Blood is thicker than water by LadyB https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z Upload a short description of a member of your family you are very fond of/ you admire/ you are very proud of and give the reasons why you have chosen that person. You can add a video, a photo, just text... Remember to include vocabulary from file 1A (family, personality adjectives, idioms...) en-us 2023-09-30 06:40:53 UTC 2025-09-25 11:51:59 UTC hello@padlet.com My sister brgulias https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2730092267 The person I would like to describe today is my sister. One of the reasons why I have chosen her is because we get along very well and we understand each other just by a simple glance. She comes across as spontaneous, but in fact she is the most determined, conscientious and hard-working person I know.
Moreover, although on the surface she may seem self-confident and steady, deep down she is quite sensitive and insecure so we always try to help each other. Even though I don't think she is the life and soul of the party, she is lively and quite sociable so we always have a great time together.
 ]]> 2023-10-03 11:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2730092267 My daughter https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2731942662 I want to tell about my beloved daughter. If there is a person I love more than myself is she. She´s my pride and the one I admire the most. She is brave, capable and so intelligent and sharp. We have always got on very well because we ever understand each other with a simple eyesight without words... 
There is nothing quite as special as the unique and unbeakablerelationship between a father and his daughter. Fathers want what´s the best for their children and daughters look up to their fathers for inspiration and advice. 
No matter how much time goes on but  one thing always remains the same, the unconditional love that we have for each other.

]]> 2023-10-04 12:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2731942662 A_rantxa https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2733301530 Choosing a person from my family is complicated, I guess all families are (or maybe not). I have chosen my great-grandmother. She was born in 1910, married at the age of 16 in love with a man who died shortly afterwards during the Civil War. She was a pragmatic, generous and brave woman who took care of her two children and her mother-in-law when she returned from Madrid without knowing what had happened to her husband. Two years later she found out what had happened and she kept the pain in her pockets (as she put it) and went on living. Shortly afterwards she had to take care of my mother and she was there. She could read and write, she was an educated woman who was interested in everything that went on around her, and she taught the women in my family that we should be free, work, drive and not allow any man or any war to get in our way. 
I think her character and her example have a lot to do with my present-day self. 
I still miss her.


]]> 2023-10-05 05:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2733301530 My dog Chaskis https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2733487158 I have chosen the most loyal member I could have chosen, my dog. His name is Chaskis and he is always taking care of us. Also, when we arrived home, he becomes the happiest in the world.
Although it is not all good. Sometimes, he is a real pain in the neck, because he barks until the trees, but even though on the surface, he seems aggressive, deep down he wouldn't hurt a fly (at least if you don't ride a motorbike and you aren't a postman). He is also quite thourough  when he hides his bones.
To sum up, he is incredible!]]> 2023-10-05 07:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2733487158 I would like to talk about an important person in my family. The woman who gave me the opportunity to discover the world of life and everything that surrounds me everyday, my mom. One of the reasons why I chose her is because we have a good relationship and she understands me more better than anyone else. She is a resourceful and self-sufficient person who tries to find all types of solution about any kind of problems, especially the ones which most affect our family without any external help. danigonro14_ https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2733710355 Moreover, she is a very thorough and conscientious woman. She spends almost all hours at day working in a pharmacy dealing with all the clients that come there searching for any kind of meds the doctor ask for them and also, she helps a lot at home doing the laundry, cooking any kind of meal and cleaning all our house. Everyone respect her a lot. 
She tends to be perfeccionist- she doesn´t accept any kind of mistakes at work or at home trying to achieve an agreement as soon as posible. In addition, she is an honest person which always gives me her opinion about a situation.
On the surface she seems serious and a bit of a cold fish but deep down she is gentle and has a heart of a gold. She always helps everybody with their problems especially me, my brother and my father and because of that we consider her as the best member of the family. I dón´t know how I will do in the future if I lose her.
To sup, she is a great mom and I Hope that when you finish reading this you give your mum a hug.]]> 2023-10-05 10:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2733710355 My mother ioherrera9_ https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2734466996 If I had to choose the most important person in my life, she´d be my mother because she was an honest, sociable and affectionate person. She was born in the Canary Islands, and she moved to Venezuela and there met my father. Although, some years later they moved to Ourense.
She was a hard-working person due to raised five children with different personalities and that must have been stressful and even had to help at home and in the field. She had a gold heart because she was stunning with everybody, not only had she a great sense of humor, but she also always had a pleasant smile in her and face and many nice details with us.
What I can say, she was quite empathetic, resourceful and always gave us good advice if we had any problems. she was and will be one the most incredibly person in my life. And last but not least, I was very fortunate because she was an extraordinary mother. 
]]> 2023-10-05 18:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2734466996 Blood didnt't bind us. jdsanchez19_ https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2734872013 At the age of ten, she faced adversity when her father passed away, being forced to live in a boarding school until she was 24, when she discovered her true passion for social work.

Her determination and dedication led her to help countless people and to have an outstanding positive impact on the town we live. I think her best trait is being resourcelful. It's kinda impressive (and scary) how she can get whatever she needs by doing one or two calls.

She has always been a trustworthy and reliable source of support for the family, even proving money when she was just starting out her career in order to help in a critical moment.

She had always been an inspiration for me, teaching me the importance of kicking my will into gear to pursue true happiness. Also, She had supported me in all decisions I took and offered me all the resources I needed to become the person I am today.

She is my mother and I am proud to say that's the person I look up to the most. What can I say? Love is tried and true.]]> 2023-10-06 02:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2734872013 Not so only-child somebod_i_ https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2736953302 Although we do not share the same blood, I have chosen the one who I see as my brother. I believe at the end of the day we choose our family, and he really is part of mine. 

We were born one year apart and, since our parents are really close friends, we were raised by the four of them together, so more than another uncle and aunt, we both have second parents. The "step-parent ones" they call themselves. As children, we were so used to each other that we were practically twins, thinking the same things and moving the same ways, people really thought we were siblings.

Unlike me, he is the life and soul of the party, the charming and sympathetic one who is capable of befriend anyone. He comes across as gentle, but in fact he is a bit of a stubborn brat once he gets confident... Nevertheless he really is, deep down, a very sensitive and generous person with a heart of gold, the kind of person who is just one call away. I know he is one of the most, if not the most, reliable and trust-worthy friend I have and we will always have each other backs, yet, of course, there are also times were I only want to throw hands at him.

Even though we have grown quite a lot and have different lives and friends, everyone who have met one of us seems to know the other one: "Oh, so you are her!!". I am so proud of the person he is becoming, and I know for sure I am going to stand next to him all my life, even if there is not a single drop of blood shared between us.


]]> 2023-10-08 10:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2736953302 She is...... https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2737108076 She's a member of my family but I'd prefer keeping her identity a secret or anonymous because I don't feel comfortable.
Firstly, I could say, that she's very jealous, selfish and could also say, that she's a little cold fish and I want to explain why. She doesn't like sharing anything and she wants your things or belongings as well.
Secondly, she's not a mature person because she should be at least, sensitive, realible, generous, patient and in my humble opinion independent to become an adult.
Finally, I want to say something good about her such as the fact that she's sociable, resourceful and imaginative. Althoug, I prefer an affectionate person close to me.]]> 2023-10-08 15:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2737108076 They are a pride https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2737114185 I guess talking about two people are charming is very easy, let me explain.
They are two young men who, despite their age, are tremendously mature.
At school they are great workers. They are hard-working and they have excellent marks in all subjects. 
They are both very competitive. They play football an futsal (football indoor), also play chess and Play Station.
They are very similar but nevertheless they have their differences.
One of them, the youngest, is sensible and very smiling. He comes across to be a bit introvert but when is necessary he is determined. He likes to learn about all things.
The another person, the oldest, is shy but he relates wonderfully with his friends as well with his family. He's self confident and very observant. He's a dinosaur lover.
Of course it's normal to feel proud of them.
Who are they? 
They are my grandchildren.]]> 2023-10-08 15:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2737114185 My Stepfahter anelegs95_ https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2737132665 The person I’ve chosen to describe is my strpfather. 
Our relationship wasn’t love at first sight. As good stubborns we are, our arguments could last months and months. However, we always find a way to solve our problems. Deep inside, we love each other and we enjoy the time we spend together. 

On the surface he is a little bit cold and distant but after a few minutes he is very charming, talkative and funny. You could spend hours talking with him and never get bored. As a good Galician, he often answer with a question.

 I need to admit that he is the most straightforward person I’ve ever met. He always tells you what he thinks even if you don’t like the answer. He comes across as strict but deep down he is empathetic, determined and so helpful. He always makes the effort to help to the others. He is an example of kindness.

I show him my gratitud for being like a father, in all aspects, and for making me to be down to earth. 

]]> 2023-10-08 15:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2737132665 My grandfather asungl https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2737221485 I want to talk about my grandfather because his life should be told. In his own words, his life was perfect until he was 45 years old, at that age, he lost his wife and the mother of his three sons (my father was the little one, he was only 12). My grandmother died very quickly because of cancer. Later, he had a heart-breaking fight with one of his sons, and they didn´t speak since then. After this, he almost died because of a problem with his pancreas. In addition, he lost another son, again, because of cancer. He is a real life-survivor. 
I admire him because he took care of me when I was a little kid, while my parents were working. He is really a soft-touch, specially with me, he don´t know how to say "no" to me. Also, he is very determined to live life, because even with the world against him, he is still here, smiling. If our neightbours had to describe him, all of them would come out with the word "gentle", because he is so generous, always ready to share everything he has with his loved-ones. He is the person who I look up, and the one I hope to become.  ]]> 2023-10-08 18:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2737221485 Forever in my heart https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2738009611 When it comes to choosing someone in my family that I admire, the answer is simple: my maternal grandmother, Elisa.

The truth is that my grandmother passed away 28 years ago, but I still have her in my mind. She was an extraordinary woman, gentle, spontaneous, open-minded and hardworking; she was undoubtedly the best grandmother in the world.

Everyone in the village loved her because she had a heart of gold. She was a generous woman, always ready to lend a hand. Perhaps her only fault was that she was a bit spiteful. If someone hurt her or her family, she would not forget it.

Otherwise, she was always a very determined woman. She worked hard to save money so that my mother could study. I remember that she always had time to play with me.

I will never forget her.

]]> 2023-10-09 11:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2738009611 My father https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2738555574 I want to talk about my father, I call him  "Peter Pan" because he is like a child. I love him! He is the nicest person I know. My mother was ill for many years and he always took care of her with love even though it was very difficult  because of my mother's bad character. He took care of my childrem while I was working, he loves to be with them!. Every day I admire him more and more, he has always been an example for me with his gold heart and nice character.

]]> 2023-10-09 17:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2738555574 My son https://padlet.com/brgulias/b559ugkt5550ri6z/wish/2738788564 I decided to talk about my son because he is the one who has impacted most my family. Even though he is barely 9 years old, he has highly affected our routines, behaviour and characters. 
He is a true chip of the block, a perfect copy of his father, acting as a "bad guy" but deep down, being very shy, quiet and sensitive. 
Despite of that, he owns an outstanding busy agenda, with very few free days, plenty of anniversary parties, competitions, appointments, visits, etc. Limiting our social interactions to the typical parents discussions. 

On the other hand, we are currently suffering his pre-ado period, intending to be self-sufficient, walking 3 meters ahead us, and forgetting how gentle and affectionate he used to be at home while he was asking to share our bed.

Apart from this, he is always very steady and calm, above all when we ask him to switch off the screens. ...anger management issues? Not my son.

As a conclusion, I can genuinly say, that I am very proud of the education that we are giving him. 

( This story is not based in real facts ;)

Ana



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