Time machine

Hello people! Today I woke up decided to dedicate some time to my plants. The truth is that I love gardening, but I don’t know much about it and I don’t dedicate as much time as I would like to. Although now it’s raining, this morning was perfect to tidy up my humble garden.

But the thing is that, while I was doing this, I starting thinking about the reason why I enjoy being in the garden working with plants and flowers. And that reason is my grandfather. Despite the fact that he is not with us anymore, I think I could really take advantage of the time I shared with him. He was the most peaceful and patient person I have ever known, and his big passion was gardening. He loved bonsais and orchids. He used to spend whole afternoons teaching us how to take care of a plant.

What I realize now is that I would love to have a time machine to go back and spend some moments with him and ask him questions and learn more things. I know that this is not possible, but it’s an idea I always have in my mind. Is there anything you would do if you had a time machine?

Hope you have a great weekend. Be happy!

Natalia

What about you?

Hello, hello! How are you! The topic today is about women, and our role in this life. About a month ago, one of my best friends told me she is pregnant. This week I found out that other of my friends is pregnant again (she has a 3 year-old boy and a 2 year-old girl). Besides, in my group of friends I’m the only one left without children, and they all start asking: What about you? That is something that completely annoys me. Please, don’t misunderstand me, I love children and I want to have a lot (four at least, ha ha!), but it’s my decision when to have them and what I’m doing with my life. And what if you ask that to a woman who cannot have children? A question like that would be devastating, imagine!

But, the point is that, why are we, women, in the world? Just to have children? What about our dreams and plans? Because, let’s be realistic, when you have a child you have to give up many things; probably your job, career, travels, etc. I know it sounds selfish, but I consider that the decision of having a child should be more responsible and not just a whim (when you really, really want something). I still need some time for myself and to enjoy the time I have with my boyfriend, friends and family.I know I'm still young and that eventually I'll feel ready to have a baby. 

 Happy students’ day!!!

Be happy!

Natalia.

(they are sooooo lovely!!!)

A different perspective

Hello! How are you? I’m really happy because last Wednesday was the Teacher’s Day and the first one I could experience as a teacher and not only as a student. Because, although I still haven’t finish the Teacher Training Program, I have started working this year and I felt really happy because of all the people who greeted me and also because I could share a really gratifying moment with my future colleagues.

But well, what I wanted to share with you is something that is really important for me. Since last April I don’t eat meat anymore, and I don’t think by the moment I will in the future. The reason why I tell you this is because sometimes it’s difficult to explain to others my decision. I don’t do it because it is something fashionable nowadays. But because, since some time ago, I have decided to dedicate some time to my spiritual life. With this I mean to reflect upon some things in my life that maybe in other moments I have never paid attention to.

Consequently, I realized there were some things that I wanted to change, and one of them was the fact of not eating meat anymore. This is mainly due to the fact that I love animals and I hate seeing them suffer. So, after some time thinking and considering my options, one day I took the decision and at least till today I haven’t had the need of eating an “asado” any longer. Of course, this wasn’t a matter of one day to the other. The truth is that I have never been a meat lover. Actually, I love vegetables and the idea had been in my mind for many years.

 I don’t pretend others to do the same or to change the world by doing this, but I would like people to try to understand that we are seeing the world from a different perspective. If you haven’t seen this video, you should. It’s very sweet! It's about a little boy who explains why he doesn't want to eat meat anymore (better that me, haha).

Have a nice weekend! Be happy!

Natalia 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJNntUXyWvw

A gift...

Hello! Today I’m writing with a simple purpose. I’m just writing to say “Thank you”. While I was coming home this afternoon I was thinking about how little we appreciate the things we have. And I started thinking that I should be more thankful for each day God gives us. We always complain when we have a bad day or when we have many things to do, but we never actually see a day as a gift. In this way, we could be more aware of the fact that we are healthy and we are able of doing all the things we have to do. So, I’ thankful for the health of the people I love, for the job and the studies I’m doing, for my house and especially, because God is in my life guiding in every moment of my life. I wish you all the same feeling some day of your lives!

Be happy!

Natalia.