in the comment please! Anywho,  It is so so good. And they serve them in these super cool-looking glasses! Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?

I also went shopping a bit... 

Okey,... I shopped a lot! But I promise I'll make a post of everything that I bought! I went to see the new H&M make up and cosmetic collection-- and i have to say, I was very impressed! I'll make a post only about it -- stay tuned! :)

And of course Sunday I went to vote! I hope you all did it too! 

Let me know in the comments how was your week! I am excited to know!! :)

My week #08 | I am working too much

This last week (or maybe I should say weeks?) was completely stressful! I have been having so much work! I think I am becoming an workaholic! Really! Sometimes I feel like I just need to push my self a bit more, to always do better! But I can't deal with the stress or pressure of having a deadline and maybe not being able to meet the deadline that I just work, work,work. Any advice on how to deal with this?

Anyway, this week I have been having croissants for breakfast! They go great with coffee. Some days I just put some jam or Nutella inside and they just taste so so great! Lately I haven't eaten any cereals because I have been feeling kinda weird when I drink/eat milk. Maybe I am developing some sort of lactose intolerance --  I need to check that, but now I have zero time for that!

Also, when I am stressed I eat chocolate. I try to always eat dark chocolate because it has less sugar then regular chocolate. I fond this super nices tasty truffles and I have been complelty addiceted for like the last three weeks. They are a bit expensive, but totally wort it! Yumms

I also made the famous Marta Stuart One Pot Pasta. I saw it on a YouTube Video and I decided to try it. It is really simple and easy and It only uses one pan. It is quite good but it it is very simple in flavor, it is not going to make you jump up and down, but it is good and fresh. It doesn't really have any strong taste. It is just pasta, tomatoes, onion, and garlic, all in a pan -- i used a frying pan like in the video --  and added salt, pepper and some herbs. 

This week I have also I announced the winner of the last giveaway! And I have everything nice and packed and ready to put in the mail! I also added a cute note :D 

 I think I'll have time to send it tomorrow!! One think that i noticed -- again-- is that some people do not follow the rulls of the gieaway! It is just so stupid! All the giveaways that I have done so far I bought all the products with my own money and I want someone to get it. I kinda feel that by not respecting the rule you are not respecting my effort. But that's fine, cuz if you don't do it right you won't be able to win! 

Hope you all have a great weekend and enjoy this awesome weather we've been having!! Good luck to ya'll that are going back to school!! :)

My week #07 | Yummy

Hello! How was your week? My week was calm and not as much stressful as the few last weeks.. thank god! Since I had time to relax a bit, I have more interesting stuff to show you!

The first thing is, of course, my coffee! I got his new mugs from IKEA -- they are the cheapest ones but i just love this color! 

In the beginning of the week, I went and did some shopping for the giveaway that I am hosting. And I just can't resist to swatch all the lippies on my the back of my hands. Do you also do this or it's just me?? BTW GO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!!!

I also had a bit more time to spend with food, so made this yummy cheese balls. They are filled with mozzarella and american cheese and deep fried... Super good! Yumms! It is in fact one of my favorite snacks. I know, I know they are not that healthy but at least I make them my self and I know exactly what is inside. And I usually don't eat to much crap, so it's OK!

And I also made this yummy rice and greens with kinda of a Mexican inspiration! I love rice, and I love to make like a vegetarian rice salad with some leftover plain rice. I boil some mixed greens (broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, or whatever fancies you). Then I just mix everything with the rice very well, add the juice of half a lemon and some parsley... and voila! This is great as it self, or you can add some cheese -- the saltiness of Feta cheese goes great in here! Or you can eat it as side dish! And you can really add any vegetables you want! It is a great way to re-use leftovers! Doesn't it look yummy and healthy? :)

And this is all for this week. Again, don't forget to enter the giveaway! I love all the products that I am giving away! I am not sponsored so I bought them all with my own money and I really want them to go to someone that will enjoy them as much as I do!

My week #06 | Chocolate Cappuccino

 Hello! This week has been so hard on me -- I worked every day, every single minute of the day! Kids, if you think work is better than school you are so so so wrong! I was even working on the train! But now I can be more relaxed! I finally finished my project -- like sunday at 4 am. My bosses are very nice and I just hate to disappoint them. When I have a big responsibility on me I just have the feeling that I need to push my self to be better and better! And this feeling keeps me going even through the toughest moments! :)

Well, his week, there are no picture of my coffee -- I had so much coffee but i dint take any picture lol
But there are some good stuff that I think you'll like!

I have tried a new cereal! Yummy! I love this brand this Chocolate Cappuccino flavor is just so good! It has bits of white and milk chocolate and some coffee flavored bits of chocolate! It is super good! Specially for mornings!

 

 

This week I was in the need of some extra-fuel, so I ate a ton of unhealty snacs -- I tried this one for the first time and it is super good! It's waffers covered in crunch -- supper yummy and light! I am addicted now!

I also wanted to show you my nails -- I was feeling a bit down so I spent some time (not to much) and did my nails like this! This is the same thing I did for my 4th of July nails -- one of the first posts on the blog! - but i used a blue base instead of the red! If you want to see what products I used you can click here !

 

I hope you had a great week! 

I will be spending the next days preparing new posts for the blog, including some more for the BTS series and some cool things :) What are your plans for this week?

My Week #05 | Fall is comming

Week number 6 here on the blog and not that much has changed in my life.

This has been my breakefast latly -- some Cruestli Cereal and a cup of coffee. 

I don't have time for more (I should even be wasting time writing this post!!)

I have to finish my project -- the deadline for the report and first draft of the presentation is this next friday! I have been working like crazy to get it done, so wish me luck! I still have like one million thing that I need to do!

Also, I have found the first sign that summer is going and fall is arriving! I haven't even gone to the beach this year yet! I just want to glue all the little leaves back on the trees!

No pictures of all cool stuff I have done or ate this week -- This week was truly boring! But I found a super cool stuff that I will review later :) I found a vending machine that sells a mini-BirchBox! Yes, a machine like the one for chocolates and sweets! BirchBox is a subscription beauty box with high end make up products! This is not "a thing" yet in Portugal (thank god or I would have to buy them all!) but in the US this is really trendy right now!

 

I think i need to add a watermark to my pictures with the name of the blog. But I cant really decide what to use! Any suggestions?

:)

My week #04 | Word of the week: Procrastination

 

I have to tell you, this week was all about procastination! I have so much to do and zero motivation! But the truth is that by the end of the month I have to be done with this project! I am already in the final stage but I am feeling so hard to find will-power and strenght to keep going.. argh!

I started to re-watch this show. It is called "Cougar Town" and it is with Courtney Cox (aka Monica from Friends). This is NOTHING like friends and Courtney looks a bit weird with all the touch-ups.  I think that this is from the same creators of "Scrubs" because it kinda has the same feeling and the same type of jokes, same actors and the same vibe. And it has nothing to do with cougars! Only like the first 5 episodes! They drink tones of wine, all the time and I kinda wish i was part of their cul-de-sac! I saw 2 seasons in the last week and now all I think about is wine!

This week I had some awesome fro-yo with all yummy things! So so good! For me a nice cup of really any type of ice-cream can solve all problems! Specially Ice-cream with candy! I love candy!

 

I also attempted to make some home-made iced coffee -- which i have to say worked out pretty yummy! I made some coffee ice cubes and everything and I used some Agave Syrup to sweeten it a bit! I will be posting the recipe because this is super fresh and healthy and y'all need to try it because I'm sure you will love it!

What exciting things did you do last week? Let me know in the comments!
Have a nice Monday! -- as nice as it can be, since Mondays suck!

My Week #03 | Elf haul

Hi!! So, this week is more like week-end because I have been working so much that I barely have time to do anything during the week -- and worked a lot during the weekend as well -- but I always try to find time to do something that relaxes me or that helps me not to think about work all the time!

If you follow this blog or my facebook you probably already know some of this stuff!

I ordered a bunch of stuff from elf cosmetics! I am so excited to try all this new stuff! It should arrive sometime this week! 

 

I worked all day Saturday so when I got home at the end of the day I was feeling pretty crappy and tired! I made what for me is comfort food for Saturday's dinner - a nice spinach and mushrooms quiche!  I love it! It is my mom's recipe and it runs in our family from generations! It reminds me of home and I make it every time I am feeling a bit down!

 

  

On Saturday Night I went out with some of my friends to a super cool bar -- and we had a blast! It was so fun! We drank some beer and some cocktails and then we walked around the city at night -- just perfect!

 

 

 Yes and of curse Sunday morning was a hard morning -- I cant even call it morning since I woke up at 1pm! But I have to tell you I was exhausted! Went for a walk with a friend and we bought some yummy French macaroons form Ladurée! So colorful and summery and yummy!!

 

So this was my week -- and today is Monday again! Lets hope this week is a bit more fun and less work :)

Let me know if you did something interesting this week -- I know most of you are on holidays so I bet you are all doing super cool and interesting stuff!!