...why I am happy!

Lots of happy moments in 2007!!!!!!! :) Muitos momentos felizes em 2007!!!!!!!! :)

You can't miss " A Worldwide wish ". It's a cool website where your wishes worth money and help others! You just need to hang your wishes on a Christmas tree, and they will donate $.10 per wish to a non-profit organization, called " Adopt-a-Classroom ". They will donate up to $50,000, but we have less than $3.000 so far. It just depend on us! Let's make it! I am counting on you! :) O Natal já passou mas o clima ainda continua... Visite o site " A Worldwide wish ". É um site legal onde seus desejos valem dinheiro e ajudam os outros! Você só precisa pendurar seus pedidos na árvore de natal e eles doarão $0,10 por pedido para a ONG " Adopt-a-Classroom ". Eles poderão doar até $50.000, mas temos menos de $3.000 até agora. Só depende de nós! Não custa nada! Tô contando com você! :)

People say time is money. I can't compare both. If that was true I'd have spent some money to get extra time in the exchange store. Time is what I've been missing most and I guess I'm not alone. Time to hang out with friends. To have fun. To enjoy the sunset. To relax. To work for pleasure. Time to write. Time to read. Time to pray. Enough time to be tired to have time. This is what I wish to myself and to everyone on Christmas' day. Tomorrow I am going to the countryside where my parents were born. I haven't seen my relatives for 2 years. I am all excited! It's a tiny place, in the middle of nowhere... A place where the time goes slow... :) Merry X-mas! As pessoas dizem que tempo é dinheiro. Eu não posso comparar os dois. Se isso fosse verdade eu teria gasto algum dinheiro para comprar tempo na loja de câmbio. Tempo é o que mais tenho sentido falta e acredito que não esteja sozinha. Tempo para se reunir com amigos. Para se divertir. Para curtir o pôr do sol...

After receiving all kinds of "forwarded" e-mails over the year, today I've decided to make a good use of them. I've picked up some phrases for you to meditate, though I have no idea who wrote them. "Make your days to be worth to be remembered." "We have been learning how to fly like the birds, how to swim like the fishes, but yet we haven't learned the sensitive art to live like brothers." "I've learnt that we don't wait for the happiness to come, we look for it." "The death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss in life is what dies in ourselves while we live." "There are people who transform the sun in a simple yellow stain. But there are those who make a simple yellow stain their own sun." Deve ser o clima de Natal. Depois de receber todos os tipos de e-mails "encaminhados" ao longo do ano, hoje decidi fazer um bom uso deles. Escolhi algumas frases para você meditar, embora não ten...

"I stay with the purity of the children's answers. That's life and it's beautiful. To live and not be ashamed to be happy. To sing and sing the beauty to be an eternal apprentice. I know that life should be better and it will be. But it doesn't impede me to repeat it's beautiful, it's beautiful and it's beautiful." (samba lyric) We should never lose the purity of the children. This photo I took recently. It means a lot to me. I recommend you to visit " Children's portraits " group at Flickr. Children are inspiring! "Eu fico com a pureza das respostas das crianças, é a vida e é bonita. Viver e não ter a vergonha de ser feliz. Cantar e cantar, a beleza de ser um eterno aprendiz. Eu sei, que a vida devia ser bem melhor e será. Mas isso não impede que eu repita, é bonita, é bonita e é bonita." (letra de samba) Não deveríamos nunca perder a pureza das crianças. Esta foto eu tirei recentemente. Significa muito pra mim. Te recomend...

Today I've visited a cool website called " Guapuruvu.com ". Guapuruvu is the name of a typical species from the Atlantic Forest. According to the indian legend, finding a seed of guapuruvu was a sign of prosperity in the life of the village. Guapuruvu.com was created in 1995 by 2 experienced forest engineers with a challenging objective: recuperate the most of the 93% of the Atlantic Forest that has been devastated since Brazil's colonization and maybe start a movement to save the planet, includding different aspects like arts, music, communication and people! On this website, you can buy a t-shirt or request a design work and the price you will pay is equivalent to the amount of trees they will plant... :) You can download songs, wallpapers and prints for free. All these are related to nature. You can also make your art available on this website and help with the cause! I've tried it already... I've sent some pics and downloaded the dolphin's wallpaper an...

She had a dream, a not easy one... but she walked forward to it... she was afraid, she could get hurt... but she took the risk... she made a choice, she believed... and it became true... She says "it's never easy to walk away from the dreams we invest in..." That could be my story, your story or someone's else story, cause it happens everyday, everywhere... But today I want to focus on Simonee's story... beautiful and touching... a prove that life is made by choices... to believe or not... to fight or give up... As written in her website " Chichester's choice is a documentary that follows Simonee Chichester as she investigates the life of her homeless father, Edgar Chichester, who left the family when she was six years old. 23 years later, Simonee journeys to the streets of Brazil to reunite with Edgar in the hopes of understanding him and herself". In this path to get support for her film, Simonee made Toronto more brazilian last night, with the ...

Last night, Rio de Janeiro was even more marvellous... the entire city gathered to see the beautiful Christmas tree by the lake "Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas"... Measuring 82m of height (equivalent as a 27 floor building) and weighing 500 tons, it's in the Guinness Book as the highest suspended Christmas tree in the world. Sponsored by a big bank company, this event has made the city happier for the last 11 years, being the third most important event, after New Year's eve and Carnival. P.S - I'm itching to mention the marketing side of it... I love it, as a marketing professional, but more as a citizen, because it's an original and successful idea that brings beauty to the city, instead of visual pollution... I am glad to have it close to my place, so I'm able to admire it every day, until 2007 comes... My photos Ontem o Rio de Janeiro estava ainda mais maravilhoso... toda a cidade se reuniu para ver a linda árvore de natal na Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas... Medin...

I found out there is much more to say about the last two posts I wrote... I realized those were actually incomplete... as I said before, this blog was made for you reader... so should be the message... What's happened in my life, in fact, has a lot to do with yours... let me explain how... Has anyone ever told you something that made you stop, reflect and change? Not necessarily from your friends or family... it could be from your boss or someone you don't even know... in fact, sometimes you get "the message" that was actually said to another person... but it touches your heart, so you feel like it is yours... In this case, what do you do with this message? Do you learn from that? Do you take it as an advice? Or do you ignore it? That's the point! I know it might not be easy to look at yourself, and recognize your mistakes and weaknesses... We usually prefer to pretend we don't have problems to get through... But this is exactly the moment when you must choose...

For now I just want to say "Turn every difficulty into a positive thinking & acting!" I've made this choice today, after being in a situation I didn't want to... and I'll make it, it doesn't matter how difficult it seems to be... I will start doing my homework! Believing in God's power and never giving up... Por agora só quero dizer "Transforme toda dificuldade em pensamento e atitude positivos!" Eu fiz essa escolha hoje após estar numa situação que não queria... e eu vou fazer dar certo, não importa quão difícil pareça ser... Vou começar fazendo meu dever de casa! Acreditando no poder de Deus e nunca desistindo...

Something has changed my life today... It's almost like getting up after a long night sleep... It's happened before, a few times, when I felt like getting nowhere... Someone comes... and whispers something in my ears... or puts everything upside-down... Taking me out of my comfort zone... bringin' me up to the newness... One side of me is afraid... the other is fascinated about this changin' idea ... Lucky me, my brave side is stronger... so I come back to the battle, sure that in the end... I'll be a winner! Remember... if you haven't won the game yet, it is because it's not the end... :) I wish I could keep writing... about people, connections, relationships... the reason why so many lives are transformed... but I must go now... it is time to dream... :) Algo mudou a minha vida hoje... É quase como acordar após uma longa noite de sono... Já aconteceu antes, algumas vezes, quando me senti indo a lugar nenhum... Alguém surge... e sussura em meus ouvidos... o...

Today let's not bring up my thoughts nor the reason I am happy... Cuz I am curious to know why YOU are happy... This blog has a lot to do with you... you are part of it... It's all about sharing... experiences, moments, opinions, sentiments... Moreover, this blog has its own life... and today it is YOURS! :) Feel free to write whatever you want... and don't forget the reason why you are happy! I'm looking forward to it! :P Hoje não vamos falar dos meus pensamentos nem da razão pela qual estou feliz... Estou curiosa pra saber porque VOCÊ está feliz... Este blog tem tudo a ver com você... você é parte dele... Tem a ver com compartilhar... experiências, momentos, opiniões, sentimentos... Além disso, esse blog tem vida própria... e hoje ele é SEU! :) Fique à vontade para escrever o que quiser... e não esqueça da razão pela qual você está feliz! Estou esperando por isso! :P

I am amazed with this fantastic world called Internet... The more I get to know it, the more I love it! It's like the earth without borders nor limits... It's a free-media, where you have the opportunity to express yourself, contributing to the world... :) I was just thinkin' how I would finish my post today... I could write a thousand things, all goods, about the internet... nice blogs, funny videos, good initiatives, creative people and so on... But as I was writing this post, my friend Flavia made a comment to another post, called "my role in this world"... right after, one more from her and two from my friend Flavio... Those comments called my attention, making me realize the amazing benefits inside an each simple blog like mine... and believe me, I am the lucky one! Thanks guys, you've made my day happier! Estou encantada com este fantástico mundo chamado Internet... Quanto mais eu conheço, mas eu amo! É como a Terra sem fronteiras nem limites... É uma mí...

I love good initiatives... people who create, change, move... things, ideas, plans... people who start again... as many times as they need or want to... Some good initiatives to make your day happy... My friend Fari, the "good responsible" for me to become a Christian (thanx buddy!) has a nice blog - with others authors, called Theology One. You can check it out in "my favorite links"... It's worth it! :) My friend Harsh told me about a blog called "The fruits of imagination" of the agency Leo Burnett Toronto. It's an interesting blog, especially if you like advertising or are just curious! Don't miss the post of kids defining ad's! The link is also my favorite! ;) Eu amo boas iniciativas... gente que cria, muda, move.... coisas, idéias, planos... pessoas que recomeçam... quantas vezes for preciso ou desejado... Algumas boas iniciativas para fazer seu dia feliz... Me amigo Fari, o "bom responsável" por eu ter me tornado Cristã (ob...

"...oh baby, give me your best, for us to be happy.... Woman, you have to do your best... you have to do your best" Tonight I have a concert to go, of a brazilian band called "Cidade Negra" (Black City). I don't know much about music, thou I work in a radio station (lol)... but I'd say it is a mix of reggae and pop music... I am a big fan of them... cuz more than a good melody, their songs have a wonderful message... also has a lot to do with my blog, so I will write down some verses for you... "Today I've woken up thinking of a good life that can get even better Today I've woken up easily, I've woken up so light I am gonna make the world dance Today I've gotten up to life It's a good reason to keep goin' Remember life is short like fire and snow Like the breeze that comes to the ocean" "Leaving behind bad thoughts, disequilibrium, bitterness Live in peace every moment, at home, in the middle of the street, If you think...

Some of you know I love photography. My friend told me about a website where you can upload your photos, choose keywords (tags), comment, and best of all, easily! I was impressed by the photos I've seen... I loved the idea, so I created an account and uploaded some of my pics... I'll keep it updated... You can check them out at www.flickr.com/photos/tathims Take advantage and make an account for you too! ;) Alguns de vocês já sabem que eu amo fotografia. Meu amigo me falou sobre um site onde você pode colocar suas fotos, escolher palavras-chave, fazer comentários, e melhor de tudo, facilmente! Eu fiquei impressionada com as fotos que vi... Eu amei a idéia, então criei uma conta e coloquei algumas das minhas fotos... Vou mantê-lo atualizado... Você pode conferir no link www.flickr.com/photos/tathims Aproveite e faça uma conta você também! ;)

I confess today hasn't being the best one... It has nothing to do with my life... it's just today I've read so much bad news... terrible things... happening quite often in this city... violence, poverty, corruption and so on... but I must transform this sadness into something positive... HOPE!!! hope to be proud to say the city I live is really a Marvellous City; hope to see all children going to school, none begging on the streets; hope to see everybody with enough food to eat; hope to feel the love everywhere; hope to see this world in peace; hope to have hope for as long as I live... cuz a life without hope 'for sure' is incomplete... Eu confesso que hoje não tem sido o melhor dia... nada que tenha relação com a minha vida... é só que hoje eu li tantas notícias ruins... coisas terríveis... acontecendo com freqüência nsta cidade... violência, pobreza, corrupção e tudo mais.... mas eu preciso transformar essa tristeza em algo positivo.... ESPERANÇA!!! esperança em ...

It's almost midnight but I must add another post for today... I'm happy cuz today is a very important day, it's my friend's b-day! Happy Birthday Flavio! God bless you! :) É quase meia-noite, mas eu tenho que adicionar outro 'post' hoje ... Estou feliz porque hoje é um dia muito importante, é aniversário do meu amigo! Feliz Aniversário Flavinho! Deus te abençoe! :)

I am happy today, but I have no specifically reason to be... I am like laughing for nothing, smiling to every body here at the office and calling my co-workers in a way that sounds more like singin' (LOL)... Okay, I've slept 9 hours... so I'm in a good mood!!! Everything I see is beautiful today! :) Now you know... if you feel tired, without patience, or something like that... take a break & sleep! Estou feliz hoje, mas sem razão específica... Estou do tipo... rindo por nada, sorrindo para todos aqui no escritório e chamando meus colegas de trabalho de um jeito que mais parece 'cantoria' (risos)... Tá bem, eu dormi 9 horas... então estou de bom humor!!! Tudo que vejo é bonito hoje! :) Agora você já sabe... se você se sentir cansado, sem paciência, ou algo parecido... dê um tempo & duuurma!

This morning I got up thinkin' about work... maybe because I've dreamed about it... In my way to the office, I got a traffic jam... I had nothing to do, no book, no music, just an empty mind... I looked at the street... among cars, buses and buildings, many people coming and going... some people walking fast, looking busy... while others seemed to have nothing to do... children, teens, adults... women and men... the poor and the wealthy... all together... This dynamic right before my eyes made me realize we are all parts of a big machine called world... all of us are important, each one in a different way... And I felt so good inside... because it is not about the position nor the company I work at... not even according to the money I have... What really matters is what I do in this world... and how I see myself in this big and awesome planet! I am just one, but with you, we are already two... in this way we can be a thousand one day, fighting for a good cause! Never forget how...

Today I am inspired... don't know why... Maybe because it is Monday, the day we usually decide to change our rotine, makin' decisions like goin' to the gym, gettin' into a diet, or just thinkin' this week is goin' to be much better than the last one... On the other hand, today is also the last day of a long weekend here... I'm just chillin' and thinkin' about my life, what is going to happen... Sometimes I think too much (lol)... but I like... I make plans, change my ideas... As if I was an author of a novel I create the story of my life, owner of my destiny... I believe our daily choices draw our future... What makes me very happy cuz I'm able to change things... everything is possible... It sounds like a fiction movie but it's REAL! Newspapers, books, reports and thesis often approach this subject... that, in fact, it is just a simple attitude... So... Have you made your choice today? :) Hoje estou inspirada... não sei porque... Talvez porq...

"My comfort, my shelter Tower of refuge and strengh Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You... I sing for joy at the work of Your hands Forever I'll love you, forever I'll stand... Nothing compares to the promise I have in You" It's amazing what He can do in our lives... He does such great things every day... Take a moment to see how many miracles happen daily in your life... He brings me up when I am feeling down... I am happy because I love you, Jesus! "Meu conforto, meu abrigo Torre de refúgio e fortalecimento, Deixe que cada respiração, tudo o que eu sou, Nunca deixe de O adorar... Eu canto de alegria pelo trabalho de Suas mãos, Pra sempre Te amarei, sempre em Ti permanecerei Nada se compara à promessa que tenho em Ti." É impressionante o que Ele pode fazer em nossas vidas... Ele faz coisas maravilhosas todos os dias... Pare um momento e perceba quantos milagres ocorrem diariamente em sua vida... Ele me coloca pra cima quando estou...

I'm so excited about this looooong weekend! ;) A girlfriend of mine has come from São Paulo to visit me (in Rio)... I've picked her up at the airport, we've gone to the beach and now... we are heading up to the Christ Redeemer! The interesting thing is... I am always so busy that I don't stop to admire the place I live... I've forgotten the reason it's called Marvellous City! So, today I am happy like the tourists, like my friend... :) ..Cuz I'll have the opportunity to enjoy the city... For those who like photos, check them out in my blog http://tathims.blogspot.com Estou tão empolgada com o fim de semana prolongado! ;) Uma amiga minha de São Paulo veio ao Rio me visitar... Eu a busquei no aeroporto, fomos à praia e agora... estamos indo ao Cristo Redentor! O interessante é que... estou sempre tão ocupada que não paro para admirar o lugar em que vivo... Esqueci a razão pelo qual é chamada "Cidade Maravilhosa! Então, hoje estou feliz como os turistas, c...

Today I am so happy! I guess everybody is.... Cuz today is Friday! :) Hoje eu estou tão feliz! Acho que todos estão... Porque hoje é Sexta-feira! :)

This morning I slept in... I didn't go to the gym... I was in a bad mood... In my commute I got a traffic jam, arrived late at my work, and a friend gave me bad news. For an instant I thought I wouldn't have a reason to be happy today... But... then, I looked at the sky... the sun was there, beautiful... Strong! After so many rainy and blue days... My heart was filled with happiness as I realized tomorrow is another day... :) Esta manhã eu dormi demais... não fui pra academia... estava de mau humor... No meu caminho pro trabalho peguei um engarrafamento, cheguei atrasada no trabalho, e uma amiga me deu uma péssima notícia. Por um instante pensei que não teria razão para estar feliz hoje... E então, olhei para o céu... o sol lá estava, bonito... Forte! Depois de tantos dias tristes e chuvosos... Meu coração encheu-se de alegria ao perceber que amanhã é outro dia... :)

Although this blog has just started, I confess I've had doubt in choosing the reason I am happy today... Some of you might think it's because I have no reason, but in fact it's just the opposite... I have so many that is hard to bring up one! :) So, today I've decided to give the merit of happiness to the human being, for being able to IMAGINE! It sounds funny, but this is the best trip you could ever experience!!! Being able to remember good moments, amazing people you've met, places you've been to, and above all, being able to live in a place where you can do whatever you want, be whoever you want, without limits nor costs!!! I travel every day... from my past to the future I desire to myself and to the world... my dreams... they do become true... It has being like this since I started to dream... it can be exactly like this to any one who believes in their dreams... My special thanks in this post to my friend Graeme who reminded me - by accident- how good is ...

I'm a happy person... :) And I think everybody has a daily reason to be happy too! So... that's the idea of this blog... to remind ourselves how happy we are or should be! Hope you enjoy! ;) And today... I am happy because I have a new blog! And you??? Eu sou uma pessoa feliz... :) E acho que todo mundo tem ao menos uma razão diária para ser feliz também! Então... essa é a idéia deste blog... de lembrar a nós mesmos como somos felizes ou deveríamos ser! Espero que goste! ;) E hoje... Eu estou feliz porque tenho um blog novo! E você???