Complex ideas are built upon simple ones.

Do you have any collections? What you choose to collect can say so much about you. It’s curious how it also reveals how much you have changed through the years. I have collected many objects during my life. From CDs, to books, to watches, and many other items. Right now I’m in my Tarot collection…

What is the legacy you want to leave behind? It’s not easy to define oneself, I’m still searching for my essence. I suspect this will take a lifetime. Because of this, I’m leaving every day a little piece of me on the pages of this blog. Doing this helps me in the process of self-discovery.…

How do you feel about cold weather? We Canadians have at least seven months of winter… The way I feel about cold weather is a love-hate relationship. First, I loved the fall colors, the temperature dropping, the first days of snow, the Christmas decorations. Until we got to January. Then I hated the snow storms,…

Have you ever broken a bone? When I was around seven years old my mom left me and my brother with my grandma. At least I think I was seven. She needed to run some errands and grandma was happy to babysit us. I will not say that I was a terrible child, because I…

How do you balance work and home life? Like many people, I have a demanding work schedule. Finding a balance between work and home life can be challenging. I have considered recently some strategies for avoiding working after hours. Today, I’d like to explore some other strategies to keep work and home life separate, whenever…

What sacrifices have you made in life? So many…

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? This was a gift for my birthday, a Rose Apothecary T-shirt. I really don’t remember the year, maybe 2020, but I want to say 2021? If indeed it was, that was the year of my COVID birthday celebration… we did it at home, just Thiago, Kati, Thomas and…

Are you a leader or a follower? When we think of leadership, the first idea that probably comes to mind is the charismatic type. The leader that gives powerful speeches and excels at persuasion. They thrive on the big stage, whether on television or in front of large crowds. But that’s not the only kind.…

List your top 5 favorite fruits. If you ever have the opportunity of visiting Brazil you are going to be in for a treat! The fruits grown there are delicious! Make a point of visiting a farmer’s market, and you will not be disappointed. You will find the most fresh, ripe and succulent fruits in…

What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? I’ve noticed a pattern in my life that might sound familiar: I want to go to bed early, but I keep working late into the night. It’s not always out of necessity. Sometimes, I’m riding a second wind of focus that didn’t show up all…

Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. Mine is a big family. On the side of my dad there were eight siblings, and on my mom’s six. When you include their partners, I had roughly 28 uncles and aunts. I think I had around 45 cousins, maybe more. Over…

What does freedom mean to you? There are many situations where I experience freedom the most. Those involve circumstances where I can exercise my power to choose anything I want. Or the opportunity to explore new places. Or even the time when I can flex my muscles of creative expression. All things considered, for me,…