Hotseat 5: Barbara

[Azpinator 2,325]

1. Favourite quote(s)?

2. What was the best year of your life so far and why?

3. If you could re-live a day from the past, what would it be and why?

4. If you had the opportunity to live in either London or Madrid, which would you choose and why?

5. What's your favourite icecream flavour?

[Barbara 15,149]

1. Favourite quote(s)?

2. What was the best year of your life so far and why?

3. If you could re-live a day from the past, what would it be and why?

4. If you had the opportunity to live in either London or Madrid, which would you choose and why?

5. What's your favourite icecream flavour?

1. I'm not a quote kind of person. I like a lot of them, but I don't have favorites or quotes that I identify with or that sum me up. I go by the idea of things, not memorized sentences. It comes to mind though one by C. S. Lewis "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less" I absolutely love it.

2. 2014 has been pretty good after a couple of gloomy years, and also there's no time like the present (I live by it, I rarely look to the past and I'm very wary of trying to tell anything of the future), so I'd say 2014.

3. That's a difficult question to answer (as the previous two were)... Probably the day I became a Christian.

4. London. I have no wish to even visit Madrid (maybe except for the Bernabeu) let alone live there... I feel a great connection with everything I know from England and I have a lot of british people around me here in Brazil and I think I'd be great there. The only places I see myself living are Canada and Norway.

5. I don't like ice-cream in general, but I can't resist a good Haagen Dazs especially if the flavor is strawberry.

PS.: I miss you dearly. A lot, lot, lot. Really miss you and wish we could talk again soon. Take care, love. Chou asked me who are the nicest posters around and whose posts I like the most and I answered honestly. If he had asked me who's the person - not simply a poster - I like the most, that would be you. Always.

[Coop 114]

Haw does a Brazilian girl gets the Chelsea love? Was it a player or a game?

[Barbara 15,149]

Haw does a Brazilian girl gets the Chelsea love? Was it a player or a game?

From football love. I love football since I was a little girl (literally, my first experience with the sport was at age 3 with Brazil's 82 NT) and I've always enjoyed watching it. So much that only the national leagues weren't enough so about age 8 or something I've started watching Calcio, then a few years later La Liga. I don't remember associating my preferences for Inter or Real Madrid to any player - it's been a long, long, while, but Chelsea is a recent love, only 10 years ago or so.

I started to watch the Premier League to see what it was about. It was love at first sight. I really love it and I loved it back then. And as much as it many sound shallow for some, I can't follow a league so closely and be so emotionally involved with it without a club to support, so I took some time seeing which club would conquer my heart. At the end it was between Chelsea and Liverpool... but the blue color really attracted me (it's not a color I like much, but there were way too many red teams imo), and the badge was also my fave and then Stamford Bridge was also so different from the rest. So it was a sum of things, but not one specific thing. I don't know to this day if I chose Chelsea or if Chelsea chose me.

[Coop 114]

What should you do with romelu now Costa is probably coming?

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Nope, I've watched plenty of it after he died. I watched all of Schumacher's titles, even though all of them were post-Senna's death (although I'd be considered a 'hater' of his, I always cheered against him). It just became boring in the mid 2000's and it's still boring.

I do support Jenson Button though - who's my fave pilot ever after Senna himself. Don't know why I love the guy so much, but I do. Again, chemistry

Button looks pretty much like Marchisio.

Most of your 'mugshots' are from Pubs or Bars, yet you dont drink. Why is that?

[Barbara 15,149]

What should you do with romelu now Costa is probably coming?

I'm not so sure about Romelu to be honest. While I'm dead set convinced by Courtois, but not by Lukaku. I think being the #2 striker would do great for him, but I feel we needed a more skilled striker such as Eto'o to be #3 because it seems to me Costa and Lukaku are the same kind of strikers.

If Lukaku leaves, then we MUST sign another striker, either rising or maybe someone leaving a big club, already in their best years, but not THE GUY, you know what I mean?

[Barbara 15,149]

Button looks pretty much like Marchisio.

Most of your 'mugshots' are from Pubs or Bars, yet you dont drink. Why is that?

I don't think they look alike at all... but I won't lie... I think Jenson is smoking hot too.

But beauty has never played a part in the many sportsmen I love. Rafael Nadal isn't pretty at all and so wasn't Pete Sampras. Many footballers were my 'idols' in their generation or in their years, and they were a far from good looking actually (e.g. Schweinsteiger, Pirlo, Ronaldo (Brazilian), Baggio).

Well, most of the people I hang out with do drink. Also I don't like night clubs, I love music and I like to dance. I love getting out and pubs are the best option, whether I drink or not.

BUUUUUUUUT I finally found a beer I liked (loved actually). Of course it's a German beer. Also I sometimes go to a French cafe here that serves only Champagne and I'm love champagne.

[Barbara 15,149]

Just realized I haven't properly answered some of your question's and in Hamilton's case it was edited after I answered. So here it goes.

How many languages do you speak? What are they? Are there any you would like to learn?

Italian and get back in track with my French

Barbara on my hotlap, wooot yeah..

I mean tc's hotseat

You're cheering for Belgium?

You're gonna miss Luiz?

Celebrating carnaval every year? In Rio? With not much clothes on?

I actually don't like carnival to be honest. I normally do nothing out of ordinary, almost most years I went camping. If I were I wouldn't care go with not much clothes on. I normally wear short skirts and low necklines, I think that's enough.

Great answers...

About asking properly, I have another question for you!

How do a guy ask you out, properly?

Political views? If you were the president, what would be your 'to-do-list' in order to improve the Brazilian society?

Your opinion on religion? Something you should keep to yourself, and not force onto others, or something the entire society should embrace?

MONEY! If you had $100 million, what would you spend them on?

Who are your inspirations and idols?

I can't believe I didn't mention my biggest football idol - the one I actually saw playing. I mean, I watched a bit of Zico and Maradona, but I've watched Zidane throughout his whole career. I was a teenager when I started following him and I even wanted to name my first child Zinedine. You have no idea how weird that sound in a Portuguese speaking country... but still I was adamant on that for at least three years.

From everyone I've watched playing, no one is bigger than Zizou.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

I don't think they look alike at all... but I won't lie... I think Jenson is smoking hot too.

But beauty has never played a part in the many sportsmen I love. Rafael Nadal isn't pretty at all and so wasn't Pete Sampras. Many footballers were my 'idols' in their generation or in their years, and they were a far from good looking actually (e.g. Schweinsteiger, Pirlo, Ronaldo (Brazilian), Baggio).

Well, most of the people I hang out with do drink. Also I don't like night clubs, I love music and I like to dance. I love getting out and pubs are the best option, whether I drink or not.

BUUUUUUUUT I finally found a beer I liked (loved actually). Of course it's a German beer. Also I sometimes go to a French cafe here that serves only Champagne and I'm love champagne.

That's good to hear. But you'll have to drink at least 3 of those to get even a slight buzz. You should try out other spirits.

[Barbara 15,149]

That's good to hear. But you'll have to drink at least 3 of those to get even a slight buzz. You should try out other spirits.

I'm not looking for a slight buzz. My friends say I'm naturally drunk, so I'll just drink for the taste of it. One is more than enough, but thanks for the tip

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I don't think they look alike at all... but I won't lie... I think Jenson is smoking hot too.

But beauty has never played a part in the many sportsmen I love. Rafael Nadal isn't pretty at all and so wasn't Pete Sampras. Many footballers were my 'idols' in their generation or in their years, and they were a far from good looking actually (e.g. Schweinsteiger, Pirlo, Ronaldo (Brazilian), Baggio).

What about in dating? How much do looks influence if you'd go out with a guy? Have you ever dated someone you didn't think is good looking?

[Barbara 15,149]

What about in dating? How much do looks influence if you'd go out with a guy? Have you ever dated someone you didn't think is good looking?

Beauty is always good, but I think for women is not as important as for men. I see a lot of beautiful women with guys that aren't good looking and rarely see the opposite. I'm no exception for the 'rule'. I've dated very handsome men and also men who weren't good looking at all.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Beauty is always good, but I think for women is not as important as for men. I see a lot of beautiful women with guys that aren't good looking and rarely see the opposite. I'm no exception for the 'rule'. I've dated very handsome men and also men who weren't good looking at all.

In my experience, women care more their beauty than men! Honestly, generally women set the 'standards' for what defines a beautiful woman, not men. We just go along with it!

As for the handsomeness of men, girls are so random in who they see as handsome. I've done some analysis and have concluded that there are no particular criteria what so ever and it's all arbitrary!

[Barbara 15,149]

In my experience, women care more their beauty than men! Honestly, generally women set the 'standards' for what defines a beautiful woman, not men. We just go along with it!

As for the handsomeness of men, girls are so random in who they see as handsome. I've done some analysis and have concluded that there are no particular criteria what so ever and it's all arbitrary!

men in Brazil are obsessed with their own appearance literally and going to gym to be in the shape of Johnny Bravo. It's unbearable, but normally women are even worse.

I'm a person that finds a lot of people okay, I don't often think someone is not good looking - which means that when I do... well, they're actually pretty bad

But for me to find someone really beautiful, they also have to be breathtaking. But I think a lot of people are cute, pretty and okay.

[DJames 729]

(Yay I finally get to ask a question on one of these and yay it's Barbara's)

1. If you could change anything in your life (past or present) what would it be?

2. What is the pre-school education system like in Brazil

3. I saw a video today about a crazy Brazilian biker.....man that was a lot of traffic I saw, are all cities like that?

4. What is your dream car

5. Favourite type of shoes?

6. Make up or no make up?

7. If you can have dinner with any celebrity (dead or alive) who would you choose

8. Favourite time of day?

[Barbara 15,149]

(Yay I finally get to ask a question on one of these and yay it's Barbara's)

1. If you could change anything in your life (past or present) what would it be?

2. What is the pre-school education system like in Brazil

3. I saw a video today about a crazy Brazilian biker.....man that was a lot of traffic I saw, are all cities like that?

4. What is your dream car

5. Favourite type of shoes?

6. Make up or no make up?

7. If you can have dinner with any celebrity (dead or alive) who would you choose

8. Favourite time of day?

1) Would have gone straight to early education major instead of making it the third, lol

2) Education in Brazil is really poor imo, but I think pre-school isn't as bad as elementary and high school levels, but there's plenty of room for improvement. I work at the high class private school - a Canadian school actually - so it's a different reality, but for the public schools, it doesn't focus on the kids as much as it should and I absolutely HATE that in Brazil what's really matter is that your 3-4yo should be able to write. That's insane, they shouldn't start writing so early!

3) Not at all. Sao Paulo has a lot of traffic - it's insane, and bit cities also have some of it, but in general most cities don't have insane traffic. The thing is our public transportation is bad in most cities and Brazilian are silly people. They think having and using a car (regardless of the car, but the more money the person has, more expensive their car must be to show off) is status and that using public transportation or even a bicycle shows you're poor and many are ashamed of it. Also the bikers here ride like crazy, in between lanes of cars, beeping all the time, sometimes taking your side mirror. They're impolite and crazy. There's a stat that my ex-husband said that was divulged in the hospitals that the life expectation of someone who rides a bike everyday is about 3 years if they work with it. That's absolutely crazy. Annually we have more deaths in traffic than the whole Vietnam war had.

4) An Aston Martin, but my next target - attainable - is a BMW. The Aston Martin will just be a dream, lol

5) Pumps - easy one

6) Depends on my mood. I never wear it to work, I wear only mascara and lipstick most times I'm getting out, completing it with eyeliner or shadow in the odd day, but I'm not too into it, although I love mascaras.

7) John Bongiovi

8) When I feel sleepy at night and if it's fall or winter - just like now - when I get under the blankets to sleep and feel first that chilly feeling from the empty bed and then it turning into comforting warmth. I simply love that moment. (Close) Second place is definitely when I'm eating. I live to eat.

It's been a pleasure to hear from you and I'm so happy you had a chance to send questions. Don't be a stranger! You're missed

[DJames 729]

1) Would have gone straight to early education major instead of making it the third, lol

2) Education in Brazil is really poor imo, but I think pre-school isn't as bad as elementary and high school levels, but there's plenty of room for improvement. I work at the high class private school - a Canadian school actually - so it's a different reality, but for the public schools, it doesn't focus on the kids as much as it should and I absolutely HATE that in Brazil what's really matter is that your 3-4yo should be able to write. That's insane, they shouldn't start writing so early!

3) Not at all. Sao Paulo has a lot of traffic - it's insane, and bit cities also have some of it, but in general most cities don't have insane traffic. The thing is our public transportation is bad in most cities and Brazilian are silly people. They think having and using a car (regardless of the car, but the more money the person has, more expensive their car must be to show off) is status and that using public transportation or even a bicycle shows you're poor and many are ashamed of it. Also the bikers here ride like crazy, in between lanes of cars, beeping all the time, sometimes taking your side mirror. They're impolite and crazy. There's a stat that my ex-husband said that was divulged in the hospitals that the life expectation of someone who rides a bike everyday is about 3 years if they work with it. That's absolutely crazy. Annually we have more deaths in traffic than the whole Vietnam war had.

4) An Aston Martin, but my next target - attainable - is a BMW. The Aston Martin will just be a dream, lol

5) Pumps - easy one

6) Depends on my mood. I never wear it to work, I wear only mascara and lipstick most times I'm getting out, completing it with eyeliner or shadow in the odd day, but I'm not too into it, although I love mascaras.

7) John Bongiovi

8) When I feel sleepy at night and if it's fall or winter - just like now - when I get under the blankets to sleep and feel first that chilly feeling from the empty bed and then it turning into comforting warmth. I simply love that moment. (Close) Second place is definitely when I'm eating. I live to eat.

It's been a pleasure to hear from you and I'm so happy you had a chance to send questions. Don't be a stranger! You're missed

I miss everyone from here too!! That sexy guy thread needs us both to revive it lol

2. Here we've attempted to introduced a play specific curriculum, a lot of parents were upset that their children weren't learning to read and write :/

3. I definitely saw the weaving in and our of traffic and a few mirrors or side profiles of cars scratched. The video claimed bikers was doing over 100 mph I kept waiting to see him get obliterated by a car.

Thanks for answering my questions

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I miss everyone from here too!! That sexy guy thread needs us both to revive it lol

You've made a thread about me?

[Viper22 2,418]

You've made a thread about me?

Down boy .