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  • Road to Beautiful Banff

    Road to Beautiful Banff

    Lake Louise is also known as Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness”.  It is a popular tourist town at the southern end of the Icefields Parkway. Located in Banff National Park close to the village of Lake Louise, Alberta, offers immense diversity of recreational and sightseeing opportunities. Aside from a jaw dropping view of the “emerald”… Read more


    January 30, 2017

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    Joana

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    Travel
    alberta, Banff, canada, emerald, emerald lake, lake, lake louise, national park, nature, park, road trip, travel
  • Hide And Seek

    Hide And Seek

    We’re standing across the room, but it feels like we’re the only two people in that room. We’re both in conversation with other people, but it doesn’t matter, because I am not listening. Not really. I just steal one quick glance and feel the moment. For only God knows when will I be able to… Read more


    January 23, 2017

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    Joana

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    Art, Personal
    art, colorful, colors, draw, drawing, journal, painting, personal, poem, poetry
  • As Long As It Lasts

    As Long As It Lasts

    I always yearn for  you, every inch of you. Whether we run out of things to talk about, or words to say, it seems right whenever it’s you. I need to feel your presence. I want to feel you near. You are my vice, my only vice. It’s ironic how you destroy me inside at… Read more


    January 19, 2017

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    Joana

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    Personal
    emotions, personal, sad, short story, soul searching, story, travel, unwind, vsco
  • No-Cook Frozen Lemon Salmon Toast

    No-Cook Frozen Lemon Salmon Toast

    What You’ll Need: Rye bread cut into cubes Frozen Salmon Small slices of Kale or Rosemary (or any kind of herb) Small slices of lemon White Sauce: Sourcream White Mayo Minced onion Minced onion chives salt and pepper to taste Read more


    January 18, 2017

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    Joana

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    Food, Health
    appetizer, featured, food, foodblog, fresh, healthy, no cook, salmon, snack
  • Homemade Cinnamon Croissants

    Homemade Cinnamon Croissants

    Things You’ll Need: 7 cups of flour 1/2 ounce dry yeast 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup of shortening 1 can of evaporated milk 2tbsp of sugar 1 tsp of salt 1 cup of cubed butter 1/4 cup of water Glaze: 2cups of confectioners’ sugar 3 tbsp of milk 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract 2 tbsp… Read more


    January 13, 2017

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    Joana

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    Baking
    bake, baking, cinnamon, cook, create, croissants, dessert, food, homemade, knead, make, sweet
  • Know What You Want

    Know What You Want

    When we finally get the things we want in life, we will suddenly realize that we really didn’t needed these things. You may have everything you wanted in life but you will still feel emptiness inside. You’ll crave for a fulfillment that money cannot buy. You’ll start to search for something that sets your soul… Read more


    January 12, 2017

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    Joana

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    Personal
    deep thoughts, fame, fortune, life, midnight thoughts, money, needs, soul searching, thoughts, unwind, wants
  • À chaque fou plaît sa marotte

    À chaque fou plaît sa marotte

    tonight, i let my eyes burn tonight, i let my self drown. even if it’s painful in the eyes, even if its killing me inside. My heart was singing too loud, too loud i almost forgot the reality. My mind was so high with your voice, so high that i almost forgot to wake up… Read more


    January 11, 2017

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    Joana

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    Personal
    dream, fairytale, poems, poetry, sadness, short story, story
  • Easy Baked Flan Brazilian Style

    Easy Baked Flan Brazilian Style

    Count the memories not the calories. This is a quick recipe for Brazilian Flan by simply using a blender. 😀 Prep Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 1 hour Things you’ll need: 1 can of condensed milk 4 eggs 2 cups of milk 2 tablespoon of vanilla extract 1 cup of white sugar blender Amount of… Read more


    January 2, 2017

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    Joana

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    Baking
    bake, baking, brazilian, brazilian flan, easy recipe, flan, food, leche flan, oven, recipe
  • My Edible Christmas Trees

    My Edible Christmas Trees

    Christmas is just around the corner and there’s a lot of gift wrapping, decorating, cooking and of course, EATING needed to be done 😀 While some people don’t have anything to do, I keep myself busy and squeeze in my “me time” in between my two jobs and studies. Here’s what I got in mind.… Read more


    December 20, 2016

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    Joana

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    Food
    Christmas, christmas ideas, christmas tree, food, food ideas, garnish, happy pills and thrills, healthy, ideas
  • Unspoken Words

    Unspoken Words

    Nobody needed an explanation why the ocean is blue and so is the sky. I don’t need a million reasons why, you make my heart skip a beat even if you didn’t have to try. I may be cold as ice but you are hot as fire. Just like a kid, you’re clueless about how… Read more


    December 13, 2016

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    Joana

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    Art, Uncategorized
    art, because, fall, happy pills and thrills, leaf, leaves, love, personal, poem, poems, poetry, reasons, season, words, yellow
  • The Power of Music

    The Power of Music

    Music heals our soul and our body. It is a form of art in which we can express our emotions. Music also serves as universal language. Not only that, but it also affects our brain in many ways. According to studies, listening to music can reduce anxiety, depression and pain. It also improves cognitive functions… Read more


    December 5, 2016

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    Joana

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    Art, Health, Lifestyle
    Brain, chemicals, happy pills and thrills, health, life, lifestyle, love, music, neurotransmitters, nurse, Pain
  • The Wolf and The Moon

    The Wolf and The Moon

    Those eyes with glowing fire, It’s beauty as much as I try to deny. Stolen glances, dismissive smile, grasping for my breath  just for a little while. Just like the moon, like a star, I can only see him from afar. And I am nothing but a wolf, who’s secretly fond of the moon. Read more


    December 4, 2016

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    Joana

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    Art, Personal
    art, featured, happy pills and thrills, poem, poetry, wordpress
  • 3-Item THEFACESHOP Haul Review! (WHITE SEED Brightening Toner, RICE WATER BRIGHT Cleansing Foam & Magic Cover BB Cream)

    3-Item THEFACESHOP Haul Review! (WHITE SEED Brightening Toner, RICE WATER BRIGHT Cleansing Foam & Magic Cover BB Cream)

    People will stare, make it worth their while.                                                                                              … Read more


    December 2, 2016

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    Joana

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    Beauty, Review
    bb cream, beauty products, foundation, haul, make -up, Review, skin, skin care, THEFACESHOP, therapy
  • Johnston Canyon Hike

    Johnston Canyon Hike

    Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular day hikes in Banff National Park. It’s accessible and perfect among people of different ages and groups. During our visit, there were scattered trees laid down in the heart of the forest. We don’t have any idea if it is for restoration or for keeping the hikers… Read more


    November 30, 2016

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    by

    Joana

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    Review, Travel
    Banff, ca, canada, falls, family, forest, friends, green, gypsify, happy pills and thrills, hike, hiking, ig, nature, rest, Review, reviews, travel, travel diary, travellog, trees, trvl, vacation, wordpress
  • Kissing the Summer Goodbye (4 Ingredient Pina Colada Recipe)

    Kissing the Summer Goodbye (4 Ingredient Pina Colada Recipe)

    Time flies when you’re having rum 😉 Good for: 4-6 pax What do you need? Read more


    August 29, 2016

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    Joana

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    Food
    alcohol, art, bacardi, blog, create, diary, drink, foodblog, gypsify, make, mnl, party, pina colada, pineapple, recipe, rum, summer, sun
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