Once upon a time
A couple weeks ago, one of my favourite small ones reminded me about folk tale, and their beauty even though I have always neglected it. Folklore has always sounded like fake news to me, a way of deceiving people and…
Coffee with myself – 25 years ago
I was eager to meet her – myself from 25 years ago, a young student of Psychology. I couldn’t wait to hear her thoughts and share some advice. I suggested a coffee, but she wanted a beer! She was confident…
Coffee with myself
Last week I met my 20-year-ago self for a coffee. It was just the two of us, enjoying each other’s company, sharing thoughts and confidences. I ordered a coffee with almond milk, and she asked for juice and a piece…
Leaving home to go home
I’m about to leave home in Brazil while writing these words, already heartbroken, looking at the faces I “need most, I want close” (I borrowed these words from a song that an Instagram friend posted recently, and they resonated with…
If you could see your whole life
While browsing the movies on Netflix on Saturday night, I chose a random one, which was definitely not my type of movie, but it surprised me. It was a science fiction drama about an extraterrestrial invasion and the efforts to…
I got up and left
As you may know, I’m on vacation in Brazil, and between memories and a busy agenda, this vacation has brought me precious insights that reminded me of one of my favourite songs, “In My Life” (The Beatles). The last couple…
Memories
I love exploring the cabinets in my mom’s house, where she still keeps some treasures, such as pictures, books, school documents, cards, medals, and objects with sentimental value. I can spend hours reconnecting with these memories, something that I always…
Just a few words in Portuguese
These days in Brazil have been quite busy, filled with love, lots of hugs. Between these moments, I find my favourite spots in my mom’s house to write some thoughts and feelings. It’s interesting that most of my drafts have…
I’d love to get to know you better
I have Netflix on all my devices, just a click away from one of my favourite things to do: watching movies. But don’t ask me the actor’s name, I am terrible with names! And once I love a movie, I add…
Joinville
Recently, I have again fallen into a Freudian slip, like the one I shared here in 2021. Personally, I love Freudian slips! They talk a lot! Again, I was chatting with a Brazilian friend, when I mentioned that I would…
