Saturday, September 8, 2012

Hiya fellas!

My very deep apologies for my lately absence, my adorable followers. As I referred on my last post, I went back to the UK. I'm currently here lulz. And since I arrived, including the trip back, no rest I was aloud to have. I have been dealing with a lot stress and rush and I'm trying to keep myself together and focused on my goals. Today, finally, I have some time to breathe and recharge my batteries, so what is better than catching up with my bloggers?
To begin with, I know I've been complaining a lot about coming back to England but the truth is that I'm painting the picture a bit darker than it actually is and this isn't bad at all. On the bright side, for exemple, I am looking forward to study at Huddersfield. Everything was set up properly and the first day is happily arriving with no visible drawbacks. And Precisely a week ago, Me and a friend of mine that took her degree at Huddersfield, went there so that a bit of the environment and project and match what I had in mind with the crude reality and I was positively surprised. Huddersfield is indeed a very charming town, quite similar to Leeds, where I live, and the University is simply outstanding. It was a very pleasant surprise realising that I actually did manage to enter there in such a short period of time. The Psychology department is situated at the oldest building, which, in my opinion, suits perfectly what psychology is as a science and as a subject that studies not only, but foremost, the human mind. So I can really wait for this adventure to begin. I will give my best to nothing more nothing less than excelent, as one of closest friend, says. Be excelent must be a personal requirement in evrything we do, otherwise we never are getting anywhere.
Furthermore last week, another thing happened. Unfortunately, didn't end as I imagine it would and my family has suferred a terrible lost. To be honest, not so much to myself I wasn't that close to the person who has passed away (interesting expression, isn't it? I have a theory about it. Abother day I'll share it). Therefore I won't be an hypocritical and say that I cried or something but I was definitely touched my the matter. It was my great grandmother whom passed away. She was almost 100 years old (that's quite a number, right?) and it was a no-previous-warning event, she looked healthy and fine for her age. I think we all have the comfort that she had a very simple, happy and long life, precisely how she wanted, so we should congratulate the years we were blessed to spend with her.
Anyway, because of this sad event, my grandma went to Sao Tome so that she could see one last time her mother and be surrounded by her brothers and sister. And I stayed almost this entire week looking after my uncle dede. It was quite a work. It was my first time. I mean I always only had the fun part with him, the entertaintment part. However this time, beyond that, I had to prepare his food, giving him baths and cleaning him and lifting him up and down or from one place to another. It is incredible how my grandma did this for almost 30 years. I mean, I only had a sample and I'm already dying lulz. Anyhow, he worths the effort and this is a self pleasure too. We always had a lot of fun together and it is time for me to give back part of the love I always received from him. I love my uncle. He is a very special man, not only for his condition, but as well for the way he faces life.:-)always so grateful and happy. It is touching to see. I wish we could all learn with him. I really believe that people like my uncle are better than the rest of us. They are more special, gifted, sensitive and even clever.
Well, bloggers, to finish, I am looking for a room or flat. I decided I won't any longer live with my grandma. I need my space and privacy and that won't be, for sure, achieved if we live together under the same roof. Thereafter, I am looking for a room or flat to rent during this school year near to my university. I found on the internet a few very interesting options so maybe this moving in and out, will sooner thabn I thought at first.
Well, that's pretty much it.
Below are some pics and a short vlog. Enjoy and until next time!
xx
Tommy :-)
PS. I know I should have highlighted the following dates earlier: the 28th August and 1st  September before, but I was off broadband at home so I didn't manage to do it by the right time. However anyway, these are two very singular and important dates to me. It's my best friend and my little brother birthdays. They are both simply gorgeous folks that I don't believe I could live without. I love you both very much and please this year aloud yourself to dream a little.












Sunday, August 19, 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

4 days left! PUPPY, PUPPY!

Hey buddies!
Well, just a quick post to let you know what I've been up to.
Unfortunately, all of my close friends are with some kind of impediment to see me. Some went out of Lisbon, others are sick or working or in some way occupied. I would lie if I've said to y'all that I'm happy with this. I mean, I'm not sad at all, I'm just fine with it. I get it. I pinky promise, I do.
Due to these events, I've been spending more time with my 1st round folks, my family and some old friends I haven't seen in a while.
That's pretty much what I've done lately.
Stay cool folks
xoxo
Tommy









PS. Yes, my daddy has a new puppy, what means that I have a new family member! So, adorable bloggers, say Hi to the still no-name-puppy :D
"Façam o Favor de Ser Felizes" - Raul Solnado

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Embracing changes!



You know those moments when you know up front, you need to make some serious and substantial changes in your life? Things can't keep up the way they are and it is notoriously the time for a change. It's the time to say goodbye to what have been keeping you from doing your best and for what is no longer part of your life even though you keep arranging a space for it. It's time to welcome those things and people which make part of your newest brand life and embrace whatsover they bring with them. 
I had one of these moments this morning at church when my younger brother, Hélio, was giving his testimony. It's been a long since I felt this emotional and for the first time, I felt incredibly proud of my not-young-anymore peachy. He turn out to be a very good and handsome man with an incredible heart. And those simple and few words that came out of his mouth, made me reavaluate my entire life. He said he wanted to make his family proud of him, he wanted to change for us. And even though the last years dealing with him, haven't being my favourite cup of tea, I can see now, all effort was worth it. He's ready to become the man he's meant to be. And nothing bloggers, I assure you, nothing, makes me happier than seeing my little brother as happy as he is at the moment. 
And he's not the only one who need to change. I'm, as well, ready to become the woman and the example to my folks they always need me to be. 
Anyway, I know I might be looking somewhat or especially lame and soulful today, but that's what come through my mind and heart now. I do have now a clear understanding of what person should I work out to become.
That's what's in my heart today, bloggers. 
Foremost, I love my family and also care about you all and God for putting the right people in my life and for showing me there's always a room to improve. 
And thank y'all, for taking always time to read what I have to share.
This is, by far, the most emotional post I have ever written. 
with love, 
Tommy


PS. A small apart: Sometimes when we love something or someone very badly, we have to learn to let them go and let them chase their own paths.


"Façam o Favor de Ser Felizes" - Raul Solnado

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Countdown: 12 days left


Hello fellas!
It's been a while, I know. I've been doing a lot of stuff, lately. Spending some quality time with my friends and receiving very good news!
Starting with the news, FINALLY, I received an email confirming my place at Huddersfield. Yes, ma folks, I'M IN. And of course, I couldn't be gladder and definitely, I've got a few people who support me during the battle time to be very thankful to. This is very important and personal achieving in my life so that I'm jumping for joy. The first meeting will be on 17th September, the first day of classes will be on 24th September. So, it's over a month from now, I still got some time to assimilate everything I need to assimilate.
Continuing, last Thursday, almost a week ago, I had a sleepover at a very good friend of mine's house. We were only three, but it was so much fun. We went to the beach to meet some guy friends of ours, played football, played cards (I learnt how to play hearts *.*) and also played some cool games on my tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Summing up, we spent a very nice couple of days all together.
Then, on the last weekend, I had another sleepover at church's friend of mine's house. It was fun too, not as much as the previous one, but undoubtedly pleasant. I went there to help her packing for a church activity that my younger brother is as well participating now. I don't know if you guys still remember or even if you were following my blog by then, but in 2010, I had participated on EFY, is a church program especially for youth which has a length of a week.
And finally, yesterday, me and some ex-university colleagues and also friends, went to the Lisbon down town to do some shops, hang out and chill a little together.
Well, this what I've been up to since my last post. Hope you guys are having a good time as well.
with love,
Tommy







"Façam o Favor de Ser Felizes" - Raul Solnado

Wednesday, August 1, 2012