I am ecstatic! I’ve been dancing in the kitchen. Punching the air. I have a beaming smile from ear to ear. I am privileged to have been granted the first stage of my D7 Visa from the Portugal Consulate in London. Thank you. I am incredibly grateful. And I won’t let you down. It has…
Month: June 2022
Mind-blowing and exciting as my career break starts!
It’s the end of an era. The end of work, as I know it. After originally signalling my intention to leave my employment around fifteen months ago, it has been a long “notice period”. My colleagues were notified in August last year, and then the official resignation came three months ago. Having the knowledge that…
Portugal Day, property resources and driving preparation
Happy Portugal Day! Portugal Day, is the National Day of Portugal celebrated annually on 10 June. It is one of the public holidays in Portugal and is celebrated by Portuguese people throughout the world. It commemorates the death on 10 June 1580 of Luís de Camões, a poet and national literary icon. For me though,…
Don’t sit and let the world pass by
Sometimes I just want to be able to sit and let the world pass me by. Is that a waste of time? Or does it allow refreshing and recharging the batteries? I rarely feel I waste time, although often I reflect and may not have used my time most productively. On the other end, then…