my pretty mess

I'm Joana, born and raised in Lisbon and currently living in the surroundings of the capital with the nerdiest boyfriend (a software engineer) and the cutest dog, Cupid, who has a heart-shaped nose and the softest fur. Being Portuguese is one of the most precious traits of my personality, therefore...

Yap, I totally lost count of how many times I opened an empty draft and challenged myself to write a few words just because I had something to share or even because writing is one of the best therapies for me. But, the fear of exposing myself to what I...