back to the start

selective reasoning

There's none so blind as those who will not see.

greedy eye

I believe that it exists. So, I avoid that and fight off it. With all my forces. Against ill, envy, cynicism and jinx.

What's more, it's worthless try to make up intentions, playing the goody-goody, sweet well-behaved, because I am old hand. I know who I'm dealing with - although relatives don't... while feeling bad energies about.

It wont be necessary any contact (anymore). Distance is going to overrule, more and more. My faith doesn't fail.

For good... Bye. Amen.

to the future!

I'm not stuck in old memories, bygone loves.

I don't want back in my life failed stuff of yore. Overcome, I turn the page, clear the stage.

Alternatively, I prefer to move on, try something refreshing, find new people...

A start from scratch is thriving, full of different possibilities!

While others look for their past, receding, I go forward. 

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I avoid anchors(men - not saying sailors or presenters), I'm all for balloons (ones).

we are not alone

Separatism issue is trendier than ever.

The "Catalunya nou estat d'Europa" manifestation, yesterday, in Barcelona, proved that the Catalan nationalism is strongly alive in their minds, hearts and wishes. The current crisis in Europe, affecting directly Spain and other countries, increased their intentions of a political autonomy or full independence of Catalonia.

One and a half million people were on the streets protesting, according policy report. This is something! Pictures are weighty.

The solution? We'll see...

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There are other things happening in the world beyond 11th September attacks in USA news... It's important to know, to decentralize information and worldwide attention. 

Please! - after all, eleven years have passed since then...  

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Au Québec, cette tendance (souverainiste) est aussi forte... Puis, le Parti Québécois est maintenant, de nouveau, au pouvoir, en rapportant cet ancien (mais pas oublié, pantoute!) dessein de indépendance.

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In Rio Grande do Sul, we had a(n unsuccessful) revolution against the Empire: Guerra dos Farrapos. 

Despite losses (and the idiom in common), both Gaucho identity and separatism ideas resists until now.  

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More at:

- Decenas de miles de personas se manifiestan por el centro de Barcelona en apoyo del Estatuto catalán 
-  Nacionalismo catalán: éxito de la manifestación independentista en Barcelona 
- Multitud lanza impulso independentista en Barcelona
- Amaiur defiende que los ciudadanos catalanes puedan decidir sobre la independencia
- La opinión de la prensa española sobre la Diada

the pornographic angel

Under this nickname, the most renowned Brazilian playwright of the 20th century would turn 100 years-old on the last 23th August. However, Nelson Rodrigues doesn't age, or even is dead.

He's immortal, once he survives through all his popular chronicles, unmatched plays and shocking romance novels. Particularly, I appreciate in special way his dark side, the erotic appeal of his work (so what else is new!).

"A vida como ela é” (Life as it is), "Toda Nudez Será Castigada" (All Nudity Shall Be Punished), "Perdoa-me por me traíres" (Forgive me for Cuckolding me), "O Beijo no Asfalto" (The Asphalt Kiss), among many others, revolutionized, marking an epoch. Most part of his texts have a sinning content - for the Brazilian 40s, 50s and 60s society, and even today is a little bit heavy for some.

Famous quotes of him as "Nem todas mulheres gostam de apanhar, só as normais" (Not all women like a beating, just the normal one), scandalized. Below, other I like (always 'immoral'):

"Sem alma não se chupa nem um chicabon” (Without soul, we can not suck nor a popsicle) 

"Se todos conhecessem a intimidade sexual uns dos outros, ninguém cumprimentaria ninguém" (If everyone knew the sexual intimacy of each other, no one would greet anyone)

"A prostituta só enlouquece excepcionalmente. A mulher honesta, sim, é que, devorada pelos próprios escrúpulos, está sempre no limite, na implacável fronteira" (The prostitute get crazy only  exceptionally. The honest woman, yes, devoured by scruples, she is always on the edge, in the unforgiving border)

"Hoje é muito difícil não ser canalha. Todas as pressões trabalham para o nosso aviltamento pessoal e coletivo” (Nowadays, it is very difficult not to be bastard. All pressures work to our collective and personal vilification)

"O dinheiro compra até o amor verdadeiro" (Money buys even true love)

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My ultimate homage to him, gotten into his mood (as other I cited, it's something I believe in...):

"Ou a mulher é fria ou morde. Sem dentada não há amor possível" (Or woman is cold, or she bites. Without bite, there is no possible love).

Happy wives know that good sex is without decency. 
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Here, a special publication, taking occasion of the date. There, it's possible get to know his whole talent, even bigger than just this little sexual part I showed, intentionally.

faire contre mauvaise fortune bon coeur

On respect les choses de qui on aime, en défendant de les prendre pour rien n'arriver avec. Cependant, une "n'importe qui" vient chez nous et fouille "innocemment" dans ses affaires ... Câline! 

Intrusion: franchement, personne ne veut ça.

Il semble qu'il n'y ait même pas du Semancol ici... PANTOUTE! 

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P.S. Je suis tannée de faire toujours la discipline, de jouer la fine.

social climber passport

I really CAN'T stand (or believe in) someone who doesn't take off his wristband after going to a concert, party... any event! The possibility to keep it tighten (even worn) during the next day, just in order to show being a person of influence, a recent VIP area guest...  doesn't matter: It drives me crazy!

Sorry, but I think it is cheesy. We are not teenagers anymore. Moreover, I don't need to prove anything to anyone.

It's not something attached to my arm that will say who I am, or give me importance... My worth is not there. It's higher. 

Frivolousness - something which I hate of showbizz universe. I had forgotten how it's full of it...

Finally, (in Portuguese) "vão-se os anéis, ficam os dedos" - if you get what I mean...

take care!

Hell has no fury like a woman scorned...

amateur

First of all, I hate when is used SMS while it’s possible date people.  Unfortunately, some guys prefer to communicate aloof, sending you some text in stead of call and invite you to take some drinks, talk… whatever! (everything which is possible to be done between two people)

Some cell company's here, in Brazil, support in their advertisings my concept. Inclusively, they present many advantages to have credit on your mobile just to be able to call anyone. So, follow it: be a caller, not a amateur! - please. (By the way... never call collect!)

Stupid, men sometimes miss good opportunities of pleasing… being closer, for a song. Calling permits to have a instantaneous answer, besides feel the intentions of the other who speaks while hearing his voice... For instance, it’s not essential put a ‘kiss’ in every end of the message. However, it’s cute. Furthermore (and mainly:) women both observe and care about that! - this is a case when cheap becomes expensive. SMS could be not profitable!

All in all, without any kiss, I’m going my way, following my intuition and choosing what is worth (or not) for me… what has satisfy me at the moment. Certainly, it’s not being unimpressed, apart, that will me turn me on, overwhelm me, make me crush on him.

Nice verses in lyrics and no one to impress me… Stuff it! 

I hope not to be one when trusting in people.  I sincerely believe that it is essential for a better world since every one does his bit, keep his promises.

My dying word: hope.

"saudade"!

Even not intentionally, everything we miss must be called to mind while celebrating... especially when it is somewhat healthy, likewise so much intended.

Thus, long live anything which deserves be repeated: ‘Cheers’(,mate)!

I hope to drink a toast again, soon -  in anyway.

calling a spade a spade

Doubtless nothing bothers me more than people's fear in saying the truth. I really don't understand how answer mere words as 'yes' or 'no' can be too difficult. I can't stand co much cowardice!

Being sincere - they should take this attitude up into their lives. Thus, making things easy... After all, life is simple. We make it complicated, though.

However, this is not to say that some care is dispensable in the way through any information is given. Especially when it means something important, which can change routes, feelings etc, a little tact, prudence and diplomacy are essential, of course.

Even so, I definitely prefer to cry due to plain facts than laugh with lies... For me, it is the best way - always.

home truth

Taking this example, even the militaries could finally bring out from the depths of the past their (state) secrets about that dark dictatorship period in Latin America. It is sincerely awaited the moment when they’ll finally tell (loud and clear - why not?) to the world what was done with some militant people who are vanished until now. 

Lastly (almost 50 years after it has begun; 26, of its end), it is just in time to law all the past ghosts. Or rather: finally.

Better late than never. After all, the later the worse.

'becoming a princess' school

People tend not to regard (or pretend they don't know) that there is a informal and not disclosed princesses' industry - evidenced recently as a consequence of the wedding of the year: the Prince William's. Similarly to the misses one, which transforms simple girls in sculptural ladies ready to win any beauty contest.

This is not to say that to became a real princess it is essentially necessary being physically perfect. At the same time that million of little girls dream to marry handsome men, other just want to have a comfort life beside a rich husband. Rather better, if he could be special, as a prince for example.

In contrast to this fact, another kind of women have studied on the top of working to succeed in their lives independently of who they are going to live with. Actually, every one knows what is the best to get a lucky strike. Or rather: what is ‘to score a hit’ in order to guarantee a good future… becoming a professional, getting married, or have children (not to say ‘heirs’…).

Then, it is not a mystery that there are lots of cunning climber lasses, crazy and excited to reach their (clever) goal. Frequenting strategic places, meeting certain type of people, being in contact with who can offer good possibilities, they are focussed in their objectives, taking all necessary measures.

Only in my friendships group I know at least two cases. Some of the knower Brazilian examples are Xuxa, Luciana Gimenez, Adriana Galisteu… or who forgot how they became famous? Lately, the Kate Middleton’s path is up. Even with all moral doubts about her, she runs the current show - by hook or by crook. 

It is impressing that usually those behaviour and way are not only supported but also taught by parents, relatives and friends of these gals. Moreover, sensationalistic media upholds it intensively since it sales very well celebrities news. Once it is approved, they have learned since they were children how to act, which are the necessaries to become a princess, a famous' wife, or a son’s well-known-name mother.

Romantic and chimerical men should be heedful about that, to avoid it. After all, it's easy to make mistakes... Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart (honest, while difficult to discern). In fact, after done, it’s no use crying over spilt milk.

side b bride  

Manners, traditions, disposition to go into a “fairy tale” life (or, for me a 'freak show' reality - considering paparazzi, invasion of privacy, hypocrisy etc.), those are some of the essential elements to became part of royalty.

I really don’t know if I would be happy without my freedom, with which I can say or do what I want (or which is necessary to be said/done by me). I’m against fake smiles, well-behaved wake of the hand, among other things, for instance.

I prefer somewhat as Kate Moss’ more informal (and junkie) behaviour. By the way, she is also getting married this year. I admit I prefer going to her wedding celebration than to the Catherine’s (new Kate's name from now) - that occurred today morning. I'm sure about that, as far as I’m concerned I'm a underground person.

no barbs, just borders

It has been so long I’ve been against using of barbed wire. As far as I’m concerned its purposes are evil. Created in 1888, was thought to protect... Although I reckon that to delimit areas it is indispensable, the possibility of wounds somebody or animals makes me furious - in particular children, accidently.

I believe only a simple wire may be enough to bound the bulls or to be put around countryside residences. Further: everybody knows that there it is the limit. If someone cross over it, probably has considerable reasons to do that. For instance, no war can imprison who claims for liberties, free will.

A long time ago, at FSM period in 2003, I read on a MST shirt a sentence somewhat as “there is no fence that can take us off of our freedom”. At that time (as right now), I thought it perfect, inciting people not to easily accept delimitations established by who is owner of more lands that can take care, while many don’t have where live nor work…).

I respect the private rights. However, since their motivation has been noble, it is socially acceptable some property invasions by popular dwelling even illegally (as a consequence of government don’t execute its duty as they should!). So, keep your wire cutter ready to act!

brave

The blog is in black: Vittorio Arrigoni was killed.

Even with the motto "Let's remain human", it happened after this Italian activist, who used to work for the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) being kidnapped by a rogue Salafi militia which defy Hamas authority.

He was devoting to protect civilian lives, specially the hardship faced by the Palestinian fishermen and farmers under the Israeli siege, in the Gaza Strip. Pacifist, he acted as a shield with some comrades against violence. She lived there for three years. 

In spite of asking Hamas to free one of their mliitants in exchange for Vittorio’s life, he was dead before the deadline set. Firstly, he appeared in a video on the internet, blindfolded and handcuffed, with signs of beatings on his face.

It occurred in order to silence him, owing to his honest cronicles describing everything seen there. He was known due to the blog he would run write passionate as well as his collaboration for magazines and newspapers.

Unfortunately, less a gorgeous guy in the world, fighting for it. I’ve felt sad since I admire this kind of real hero, who is a man among (other) men... a catch, at least. Bravo!

By the way… Of course I also lament the horrible murdering of 12 innocent children from Realengo in their school (E.M. Tasso da Silveira). Due to the mental disturbs of Wellington Menezes de Oliveira, who used to believe taking part of some Islamic group, these last days have been sadder in Rio for many people - family, friends and professionals related as teachers.

predisposition

First, the mustard was just a silly excuse to offer as a gift this local souvenir from where I was born. Now, on the contrary, it represents the first step of some changing. 

I used to hate it! Lastly, I let myself tasting  and, much to my surprise, I enjoyed it more than never before…(!)  So much the better, because I admit that in both cases, there are ulterior motives.

It’s difficult to say whether we are ready for novelties. Changes are hard. Sometimes, it’s just a simple issue to be opened to try… experiment. However, sometimes miss courage to do that.

No calls or invitations. So, take it easy: let’s begin with the mustard sauce, shall we?!

Obamalândia

Nor rock or Olympic Games in 2016, that was all EVERYBODY talks about here last week: Obama in Rio. (Indeed, with all his helicopters and the noises produced by, it's almost impossible to forgot his presence here!).  However, to my great surprise, people was awaiting his live presentation to the effect of showing him our pleasure to receive him dressed in full rig.

Mussuns, Bin Ladens, Bushs burned as Judas… many costumes were thought by Brazilians to (celebrating) this special occasion. Mine was one of  World Trade Centre Towers (Grazi accepted my invitation to being my partner, or rather: the other one). (Un)Fortunately his speech in Cinelândia was cancelled before all hubbub that would occur.

I swear that I would like to see his face in front of that which would be both unpredict and UNFORGETTABLE! On the other hand, as far as I’m concerned, most part of the probably audience isn’t aware about the real economic reasons of his visitation in Brazil. Or… Do you believe that he (and all his family) came here only due to our beautiful country?  

I hope [yes, I'm Brazilian and I'm also engaged...] people will be more cognizant about politics, besides merely wearing their funny masks, of course - the Brazilian way to face everything, US's aims included. After all, this is our warm and creative way, somewhat related with the weather and owing to seeming that we are still in a carnival period. If they have Disney, our would be in Rio's downtown!

P.S. - I really enjoyed the fact that Lula didn’t receive Obama. Thus, the Dilma’s flashes weren’t occulted. For good reason, for sure!  At last, “his man" (as Obama called our ex president once, when he was still in power) now is our iron lady.

the far side of the (full) moon

Everybody knows the power and influence of the moon in our lives - the tides, the women periods blah blah blah… Well, today the moon will be the biggest one of the year (or… I really don’t know about the terms and measures) - actually doesn’t matter!

What really will happen?

Once I was told that the full moon is a kind of excuse for people doing something wrong. 

It’s true. Sorry! (beforehand)

me and myself

It’s sad to know that some people have the wrong idea of who we really are. Nevertheless, It’s happen… Further, all the worse is the sure that they are announcing to the four winds that you are in a role which IS NOT your (at least not in this life!).

Professional is about work, while personal is everything done at home. What is the difference between both? “None” (for them). This lack is an excuse to justify their bad character. It is something as a shooting in their own foot.

Although I don’t like to be on the others mouth, I don’t care a straw indeed. In fact, I’m not worried about that. The importance we have is measured by the worth which other people give us. So, I can say pround I’m powerfull because I’m at peak - almost being a celebrity - unless the tone of the comments.

I know who I am (and I am not), and who matters knows aswell (and put me on the top - the same way I do, because we love and support each other). We are truthful friends and of these relationships became our real importance.

So, I’m a wonderful person, while my ‘enemies’ are not. After all, I haven't given them this power indeed! Poor people who need to turning to an inadequate behaviour to get some merit [?] - bad choice...!

more than words

“Melhor que o livro em si, são as suas dedicatórias” - Yes, I hit the nail on the head! Wow... Actually, I already knew that… ('cause I think the same way!) So...

On the first page, something like that:

Ik ben eindelijk iemand tegen gekomen voor wie dat boek echt logisch is. Vertel me later hoe de reis was! Liefs.

It’s just my (best) way to say ‘Thank you’, and the rest... well, is everything that I have taken with me, and is still here… (I always knew that I will feel something special) This kind of sentiment is difficult to change inside us, besides, it just happens - "unintentionally" and with "no" reason and intention to be bad, or harmful for anybody!

About the book (and not the affection), it is true: for the first time in my life I gave it for the correct person. Nevertheless, it was (better: IS!) more than a simple (another "Budhist") gift…

I believe that both this philosophy and the proposed inquiry of values come in a good occasion, aswell the challenge of being zen(ner) is wonderful - and necessary, inclusively! A reflection about our lives, how we are conducting it by our acts and thoughts is vital! Moreover, it also helps us to be a better person.

It was just a friendly kindness, but could be (even) more… maybe a Thai massage, with whole feminine vanity and everything else! At any rate, I hope it works! After all, I’m constant.

At the right time, I will write about this incredible trip. Await!

*(So do I… written words - in the old school way of course ;)