Dorky and Weird

Hey guys! Here in Portugal, the university life is so unique. There's a particular outfit, each piece having a specific meaning to it, and there are specific events throughout the year, celebrating students. Well, last week was the Monumental serenade in Lisbon. Thousands of students joined in our all black outfits, at the university campus. As soon as it struck midnight, all students crossed our capes (yes capes. In case you were wondering, J.K. Rowling got her inspiration for the Hogwarts' outfit from Portuguese students) , and a group went on stage and performed traditional student songs only using their voices and Portuguese guitars. There was absolute silence. No one was allowed to clap and the focus was 100% on the performers. There were emotions flooding everywhere. From the first timers who were just so excited to be there, to finalists who were sobbing already missing the student life (including myself in this group, even though I still have a year left ...

Carnival is quite a big holiday here in Portugal. I think it might have the same importance as Halloween, but it just lasts longer. While Halloween lasts only for one day, Carnival lasts for four days. Yes, FOUR DAYS! People celebrate though out the country, with the most creative outfits, and children take their carnival celebrations to their schools, their school bags filled with silly strings and confetti. Personally, I LOVE dressing up!! Absolutely love it. Being silly, having fun... My first outfit choice this year was a chick onesie buuuut because we were heading to a club, I thought maybe a portable sauna wasn't a good idea. Nothing to wear as a costume? Just stuff your face with glitter and hope for the best... My gorgeous friends and I. Lust in rio - Lisbon. Carnaval de Torres Vedras. Obviously, the day after a night out called for...  Do you celebrate carnival where you live? Xoxo <3