Life with Nena

 Movement as Medicine In my opinion, the most powerful ways to express ourselves are through art, language, and of course, the body. This time, I want to talk about something I’ve never really explored before: dance and body language as forms of self-expression. I was never seriously into dancing until this year, although I’ve always found it beautiful and captivating. Recently, I started exploring different dance styles, mainly Latin dances like bachata and salsa, and later on, belly dance. Besides being an amazing cardio workout, dancing has become a way for me to release stress and let go of negativity. I’m still just a beginner, maybe even below average. Maybe I lack rhythm, or maybe it’s something else, but I keep trying. And little by little, it’s getting better, and I’m starting to enjoy it more. I’ve stopped focusing on whether I’m doing it perfectly and started focusing on how it makes me feel. Take salsa, for example. It’s such an impulsive, high-energy dance. It’s imposs...

  For all food lovers Cooking has always been a kind of love language for me. It’s not just about putting food on the table — it’s about creating, feeling, tasting, and sharing something deeply personal. I absolutely love cooking, but what truly makes it magical is when I’m alone in the kitchen, completely in my element, experimenting with new recipes or trying something I’ve never made before. There’s freedom in that solitude — a kind of calm chaos where creativity flows without limits. Some of my favorite moments are those early, early mornings when the rest of the house is still asleep. The world outside is quiet, still dark, with just a hint of the coming sun. I’ll get up around 5 AM, make a warm cup of coffee, and pick a new recipe to try — often something I’ve never made before, something that challenges me just enough to feel exciting. I remember one of those mornings clearly. I decided to try making focaccia for the first time. The kitchen was silent except for the gentle s...