Hello everyone! Today I bring you a different kind of post. These past few days I've been going crazy designing a tattoo that I plan on getting next month. I won't share yet what I'm getting but I'm really excited with the design I'm putting together.

This small journey of deciding what to get and where made me remember the usual questions I get when someone discovers I already have five tattoos. They're small so usually nobody notices them. I even remember talking to a tattoo artist when we were trying to design my sixth (it didn't happen in the end) and he thought it was going to be my first. Apparently I don't seem like a person who likes tattoos and getting tattooed.

So today I'm going to share with you the frequently asked questions I get and why sometimes they annoy me.

1. Do you realize that they're permanent and you're going to have them when you're like 60 years old?

Well yes. I do. And if I don't like them then I can get them removed and If I like them, which probably I will, they will keep me company until they cremate me and share my ashes with the fishes.

2. Did they hurt? Do they worth the pain?

Yes they hurt. Some more than others. It's not like someone is tickling you. It is a needle going into your skin, not a feather caressing your skin. And I knew this before getting tattooed so yes they worth the pain. It's not like they are killing you.

3. What would your family think?

My parents are really cool with them. Don't get me wrong, they don't like tattoos and they wouldn't get them but they respect that I like them and also that I am 27 years old living on my own in another country... They trust me and it's not like I'm going to ink my face.

4, Shouldn't they mean something?

Should they? In a way sometimes I think of tattoos as art. Not that mine are really elaborated (I've got a tiny arrow on a wrist, there's no art in that) but I think that if it doesn't mean anything it's not a big deal. Some of mine mean something, some don't.

5. Aren't you afraid of not getting the job of your dreams because of them?

No. At least not here in Belfast. Maybe in Spain they're more picky although I've never had any problems but here I feel people don't really care about your tattoos, only about if you're good at your job or not.

6. What would your kids think of you?

I don't know. That I'm a cool mom? A weird mom? A normal mom? They may like them, they may not. What I'm sure is that they won't get any tattoos until they're 18. Then they can do whatever they want. It's their skin. It would be very hypocrite to deny them their freedom if they want a design that I don't like, I just want them to be sure of the consequences.


And... I think those are the most asked questions I get when I talk about my tattoos or when someone discovers them. Also I'll leave a few photos of them. If you want to know their meaning just let me know and I'll write a little bit about them in a new post.

See you in the next one!

It is definitely the season to be jolly so I'm bringing to you these Christmas decor ideas. For me, when decorating, everything is about color. First you have to pick up a color and then create a whole theme around it. For you I have chosen three different styles: Gold & Red, White/Silver & Gold and Silver.

Gold & Red

This is my mom's favourite. Usually we mainly choose red ornaments for the tree and throw a little bit of gold here and there. To give it a little bit of a more golden vibe, the lights should be yellow-ish instead of the more common white or colour ones. Also we decorate the whole living room with golden garlands and ribbons.

For setting the dining table, our first choice is a red tablecloth with gold details and matching napkins. We also use to have a centerpiece made of leaves, poinsettias and usually a red candle in the middle.

This style may be the most traditional one.

White/Silver & Gold

This is also a traditional style and one of my favourites. If we decide to go white and gold, my advice is to pick more gold ornaments for the Christmas tree and then complete it with white lights. Another choice is to choose a white Christmas tree and decorate it only with golden ornaments Also, around the house we can add some white candles, gold ribbons and new cushions for the living room.

For the table I would choose a white tablecloth and then add some golden details such as serviette rings, candles and a beautiful golden centrepiece.

Silver

For this Christmas theme, I suggest to do absolutely everything silver and maybe throw in some white flowers and/or candles. It is perfect for a white Christmas. Where I live in Spain it never snows in Christmas so I find this theme the perfect one if we want to feel that snowy vibe.

Finally, for the dining table, I would go the same way; everything silver. White tablecloth with maybe some embroidered Christmas details in silver and then silver ornaments everywhere. A centrepiece, serviette rings, candle holders...

I also would love to share with you some photographs of last Christmas decorations at home last year where I decided to also decorate my room with some lights, photographs... This year it's going to be the first time that I'm away so I don't even know if I'll have time to decorate (I hope I will) so as a reminder of the good times, I'm sharing with you these photographs.

I hope you liked these ideas and I wish you a really happy Christmas with your loved ones.

I have been living in Belfast for the last three months. I came in August with the idea of getting a job in Dublin but stayed here because there is something about this city that made me love her more than I ever imagined I would. Because of that I decided to write this post telling you what has been my weekly night routine.

I have never been a girl that loved partying every night. I also never got the chance to go out every night as the city that I'm from has a lack of night activity. But here everything changed. Maybe because of the people I was living with or maybe because I told myself to enjoy every moment of life. All in all I decided to write a post where I can share the best places to go in Belfast each night.

MONDAY

This is my favourite night of all and I love starting the post writing about this day. There is a band called The Buckmad Bhoys and they play every monday in Fibber Magee's. They are nothing and everything you would expect from an Irish band. They of course sing the classics (Wild Rover, Galway Girl, Molly Malone,,,) in the best way possible but on top of that they make Irish versions of popular songs. My favourite one has to be Madonna's "Like a Virgin". They make an exceptional version of this song worth coming back to Fibber Magge's every monday.

TUESDAY 

Laverys is the one of the oldest pubs in Belfast and although in the inside it has been renovated, downstairs has the most Irish vive in the entire building. It has different areas and my favourite one is where you can play pool while listening to the latest hits. But above all, the main reason we would go on tuesdays is because the Game of Thrones cast used to be there while filming. It is no secret if you are on social media that Kit Harington of Iwan Rheon have been spotted there several times.

Also, every Tuesday you can have a laugh at The Empire as they host a "Comedy Night" for only £8. It is really a bargain.

WEDNESDAY

On wednesdays, we usually went on pub crawls. If you're not familiar with this term, it means that we would take the guests to several pubs in one night. There are a lot of Irish pubs in Belfast but our favourite ones were Duke of York (pictured above), Whites Tavern and The Dirty Onion. Of all these, my first choice would be Duke of York, not only for its beautiful decorations but also because often there would be live music, Irish of course, and they have the most amazing singers. Also, the exterior is decorated with different flags going from side to side the street and flowers all over the walls. The Dirty Onion is across the street and in the middle there is a narrow alleyway where we can see street artwork.

THURSDAY

Not leaving The Empire behind, on thursdays they also host a "Blues Night" and let me tell you that they have one of the best bands playing. Once, I went there with a friend from New Orleans and he said that the music made him feel like home. In addition to having blues every thursday, The Empire is also known for having cover bands such as Kings of Lyon or Four Fighters.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

The Filthy Quarter is a really interesting place to go. Not only because they hosted the Game of Thrones wrap party this year, which I had the opportunity to attend, but also because it has four different atmospheres. First there's Filthy McNastys, a quirky decorated area where usually live music would amuse the evening. Second, The Secret Garden. An area with different and more actual music with two different floors. It is outside so it's ideal for smokers but don't fear the cold nights because there's heaters everywhere. The third area is the cozy Filthy Chic where they prepare the best cocktails in the area. Finally the last area is The Gypsy Lounge where the most famous Northern Ireland DJ's play a mix of alternative party tracks and indie anthems.

SUNDAY

Kelly's Cellars is actually the oldest pub in Belfast. It was built in 1720 and you can sense that vibe the moment you enter into the pub. Every time that I have gone inside there has been a band playing and they are really good. Also, there is a part of the pub decorated with stickers all around the world and I found myself very surprised when I saw some ones from the Basque Country, where I was born.


I really hope you liked this post and found it helpful if you are coming to Belfast. Of course there are also many choices in the city and loads of things to do these same days of the week, I wanted to share with you my favourite pubs and clubs.