Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (59118)

Portugal

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Persimmon season

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 20h

We have a persimmon tree in our yard, it has lots of persimmons. I love this fruit As we have many, I gave some to a cousin who is pergnant and also love persimmons. I also did a cake on Sunday but there is nothing...

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Hi everyone

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 10 Oct

My last post is from May, I think a lot of things happened but I will talk about it later. I miss this community and I see some members as friends. I can't promise that I will be as active as I used but I will...

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Reasons for my absence

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 3 May

Things haven't been easy around here since the beginning of the year. In January we found out that my cousin has lymphoma. He's like a big brother to me and I've been giving him all the support I can. He's already had...

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People over 90 years old

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 11 Dec

My grandmother turned 96 this weekend. Since the summer she has been in a nursing home, she could no longer be alone during the day and as my aunt works in this nursing home we know that she is being treated very well. On Sunday,...

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Hi everyone!

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 7 Dec

This last month was a bit busy for me, a lot to do, a lot of issues to deal with and the month of December shouldn't be any less difficult with typical Christmas tasks. My time online has been short. My mom did a small medical...

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Do you take a shower with hot, warm or cold water?

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 16 Nov

It is difficult for me to take cold showers, not even in summer, I always prefer it warm but during winter there is nothing like a hot bath to make me feel relaxed. Cold showers are better for us, to our immune system, to our skin...

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How many hours do you sleep at night?

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 8 Nov

Today I read some news that people who sleep 9 or more hours a night are more attractive. I sleep between 6 and 8 hours, but never 9, not even on vacation! I guess I need to change this...

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Do you have varicose veins?

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 7 Nov

I have some varicose veins, those thin ones, I think they are known as Spider veins. In the summer I tend to have a feeling of heaviness and pain in my legs. I've already had some treatments (sclerotherapy with needles) but they...

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A great way to start November

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 2 Nov

Yesterday morning I went to mass with my husband and placed flowers and candles on my mother-in-law's grave. After lunch, we traveled to the city where Bonnie Tyler's concert was taking place. It took us about an hour in the...

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Do you celebrate Halloween?

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 31 Oct

Halloween is a recent celebration in my country, when I was in school we didn't celebrate nor talk about it, but nowadays kids love it, including my kids. In recent years there are always kids asking for treats or tricks and this...

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My son won tickets to the Bonnie Tyler concert

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 30 Oct

My son really likes participating in giveaways. He has won a lot of things, including books, toys, and games. This time, he won four tickets to Bonnie Tyler's concert. The concert will be on the night of November 1st in a concert...

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Doctor at work

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 29 Oct 24

Today I have an appointment with the work doctor. Every 2 years we do blood work and electrocardiogram to check our health. The law says that all employees have the right to periodic free medical appointments.It's called...

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I found some bargains

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 24 Oct 24

There is an outlet shopping near my place. I pass by it every day, but I rarely go there. Yesterday, I decided to stop. Well, I am glad I did it, as I found some bargains. I bought everything you can see in the image for €4.50...

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Do you have a favorite nut?

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 22 Oct 24

Today is National Nut Day! It is my day as I love nuts of all kinds It seems this day was created to encourage people to consume healthier snacks. There are so many types and...

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I made two complaints today

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 18 Oct 24

I'm a patient person, but when people abuse me, I also lose my patience. I bought my daughter new glasses in February (with special and very expensive lenses to treat myopia), and in July one of the glasses' stems broke, I...

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Coffee will be the next luxury thing

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 15 Oct 24

Yesterday I read that coffee prices will skyrocket soon. It seems climate change has negative effects on production and higher transport costs. This will lead to coffee being almost at airport prices...

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On stormy days it should be allowed to miss work.

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 9 Oct 24

Today, there is such a strong storm that leaving the house should be forbidden. We could miss work, not go to school, and cancel all our commitments. The wind was so strong that I thought I was going to fly when I got out of the...

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Red, orange and yellow alert. Do you also have these alerts due to bad weather?

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 8 Oct 24

Today there is an orange alert for my area due to bad weather. They use these colors to indicate how hard we can be hit. Well, at least it's not a red alert for my area. Since Sunday we have had strong rain and...

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Marble cake - what is your favorite cake?

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 7 Oct 24

Rainy days for me are days to stay at home and bake cakes. Yesterday I made marble cake, my kids love it and it's super easy to do. After making the dough for a simple cake, we separate half of the dough and add...

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Atmospheric river

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59118) • Portugal 6 Oct 24

I heard this expression in the news this morning. It seems we are going to be hit by an atmospheric river the expression makes me imagine a river falling from the sky We are having heavy rain and...

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