That Girl With A Camera

This post is not meant for small things, like coats, shoes and makeup. I decided to to write about BIG wants. And my BIG wants are 3. Simple as that. 1 - Beach Vacation: as I lost my "student" status and began working, the weight of daily responsibilities and tasks began to take its toll. I am no longer capable to function after 4 hours of sleep, my sleeping hours are sacred and I long for moments when I have absolutely nothing to do. The idea of an "all inclusive" resort vacation is very appealing and I'm already looking into it for the summer. 2 - City Vacation: as much as relaxing in a white sand beach and swimming for hours in the sea may sound, I also like to explore urban sights. The idea of traveling to London for a few days grows more and more on me, so who knows? 2015 may be the year for it! 3 - DSLR Camera: this is one I've been postponing for quite some time. If all goes according to plan, I'll have one by september. As...

The beginning of a new year brings the birthday of my dear boyfriend and, since I like to plan something special, looking for a nice restaurant was a task I needed to undertake. Lisbon has an enormous variety of restaurants to choose from and this time I wanted to take F out for a good meal, in a good place. Being that this beautiful city of mine is located near the river, my choice fell on a restaurant with either a terrace or a nice view of the coastline. The title of the post is a quote taken from  The Expression of Emotion in Man and Animals , by Mr.Charles Darwin, and fits the subject perfectly, since we had lunch at Darwin's Cafe. Located in the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown (Algés), Darwin's Cafe is a beautiful restaurant with modern decoration and a relaxed atmosphere, while still maintaining a touch of sophistication. Besides the interior room there's a beautiful terrace, perfect for a coffee or tea (meals are only served inside).   Pictures...