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New year 2018

In 2018, let’s go with our soul!

Haha, I think I missed the deadline for the traditional New Year’s wishes for 2018. In my world, it was still ok to send cards and emails to wish a happy new year until the end of January. But we are now in February…No bother, I will wish it anyway: happy happy 2018! May your dreams and projects become reality this year.

Did you have any New Year’s resolutions?

I did not.

Let’s be honest, I never managed to keep one. But what I did decide this year is that I will go more with…my soul. Yes, you heard, I will go with my soul.

Going with the flow or “to not attempt to exert a large amount of influence on the course of events” as defined by the Urban dictionary would make my life easier. And going with my soul would be quite the opposite as that would mean really going for what I want in life no matter what the costs and the efforts are.  This might also involve making tough decisions and choices. That would therefore be “greatly influencing the course of events”. I just believe that this is the way to a greater happiness and to feeling more alive.

What would that involve for this blog? For this new year, I really want to share more experiences and connect with you! So bring on 2018 and all of its surprises!

And you? What have you decided for yourself this year?

T

 

 

Looking for a club in Barcelona? …Marula Café!

Are you looking for a club for a dancing night out in Barcelona? Go to the Marula Cafe!!!

I was there last saturday night on a ladies night out. It was my first time being there. I just heard about the place from a few friends and that night we decided to give it a go. It is also right in the city center so pretty handy in terms of transportation.

Most clubs charge an entrance fee that include (or not) a drink. So the first good thing about going out to Marula was that the 6 of us went in for free. More money for drinks!!! Not sure that this is a normal practice though. We were almost the first to arrive. That was around 1 am and the club was still empty but regarding Barcelona standards in terms of night outs: dining at 22:30 and clubbing after midnight, it is not very surprising.

The Marula Café has one big room with one dance floor and two bars. I prefer it this way as cozier and more intimate.

The music is different from most clubs I had been to here in Barcelona: a lot of funk, soul and disco, some salsa (that was a bit random), swing and other beats. We enjoyed imitating 70s movie trailers on some very funky tunes Wonder Woman style.

Around 2 am, the club filled itself. The crowd is nice and decent: a bit of every style (cool ladies like us :), locals, expats, tourists, young, mature) definitely over 20. It was also refreshing to see no drunks and no vomit on the floor like I have seen in other clubs. And that everyone seems to be out to have a good time.

That night was spent with a lot of good vibes, smiley faces and sore feet. And the Marula Café has a potential to become a favourite so it deserves a post here.

I was happy to have found a taxi in no time in Las Ramblas in the early morning and be home within 15 mn. A well deserved rest after a great night!

Marula Cafe: Calle Escudellers, 49 in Barri Gotic