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Welcome to my bog, where I share my passion for photography, manifesting, and a nomadic boho- minimalist lifestyle.
I'm Mel, also know as "CookYourLife", and I believe that we have the power to cook our lives just the way we want. Currently in Dubai, I invite you to join me on this exciting journey of capturing beauty and manifesting our desires.
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A veces te vas sin moverte Esto no es un reproche. No te escribo para pedirte explicaciones, ni para que te sientas culpable. Te escribo porque duele. Y cuando algo duele, hay que mirarlo de frente, con la misma ternura con la que un dĂ­a lo sostuviste con alegrĂ­a. . Llegaste a mi vida de […]

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A veces te vas sin moverte Esto no es un reproche. No te escribo para pedirte explicaciones, ni para que te sientas culpable. Te escribo porque duele. Y cuando algo duele, hay que mirarlo de frente, con la misma ternura con la que un dĂ­a lo sostuviste con alegrĂ­a. . Llegaste a mi vida de […]

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You Weren’t Mine — But You Made Me Feel Like I Belonged

You know… I never say it, but every time you smile at me when I walk in, I feel it. That spark. That quiet little thing that makes me happy just to stand here and see you happy to see me. Time always runs too fast when we’re together. It’s like the clock is laughing […]

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This Summer Doesn’t Feel the Same

Not all summers feel the same. Some arrive with half-packed suitcases, improvised goodbyes, and quiet promises whispered… “See you in Europe, okay?” We’ve been walking together for three months now. Creating a rhythm we never asked for — but one that gently wrapped around us. Coconut water in hand, silent glances, and that rare peace […]

MANIFESTING

Perspective, Freedom & Silver Linings

This week we’re talking about perspective — the kind that shifts your goals, softens your timeline, and brings clarity to thoughts that once felt like fog. We’re also celebrating something beautiful: freedom. And for someone like me, that’s no small thing. They say people enter your life for a reason — to teach, to mirror, […]

How to Survive in Dubai as a Healthy Influencer, Nutritionist, Photographer—Valeria Style!

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How to Survive in Dubai as a Healthy Influencer, Nutritionist, Photographer—Valeria Style!

Picture this: you’re mid-summer in Dubai, where the sun feels like it has a personal vendetta against you, but your heart is set on making it as a health influencer, nutritionist, or photographer. Daunting, right? Fear not, I’ve got your back. I was watching the full last season of “Valeria,” and it was like seeing […]

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đź’” No quiero ser su amiga

(Y esta es la Ăşltima vez que me abro asĂ­) Bubu, No sĂ© si esto es una carta, una confesiĂłn o simplemente un intento desesperado por no explotar. Pero algo dentro de mĂ­ necesitaba hablarte. Aunque sea asĂ­, escribiendo. Aunque no me respondas. Aunque ya no te importe. Porque llevo semanas —meses, incluso— sintiĂ©ndome en […]

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The One Who Truly Feels It… Is Me

Some mornings, you wake up feeling brave. Not because it stopped hurting, but because you finally find the courage to say out loud what your soul has been crying in silence. This is a story without a happy ending, but it carries a truth that burns and heals at the same time. And sometimes, that’s […]

Fresh buttery croissant on a plate at Odeon café in Dubai, capturing a slow Sunday morning moment.

DUBAI LIVING

Life is Too Short, So Here We Are… in Dubai

The heat is growing slowly here in Dubai… …It’s Sunday, June 8th. and my heat is… well, everywhere. I hopped on my bike this morning and rode to Odeon on Jumeirah Beach Road. I sat in the sunshine, breathing in the Paris‑vibe cafĂ© charm, and savoured a buttery, flaky croissant. That moment—so simple, yet so alive—it […]

DUBAI LIVING

The Art of Doing Nothing (Well) in 50°C. – ME, DUBAI!

Any resemblance to reality is purely a coincidence… Today I feel inspired. And guess what? Dubai is the place to feel inspired again. Why? Because it’s summer, darling. And if you’ve ever spent a summer in Dubai, you already know: This is not a season—it’s a mood. A heatwave. A reset. A surreal state of […]

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What Does Melanie Really Want, and What Is She Up To?

Letting things happen for a reason, right? How are you, my loves? Today, I’ve decided to get a bit more personal because, let’s be honest, opening up to those who follow you sometimes creates a deeper and more special bond. So here I am, ready to share a bit about how my life is at […]

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