Day One: About the Author

'Imagine the front sleeve of a hard cover novel. Give us your "About the Author" so we can get to know one another, and for fun tell us what your imaginary novel would be about.'

This is my first post for the Blog-tember Challenge!

Mariana is a curly-haired music lover with a passion for literature and helping others.

She is (hopefully) studying Medicine in the University of Porto.

Her main interests include: traveling, walking around with her boyfriend, playing music, singing in the church choir, dancing, reading and writing, cats and spreading positivity. 

Her favourite season of the year is fall and she loves Christmas very much as well.

She believes in love above all things.

I would actually love to write and publish a novel, but the inspiration hasn't struck me yet.

I'd like it to be an adaptation of my own high school experience: overcoming fears, finding myself, approaching problems like heartbreak, bullying, self harm, eating disorders etc. I would like that novel to give hope to teenagers like me and to make some people feel understood!

love,
Mariana

First Post Ever

(I clearly have no idea how to run a blog - but don't worry! I'm a quick learner)

My name is Mariana. I'm eighteen years old and I just finished high school. Just like that, I'm expected to be an adult, without any warning. And that scares me a lot. That is one of the reasons why I'm starting this blog - as a way to express myself through this journey.

Ever since ninth grade, I've felt this calling to help people, to make the world a better place by healing what can be healed - that's why I chose to study Medicine. I believe that it's a part of God's plan for me, and that feeling keeps me motivated through the hardest times.

I also love music, books (reading and writing), cinema, and especially traveling! I shall also post some thoughts about my past trips and those I'm going to do.

Thank you for reading this brief introduction to this very simple blog!

love,
Mariana