All I wanted now...

Still at work, 5 mins break...and all I wanted now is one of these...
(Actually, I think I prefer the first one...but the second is so "romance in the fields" like...)

And a glass of wine, and some soft music, and some candles and some....

Ok, ok, back to work!

Back in time

Early this year I shared a post about going back to my family's farm house, seeing my horse again and how special it felt.
But that was just a lunch, very quick thing...
This weekend we went back there and I had the chance to literally go back in time, spend time like in the old days: walks, cooking, chatting, reading, resting, listening to the birds, to Beatles and Elvis...pure relaxation, nature...the kind of energy that comes from doing things you like to a point you feel it in your pores, in your breath, in your soul...

I found my first doll again, couldn't believe it!!!
I saw my dad doing something I've never seen before!!!
I ate this I've never eaten before!!!
I thought about things that I've never thought before...and I came to some conclusions and decisions about my life...

So, the balance for the weekend was very positive, and it reinforced something I always believed and felt: everyone needs to feel rooted, to feel that he/she belongs somewhere, it doesn't matter how often you go to that place...The sense of belonging, of being taken care of it what makes people strong, brings them resilience to face the though times...
A weekend that goes straight into my "collection of beautiful memories"...


Have a nice week!

My first skate! Yes, I love skating...
That, later has became roller brading, but the one with 4 wheels!

My first doll layette

The suitcase...

When I opened it, there she was! Great feeling!
I remember the exact day when I got this! I could almost have that same feeling once again.

Very complete don't you think?

Old pitures...
My "nona"...miss her!!! A strong woman that raised 8 kids alone.

Mum's and Dad's bags...
Dad's is from a very special cheese shop in Bath. Yumy!

Fresh vegetables

Let's set the fire

Love it! "aipim"!!! Yumy!!!

"Cuca"!!!! From the german word "kuchen"

Farofa & polenta frita & Abobora & Aipim...what else?
A lunch that last until...

Dinner..."Arroz de ovelha"

Peaceful

Sweet popcorn "Bilu", very traditional, my dad's favorite!!

Everyone had to help!

I was in charge of the bread... ;(

Creme de milho & Creme de palmito for the "recovering patient"= me!

Good morning sunday! As I woke up...

I saw dad doing something for the first time!

Tcha nan!!!!

And I joined him...maybe gardening will be my thing one day? Hahaha

The result!!!

My DoolHouse

And then I found him almost climbing...

No, actually climbing!!!
He didn't allow me to do the same this time... the "recovering patient" thing....

We used to spend hours in this tree when we were kids!!!

The sweetest plums ever...

Rico & Loro

Cousin & me & Mum

Jabuticabas!!!! Adoroooo! Love it!!!

Otto

Rico & Loro again

Boy...

Waited for your call and for the moon
To release me from the longest afternoon
I've re-arranged parts of my living room
But time is hard to kill since I met you

Looking at the cars that drive on by
While spring is making promises outside
Red cars are quite rare I realize
Then I wonder which colour you'd like

Seven little numbers
Baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers
Baby, I know yours by heart

Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you

I watch the sky change to a darker blue
I can't think of another thing to do
And every song just makes me think of you
Because the singers sounds as if she was longing,
As if she was longing, too

Seven little numbers
Baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers
Baby, I know yours by heart
Seven little numbers
Baby, they could make a change
Seven little numbers
Make a fire out of this flame

Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you

I read your name on every wall, on every wall - tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all - tell me
I read your name on every wall, on every wall - tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all

Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could do
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you

Woo-oh, oh-oh
Woo-oh, oh-oh
Woo-oh, oh-oh
These numbers could be lucky
These numbers could be lucky
These numbers could be lucky for you

Artsy...I want it!!!

I saw this years ago when in Mexico, but at that time I had something against skulls...that time has gone now and I'm dying to get one of this!!!

I'm trying to figure out what I love the most about them: if it's the profusion of colors, the attention to details or the daringness to make something supposed to be dark and signal of death such a lively and vibrating piece of art!
Please, anyone going to Mexico, could you get me one of these!!!????

From Artstation

A bit of background (from Artstation) :

"The Huichol Indians of Mexico live a secluded life in harmony with nature in the remote Sierra Madre Mountains. This people is one of the few still existing indigenous tribes in Mexico. Their artworks are an expression of their culture, which is rich in original and unique ceremonies. They are said to be of great artistic power (I can see that, totally!!!), and all their artworks serves a religious purpose. The "skulls" are a stroke of artistic genius, colorful and unmatched. Each item is unique and an expression of their mental dedication. The skulls, which are richly encrusted with glass beads, show the vitality of these people and strengthen their love for religious traditions. Their dedication is infectious and even persuades outsiders."