(Written on Oct 17)

It's been 7 years since I lost my dad; 7 months since I lost my mother.

Alright, 7 months and two weeks - 2 x 7 days.

I've wanted to write something like this, but didn't really know what or how. Now I guess I know.

7 things I've learned from my father

Swimming in the sea is fun.

Being intelligent may be a burden.

Explaining things to a child is better than shouting at them.

If you're making a 3000 piece jigsaw puzzle, start by separating the colors.

You can fix a power socket.

To organize your papers, first you have to make a bigger mess.

Some lame jokes are made to be told again and again.

7 things I've learned from my mother

If you don't love it love it love it, don't buy it.

It's better to live within your means - debts are scary.

Buy best quality, not cheaper price.

If you're going to the opera, you should listen to the music beforehand - it's an acquired taste.

Theatre premieres are fun, things happen at them - like a trapdoor that has to be punched to open.

It's possible to be an intellectual snob and still enjoy silly romance books.

50 is not too old for a career change.

Not everything I've learned from them was good or nice or fun. But for today, that's what I want to remember.

City and state workers dispensed from working yesterday. People crying on the streets,celebrating as if we had won another football world cup. Only one topic on the news. What world changing event was that?

Rio is going to held the olympic games in 2016.

My first reation is: oh no. Now all the resources that are not available will be spent in building stuff for the games, and the rest of the town will go on being ignored. Now the politicians have something to brag about when they want to distract people from looking at real problems.

But it's possible in the end thing will turn out fine. It may even be fun. Anyone wanting to come watch the games?

Tell me what you think about it.

Dear friends,
I have the pleasure of informing you my thesis was approved yesterday. I'm a doctor now!!!

Now that it's done and over, I invite you to celebrate with me. Come join the party!!!

The best people in the world will be attending!!!

There's no dress code - as long as you remain dressed in public areas!

We have some funny hats to wear...

and there's plenty of drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic...

and soft drinks for those who prefer them...

some tasty finger food....

and some of the sweet variety as well.

Come join the party!!! Let's have lots of fun!!