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Yesterday Vs. Today

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Beautiful sunset in Cairo, Egypt

What a great time of year to have the opportunity to come back to my hometown, from the snow to the sunshine and palm trees! On top of that a chance to connect and network with some of my besties, old and new friends.

Yesterday I had my last day in Cairo before heading back to Stockholm and since the sun was shining, I decided to go for a last walk around the city.

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My morning started with a breakfast at Pottery Cafe in Zamalek, then I went to have lunch with my family before I headed into town to take some photos of the sun. Vacay days flew so fast!!

When I got back it was time to pack my bags, have dinner with my friends, say goodbye and leave to the airport. So sad to say goodbye to those awesome friends.. But I will definitely see you soon!

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From the flight I saw Stockholm covered  in snow like a winterland. So, another day with lots of snow and Cold! Ohhhhh I wish I could turn back in time and feel the sun on my face again.

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Stockholm is that city which never stops, even in the middle of a snow storm. This year we have quite a cold winter.

Counting down to Christmas feels pretty anyway.

Now I will go to see my Swedish friends, and have some quality time with before the weekend finish.

Hugs & XOXO

THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME | WADI MUJIB

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Hey girls and guys, OMG I finished a tough and exciting adventure in Wadi Mujib.

Personally I didn’t know the place  but thanks to my friend who sent me with some of his German friends who have been there before, I got to experience one of the most fun adventures ever.

The hike we did today had a guide front us. It was like hiking except that you had to walk in the flooded waterfalls along the way.

Hahahaha I had my leather REEBOK shoes on, as I didn’t know where they are taking me. Bye Bye pretty shoes, you were so good to me!

My experience in Wadi Mujib was amazing. The canyon was beautiful and the water was nice and cool. I really had so much fun walking through the stream, climbing up the water falls though I had to be pushed up twice hahahaha, and the tour guides were so nice and helpful.

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The walk was harder than I expected. In fact, it actually would not have been possible without the presence of the guide and my friends who had to lift me up over some rocks.

The hike back was more fun. It’s a lot easier to slide down waterfalls than to ascend them. WOW I didn’t laugh as much as I did during the way back.

By the time we got back to the cliff, my poor shoes were completely filled with small sand from walking through the stream, but it was a great trip indeed.

Wadi Mujib is a genuinely remote and wild place, the lowest nature reserve on earth south of Amman.

XOXO from Amman, J

SUN-KISSED | JORDAN HERE I COME!

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Good morning babes! My vacation and flight mood are on 🙂

How to have a blissful summer holiday? The answer is simple: plan to enjoy whatever summer brings you wether beach, villa, mountains or even those relaxing moments of breaks under the sun.

When my doctor told me few years ago that I have a cancer, I smiled. My therapist asked me to let it out and cry but I laugh when I panic or feel tired.

But lately I broke down front of my boyfriend and kept crying for over two hours nonstop. I said I’m tired emotionally and mentally. That’s (for me) the worst to deal with.

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Tears are a signal to pause and allow people to feel sad but for me it was a signal to say I’m extremely tired. I need an exit plan!!

Finally I’m out for some days and it was so nice to wake up in my best-friend’s house in Amman, go for a morning walk and have breakfast in front of the pool. I think I can live here for a while. Hahaha I know that my best friend won’t mind me living with him.

I slept without Internet or notifications for the first time in a very long time then wake up to 33C in Amman. OMG I’m in heaven!

I have been to Amman before for a business trip but it feels so good to be back. It is so hot up here hahaha and that feels good.
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These days all I’m doing is stop trying to be perfect. I’m gonna only enjoy the sensation of my body relaxing.

I’m learning how to manage my inner critic thoughts which can stop me sometimes from achieving my goals or enjoying my life.

I realized with the help of my therapist that sometimes I tend to say sabotaging things to myself while I always encourage others. I’m trying to talk to myself as if I was encouraging my dear friends.

Now I will jump in the pool like a kid and allow the sun to kiss my body 🙂

PUSS, J