You Are a Banana

You are mellow, easy going, and a total softie on the inside.
People find it really easy to get along with you. You suit most tastes.

And while you're very sweet, you're not boring or ordinary.
You have an attraction to the exotic, and you could show up anywhere... doing almost anything!

You are spirited, energetic, and a total kick to be around.
You're also quite funny. Your sense of humor is on the goofy side, and it fits you well.

http://www.blogthings.com/whattypeoffruitareyouquiz/

I have been trying to get another job, beacuse I'm not earning enough money
So I tought, I can be a super woman and have 2 jobs, apart from cooking, cleaning,washing and being a taxi driver
A job to deal with portuguese customers came across, and I applied, and I was called for the interview
With my CV,and years of experience dealing with customers, I never doubted I would get this easy peasy thingy
I was told to attend the interview at 10 am yesterday and that it would be finished by 12. Nope, they were not right! It lasted for 4 hours,BUT ,I had to be teaching at 1.30 pm, sooooo, had to leave earlier.
Oh come on people, 4 hours????

To make a long story short, I didn't get it!!

Apparently I was brilliant, very confident, did nothing wrong, but there was a stronger candidate!! AS IF !!

Never mind, it was not meant to be. I have a job anyway, and even better, I do not have a boss!!

My baby is 17 in less than 2 hours, so I better go and set the table:P

We always sing Happy Birthday at midnight

No, it is not a portuguese tradition, it's just us

and that's all folks

First time I post a clip:P
I am a big fan of Queen...
and I am under pressure

You decide

“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same things too, So we're really not that different, me and you.”
Colin Raye

Magic!
I've dreamed of visiting Brazil since I was little. Years ago, I decided to open a shop selling semi-precious stones from Brazil. I used to buy from this place http://www.legep.com.br/index_ingles.htm

I had a huge poster up on the wall saying:
"If the paradise is not here...it must not be too far..."
Obsession!
And I ended up living in Brazil for 7 years.
And it is magic!
The most beautiful place, with the most friendly and warm people.

The country is huge,and there are so many amazing places o visit. From the breathtaking beaches to the stunning countryside.
A few places you should visit if you go there:

Porto de Galinhas
http://www.recifeguide.com/beaches/porto-de-galinhas/

Salvador da Baia
http://www.bahia-online.net/

Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema beach

Ilhabela
http://www.packtours.com.br/dest/saopaulo/ilhabela/index.htm

Campos do Jordao
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campos_do_Jord%C3%A3o

But, anywhere you go you'll love it.

You have to go to any restaurant that says "Rodizio"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodizio

The food is absolutely fantastic! From all types of delicious and tender barbecues to all the sort of salads you can imagine.
Forget about english breakfast! If you stay in any hotel ( any!) you'll see what a breakfast is.
It is actually one of my first memories, the huge table with all the colourful fruits, juices , etc...
http://www.beijaflorpousada.com.br/A_COLAZIONE.JPG

And the big cities!! Great fun! Nightlife! Forget the pub man... Oh and there are very beautiful people as well, I was spechless once in this place http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barra_da_Tijuca

Oh dear the surfers are...ahem....wow

Many tourists go to Brazil to visit the Amazon forest
http://www.mre.gov.br/CDBRASIL/ITAMARATY/WEB/INGLES/meioamb/ecossist/amazon/index.htm

I've never been there, because it's far too dangerous. Unless you are loaded and have a guide, it's not a good idea. Or if you are really an adventurous person...too scary for me

Now, the down part !!

You have to learn to behave!!1. Do not even bother packing flashy jewelry, gold, or platinum and diamond-studded watches. If you've got it or like it, this is place to buy them but not the place to flaunt it...

2. Carry along a photocopy of your passport, in case you are asked to show some ID. Leave the original together with your driver's license in your safety box (if you have one,of course).

3. Do not take along more cash than you need.

4. If the worse happens and you are approached by some criminal element, try and keep calm. Never fight back. They definitely have guns, and would react violently. You certainly have more to lose than they do. Give them what they ask.

5. Walk with a sense of purpose, as if you knew where you are going to. Looking like a victim is the first step to becoming one.

6. If you bring along cameras, camcorders or laptops, consider an insurance.

7. At the beach, do not leave your expensive camera, passport and/or cash laying around on the sand unattended while you go for a few laps. Do not hide your money in your £100 trainers either, or you will lose both (that's an old one).

8. Flip flops, shorts, T-shirts to go. No brand names! No £100 trainers! They love them!

9. Most of these thiefes are a lot smaller than you (children), don't underestimate them! They also carry guns and can kill because the law doesn't condemn under 18s!

Well, life isn't perfect is it??

But nothing could have prepared me for how beautiful this land is.

Night night everybody, and Row hope this helps, and if not, please don't hesitate to ask.

xx

I thought I would share my New years eve table with you

The drinks were on another table:P

Mon knows I love quotes and sent me this one:

"Good judgement is usually the result of experience. And experience is frequently the result of bad judgement."

So true