SELF-PORTRAITS. 3
MEET ROSA
In my opinion, I am a very normal person because when I think about myself I don't find any adjectives which define me.
Socially speaking, it is possible to say that I am assertive and friendly; due to te fact that I have a background in psicology, I am used to letting people talk to me and try to understand what they want to tell me, although I don't always achieve it, of course!
At the same time, I like spending time alone and, occassionally, I consider myself timid or introverted; this depends on the moment of the day. Unfortunately I am a little moody, especially when the season changes.
On the other side, I am an enthusiastic and determined woman: if I decide to do something I try until I reach my goal. For example, I have always wanted to speak English and I am finally doing it.
In addition to this, it seems to me that I am not a very spiritual person because I don't feel the need to pray in order to understand the big questions of life.
For all of that, I have the impression of being a simple person who sometimes likes to join with people and sometimes doesn't, and with my good and bad moments, just like everybody else.
​MEET ENCARNI
It is going to be hard to introduce myself because sometimes I do not even recognize myself, but let me give it a try.
According to my sister my appearance is a bit untidy if people see my undressed hair and although I dress simple, I usually look smart.
In spite of being quite stubborn, I always listen to people because it is absolutely normal that many points of view are possible. My sweet voice and quiet gentle manner makes me a leader not only with my family, but also with friends and jobmates.
I identify myself as one of the stars who appeared in The Golden Girls series since I turned down my first proposal of marriage. I am an independent girl who thinks having a job is essential to be free, however I would like to have children, who on the other hand, might be a hindrance for my career as hotel manager.
You can probably guess that I am extremely dangerous when I drive because just this year, I have paid €650 in fines, but I think I am a good driver for sure.
To my mind, I am an atypical woman who enjoys doing something positive and who tries to please close people as such as possible.
​MEET PALOMA
I was born in Madrid some years ago. Studying Civil Engineering was my main challenge when I was single. I am not considered a very smart woman, but a persevering, unfailing and thorough one.
I am presently a happily married mother of a wonderful and challenging nine year old girl. I see myself as a person who enjoys life in general and especially those moments which no matter how big or small, they help me discover and learn new things.
Although the adjectives which describe me could be considered compliments, in my opinion they can also be a hard way of working through life, because being such a person has a toll, meaning I suffer for it. I am a good friend of my friends as many of them would say, because I am always there for them. I hate being lied to so that is why I am a straightforward woman.
I love playing different sports like tennis, swimming and basketball. At present I play paddle, which is similar to tennis but requires less physical effort.
In summary, I am very helpful, incessant, perfectionist, honest and sports woman.
​MEET MERCE
Although I do not know how to describe myself, I can say that I would like to be an honest, big-hearted and generous person, and I am trying to.
Despite the fact that I usually look serious and a bit aloof at first sight, I am a friendly and optimistic person. It seems to me that it is due to my initial shyness, that makes me look distant, but when I get to know people better, I open my mind and my heart to them. But my husband, who knows me best, complains that although I tend to be a wonderful and loving woman, sometimes I can be a pain in the neck whenever I get impatient o nervous for any reason. And I must admit that it is true. I am a terribly determined woman. Once I have decided to do something, nothing can stop me.
My lifestyle is a bit predictable, as well as rather stressful. I would need two or three extra hours per day to avoid ending up multitasking every single day. If you link my demanding job, to taking care and bringing up my little son, to carrying out my hobbies in my scarce free time, such as studying English, you will understand why. Since I have become a mother, I have tended to be obsessed with schedules all day long, which has helped me in my daily routine.
Finally, I always try to have an optimistic and practical approach to life, because you never know what the future holds, but it is sometimes hard.
MEET SUSANA
I am a full-time mother and a part-time student-
The first thing I would like to share with you is that I always go out with a smiling face. I have always thought you can get a lot of things such as being kind, gentle and polite. I think it is harder being bad tempered or having grumpy personality.
Getting up every day is hard enough. You never know which situations you are going to face that day or to deal with, so I usually try to think in a positive way.
On the contrary, I am not an affectionate person, I can´t bear being kissed or being hugged for a long time. I am usually the target of my family´s jokes for that reason. Despite that, I am a fortunate woman with a lot of love and care in my life.
I love reading books, I even sometimes cook with a book in my hands, although I know it is a bit dangerous. And I also love travelling ( I would like to say around the world, but I don´t always have enough money to do it ), meeting new people and discovering different styles of life.
My deepest regret is not to live as long as I would love. I would like to live forever, to have enough time to read all the books I want or to visit all the countries I have always dreamed about.
​MEET VIRGINIA
People consider me to be not only a friendly sociable person, but also down to earth. Although, to be honest, I can sometimes be rather absent-minded and indecisive. My friends say I have got a very kind pesonality since I am always willing to offer them comfort and advise. And, despite being forgetful, they don´t mind when I don´t remember their birthday.
Sometimes I come across as not being ambitious. I have not the aim of fulfilling objectives in my life. Every day is a challenge for me. Maybe it is due to my job as I have to face harrowing experiences, as well as to keep calm in situations of life or death. That is why I can´t help waking up every morning feeling it was the last one.
To my mind, we are not used to describing ourselves, it is weird because we tend to criticize other people while we hardly ever think about our feelings, strengths and weaknesses. So this is an interesting exercise to do .I have never stood out from anybody and I have not great goals in mind, the only thing I would like is to enjoy with my family and friends while life allows me.
