A few months ago, I wrote about finding the courage to give the gym another chance. Then I shared a two-month update, admitting that, much to my own surprise, I was already about to buy my third gym membership. I honestly thought the hard part was behind me. A few […]
Author: Loredana Arion
Turkey – Istanbul City Break
Vacation plans sometimes change in the most unexpected ways possible. At first, I was dreaming of lounging on a beach in Mexico, holding a cold cerveza and dancing salsa until dawn with Jose(s), but things didn’t exactly work out (it’s a long story, don’t ask 😁). So, instead of Latin […]
Two Months Later… I’m Still Going to the Gym
A while ago, I wrote about finding the courage to give the gym another shot and hoping I wouldn’t quit after my very first month with a personal trainer. Well… it’s been two months now and, much to my own surprise (and I’m pretty sure everyone else’s too 😄), I’m about […]
I Started Going to the Gym. Again.
A movie quote pops into my head quite often: “I work out… like… two or three times a year.” It makes me laugh every single time because it describes me suspiciously well. I’ve always been naturally lazy when it comes to working out. You couldn’t drag me to the gym […]
Chicken and Carrot Salad with Greek Yogurt – A Healthy High-Protein Recipe
I love recipes like this one: just a few ingredients, easy to put together, and no need to spend hours in the kitchen to get something good on the table. This chicken and carrot salad with Greek yogurt is a simple, creamy recipe you can make for an easy lunch, […]
How I Started Making My Own Jewelry
I love jewelry. All kinds of jewelry, and, obviously, I never feel like I have enough of it. 😁 A pair of earrings, a necklace or a bracelet can completely change an outfit. My problem is something else: I’m lazy. Or, to put it more nicely, I’m just not very […]
Grenoble, France: Oysters, Reblochon and an Adventure in the Alps
Some trips stay in your memory because of the spectacular places you visited, others because of the food you discovered, and others because of all the unexpected things that happen along the way. Grenoble definitely falls into the last category. I arrived in Grenoble, France, with *le husband, who had a […]