I miss my friends Ana and Cecilia...

I miss my friends Ana and Cecilia. They are like sisters to me. I love them. I hope meeting them soon.

New determination!

"Dr. MARTIN LUTTER KING JR. said, " I have a dream!" What dreams do you have your heart now? What hopes? A life filled with hope is strong. Hope is the greatest weapon in the world.
I trust all of you. I live for your happiness, for your future. You are the hope of humanity. Each of you is hope itself. Each possesses a precious treasure." Daisaku Ikeda
It is when the fruits of studying the Gosho sow in our own behavior that we can say we have truly read it. " Daisaku Ikeda


"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens."
(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 681)

I have determined to chant more daimoku every day. I fell better when I chant. My negativity can not attract me when I chant a lot. When I say chant a lot it means chant an hour every day with out fail. I have also decided to read aloud Sensei's guidance and Nitiren 's letters. I have to strengthen my faith and conviction. I will win in everything that I have decided if I win first in front of the Gohonzon. This is my belief.

Last week

I worked a lot last week. We had many things to do at work. It was a confuse week too. One day, the Organizer from the company we was serving breakfast and lunch , changed the lunch time for an hour before. The food was not there on time and people had to wait for more than 15 minutes. It was embarrassed for us and them. However, the problem was not with the company that I work. Two days later, the chef forgot the over on with some food and it began to burn. The fire alarm was activated and the water began to fall on the floor. Everybody had to go to the kitchen to stop the water because it was going to the conference room. It happened some minutes before the lunch time and we had to serve lunch for 350 people. My manager was crazy and nervous. He asked me to start to prepare the buffet by myself. Fortunately the situation was controlled on time and I had some help. After the lunch, my manager thanked me for my effort and cooperation.
I did not have time to write last week. When I got home, I wanted to eat and go to bed.

Good food

Past with cheese, tomato and spinach. We only eat past at lunch time. He cooked the past with garlic.
Spinach with ricotta cheese. Omelet with onion, ham and green onions. Vegetarian hamburguer and salad with tomato, lettuce and beet.




I have tried to eat good food. I want to have a nice body again and to be healthier. When Giose cooks, I eat very well because he is a excellent cooker. I think you should try to cook it. It' s very easy. Good luck!

Moments of studies

When I am studying, many things can happen...

20.805 days.

I wish to live till the age of 95. From 7 July, that I will be 38, I will have 20.805 days to live. I am very exciting!!! Can you imagine how much daimoku I may still chant? How many books I can read ? I can do many things!

Last Discussion meeting 17-05-2011( Reuniao de palestra BR- Grupo PT)

The last Discussion meeting was amazing! We had a dialogue about " Sensei in Europe". We felt a strong gratitude for Sensei.

When Sensei came to London, he stayed in a house in St. John's Wood. This area is near where I live. I was so happy to know that.

Silmara and I sang the music " Ha Ha" in Japanese and Emma gave flowers to all people. We celebrated the month of the SGI's mothers.

Giose's chakubuku went to the meeting. It was surprised for us because she is Muslin. She was in the same Giose's class last year. She was in the same level for years because she could not pass in her exams. She has tried for 7 times. Her teacher said to her that she would have one more change. When she told Giose about the situation, he gave her the Nam- myoho-rengue-kyo and he said to her if she chanted she could pass. She believed in him and she chanted. Consequently, she passed. She was very surprise and happy and she thought it was a miracle. After that, she has chanted at home but she never went to any meeting because her husband did not accept she practices any other religion . However, she has been suffering a lot with her husband and she decided to go to the Buddhism meeting. She loved the meeting and people.

Don't limit the power of the Mystic Law!!!!

I love reading! I love my books!

My childhood was very difficult with many problems. My parents fought a lot, we did not have enough food to eat and to make matter worse the situation, I could not make many friends because I had a problem with my voice ( eu tinha problema de gaguera- nao sei como diz isso em Ingles). So, I was lonely and sad. My only joy was to go to band practice (Kotekitay) and reading books.

I remember I started to read more books after I had read a Sensei's guidance about " The Joy of Reading". I have been reading it again, but in English.

I stopped reading books in Portuguese after my friend Cintia, from Soka University of America, suggested me to read only books in English. She said I will have to read a lot at Soka University. It was not easy at first but It is easier now. I read books in Portuguese only when my friends give me.

I have also bought Sensei's books once a month. There are many dialogues with Sensei and world leaders. I love reading them. I have learnt, changed and made determinations while I read them. It's amazing!!!

I will write more about the contents of the books later.

Sensei says, " Encountering a great book is like encountered a great teacher. Reading is journey. Read transcends time. Books introduce you to the fragrant flowers of life, to rivers, roads and adventures. Reading gives you free access to the treasure of the human spirit - from all ages, from all parts of the world. I devoted every minute I could spare to reading. I was a voracious reader. I devoured every book I could get my hands on. "

I was sad today morning

I woke up at 6.30am.
I had a shower and went to work.
I do not know why, but I was very sad when I left home. I did not want to go to work. I wanted to be at home and chant( daimoku).
I got there on time and started to work by myself. My manager was busy with another meeting for 250 people. I was responsible for three meetings with 25 people. I had to set up everything for breakfast, middle break and afternoon break. I did very well. I did not have any problem.
I finished work at 5pm.
I went to the English lesson but I was very tired to pay attention. However, I made effort to listen to her and do not sleep.
I went to the supermarket to buy salad for dinner.
I am waiting for Giose to have dinner together.
I am going to work tomorrow at 7.30 again. I need to go to bed as soon as possible.
I hope I will be better tomorrow.

Piccola tati Creation

I Love Living Life. I Am Happy.

I cry every time I see this video. I remembered Sensei when I saw him. He is very strong and full of life independent of his situation. I love this video.

Breakdance ON classic. It is very interesting.

I am very impressed with the creativity of human beings. Why don't we do more good things than bad things?

I love this video! Thought of You - by Ryan Woodward

I thought in my friends Ana Paula, Rachel and Daniele Lopes when I saw this video. Jolly showed me it. I love dancing! I love this video!

Giose goes to work by bicycle

He gave me a bicycle but I am afraid to go to work by bicycle.

Advancing with Sensei

My SAT exam was last Saturday. It was the hardest I have done. Each time the person said that we could cancel the exam I felt like giving up and going home. I did not understand why it was very difficult for me. I studied hard for three weeks before the exam. However, I decided again and again break my limits.

Last week I started to work again after three weeks without work because of the bank holiday. I worked a lot and I was responsible to organize three meetings. A customer prised my work. My mentor always says that we should work hard and do not wait for prise from people. The positive cause is made in our life when we work hard. I was happy to have done the work very well.

I went to run in the park with Giose yesterday morning. I need to lose weight.

Silmara, Giose , Myioko and I made a banner for our Discussion meeting next week. Each District* will take a picture on the day of the meeting and send to Sensei. Our banner was very nice. The message is ,

" MAIDA VALE
District 3 rt May
Advancing with Sensei"

After, Silmara and I practised the music HA HA. We are going to sing it to celebrate the month of SGI 's mothers.

I was happy ...

* District ( comunidade em Brazil e grupo em Portugal)