Beatriz

Hi there new mates!

My name is Beatriz (before you ask, yes, you may call me Bia if you wish to).

I’m an 18-year-old Capricorn (not that I give much importance to horoscopes but we all end up talking about star signs).

According to the Portuguese civil identification I’m the citizen number 13327975, even though I think that my dreams are what identify me best: being S.Sebastião da Pedreira (Lisboa) my birthplace, and my residence in Queluz (Sintra).

As my Slovanian colleague, Spela, said, “Queluz, it has a palace!”. That’s right and you all should visit it, since it is both an important and beautiful monument (with great gardens and springs), as many others are in Sintra.

This is my first year in college and I had the most amazing start here in Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas! I’ve met some awesome people! They’re so open minded even though they’re different in various ways – coming from different and far places, with different ages, looks, opinions, etc.

I was mainly surprised by their ability to relate to anyone without any prejudice. I think the first two weeks’ “Praxes” were a great way to make us get to know each other, we also learnt how to trust the “new colleagues” thanks to a few group-activities, where we had much fun, for instance, with the “WaterBall” game, Quiz Contest or Dinner/Party. It was an overwhelming reception (thank you 6-pack and company)!

There are lots of things that I think are precious, such as friendship, family, the will to discover and learn new ideas and ways to express ourselves. I’m very into the arts; I wish I could know more about it but at least I’m young and curious!

I LOVE music... I’m totally addicted to U2, Pearl Jam, and, more recently Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks and Yann Tiersen. But I also listen to many others, including rock, indie, grunge and pop. I’m a live concerts and travel fanatic! I dream about being rich just so that I can reach far and beautiful places, listen to Bono Vox and Eddie Vedder whenever or wherever they perform and buy a Picasso. I also think they’re the guilty ones... These modern poets and heroes of mine inspired me not only to learn more about their language and culture but also to be politically/socially aware of my individuality through using my knowledge to think, understand and judge by myself what’s going on in the world today.
Here is a list of warnings about me and my habits:




• I’m a bit crazy;




• I speak very fast when I get excited (don’t tease me);




• I’m kind of bossy (desperately trying to change this flaw!);




• I can be very annoying when I start to speak about my beloved friends and our adventures;




• I’m absent-minded;




• I HATE when people are rude so, watch out!




• Btw, don’t be sad or mad at me if I disagree with you or your opinion. I always do (bad old habit!)




• I always carry my MP3 player;




• I’m always late (sorry!);




• I like to design and paint, when I have the chance to be alone;




• I’m spoiled;




• I like to party or just to chill out with my friends...

By now you must have already realised that I’m easy going, so don’t be afraid of starting a conversation and feel free to ask for help (I’ll try my best!).
I hope I haven’t bored you to death. Kisses and hugs * Beatriz Araújo.