Saudade
In Wikipedia Saudade goes by " a Portuguese word for a feeling of longing for something that one is fond of, which is gone, but might return in a distant future". Don't ask for my translation...I just feel it. It's a part of me as a Portuguese. Like everyone in their country there's always something characteristic, some object that defines your culture, your hometown, your childhood. For everyone around the world that needs a piece of Portugal there's a online shop that sells everything you need and it is called Feitoria.
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Happy New Year to you. I wish you a 2008 with lots of love and laughter and the job of your dreams. Look ahead with hope and anticipation . . .
Beijinhos,
Ramona
Saudade is much more than that. It is not fully stralated only into words but alos feelingfs. saudade also brings to memory the smell and the taste of what you miss. saudade is typical Portuguese, of those who once left something/someone not because they wanted it, but because they had to.
I have so many saudades of my country, my friends, family and Portuguese food. I also have saudades of the times I spent in Germany and the friends I made there. I miss speaking the language too. And when I am not in the Uk I also feel saudades of what I have got here.
...what can I say...don't even try to rationalize it. You have to feel it!
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