A KIND OF MAGIC

TENTAÇÕES

"Bubble, bubble, cauldron bubble Burn the evil, destroy the trouble."

A DESCRIÇÃO MAIS GIRA DO QUE É UM AQUÁRIO

"Aquarius(January 20 — February 19)
Fixed Air Ruled by Uranus Symbolized by The Water Bearer
Keywords: Offbeat, Original, Dynamic, Creative, Independent.

Aquarius, the 11th sign of the Zodiac, is ruled by Uranus, the planet associated with the unorthodox, the electric, the original and the unexpected. It is not surprising, then, that Aquarius invariably marches to the beat of a different drummer. Aquarius is a nonconformist who has an unbridled appetite for adventure and a fascination for all that is new and different.

Aquarius, as an Air sign, is connected with thought processes and the exchange of ideas. The typical Aquarius has awesome intellectual powers and communication skills. They are also very social and take a great interest in other people. Aquarius can often be found engaging in lively discussions about ideas. Aquarius's symbol is the water bearer and this can be seen as a metaphor for his bearing or communicating his thoughts to the world. Aquarius's thoughts are rarely those of the mainstream. They tend to be unorthodox and even ahead of their time. Because of this, Aquarius can be regarded as a bit of an eccentric by more grounded types.

At heart, Aquarius is a rebel. He refuses to blindly obey "the rules" and does so only when his questioning mind ascertains that the rules in question are sensible and just. If not, Aquarius will set out to initiate change. He is a progressive thinker, a visionary with more than a smattering of revolution in his soul. Aquarius deals in broad concepts and has a deep and abiding interest in improving the lot of humanity. To this end, Aquarius often applies his unique talents to the fields of social and political reform.

Aquarius craves freedom: Freedom of thought, freedom of expression, freedom of movement. Aquarius loves travel. Even if it's only a fun day or weekend trip, the ability to move about unfettered is as precious to him as Sun is to a flower. Without it, Aquarius's spirit would wither and die.

If Aquarius is your friend, you will never be bored. Uranus is associated with electricity and Aquarius has a quality of electric dynamism to his personality that is invariably fun and exciting to be around which is why Aquarius has the ability to attract many friends from a wide variety of backgrounds. Oftentimes, the only thing Aquarius's friends have in common is that they are a little (or maybe even alot!) on the strange and eccentric side because Aquarius is attracted to and values oddity.

Despite Aquarius's tendency to be a trifle self-absorbed, he has a sympathetic, kind and generous heart and is happy to listen to his friend's troubles and eager to offer advice. Be warned: Aquarius expects you to take the advice they offer.

The fixed mode of their sign has the rather unfortunate effect of making them fixed in their opinions and sometimes quite stubborn and dogmatic. Once Aquarius has set his mind on something, you will seldom be able to change his

opinion. One of the lessons Aquarius must learn is to - listen.

Aquarius holds great appeal for the opposite sex. It is their open, friendly, engaging manners and the dynamic energy of Uranus that surrounds them. As lovers, Aquarius also has that electric quality. He is inventive and creative with a passion for variety. Aquarius can be restless and unstable in relationships because he's always looking for something novel and exciting. In order for him to be happy in a love relationship, Aquarius must have control over it. His partner must understand his need for space. Not for Aquarius a clinging, emotionally intense or needy lover. Anybody who tries to muzzle Aquarius's independent spirit will quickly be left behind. Aquarius can leave relationships behind with ease and barely a backward glance as he moves blithely into the future, the winds of change at his back."

GRÉCIA Vs. PORTUGAL

Pergunta:

Porque é que na Grécia paguei 3,80 € por um cappucino?

Resposta:

Olhem para a fotografia e logo vêem.

Ao contrário do que acontece em Portugal - que quando uma pessoa pede um café, ou um cappuccino, ou outra coisa qualquer, é exactamente isso que lhe dão sem tirar nem pôr - na Grécia, neste caso em Salónica, quando nos sentamos num daqueles magníficos cafés e pedimos um café, um cappucinno, ou uma outra coisa qualquer (até porque as listas costumam ser extensas apresentando uma variedade enorme de tudo o que tenha a ver com café), pagamos 3,80 € mas o dito vem com toda uma parafernália atrás.

Para começar, assim que alguém se senta numa mesa (seja num café ou num restaurante) logo aparece um empregado(a) que nos põe um copo e uma garrafa ou um jarro de água fresca à frente, sem que ninguém tenha pedido e sem se pagar mais por isso. Entrega-nos a lista, seleccionamos o que queremos, pedimos e quando vem o nosso pedido, normalmente, vem sempre com mais qualquer coisita para irmos debicando. Ora são bolachinhas, ora são bolinhos, também podem ser salgadinhos se tivermos pedido outra coisa que não café, enfim pagamos mas somos bem servidos.

Pensam vocês que os cafés e as esplanadas estão às moscas?? Ah ah ah!

Tirando de manhãzinha, tipo 9-10 horas que, de facto, ainda estão no período de abertura, a partir do meio-dia em diante é sempre a crescer. Ao fim da tarde, já é dificil encontrarmos um lugar para nos sentarmos e à noite é dificil não tropeçar em ninguém. É assim todos os dias e não estamos a falar de cafés, propriamente, pequenos nem afastados uns dos outros. Estamos a falar de espaços médios e grandes, porta-sim-porta-sim. Acham que a crise ainda não chegou à Grécia? Claro que chegou! A diferença é que os gregos optam por viver a vida, por apreciar a vida, enquanto nós portugueses optamos por carregar a vida às costas.

Os empresários da restauração deviam aprender qualquer coisita com os seus congéneres gregos e estão a ver o bolito de chocolate da fotografia? Estava um espectáculo.