You know what? I'm feeling very optimistic about 2007. I'm not doing any New Year's resolution, but I do have high hopes for this year :)

(note to self: do not forget I have the power to improve things for myself!)

After these "several" posts don't know when I'll have the chance to come back to LJ...

Even though I haven't read that much (for my standards...) in 2006 or that good books, while chatting to some bookcrossing friends, I've thought about making my top list of the books read in 2006.

Best ones (in no special order):

* El Último Catón from Matilde Asensi. An adventures book combining history & Dante's "Divine Comedy". Something in ( Read more... )

A very very short update just to let you know that I'm back to (hot!!) Portugal from Finland today. It was one of the best trips I've had so far, especially for all the nice people I'm met up there. So, big thanks to all kind souls who made this trip such a good experience for me ( Read more... )

RICARDO! RICARDO! RICARDO! You are my biggest hero!!! :D ( Read more... )

I am not keeping a record, but it's been about two years since I've started this LJ. Back then my idea was to share my experiences as a volunteer at Euro 2004. Now we are living the World Cup 2006, taking place in Germany. I am confident that the Portuguese team will manage to go far. At least we've already made it to the 1/8 Final, where we'll ( Read more... )

Check the pics of my other project ( here )

A miracle happened and it snowed in Lisbon last Sunday afternoon!!! Or so people say :P I didn't see any snow... Only rain and some frozen water. I left home a bit before 3pm and while I was on the Metro my mum called to let me know it was snowing, but on the place where I spent the afternoon there was no snow :( it would have been my first time to ( Read more... )

Bold those you've read. Italicize those you haven't finished. Underline those you own. (I added books at the bottom, so feel free to add your favorites as well.)

1. The Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien
2. Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
3. His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman
4. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
5. Harry Potter and ( Read more... )

I have not been reading LJ already for some time (tried to check a few posts today though), mostly due to lack of time, but I'll try to be a better girl and even if I don't post much, I'll try to at least read your posts and be updated with my LJ friends!!

Happy New Year and big thanks to all my friends!!

... post in Portuguese about an event in Lisbon...

Aqui venho eu avisar os meus amigos que no fim-de-semana de 26/27 de Novembro vai haver nova campanha de recolha de alimentos do Banco Alimentar. Como sempre, tenciono participar. Se alguém quiser ir com companhia para o armazém de Alcântara, é só avisar! :)