baby phase

Well, ten years ago were the graduation ceremonies and memorable parties the major reason to celebrate; nowadays, alternatively, has occurred a baby boom in my friends circle - fact which deserves sublime happiness. On the other hand, it worries me.

Of course in our (early) twenties, many of us (began to have or) had children. However, nowadays, in (almost) thirties (or a little more yet), that situation makes me wonder myself if I’m delayed  about that, or, rather: if it will happen to me - and when.

Time runs… Some ‘nephews’ (sons of my generation people) are turning 10 this year! Many closer friends already have two kids inclusively! Other have been pregnant or have given birth recently... I reckon it hasn’t been the best time to live that - and I would regret if I had already had one, I admit.

Looking through the biological point of view, within the next years I must decide if I want to form a family, or not. Then, it will be my turn to become mother… and I hope that with a good husband by my side to take care of me and my offspring (after all, storks only bring us the babies, don't make them!).

winter environment

- Look there! What are those black points on the water?

“Ducks!”, he answered me smiling… So I looked at them again, very impressed by their facility in stay at the same place, fluctuating, even with the gale which had wind-bounded us, letting everybody when in the wind‘s eyes almost without can walk many times during the better part of a day (and night).

Indeed, I could never imagine that I would find many animals so close where I’m living… I always thought that in Europe everything related to nature (the weather and its creatures inclusively!) were a little grey and dead… Well, I was completely wrong!

Everyday, when I go out home I see on the grassy spaces between the buildings in my neighbourhood some small groups of hares. Furthermore, uncountable species of ducks... green, black and white ones, besides other waterfowls - in most part of them, are adorning the cold landscape. 

In contrast of many cockroachs, rats, pigeons and bats that I was used to find near my house in Rio, here, in Amsterdam, I've seen flights of sea-gulls, storks, herons, gooses, and also flocks of tropical cocotas. Increadible! - I'm really surprised about that in particular due to the adverse weather... 

(*Ok, I know that there are many species of beautiful animals inhabiting Rio. However, in Laranjeiras is not common see crocodiles, fishs, many monkeys and birds! In different places, maybe you can meet them easily, but not there...)

as teddy-bears

Another type of animal we can meet often here, in the North Europe, is a kind of domestic bear. Actually, this low-temperature season usually results in people's behaviour changes (we practically became it!) - almost hibernating... sleeping and eating a lot (besides sometimes wearing heavy furry clothes). As the teddy ones, we rest on the bed most part of time (that we can!).

On the other hand, there is always someone 'bearlike', who is changed into a gruff person as a consequence of having its heart freezed - of course, this last one, isn’t my case INDEED.

a origem de tudo

Uma criança chega para mãe e pergunta como nascem os filhos.

Sexo, cegonha, sementinha... o que for! Naquele instante, cabe a ela a decisão de dizer a verdade, mentir, ou pior: omitir.

Assisti a uma reportagem no Fantástico deste domingo sobre educação sexual de crianças na escola. A grande questão era se essas instituições deveriam ensinar isso a partir dos sete anos, como fazem na Holanda.

De um lado, pessoas bem resolvidas, crentes que esse conhecimento ajuda a reduzir problemas como gravidez na adolescência e abuso sexual, por exemplo. De outro, gente horrorizada em fornecer aos pequenos informações básicas e naturais. Impressionante, a maldade está na cabeça dos adultos.

Na enquete realizada durante o ‘show da vida’ com o público em casa, a maioria dos brasileiros se mostrou a favor de transmitirmos desde a infância noções essenciais sobre sexo, saúde e prevenção. [Alívio] Sempre é melhor conduzir com sinceridade e de forma clara, correta, pro bem.

Lembrei agora (e mais uma vez) do filme A Culpa é do Fidel, em que Ana, diferente de suas amiguinhas, sabia sobre a origem dos bebês, a diferença e função dos órgãos reprodutores masculino e feminino etc. Quando se tem um casal, fica mais fácil. Os próprios irmãos se questionarão a respeito.

Hoje, fica a cargo dos pais esse esclarecimento que facilitará a vida dos futuros cidadãos desse mundo, preparando-os para uma realidade inevitável. Se eles não forem instruídos em casa ou no colégio, irão aprender na rua – não adianta! E aí, provavelmente, não participaremos desse que é ou será um momento maravilhoso na vida dos jovens.

Quando eu tiver os meus, será assim: “zizi” na “zezete” - na hora (e da forma) certa.