Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Portugal summer holiday

Since I moved to Amsterdam, 6 years ago, I mostly only go back to Portugal for a few days, for some family affairs. Only occasionally I've been there for longer then 5 days.

This year, when planning vacation with Miss C., going there was one of the suggestions that came up... and what a perfect one!

This vacation was simply unforgettable, and I experienced Portugal in a really relaxing and satisfying way, which never happened so intensively before!

We visited Lisbon, where I grew up, but from a tourist point of view (as I was showing everything to Miss C. who has never been there before). There was no time to visit family or friends, albeit a few exceptions (it was so great to see Diana, David and Lucas!! Also really nice to meet with my cousins in Algarve).

Again, and as always, pictures say a thousand words, and you know I love to take photos, so here are some of the memories I'll always treasure. If you want to check the whole photo set of Portugal Summer 2007 click here.


















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Thursday, August 09, 2007

Gay Pride Parade 2007 Amsterdam - the after :-)

It has always been fun, and this year's was no exception.

I had the pleasure of watching the parade from Paulo's (eBuddy) boat, where we could almost touch the boats passing by (and I actually did cheer with several of them). This was such an experience, thanks to Paulo, Onno and JJ!

The boats of the parade were so colorful and lively, giving everyone such a good vibe! Not only were there gays-and-lesbian-themed, but also political and commercial boats, all having a blast while showcasing their messages. There was even a Mini driving at the canals! You can look at the whole set of Gay Pride 2007 photos here.












And while the afternoon went on, we drinked so much that I didn't even see the disaster coming. The rest of the afternoon/evening was a sequence of fun events of which, unfortunately, I can't remember much! I had a lot of fun, and I had TOO much fun... a reminder to go easy the next time(s). However, I was amazed at the whole group that we turned out to be, massive and invading a huge part of the Chemistry party at the Amstelveld! So cool! So so so cool! Can't wait for next year's. :-)

Now I need to prepare for a vacation with Miss C. in Portugal, where I'll finally enjoy some sun. I'll keep you posted, of course ;-)

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Monday, August 06, 2007

Funny no?

I think it is :-)


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Friday, August 03, 2007

Gay Pride Parade 2007 Amsterdam




This is an event that I never miss. The center of Amsterdam gets crowded with people from everywhere, eager to check the boat parade in the canals (full of crazy and colorful gay and straight people dancing and cheering), and later meeting at the street parties!



This year we'll start Saturday by enjoying the parade on a boat, amongst all other party boats, and around 17:00-18:00 we'll be a huge group dancing at the Chemistry party in Amstelveld (the place to be!) so you know where to go and join us ;-)


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My sweet PSP

One thing that I love to have with me at every moment is my own PSP. Ever since I bought it almost two years ago, never again have I had a dull or boring moment. This is an amazing thing to carry with you. This video describes perfectly what I mean, so I won't explain anymore just look at it :-)



The only thing you have to watch out is to not get lost. Several times I missed my stop when playing with it at the train or bus and only realized it when arriving at its last destination... I know you are probably thinking that I must be crazy.... but, didn't you knew that already?

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Thursday, August 02, 2007

Health treatments in Holland will finally improve

Following the articles about 1700/year unnecessary deaths and problems in Holland due to mistakes in hospitals, it seems we might finally see something start to improve soon.

That's the thing I love about this country, awareness of problems normally leads to actions, sometimes even to their solutions!

Who knows, pretty soon I also might be saying: Hup! Hup! Holland!

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Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Understanding...

Daily I find situations where people just hurt each other, sometimes without any justifiable purpose, either by words or actions. And lots of those situations could be prevented, or even improved, if everyone gave themselves a chance to just hear and understand each other.

I think most people in this world don't really know what that word means.

So, here are some famous inspirational quotes on "understanding" which I received today from the Positivity Blog, and from which everyone could learn something:

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
Carl Jung

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.
Dale Carnegie

Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow. Delay may give clearer light as to what is best to be done.
Aaron Burr

All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.
Galileo Galilei

You don’t need strength to let go of something. What you really need is understanding.
Guy Finley

Everyone hears only what he understands.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to.
Kahlil Gibran

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie Curie

Don’t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding, find out what you already know, and you’ll see the way to fly.
Richard Bach

You do not understand even life. How can you understand death?
Confucius

Furious activity is no substitute for understanding.
H.H Williams

If we are to live together in peace, we must come to know each other better.
Lyndon Johnson

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.
Friedrich Nietzsche

The reality of the other person is not in what he reveals to you, but in what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him, listen not to what he says but rather what he does not say.
Kahlil Gibran

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