He loves Barcelona; She loves Paris (Part 4)

Yeaaaa Part 4 of the series... so it continues...

As you can tell on the picture below how "excited" I was to be in the Las Ramblas again... Well not really. Damn sun was in my face. 

Btw meet my new BFF, Le Red Coat. The night prior, while we were having dinner in the Maremagnum, I told the Pillz that I desperately needed a coat because the wind is pretty chilly and I checked out Le Paris weather and it's freezing cold. And homeskillet here only packed Sunny SoCal Spring clothes. Womp womp. So we went to Desigual (which is based in Barcelona!) and the Pillow picked this coat for me... Such a deal, I say (from 285 Euros to 80 Euros since it's a Winter line!). So you may see me wearing Le Red Coat A LOT in future posts. 

I'm no fashionista, people.

I look like a major tourist.

After reading Mish's post on Barcelona and heard about this place, I begged Pillow, being the foodie I am, to head down to La Boqueria. Mind you, I was squealing like a little girl. It's a market filled with GOODIES. From fruits (!!!) to Catalonian Chocolates (it was delicious!), Seafood, Meat, Fresh Juices... name it. We bought some mangoes and it was so good. We each gulp down some fruit juices that were freshly made that day. And of course we had to have some tapas... our favorite Patatas Bravas.

I look annoyed because I couldn't wait to get in there!

Catalonian Chocolates!!! That cone one that Rob's grabbing was sooo good. #chocporn

Outkast was wrong. Roses don't smell like PooPoo.

Meat anyone?

Spot the gigantic lollipop

Looking at those chilies gave me an ulcer

an angry puppy waiting for his master to finish his coffee in the market. this little man was barking like cray

chocolate, juice, cafe un leche and tapas for breakfast. my stomach was having a partay.

After being high on food, I dragged my poor man to La Sagrada Familia. But first we decided to go to the Arc of Triumf since it was close by, along with the Neptune's Fountain in Parc de la Ciutadella. It was a nice walk to burn them calories.

La Sagrada Familia is just epic. Duder Gaudi is just brillz. This artwork of his just... WOW. You must see for yourself this magnificent building. The details of the building is just insane. 

Crazy, huh? 

Later on the evening, we decided to go on top off Arena Barcelona which is next door to our hotel and enjoy the view.

You can see the Plaça d'Espanya with the MNAC/Montjuïc in the background.

And of course for dinner we had Tapas and Sangrias and Paellas at Tapas Tapas which was right next to our hotel.

Now I want Sangria. Badly. Anyone know a good one in California?

Til Part 5! Almost Paris!

ole,

Rima

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Mini Series: 1, 2, 3

May

You ready?

- rima

funk

i'm currently not in the mood... like for anything.

i blame the HORRIBLE diet I've been doing to myself.

i blame my LAZINESS for not doing some body movements aka working out.

i blame the Pillow's work TRAVELS for making me feel "meh" and having a slight jealousy with his life.

all i want to do is sleep. like this little man...

all i want to do is eat!

3 Cheese Sandwich and Chocolate Souffle Tea @ Tranquil Tea Lounge

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles @ Bruxie

Black & White and Red Velvet Cupcakes @ Merely Sweets

Earl Grey Macaron @ Merely Sweets

Earl Grey Madeleines that I made.

Breakfast at the Original Pantry Cafe

and to cure my longings for the Pillow, we just do this...

while he's busy working and doing these...

mimicking Jesus in Rio 

enjoying Shanghai

Going crazy in Tokyo

He applied for this Dorayaki Stand job and it seems he got it

le sigh. But don't worry peeps. I'll get my groove back on.

it's in me somewhere.

i just need to make good food choices, move around more and see dear Pillow ASAP.

ok, i'm gonna shower now. washing my hair is therapy, you know?

xo,
Rima

Lazy Sunday

Lazy Sunday @ Disneyland by natziepatzie featuring black high top shoes

Sunday Funday... Or Lazy Sunday... Gonna hit Disneyland for a couple of hours because I have nothing to do and was invited to go by Gaby... You know... Spending time with her as much as I can before she heads back home to Indonesia.

I had a hard time deciding what to wear... since I gain weight again. Nothing looks good on me. Sad but true. Then I saw my vintage Beckham Manchester United Jersey and I was like, "Oh haaay... Let's wear this." Then bam. Went on polyvore and decided to make a collage. I'm bored, y'all.

Yes I will use that exactly Longchamp purse... Those Minnie Ears... That colored pants... Bringing my Canon AE-1 and where those chucks.

Before Disneyland, we're heading to Tranquil Tea Lounge since we're both tea whores. Tea-ing it up like the Brits... But in a lounge? This should be interesting!

Hope y'all have a great weekend :)

moonbeams,
Rima

Chimmy's Corner

Hey Ho! Time to share some great animal stories/pictures!

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This video caught my attention and I couldn't stop replaying it. This is to know that dogs have feelings too. They see you as family. Treat them with respect. I've been reading comments regarding this video stating that the dog is probably sick with heart-worm (I'm not familiar with it) and he's hyperventilating due to the disease. Either way, the sight of the video brings a tear to my eyes.

Meet Peter the Elephant. He went cray over the Green Piano.


And of course the dog that wants a kitten. Too funny.


Hope you have a great weekend. You better! And of course love your pets!

ruff.
Chimmy & Rima