No excuses...

I don't even know who this random guy is (that may end up being not so random...) But I liked the video, so here it is...

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We Think!

Amazing things I come across while doing research for my job...

Enjoy.

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Wanna things done? Do them yourself!

I have been struggling in life with this fact.

I have been really working hard to believe that things that concern me directly can be trusted to friends, family or close people to you.

It definitely sucks!
If I want something done at my own speed and level of expectations, I have to do it myself...

The worst part is that you still need to be grateful to the ones that 'tried' to help you.
I do not believe in 'trying'.

When things that you want done are for yourself, please do not make the mistake to trust them away. They are yours, do them yourself. You will not have anyone else to blame, so you will not blame. You will get them done or not.

Short post because I have to get something done.

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IRW April 08 - good, in general...

This last week I went to the IRW (International Reception Weekend) organized by ISCTE, one of the Local Committees of AIESEC in Lisbon.

The experience was just unique. Meeting again some trainees I have met in the IRW last year in Alcobaca; meeting new ones that have arrived since then.

Making new friends.

Having amazing chats and long conversations.

It definitely was refreshing for my spirit!
It was a open door to more and more days of joy and peace...

We started in Lisbon, and stayed at a military base!


The dining room was just awesome from 1800's...

We slept in the rooms of the sergeants, a complete soldiers' experience!





From Lisbon we left to Setubal, were we stayed in a youth center...


The center is located in the center of the town, very pacific. I even had the chance to continue the reading of the "Seven Keys" the novel that currently takes my spare moments in my every day trip by bus to work and back home.

The Organizing Committee (OC) prepared a treasure hunt for us, so that we get to know the city while searching for hints and learning about the historical places while interacting with the local people.

Of course my team won the race!!!

In the afternoon we visited the museum of work, and I was soooooo tired I must admit I was falling sleep, but the experience was cool as well.

On Sunday we went to a small town in the surroundings, Aceitao.

There we visited the oldest wine cellar of Portugal that stills operates. We got a great tour through the main parts of the old farm and we closed the tour with a taste of wine, good!

Some pics of the cellar... (for more pics, please check my facebook profile)










Of course fun was a critical element of the whole weekend. The phrase of the IRW came up when a trainee told another one: "You know what? You know nothing... (silence) ...in general!"

From that moment on, the trainee is better known as the 'General' and to everything that happened we added "in general".
So, I have had a great weekend,
in general!

At the end of it all, when crossing the 1932 door of my house, I realized that the most amazing moment was a powerful conversation that lasted for hours.

I have had the chance to keep alive that impetuous need of connecting in indescribable manners with special people around me.

It is not a conscious decision, it just happens, like the 'magic nights'. I just need to be open to it and life will cross my path with remarkable individuals.

Once again, I am happy.
Once again, I feel grateful.
Once again, my life makes sense.
Once again, I am sure I AM ALIVE!

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A beautiful week!

Well, this week has been amazing!

At work I finally got the two contracts of the It vendor signed!
YEAH!
Software Development Agreement and Maintenance and Support Agreement DONE!
I have also achieved my three weekly priorities at work, which makes me happy so that next monday I will send the report to my Board: 1. Done! 2. Done! 3. Done!

And my personal priorities also achieved!
I am going today to meet the rest of the AIESEC trainees for the International Reception Weekend organized by LC ISCTE that will take us to Setubal and Arrabida. The support of the Organizing Committe before the IRW has been amazing. Reception in Portugal ROCKS!!!

Enjoy this very cool video of Setubal!



You can find more info about Setubal here.
You can find more info about Arrabida here and here. Some pics of Arrabida here.

Last weekend was also awesome with Juan and Araz visiting...

We had the chance to go and see Jesus Cristo Super Star.
It was amazing! I had a long time not going to theater...

Snap videos of the play:



We also went around in the city and went to the Oceanario of Lisbon.

Thanks Arazita and Juancho for the great time together...

My life everyday is definitely looking more and more as I always wished it to be.
I guess I am just living the kind of Life I want and that makes me smile deep inside, in my soul.

I am grateful!

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My dog is about to arrive!!!

This is a follow up to with the dog in da way post!

Well, after a very bad failed attempt (I lost the opportunity to have 'Gonzo' - my previous choice for my dog - due to my trip to Japan) I finally managed to get the dog of my dreams!!!

Initially I wanted to adopt, but the process was not as simple and most of the dog that i likeme more that what I can possibly give right now, so I decided for getting exactly what I wanted. I am that kind of determined... If you know me, you should know that.

So here he is!!!!















His name is YOKA!

I know, I know... CHIN, CHIN!!! Funny, I know...

Isn't he cute?











He is a Breton Spaniel, or also known as Epagneul Breton or Brittany... Hunter dog and nothing to do with Britney Spears!!!

He also has pedrigree, this is him mom, Bellah - He will get this color more or less when he grows more :)














And this is his dad, Dickee - Funny isn't, Dickee and Yoka chin chin...


Well, I definitely have to thank my friend Hugo for helping me out with the whole process, it was not easy...

Next week I will get to meet my baby, home is ready and waiting for you...

Look at that face :)

I am soooooooo Happy!!!

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My work, my passion...

This is my place..
This is my space...
This is the nest where my ideas and dreams are nurtured...

This week I am defining together with our IT vendor in India and our amazing graphic designer (the best one of the world!) the prototype of our online platform.

Exciting times full of busy days and crazy 'pop corn' ideas...

Thing are definitely starting to take shape, I have seen some screens working already and it looks and feels awesome!

A complete platform that does not need any training to be used; completely user friendly and based on cutting edge technology for the tourism world in terms of usage of WEB 2.0 for purposes that go beyong the business and touch the limits of altruism.

I do firmly believe I am blessed.
This opportunities just show up when you are ready, you deserve them and you are open to see and accept them.

Responsible Tourism is without a doubt and new trend that is shaping the traveling world; and if we go further and we discover what Community-based Tourism is, as a concept and as reality, then we cannot help it but feel completely overwhelmed by our desire to experience such adventures.

Authenticity is the new trend in tourism as I wrote before in my blog.
People want to feel and experience 'real-life', not pre-design packs of fake adventures.

I cannot wait till July 2008 when we launch our initiative worldwide. It is going to be such an amazing experience of self realizationa and achievement for me.
So far I have been working alone on the project, of course with the support of my Board, but the work has been done with my two hands and my brain.
Today I also count with the help of the graphic designer and a supporter for internal brand and communications in London.
It feels so cool to have more people to share ideas with and gather inputs from!

My AIESEC experience has been a crucial benefactor for the project.
I have managed IT vendor selection; requirements drafts; design of the user experience; back office portals; brand creation, design and registration; conceptualization of the public image; PR plan; business model creation and projections; budget and finances plan for three years; manuals of procedures; etc, etc...
I have discovered that I am a company myself.
I can see now how I am more than capable to make my NGO later on a complete success.

For the moment, my commitment is given to the trust my Board has placed on me.

I thank God for my chances.
I thanks life for its wisdom.

Dey

Here there are two videos I found and prety much describe the area in which I am taking my first steps into the Entreprenurial world...
Enjoy them...

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