January 17th, 2013 - Patience

Yes... I was trying to cut my half husband's hair and this accident happened... I stet laughing and laughing because I was nervous about what I did... For 10 seconds he was really upset but then he was totally ok and didn't get mad at me... That is because I have a really nice half husband... That made me really Happy! Then we tried to fix and the final result was: 

Lol... Not perfect but at least I tried...:) 

And you, what made you Happy today?

Kika

January 16th, 2014 - Life

Today I had an accident in the morning, yes... as you can see, I dropped my blow dryer in the toilet... This can be fatal but luckily nothing happened... I just heard the wires burning... For seconds I thought "Oh sh*t... I could be dead by now"! Luckily nothing bad happen and for that, I'm really Happy!

Well... I also had to buy a new and better one, I Happy for that too!

And you, what made you Happy today?
Kika

January 15th, 2014 - Typical food

"Portuguese Food" Google Search

 "American Food" Google Search

Curiously, today three different people asked me about Portuguese Food, what is typical there and the difference compared to the American. I don't know if it's because I'm in US for almost a year or if it's because when I was in Portugal it was something so normal that I didn't even pay attention but it's getting complicated to explain the different type of food, dishes and traditions. Some things I don't even know the name so to help me out I decided to Google Search on both type of foods... The pictures above are the results and the results really made me Happy not only because of all the nice images but also because of the reaction of those people that immediately said "OOOOHhhh yes, it's totally different". Once again my country made me "shine" and be proud again. 

Not that I don't like a nice burger or a pizza once in a while, I'm not trying to criticize anything it's just a matter of traditions and I would love if everybody would get the chance to try all the different foods from the different countries. We would find so many flavors and colors... 

And you, what made you Happy today?

Kika

January 14th, 2014 - Making fun of my Lovely Mom

I will probably regret of having a picture like that on the internet but it made me laugh so hard! My Mom always hated sporting cloths and I inherited that from her... But today I posted this picture on facebook and said that from now on I'm going to dress like the picture on Sundays because I want to be comfortable and support a soccer team...
I'm so curious to see her reaction tomorrow... I know it sounds really stupid but being so far from her and missing her so much makes me want to "play" with her!
Ridiculously, when I was posting the picture I was jumping and laughing on this corny clothes... If there was a video it would be hilarious... Lol

We'll see the reaction tomorrow...

And you, what made you happy today?
Kika

January 13th, 2014 - Ballon D'Or

Today I'm Happy because Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon D'or 2013!!! He really deserved and it represents that if you work hard you will be rewarded.

Congratulations Cristiano, you are the best... now it's just to get ready for the World Cup!

And you, what made you Happy today?
Kika

January 12th, 2014 - Patriotism

Today was a really Happy day for me. My half husband and I decided to go to Philadelphia to watch a really important soccer game that was happening in Portugal between the two biggest teams - Benfica and Porto (Pedro supports Benfica).
I wasn't as excited as he was about it because I like soccer but not like him.. We decided to go to Philly because there is an official Casa do Benfica (Benfica's House) and they were transmitting the game there, also, as I wrote a few days ago, a very important guy from soccer passed away last weekend and there would be a tribute during the game.
When we arrived there, it was a small establishment but full of nice people, they really made me feel at home... They were proud of us because we drove from DC to Philly only to watch the game and they treated us like "kings", the environment was great and the food made me feel that I was at home (Portugal). The lunch, Feijoada a Transmontana, was really similar to what I used to eat at my grandmother's every Sunday, the deserts smelled like Christmas, the one on the right top (Chocolate Mousse) was delicious, the one on the bottom left reminded me of my Mom, she used to bake those Suspiros a lot when I was in Portugal... Everything made me feel really well, really nostalgic... There were moments that I realized that I was smiling without a reason..
People were great, they offered us a scarf with the symbol of the team and the Bell from Philadelphia  to thank us for going from DC (left bottom), they insisted a lot for us to go back again, one of the nicest persons there gave us the contacts and offered us his house so that we go more times.
I was really not expecting to like it that much...
I was even happy about listening to people saying "bad words" during the game...

Even that I feel great in US I'm proud of being Portuguese, I'm proud of our people... They really made me Happy and I have to thank them for that! I really miss my country and I can't stop imagine going there this year!

And, you...

What made you Happy today?
Kika

January 11th, 2014 - Gadgets

A simple thing made my life easier today, I bought a pink iPhone support for the car for $5!!! Now I don't need to have the phone on my lap and take risks... Perfect!! 

What made your day happy today?

Kika 

January 10th, 2014 - 100 views

Other than being Friday something made me feel really happy today, I know it sounds stupid and probably 99% of the views were by mistake or due to spam it still it made me Happy that in a week the blog reached 100 views!!!! It's a small number but it's a milestone that made me happy... let's see how the number of people reading about Happiness grows...:)

What made you happy today?
Kika

January 9th, 2014 - The alignment

Today was a long day but it ended up being really positive in terms of work, we made a lot of progress. The image today it's unusual but it may represent the progress...
For weeks I've been struggling at work and asking my manager for help and nothing really happened until this week that I got two more people to help, between yesterday and today we made a lot of progress on our deliverable, we are on track now!
At the same time I've been using this to gloves with different colors because I didn't know where the pairs were (yes, sometimes I look like a child) and today at the end of the day without looking for it I found the other white one and the other beige one.
I know it doesn't make a lot of sense but for me it was like thing are aligning and starting to work, the two gloves with different colors represent the struggle of the last few weeks and on the first day that I feel that we really made progress at work, I find the other white and the other beige representing the two new team member that contributed a lot for that progress... I felt so Happy when I found them... The stars are aligned!!

Thanks,
Kika

January 8th, 2014 - Comfort

I know it looks like a weird picture but today it wasn't an easy day. Today we had scheduled the Farewell Dinner for one of my favorite colleagues (I think I can call her friend) but there were orders in our project that from now on, until mid February everyone will have to be working late (at least until 8/9pm, not that we don't do that, last months I left at that time almost 70% of the days but it wasn't mandatory) so we were told that we needed to cancel the Farewell Dinner.. I was really upset about it but I was one of the allowed ones to go, from 22 we ended up being only 4.  It was sad for my colleague but I can't control it... That kind of influenced my entire day and the only thing I thought about was the comfort of my couch and my yellow comforter... Yes... I know it's kind of stupid but thinking that I had my comforter waiting for me made me feel happy... As I say, most of the time, Happiness is in simple things... I hope my sweet comforter gives me energies for the next months!

Thanks,
Kika

January 7th, 2014 - Collegues

This week one of the closest persons that I work with is leaving the Company so today I prepared a "Goodbye" card for her so that all of the team can wish her Good Luck. At work we get to know amazing people, people that you really admire and you like them since the first day you met them. She is one of those persons... Awesome Professional, awesome Person, awesome Mom... I'm thankful that my path crossed with her's, we worked, we talked and we traveled together from US to India and China. If we analyze that we did the "Around the World" trip together... I doubt that will do that with anyone else...
She accepted a new adventure and it's going to another State, I wish her the best of luck and I will not say Goodbye, I strongly believe that we will meet again...

Good Luck Anna,
See you soon!
(I will try not to cry during the Farewell dinner tomorrow)
Kika

January 6th. 2014 - Not that lazy!

Today I felt good! After two weeks working remotely I went back to the office. It was nice seeing most of my colleagues after the holiday, we are all ready for the new year! Our team is growing that means more HELP! But enough talking about work, on Saturday I was lazy and ordered food but today I felt alive and I cooked this basic diner for my dear husband!
Today is a happy day:
- I'm happy because I'm growing as a person;
- I'm happy because it was the first day on my best friend's new job;
- I'm sad and happy at the same time because my cousin's grandfather passed away, he was a great man and really respected for everyone but he was suffering and his wife passed away four months ago. I want to believe that it's love making the moves. Now they are together and happy forever.

Have a nice day,
Kika

January 5th, 2014 - RIP Eusebio

Again, not following the rules (I didn't take this picture).... Today is a sad day for Portugal and for soccer. Eusebio known as "Pantera Negra" (Black Panter) died aged 71. He was one of the best soccer players of all time. He came from Africa to play in a Portuguese Soccer Team and gave Portuguese people several reasons to smile in the National Team. He scored 574 goals in 571 matches among his career.

It's sad he died but this Blog is to talk about things that make me happy, let's remember him as a person that made us smile, that put soccer in another level and also an example as a person. We need to smile for him and be happy for him, I believe he died happy since his team won last night 5-0.

Rest in Peace,
You will be remembered forever,
Kika

January 4th, 2014 - Food Delivery

Today was one of those days that my best friend was the couch. I feel happy with the opportunity of ordering food at 10 pm, wait and just do nothing! Most of the people don't even think about it but how nice is that? Imagine how many people don't have that chance...

Thanks,
Kika

January 3rd, 2014 - Great Grandmother

First day and I am already not following the rules. This blog is to post a picture of what makes me happy everyday, it should be a picture taken on that day but today is a really important day for my family and for me.
It's my Great Grandmother's 100th birthday!! Unfortunately, I'm miles and miles away from all my family and I wasn't able to give her a giant Happy Birthday Kiss in person. Even that I'm already breaking the rules this is an image that makes me Happy. Happy because I had the opportunity to grow next to her and to learn the best things from her. I'm proud of the person she is and proud to know her. She went through most of the things we studied at school, that makes her one of the richest person I know.

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Love,
Kika