The BIG 5

Valentin Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico

French restaurant - inside the resort

Playa del Carmen

A day of scuba diving in Xel-Ha

A birthday gift I'll never forget

Patchwork Pumpkin

This project is actually an UFO. I bought this yarn, a beautiful merino and I started knitting a poncho. Right off the back I realized the color was a little bit bold for a poncho, then, the yarn started breaking up. Yeap... breaking up.
The piece became this big UFO and I had no idea what to make of it.
Since my sister-in-law makes beautiful patchwork items, I bought a piece of fabric (lining) and she stuffed the pumpkin for me. I added up some leaves and the stem is knitted with the I-Cord technique.
I think it would look really cute in a basket, as a table centerpiece or pincushion.
Happy knitting!!

South Pacific musical

South Pacific is a magnificent story that takes place in a tropical island during World War II. The musical tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples -- US Navy nurse Nellie Forbush and French plantation owner Emile de Becque and Navy Airman Joe Cable and a young local native girl Liat -- and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices.
The setting is so stunning, you literally feel transported to an island and the songs bring you back to the 1940’ atmosphere where it seemed life was so much simpler and nicer.
“Some enchanted evening” is a beautiful song and I don't know who has written it but in Rod Gilfry’s voice sounds absolutely stunning and heartfelt. I would say his performance has much more punch than Paulo Szor’s. I know… I should say the other way around, after all Paulo is Brazilian. Forgive me but Rod’s overall performance is superior and superb!!!
South Pacific is a lesson o life layered with humor, passion and reinforces the idea that with hope in our hearts, we have the power to overcome hatred and prejudice and find the true meaning of our lives: LOVE!
By the way, Fox Theatre is a stunning venue and going back there is always a great deal of fun!

O Mappin

"Mappin! Venha correndo Mappin! Chegou a hora Mappin! É a liquidaçãooo!!"
Quem não se lembra do Mappin. Era uma das maiores, e mais completas lojas de departamento de São Paulo, alguns dizem; da América do Sul. Bem alí, na Praça Ramos, quase em frente ao Teatro Municipal.
A loja ocupava o espaço de três prédios, departamentos variados distribuídos em três pisos, subsolo, e era todo pintado de verde-musgo. Havia também um grande relógio no topo, indicando a hora precisa para os apressados pedestres, que cruzavam diariamente as imediações da Praça Ramos.
Era fim dos anos 60, começo dos anos 70. Eu era menina, mas me lembro nitidamente,
minhas visitas ao Mappin. Especialmente na época das festas natalinas. As vitrines com temas natalícios, eram de encher os olhos! Era um passeio sempre muito esperado. Saíamos da Avenida São Luis, à pé, e íamos caminhando, passos rápidos, até o Mappin. A expectativa era um crescendo, eu sentia o momento se aproximando, o grand finale. Para quem conhece São Paulo, a caminhada é um tanto extensa, mas a alegria de vermos as vitrines valia qualquer sacrifício.
Na frente, pilhas e mais pilhas de crianças se acotovelavam, buscando um cantinho livre, sem ninguém para impedir a visão. E que visão! Todos pareciam compartilhar daquela alegria inebriante. Jovens, idosos, escrituários, office-boys. Todos pareciam fazer parte daquele momento! Inesquecível, o Mappin, vai ser sempre um morador permanente na minha memória!

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Clueless

Me: -"Elizabeth, isn´t it great that you´re going to have a little brother to play with?" and she replies:
-"I don´t need any brother, I got my dolls!"
I had absolutely no idea what to say!

Picture Perfect

Wedding receptions can be tricky, if someone asks me. When they are too big, they usually lose their authenticity and coziness. If they are too quite, they might end up losing their dynamics.
Past Saturday, we attended a perfect sized one; Laura and Blair’s wedding.
The ceremony was short and the priest went straight to the point. Vows were exchanged and we were out of there! Wonderful! Then, the bridesmaids were wearing a short, satin baby blue dress with ivory sashes accenting their waist line, and for a change, they really looked pretty and did not outnumber the guests.
The bride’s dress was off white, well constructed, especially around her waist. The drapes totally molded her body in a very seductive way. But then, Laura would look gorgeous anyway; even wrapped on burlap and flip flops. Seriously!
The food was pretty good and the bar served up decent top shelf mixed drinks, good wine, beer and even whiskey.
Live band set a high note for the evening, and by the number of people that hit the dance floor, they played to not disappoint anyone. Even Norm and I tried some steps.
In summary, all I can say is that we enjoyed it very much. It was lovely! They make a sweet couple, and we wish that the happiness of this day repeats itself for many, many more years to come!

Se alguém me perguntar eu diria que casamentos são imprevisíveis. Quando muitas pessoas são convidadas, eles geralmente perdem sua autenticidade e aconchego. Se são mais íntimos, eles acabam não tendo uma dinâmica.
Sábado passado fomos convidados para um de perfeito porte; o de Laura e Blair.
A cerimônia foi curta e o padre foi direto ao ponto. Os votos foram trocados e o culto terminou rápido.
Maravilha! As madrinhas usaram um vestido de cetim curto, azul-bebê com uma faixa marfim que acentuava as cinturas, e para variar, elas realmente estavam lindas, somente seis.
O vestido da noiva não era branco, quase que um marfim, super bem estruturado, especialmente na altura da cintura. O drapeado moldando o corpo de Laura sedutoramente. Mas para dizer a verdade, Laura é linda vestida até com um saco enrolado e sandália havaianas. É sério!
A comida estava gostosa e eles serviram coquetéis de primeira linha, um bom vinho, cerveja e até whiskey.
Uma banda deu um tom mais refinado à noite, e pelo número de pessoas que dançaram, eles não disapontaram ninguém. Até Norm e eu tentamos um passinhos.
Em resumo, eu gostei muito. Foi ótimo! Eles formam um casal lindo, e nós desejamos que afelicidade deste dia se repita por muitos e muitos anos!

Feasting on the Beatles

This past Saturday, we went to see Paul McCartney´s show at Piedmont Park. ¨Drive my Car¨ was the opening song and it definitely set the tone for the evening.
Fifty thousand people attended it, despite the torrential rain that came down right after he took stage.
Norm and I started moving closer to stage, 400 yards away to 25 feet closer. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. By the age of sixteen, I listened to almost every Beatles albums my hands could get a hold. Sir Paul McCartney is one of the greatest entertainer of this century and his showmanship is nothing short than extraordinary.
He dedicated ¨Something¨ to his beloved late wife Linda and to George Harrison. Memories of happy moments in my life just popped up back...My eyes got watery, but Beatles fans did not leave the show disappointed. He played and sang beautifully songs like: ¨A Day the life¨, ¨The end¨, ¨Day Tripper¨, ¨Got to get you into my life¨, ¨Live and let die¨, ¨Back to the USSR,¨ Hey Jude¨ and so many more…
It was really touching and special!
Around 11:00 pm, he was singing his third encore. We left still hearing him singing! This was my first Paul McCartney show and he really puts on a jubilant show. Paultastic!!!

Sábado agora fomos assistir ao concerto do Paul McCartney, no Piedmont Park. ¨Drive my Car¨ foi a música de abertura e determinou o tom do que estava por vir.
Cinqüenta mil pessoas assistiram ao show, apesar da chuva torrencial que começou assim que ele apareceu no palco.
Norm e eu começamos a nos aproximar do palco, ficando super próximos dele. Eu tive que me beliscar para me certificar que nao estava sonhando. Com dezesseis anos de idade, eu já havia escutado quase todos os álbums dos Beatles que eu pudesse emprestar ou comprar.
Paul McCartney é um dos melhores artistas deste século, e sua presença de palco é espetacular.
Ele dedicou ¨Something¨ à sua adorada e falecida esposa Linda e seu parceiro George Harrison. Lembranças de tantos momentos felizes da minha vida, afloraram. Meus olhos se encheram de água, mas fans dos Beatles nao saíram do show decepcionados. Sir Paul tocou e cantou lindamente as músicas: ¨A day the life¨, ¨The end¨, ¨Day Tripper¨, ¨Got to get you into my life¨, ¨Live and Let Die¨ e tantas outras....
Ele tocou fundo e o show foi especial!
Lá pelas 23:00h, ele estava cantando a terceira música do bis. Nós saímos do show ao som da sua voz! Foi minha primeira vez com Paul McCartney, e ele é um show imperdível!

Girl´s night out

Girl´s night out
Ufa!! Weekend was busy. Friday night was "girls night out". We had fun at Plaka, a bar on Chestshire Bridge. Belly dancers show started at ten, and after that everybody decided to become a belly dancer, dancing on the top of tables.
Then Sat. Juice Plus's Boot-Camp was full of excellent information and good contacts for the future.Sunday barbecue at Chris's and Riane's.Marjorie and Steve, Janine and Vera, Yolanda were there and was cool and breeze outside. it started at 4:00 and we stayed until 9:30. I'd say I had fun but I'm exhausted.Taking it easy today, since is my day off.Even God had his, right?
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