More practical outputs this week. The NIF application has been completed. Initially, there was a need for a video call to verify my identification. However, my photographic images and three signatures are such a close match, they are content to proceed without this call. Just need to wait for the final letter detailing my NIF. …
Portugal D7 visa preparation
It has been a busy couple of weeks. A busy couple of months. So I deserve a coffee and a pastéis de nata. Downtime has been limited due to general busyness at work and home. But I’ve taken time out for myself and read a biography of Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin had a complicated life. Multiple…
Live in the moment
Live in the present, not the past. Strive for the future. Past, present, future. One you can’t change, one you can, one you can plan for. This week, reflections, events and plans unite the past, present and future. The swing from yesterday to tomorrow can be pretty powerful. Seventeen years ago, my first daughter was…
Endless monologue
It is official. I am stuck in an endless monologue. Some people call it Groundhog Day. But I am content with an ‘endless monologue’. Work. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Seven days a week. Even the discipline of protecting holidays has fallen by the wayside. I am disappointed and angry with myself for sacrificing my holiday for…
Day by day
Fast forward It would be great if I can find the fast-forward button. Growing up there are so many occasions I recall counting down the days. Crossing the dates off the calendar as it gets closer to my birthday, Christmas, Easter, family holidays, or school holidays. Every event seemed to be a lifetime away. Probably…
Inspiration
*** Update – All of the YouTube channels are now included under the Further Information page. *** It is disappointing that we are still not able to jump on a plane and travel to Portugal. But we understand the reasons. But it’s frustrating all the same. However, with lockdown continuing, it means plenty of time for inspiration. All tinged with a little jealousy of…