Absent, But not gone

2019,

This was by far the most ridiculous year in memory. 

Noticed some changes in the behaviour of some people. It was a bit difficult, but did my best not to allow that to affect me. 

Not sure how things will be after January 2020.

Just keeping my fingers crossed for positive changes. 

And yes, I'll follow the advice mentioned in the image I added here. 

Happy New Year. 

Movember - Grow Your Beard or Moustache.

Grow Your Beard or Moustache.
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Mental Awareness Day

**Pardon any spelling or grammar errors**
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Here we are again, another year and everyone posting about Mental Awareness Day, I'm not criticising anyone mind you, but do we really need one day a year?
A lot of people struggle with mental issues on daily basis, trust me on this, it really is a struggle and I know this very well, lucky for me I had family and friends around that helped me, does any of you knows how difficult it is to say *I am ok*? Trust me, it's bloody difficult.
I lost count how many times I woke up, seated on my bed and looking out of the window and think to myself, *Why should I... Why bother with another day*, sometimes thinking about my children, family and friends I make the effort to walk towards the bedroom door and go through another day, when it seems so easy to just walk towards the bedroom window instead.
The struggle is real most days and trust me when I say this, it is real.
I can control my feelings or emotions now.
There are many out there whos struggle is far more difficult, when you ask a friend *Are you Ok?* listen to how they reply, the tone of their voice, the short answer *yeah* sometimes can be an indicator, be on alert, that *yeah* most times is s cry for help, sometimes just a easy way to say *Please help me, I'm lost, I need help, I'm alone*.
A few times reading posts on social media, although some are just attention seeking, others really are a cry for help and I do try to engage in conversation with said person, they don't know me, I'm nothing but a picture and a name online, but online or not if I can make someone's day easier I will.
I am grateful for the fact that some friends took the time to listen to me when I needed the most, please do the same for someone you suspect is struggling, sometimes only takes 5 minutes, to make someone feel good about themselves, 5 minutes for someone to have a better day.
#MentalAwarenessDay should be every day, not mentioned just once a year.

O desafio de parar de fumar e manter o meu peso.

Eu decidi parar de fumar este ano.Após mais de 20 anos como fumador activo.
23 de janeiro de 2017, foi meu último dia como fumador, lentamente consegui reduzir de 3 pacotes por dia para zero, em dezembro de 2016, comprei um eCig como sugerido por minha filha. E funcionou. Usei-o por algumas semanas e consegui parar completamente.

Meu desafio agora é evitar ganhar peso. Uma vez que os cigarros agem como um supressor de apetite, meu apetite aumentou, retornei ao ginásio e frequento 3 a 4 vezes por semana.

Tempos arduous adiante, mas vale a pena

The challenge of stop smoking and keep my weight

I decided to stop smoking this year. 

After more than 20 years of being an active smoker.

January 23rd 2017, was my last day as a smoker, slowly I managed to reduce from 3 packs a day to zero, December 2016 I bought an eCig as suggested by my daughter. And It worked. Used it for a few weeks and managed to stop completely,

My challenge now is to avoid gaining weight. Since cigarettes act like an appetite suppressant, my appetite has increased, I rejoined a local gym and been attending 3 to 4 times a week.

Hard times ahead, but worth it

Objectivos para 2016

Esta é a minha *Caixa Da Vergonha*. Por quê?
Bem, não irei procrastinar durante 2016. Para cada vez que eu faltar um treinamento no ginásio, £ 20,00 libras entrará na *Caixa Da Vergonha*.
Objectivo: Ir ao ginásio 4 vezes por semana.
Objectivo: perder 15 Kilos de peso. Aumentar a massa muscular, pelo menos, mais 5%.
Foco: Comer melhor, mais refeições saudáveis,
Programa:
** Segunda-feira e quinta-feira (Peito, Bíceps, Pernas e Cardio).
** Terça-feira e sexta-feira (Tríceps, Costas, Ombros e Cardio).
☆☆Eu vou Ganhar, Perdendo☆☆

Happy New Year / Feliz ANo Novo

{English}...

2016 us just a few hours ahead, the New Year resolutions are in place; lose weight, stop smoking, etc; etc;.

But there are a few that people often forget. For example; Be happy, be more friendly, be more respectful, BE Human.

 I've mentioned about being successful at work, at your business, but how about trying to be successful in your relationship. Be successful with your family, be more supportive to your partner and children if you have them, to your friends. That MUST be part of Your New Year resolution, because without their support in return, you will accomplish nothing, Trust me.

I know what I have in mind, and after 5 years of true hardship, 2015 truly was a good year, and 2016 it will be better, I will make huge changes in my life. because I am working towards that end, there are a few obstacles, but nothing that I will not overcome.

So! Wishing you all a pleasant 2016 and go for it, remember this; we're all winners,  we are our own obstacle, nothing more can hold us back.
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{Português}......

2016 está á apenas algumas horas de distância, as resoluções de Ano Novo estão já estão em vigor; perder peso, parar de fumar, etc; etc ;.
Mas há alguns que as pessoas muitas vezes esquecem. Por exemplo; Seja feliz, ser mais amigável, ser mais respeitoso, ser humano.No passado eu mencionei sobre ser bem sucedido no trabalho, na sua empresa, mas que tal tentar ser bem sucedido nos vossos relacionamento. Sejam bem-sucedidos com a família, dar mais apoio ao parceiro/a e filhos, para seus amigos. Isso deve ser parte de vossa resolução de Ano Novo, pois sem o seu apoio em troca, não irão conseguir nada, Confiem em mim. Eu sei o que eu tenho em mente, e após 5 anos de verdadeiro sofrimento, 2015 foi realmente um ano bom, e 2016 será melhor, vou fazer grandes mudanças na minha vida. porque eu estou trabalhando para esse fim, existem alguns obstáculos, mas nada que eu não vou superar.
Assim! Desejando a todos um agradável 2016, lembrem-se! somos todos vencedores, nós somos o nosso próprio obstáculo, nada mais pode nos deter.