The journey of a creative mind that cares about truth — Disclaimer: Even if these events are true, and I am just a drop in the ocean, I dare not to judge anyone because of their actions. I understand that some ideas or concepts take a whole new form and life online, but I dare to take a reflection upon myself…

When you fall and your best friend will laugh for all eternity — I don’t have a lot of friends. Actually, I don’t even need a second hand to count them. I was always different, even a weirdo. Not everyone wants to know complicated people, and I am the worst. Maybe that’s why I have such a sense of humor. …

How Severus Snape talked to my inner self. — There will be a lot of people here that can talk better about the Harry Potter Series. I lack the knowledge to become a true fan of anything. I consume the feelings and the inspiration to evolve into my own worlds. …

Life’s Inspiration — One foot in front of the other, Those steps that sometimes crumble, I do not have one day without her love. This is the tale of the Warrior Mother, That becomes a father too. * In a world of crashed women, The ones who fight on their own. This is…

The story about my first lovely cat — I don’t have any photos of Tucha, there was a time when photographs weren’t so common, and I was about eight years old when we have met. It was a normal weekend day, we were visiting my great-aunt to spend the day at her Portuguese farmhouse. As a child, I…

She fights; therefore, I am! — Hello Mom! It may seem a bit strange to write to you since I see you every day, but the truth is that isn’t enough. We know our story, with the habitual adversities. You were both parents after my father died, your love for us was your fuel. …

Living like a comic drama puts a smile on your face. I hope! — A never-ending series of comedy-drama is the best description of my daily life. I think that we all have those moments, but I can say that I am living in a movie. Sometimes I even hear the music inside my head. Call me crazy. …

That makes us real — People tend to hate talking about their past a lot. Even the darker moments are something to be proud of because we have become the person we are today. People tend to think that talking about difficult times is a sign as if you are suffering just by speaking about…

I wish I could spend more time embroidering than procrastinating — In Portugal, the summer school holidays are three months long. Our parents keep working, and they have to get us something to do. My mom, since we had financial difficulties, sometimes asked a cousin of hers to let me be there, and she could teach me sewing. I started to…

Good deeds feel good. — There is a deeper meaning to good deeds. It isn’t an illusion. We became the sun for another’s life. Our shine fills us to another level. Accomplishment. I will recall just one, but it could be so many. My empathy called upon me. Sometimes it’s just that. The need to…

Someone said that to me as an insult and I could not be more proud! — It’s all about you doing what the other person that accuses you wants. If you argue or if you defend your ideas, that’s a bad attitude! You can’t have your opinions. Your vision is always wrong because they don’t want your different ideas. They live in a utopia where they…

A 2000s Teen Portuguese Artists Playlist — Welcome to my world of music! I have a huge audio library. I am the kind of person that listens to almost anything. That girl lives in a movie and the music plays in the background inside her mind. I love to sing and music is a vehicle for my…

When poetry and cookies meet in your head: sweetness ahead! — I love helping people. That’s one of my main passions. You cannot know how it feels like making a difference when you help someone with no gain. This is a story about giving something with no regrets. I have a cousin that sells great homemade cookies — that I could…

When a crime happens next to you, and you don’t know what to do — After the crisis, in 2008, I had to leave university and try to get a job. Since I didn’t have a driver’s license and no experience, I didn’t get any decent job. After getting some money for selling books, and getting my license, still I was unemployed. With a few…

When you love your pet, they will stay forever in your heart! — Your journey started elsewhere, We were happily bringing you home, You were in my sister’s arms, unaware About what your new life would become! 🐾 When I close my eyes, I could almost see you, You are the darkness that I love the most! Once upon a time, I could…

A writing chain of life and strength! — Foremost, please check and follow Courtney Capone. It was a challenge that she gave me, and I’ve gladly accepted. If you’re into crime, pets, great stories, and real/raw people, she’s your writer! Let’s start this, shall we? Alfredo. The name of my father. From little that my thinking was molded…