Job - Working and Studying

Good morning , readers !

How are you today?

I hope you are okay and I wish you all a wonderful weekend.
A little special something for you:
I decided to share the experience of working and studying at the same time
And some situations that happened to me, too.

Let's start off with the Point of View, shall we?

POV : 
I have started working in a firm almost two weeks ago, by now.
The first days were quite a challenge, to adapt myself to the rythm ;
Besides this, I was not able to rest at home as I used to, atfter the course.

Working after the course was uniquely my decision
Connected with the wish to be more independent.
And I attained it.

" I sincerely believe that if we wish and fight hard on something,
It will most likely turn to your favor
It can either end well or turn into a valuable lesson to remember".

The downside was that I started to feel more tired day by day
Until I really got used to it. Sometimes a smile and a cup of coffee do wonders!
(I am going to search for something to replace the cafeine, really! xd)

[...] Anyways, I know it is not the best on the «jobworld» and out there
But I am proud to say that I do love my job, with its ups and downs,
Pros and cons. It is humble, requires effort and it is a challenge, every day.

I always say to myself that I am doing my best,
And to smile regardless of feeling so, so tired.
I usually notice that when I do so, it all tend to get better
For those five hours. I was able to make friends at work, too.

Situation One :
I do opinion surveys on the telephone.
There was this lady who told me a loved one was in hospital
Also, that she was depressed. She answered the survey and by the time
And afterwards, I told her (in my language) :

« I believe, at heart, that everything will be alright
I had depression in 2007, diagnosed two years later
And now I am being treated and feeling better
Know that there is Hope and a Cure.
I know and believe that you will be alright
And that we are not able to appreciate happiness without knowing sadness
It makes part , and we can learn to live with both ».

(...) She agreed. I gave her some confort
and told her it was going to be alright and to have faith.
She thanked me. Then I had to go and end the phone call.
But I felt that she was feeling better, calm.
It was very rewarding, for me to notice so.

Situation Two :
I am aware that this maybe is not the most correct thing to be done
But it has a reason, and one reason alone, with no more intentions :
To thank people for answering the survey and let them know that they were kind.
I usually do not expect or spend time expecting for the answer.
I do my part of letting people know that they made the difference on answering the survey
By email. I only send one email and that is it.

So , unexpectfully, 
I got an answer from someone who answered to the survey two days ago.


"It was nice to be inquired by you.
I wish you the best success in your professional life and of student, 
always with the kind and professional attitude that I am sure that you have. 
Everytime you need say so.

Best regards."



Then I think :
I mean, how can I not love my job???
Yes, I am aware that people are not always loving and kind,
There are rude answers too, but I learned to cope and laugh it off.
It is not like it is personal!

And these few situations make me appreciate the job that I have
And how lucky I am for actually having a job.
I feel it fulfills me and my dream of helping people.
Remember : One step at a time to make the difference.

Blessings!

World - Universal Peace

Greetings, my readers and friends

A little different from usual, but for this day
I decided to shout out to causes, 
One in particular...

Universal Peace !

There is a movement called Universal Peace Flag.
It is meant for PEACE, BALANCE, EQUILITY, JOY
and for communities, cities and countries to become aware
of what we have in common  :

The WISH to be whole

For LOVE, KINDNESS and HELP to be part

ONENESS. 

We can achieve great goals and aim for our dreams
We must keep in mind that we are part of something huge
And , more than anyone, we can make a diference.

We can stand for a cause and help.

We can volunteer, share, donate, anything to help out.

Will you make part?

NOTE : 
I am currently representing my country 
As an Ambassador for Peace.
I am honored to make part of this movement and team!

Visit us at 

http://www.universalflag.com/

To learn and know more about this cause.

It is possible to contribute, shop or become an Ambassador for your Country.

You can also follow us on...

YOUTUBE

TWITTER

FACEBOOK

Blessings !

Life´s Advice - Less is More

Good morning !

Besides these recent quotes/statements...

«Giving up is NOT AN OPTION.» 

«Prepared for the worse,

But always hoping and fighting for the best.»

That I decided to transform into personal statements for my own life
I would to speak about another one :

  «Less is more.» 

It is ... to one live with what he/she has got.

To not be greedy or carry jealousy towards another and their possessions.

This can be apliable to almost ANY area of our lives.
Self, Relationships, possessions/belongings....

We can start with belongings.
We tend to spend much money in the latest technologies, brands, jewelry...
As someone once said...and we need to ask ourselves (and others) this:

Do we need that much?
Do you need that much?

What can make us happy, afterall? 

So for today I saved this post for Less is more 

and some POV's are to be expected.

BELONGINGS

a) Cleaning  

We can start off by separating different types of files.
By month (MM/) or year (YYYY/)
Then, by day (DD/).
You store them in a folder or recycle them,
In case they are no longer needed.

b) Saving 
You can save some files (by using an external disk or USB key) on the computer.
It is also a pratical solution
Since you can easily carry both around in a backpack or suitcase;

c) Choosing
Choose the main files and separate them by categories

Examples : 
Personal, Finances, Work, 
School/Course, Health, 
Extra, Other.


d) Old and New
See if your items are still usable and up to date.
Check if your clothes are still wearable or wore off.
See if you are still going to use them or not.
In case you don't and if they are in good conditions,
You can give them away to charity or to someone who needs it
So they can give a new use to it.
And you can save room for new, useful items, to take place.

e) Make up 
You can label your make up with the date you opened it
So you know when you started to use and know when it expires.

(Actually this was originally Vanessa's idea.
Visit her at : http://diariodeumabeautyjunkie.blogspot.com/
She has great posts and reviews)


f) Wearing Make up...

Less is more is meant for this case, too:

A bit of lipgloss, a natural, soft liquid foundation 

clear mascara and concealer (optional) are enough for a natural look.

The skin colour must be even.

Also, the concealer ought to be slightly lighter 

In case you wish to conceal dark circles.

" I am a simple girl

I usually wear make up to enhance qualities 

and to camuflage small flaws and (mostly) traces of tireness"

LESS IS MORE...

" Finally, it is important to find happiness in simples things and inside of us

It starts there. We have to find it.

And let it blossom.

Then we can trully show our essence

Give out the best in us, for us and others

And fully live life ".

Regards.

Relationships - Passion and Love

Good afternoon, dearest.

For today I decided to share one of other new lessons :
Passion... and Love.

There is a difference between both.
The flame of passion, that burning fire can diminish after a while.
It is to impress, to make each day something new.

If there is less passion at a certain time.
It does not mean the other part does not love you.

I am personally a believer of true love.
I also believe that I have met love, himself.

It is part to be less passion over time,
Less new things.
But the couple CAN renew that burning flame...

By going out elsewhere, going to movies,
Trying out new things, spending more time together,
taking him/her to that place he/she loves
or that he/she would seriously like to go to!

Allow him/her to know how much you love your other half.
Let them know ... How much they are special,
How much they mean the world to you!

But Love...
Love is something else.
It is so much more than just passion !

Love resists the test of time.
Love forgives.
Love gives and offers.

Love does not demand nor wishes anything in return, constantly.
Love is to smile when one is smilling,
And feeling the aches when your special someone is hurting.

Love is to miss that special someone every day,
And every day to love that person more.

So treasure your loved ones,
Treasure your other half,
That person who makes you feel complete.

Blessings.

Depression - Let Past Be.

Good afternoon , dearest.

Based on Life´s experience...my own that it gave me,
I decided to write this post.
It is personal but has important lessons to it.

" Clinging to the Past constantly can wreck you.
Holding onto it might be useless at times.
And you can lose time of your life while doing so
Time that could and can be spent on other things
And on meeting other people ".

I do not mean for example when people decide to give a time
Or find their own paths ;
But when holding onto one that no long has anything to offer.

Let past be, is my latest advice.
I have done so as it has no longer anything new to say
Nor has changed , nor has learned.
I do not mean to be harsh
But by saying otherwise during other times, old times (around 4 years ago)
I fooled and deceived myself. I do not wish the same for you, reader.

As someone once said :

« Fool me once, shame on you
Fool me twice, shame on me »

So, regarding this, my answer was permanent.
Moving on is a reality. Which I already did.
The best we can do is to take these lessons with us
It will make me (and you) stronger.

And I do not wish a bad life to that person.
Quite the opposite, I wish the best to everyone.
But I have the right and already decided that our paths are not to ever cross again.
Because there is absolutely nothing more nor new to say.

We have to let past be...
So we can allow ourselves to heal.
So we can think for a minute, meditate...think...
And be down to earth.

I decided to approach this subject because
Since I have started to think about the present
I have felt the benefits out of it!

PLUS, I have lost quality time of my life due to this.
And neglected myself of finding someone at that time.

I did find someone who I love dearly, until this very day.
Almost two years ago.  (will be at the end of the month)
I came to terms that, it was meant to happen 
And our souls were meant to meet.

As someone dear to me said too...
There is a right time for everything to happen
And everything happens for a reason. :)

I am a stronger human being because of this.
And I am grateful for everything, even the worst times!

Why ? 
We cannot appreciate and see the beauty of being happy
Without sadness. It is part. It makes part. It is life's cycle.

I hope I was able to bring light about this subject
Blessings.

World - Lupus Awareness Day

It is a special day today.

Today, May 10th is the Worldwide Lupus Awareness Day.

In common with mental illness, this is a silent disease.

The actual cause is still not known.

(We need to find a CURE)


What is Lupus ?
Lupus is an chronic illness that can affect people of all ages, races and gender.
However, adult women are the highest number of pacient suffering from it.
(90% are women , between 15 and 40 years old).

It is considered an auto imune illness because the body does not have enough defenses to fight infections
and attacks itself. Lupus is not a contagious illness, but a chronic disease.

Useful Websites / Sources :

http://www.lupus.pt/

http://lupus-tratamento.blogspot.pt/

http://lupus.no.sapo.pt/o_que.htm

http://www.hibbslupustrust.org/

What I would like to challenge you

(And ask you too)

To wear a purple ribbon to help this cause

And the ones who are battling, every day.

NOTE : I am with you.

Some Symptoms

World - Women Rights

Good morning , my readers

After a while gone, I am back...

Before speaking and writing about other topics,
I decided to show you a rather interesting game/app on Facebook
That I saw (only a bit) yesterday afternoon.

The name of the game is Half The Sky Movement - The Game

It has a different approach on Women's Rights.
Action is taken in India, where your character is a woman
and you have to make decisions on a daily basis.
Your decisions have influence through out the game itself.

The goal is to bring awareness not only about what I mentioned first,
but also about Education, Health and Human Rights.

I hope you like it, as much as I did.

Lastly, the link to the game Half The Sky Movement - The Game

Kind regards...

Happy Mother's Day

Good evening,

It is a bit late here where I live,

But, better late than never, right?


I wouldn't finish the day without posting this...

To every mother 

In each corner of the World

Young mothers until the one's 

Who raised wise men and brave women

Know that you are loved and always will be.

And admired by your strength, unconditional love and kindness, you are

You are a wife, a mother, a grandmother, someone's special daughter

Even if gone too soon

You will always be treasured and reminded for 

Your beauty inside and out!

For you matter the most.

And...a Mother is a special being

To be one is to have Bond of Love

And Protection for Eternity.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! 

God bless you all.

Life´s Advice - Inner Strength

The only thing I know is this:

I am full of wounds and still standing on my feet.

— Nikos Kazantzakis​

Dear readers,

How are you doing?

I want you to know...


You are stronger than you can ever imagine.
We often figure that out, 
When we do not have any other option than being strong.
I believe in all of you that 
Come across this page and read each word that I post
Or even if it is the first time you are reading me...
Know that I believe in you.

I look forward to hearing from you...
And am glad to be making this journey with you...
Despite of any wounds that you have, on your skin, flesh, soul...
Let time heal, let God heal, allow yourself to heal.

Give time, allow your thoughts to settle in
Think about the one or ones you love.
Think about your relatives
Or even your mother or father, the ones 
Who made your birth, your existence possible.

Reflect about One that makes you whole, 
Whole as a woman/man or as a human being.
You are loved , and you can make it through.
I believe in you!

World - Mental Illness POV

Good afternoon!

For this day, I thought about a diferent point of view
And approach on Mental Illness.

It is not easy to have mental illness, nor it is something we choose to have.
Mental Illness, such as chronic illness as well,
Tend to be labeled by people and society
And, still until this very day it is frequent to judge, and talk/write
Unacurate information and statements about these.

It is easy and rather quick to judge when you are not going through the situation.
Everyone's path and life journey is different.
Each human being is diferent.
And that is what trully is wonderful in life, too!

How boring it would be if we thought the same way,
Dressed the same way and all?

We cannot fully know how someone's path is until we walk through their shoes
As in, going through one's similar condition or situation.

We feel diferently, 

We act diferently,

We demonstrate affection, love, kindness, in our own special way.

We suffer diferently and we react diferently through pain.

It is not easy to have mental illness, nor it is something we choose to have.
Sometimes, it just happens or it is triggered by events or people around us.
Often it is not "socially acceptable" to be sick.
As it is not "socially acceptable" anything that is either different or unknown.

People either despise, ignore or fear the unknown.
So I leave another question :
What if that unknown become known and even, familiar?
Would it have an impact or would you act the same way?

I had the first symptoms of my condition in 2007
But I was only diagnosed with depression three years later.
I researched, read because I wanted to know what was happening to me.

To seek knowledge is optional.
To seek help, is needed
Because your Health, your life is precious
And so are the ones around you.

Note: There were triggering events, yes, that I wrote about in the blog
Since 2010.

Nowadays I am not ashamed to say that I had depression
And/or that I have anxiety problems.
No one has to feel shame.
No diagnosis defines people.

People cannot allow a condition or illness to put a limit to their dreams.
Instead, that must be a reason to push forward
And redefine his/her own goals.

I am not depression.
It was a condition, that, as many others can and must be controlled.
It has not have a physical spot where it hurts,
But it is real pain...ache that has a reason.
That reason can be figured out imediately or it can take time.

Again, it takes time, yet I learned that
Instead of feeling sorry for what I went through
Instead of whining about what I do not have
Instead of feeling pity of my old self

I decided to spend that energy
On the Present. Because Present is a gift.
And thanking for what I have.
And dedicating to my former self.

-- Carpe Diem,

Seize the day. 

It is valuable to find proper help and support.
Professional help is advised.
And follow your doctor's instructions.

Our life is a blessing,
We are lucky to wake up each day.

Some, are not as lucky
And if we are alive,
Let's live with quality and truly live
Not survive!

God bless you all!