Time & Memory/ Tempo & Memória

“My past is everything I failed to be.” 
― Fernando Pessoa

For

Three Muses

Hugs, 

Karla

T stands for Celebration!

Hello my lovelies!

Can you believe it is our last T stands for Tuesday in 2015? Yeah...time flies...2015 is one of the most difficult and complicated years I've faced in my life. But life is a hard mission for each of us in so many levels. I hope everything changes for better in my country and in our lives. I am grateful I could take the bull by the horns when I just wanted to sit down and cry. I am grateful for all the blessings we have received too. I hope 2016 can be a year of transformation and understanding not only in Brazil but around the world. We need to forgive, and I myself know how hard it is especially when it is a member of our family who was deeply hurt. Now I look at the horizon and my heart is filled with joy.I won't grieve for what happened but fight for what is right. 

I'd like to share with you an Irish Blessing:

May God give you...

For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

And I also want to share my Hello Kitty cup with you for our last T stands for Thursday in 2015. It's coffee and milk. Would you like some?

And last but not least I'd like to show you one of our traditions:

We toss flowers into the sea on December 31st and January 1st to celebrate Yemanjá - our goddess of the sea.

Most of times people dress in white or blue, light candles on the beach

and offer champagne, mirrors and other things to Yemanjá.

Yemanjá is the mother of salty waters.

If you come to Brazil, you will see statues of Yemanjá in many beaches all over the country here.

May Mother Yemanjá protect you and yours and bless you and yours with peace, health and joy in 2016 and even after.

Here is a tribute to Yemanjá by Maria Bethânia - one of our best singers.

Happy New Year My Friends!

Hugs, 

Karla

For
T stands for Tuesday

Thanks to Deviantart
&
Et Designs

Before the end / Antes do fim

As you can see, she's looking suspiciously at 2016. Do you want to know why? Well, 2015 has been tough. She didn't know she could be strong but it is just a mask: she's fragile as any human being.She already expects a lot of surprises in January.She will tell you about that as soon as she can. She loves quotes and decided to share one with you:

“Let me give you a New Year message: Believe in yourself, because no one ever achieved anything significant without believing in himself and no one ever will! Believe in yourself powerfully, especially when there is no reason left to believe in yourself because the ultimate bottom is the best place to start a big rise!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

Believe in yourself & rise!

Hugs, 

Karla

For 

Take a Word

and

Digital Whisper

My Ladies

Metal Beauty

Inspired by Finnabair

Help her

Inspired by Maude Starr

Both are for Digitalmania

Dream

Softy Surreal

For

Sunday Postcard Art

Hugs, 

Karla

My Wish / Meu Desejo

For
Paint Party Friday
Show your Face
&
Balzer Designs

Hugs, 

Karla

Miss Cat

Three Muses asked us to alter a masterpiece. I chose a painting by Albert Lynch. I love cats and dogs.So here is my tribute to my furry friends.

“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” 
― Leonardo da Vinci

For

Take a Word

Hugs, 

Karla

T stands for Celebration!

Hello my T-Day Friends!

Yes, Santa drinks coffee too! But I bet he doesn't during Summer time.By the way, Mr Summer is here and it's been unbearable!It's very, very hot and we feel tired. It's been around 40º C almost every day and it's even quite dangerous to go to the beach: our refuge. People love going to the beach in the evening specially during Summer in Rio. The water is so warm and enjoyable!

 I can't believe we have 3 months ahead!I am going to evaporate!But the good part is that I am officially on holidays...Classes begin again only in February!So let's celebrate!And yes that reminds me of The Lion King:

Hakuna Matata
What a wonderful phrase 
Hakuna Matata! 
Ain't no passing crazy 

It means no worries 
For the rest of your days 
It's our problem-free philosophy 
Hakuna Matata! 

Hakuna Matata everyone!

But there's another very important celebration before we sing Hakuna Matata. Yes, my good friends,Christmas is next Thursday and it's time to let the light in and give birth to Jesus in our hearts.

So...

May the spirit of Christmas warm your heart and bring joy to you and your family.

Christmas is forever, not for just one day,
for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away
like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.
The good you do for others is good you do yourself...
~Norman Wesley Brooks

My tree.

Hugs, 

Karla

For

T stands for Thursday

Her eyes / Os olhos dela

“The Girl With Many Eyes

One day in the park
I had quite a surprise.
I met a girl
who had many eyes.

She was really quite pretty
(and also quite shocking!)
and I noticed she had a mouth,
so we ended up talking.

We talked about flowers,
and her poetry classes,
and the problems she'd have
if she ever wore glasses.

It's great to know a girl
who has so many eyes,
but you really get wet
when she breaks down and cries.” 
― Tim Burton

For

Cheeky Challange - Dezinaworld 15,

Hugs, 

Karla

What hope is there? / Que esperança existe?

“What hope is there?" I asked. "If even angels fall, what hope is there for the rest of us?” 
― Richelle Mead

"Que esperança existe?", Perguntei. "Se até os anjos caem, que esperança há para o resto de nós?"

- Richelle Mead

For

Lunagirl

Thanks to Natali Designs
&
Fly Pixel Designs

Hugs, 

Karla

Christmas is.../ O Natal é...

“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ” 
― Mary Ellen Chase

"Natal , crianças, não é uma data . É um estado de espírito. "

- Mary Ellen Chase

For

Take a Word

&

Digital Mind

Thanks to Palvinka Designs

Hugs, 
Karla

Close your eyes / Fecha os olhos

For

Paint Party Friday

&

Show your Face

Hugs, 

Karla

Donde termina el arco iris?

 “Donde termina el arco iris,

en tu alma o en el horizonte?

Onde termina o arco-íris,

na tua alma ou no horizonte?

Where does the rainbow end,

in your soul or on the horizon?” 

― Pablo Neruda

For

Three Muses

Rainbow - SelenaNahir.

Hugs,

 Karla

Freebies

I created more papers. They're yours.It's a freebie. Just right click your mouse and save them.

Pode levar. É seu!

Hugs, 

Karla

T stands for Valediction

Hello My Lovelies!

How are you today?Hope you are well. I can't believe Christmas is next week! Are you excited about that? My girls are for sure!Christmas is a magical time no matter whether you are Christian or not.

It was my students'graduation last week and I want to share some photos with you. They start high school in February. One of the classes invited me to make a valedictorian speech. Here both teachers/professors/students do that during the cerimony which is quite informal for their grade. Most of them are 14 or 15 years old. Needless to say I was quite nervous because a graduating class always expects something extraordinary. But I reminded them that education and culture are our most important "possessions/assets" which may sound a cliche, however, I truly believe knowledge is more important than money.It was an unforgettable day!

my daughter and me

I found a quote to share with you:

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” 
― Nelson Mandela

Nelson is right!

For

T stands for Tuesday

Hugs, 

Karla