2009 August 24 « Diana's Neighborhood

Portugal

Since Hubby Hub is in Portugal for the next few weeks, I am sharing with you some photographs from Flickr.com - showing the landscape, people and food of Portugal.

Porto Portugal - predrosimoes7 predrosimoes7 – Flickr.com – Tile Work

Batalha 2 - pereiraalexandre20 pereiraalexandre20 – Flickr.com – Batalha

Nazare - Rui Ornelas Rui Ornelas – Flickr.com - Nazare

Madeira - Joao Maximo Joao Maximo – Flickr.com - Botanical Garden in Madeira

Gaetan Lee – Flickr.com - Sardines

Sintra - Fr Antunes ( in Holidays) Fr Antunes ( in Holidays) – Flickr.com - Sintra

Fatima - Beyond Forgetting Beyond Forgetting - Flickr.com - Fatima

Fr Antunes – Flickr.com – Fishing Boats

Leiria - pereiraalexandre20 Pereiraalexandre20 – Flickr.com – Leiria

Madeira - vigour Vigour – Flickr.com - Madeira

Pasteis de Nata - Gaetan Lee Gaetan Lee – Flickr.com -Pasteis de Nata – Custard Pasteries

August 24, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Fun Post, Uncategorized | Beach, Flickr, Photographs, Photos, Pics, Portugal | 2 Comments

Busy today, but not as usual and I was grateful for that since I had a headache that just wouldn’t leave! My mother suffers from them and they are not fun. But I keep chuggin away knowing that it will eventually pass.

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I called Portugal again today – and again, Joe was not at home – he is taking advantage of every minute he’s there – good for him! We are setting up a Skype account so that me and the kids can chat and see him for the next few weeks that he’ll be there. I also spoke with my mom, who lives about 2-1/2 hours away from where Joe is. Hopefully, we will be seeing her this fall.

My day continued – putting work aside for a bit and tending to the house - everyday I vacuum and/or swiffer my floors – and everyday Remi attacks what I’m cleaning with. After a bit, he gave up on taking the vacuum hose from me and decided to chase Moe – here is where Moe ended up…

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David made dinner tonight – a very delicious roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies and a flat bread with fresh homegrown tomatoes and mozzarella – Mmmmm!

August 24, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | My Life as a Realtor, Uncategorized | Life, Real Estate, Realtor | 1 Comment

Colorful Kitchen Designs – HGTV

I love HGTV – they have so many wonderful ideas. While Joe is in Portugal, I’m trying to convince myself that I can paint our kitchen cabinets…. we’ll see!

Neat and Colorful - supershoppertoo Supershoppertoo – Flickr.com

Here are some Colorful Kitchen Designs from HGTV

What’s your favorite color?

Crayons - laffy4k laffy4K - Flickr.com

August 24, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | HGTV, Kitchen, Uncategorized | Color, HGTV, Kitchem, Paint, Portugal | 1 Comment

GETTING TO KNOW ME

As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!

I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut - where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.

I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa.