Hi there everybody!

My name is Josélia Renata de Oliveira, I live in Capão Bonito, southeast of Brasil. I was born in July 10th of 1983.

I haven't had the chance to meet Gloria personally, nor had been to a concert or anything, but I know that when/if it happens I will be extremally happy, will probably have no words to say how I feel, hopefully I will be able to say my name... (I know, me specheless? Those who know me will understand... hahaha... yep!).

I don't know if I could explain exactly how special Gloria has been in my life. I went through difficult times and I had really dark thoughts for a while. I had so many things locked inside myself and I couldn't express it, it was difficult for me and for all those who had to live around me. But Gloria's music helped me so much, I took her words as advices, as a support and I can say that I studied those lyrics for a long while till I got to the point I really believed in them. But it was worthwhile and it was awesome!

Gloria has been an inspiration to myself. I love the way she loves and care about her family, how intense and concrete it is. I love the patience, attention and endevour she does to make the fans feel confortable with her, and how she surprises us all the time. I admire the way she drives her carrer and how interesting she can be .... her intelligence and the humanity and caring feeling she holds.

I love Gloria's irreverent side and how she can fit her incredible sense of humour in different situations. I admire her for opening her heart and being able to pouring her soul out in her music. She has a unique voice doesn't matter what critics say, what my brothers say (LOL- for them she and Emilio will always be the cartoon caracters "Pink & Brain" trying to take over the world with the "Conga"... and they got it! lol).

I know now that we got to look forward our dreams and fight for them, cause they can come true only through ourselves, and that they are much more appreciated when we achieve them after much effort.

TO GLORIA:

I can say that I could start a list of all the good things about you, but then I would need some help cause I would not get words enough to express myself... but it doesn't matter, I guess... we don't need much words to say we really love and care about someone... and as long as the feeling is alive, it will be alright, right? :o) So let me tell you Gloria, in my own language (which is not spanish! lol) "EU TE AMO!"

I will be always there for you. Thanks for being who you are! I really love you.

FAVORITE SONGS:

It is hard to choose one or two, cause every one of them has its special peculiarity and is incredible because of that. But here are some that I enjoy listening to (by different categories):
- "Higher", "Turn the beat around", "Party Time", "Everlasting Love" and now "You"
- "Me voy", "Como me duele perderte", "Si me contaras", "No mirare", "Triste", "No será facil" & "I wish You"
- "Tu Fotografia, "Words get in the way", "I can see your smile" & "In the meantime"
- the salsa versions of: "Como me duele perderte" (amazing!!!Really loved it!), "Tu fotografia" & "No me dejes de querer"
- "Coming out of the dark", "Close my eyes", "Path of the right love" & "Destiny"

Well, these are some of my favorites :o)

CONTACT:

I am glad for meeting so many incredible people, and for making real friends in this list. I do hope we can always keep in touch.

If you want you can contact me anytime you want. Here's my address:
oliveira.irmaos@bol.com.br

I am very glad and happy for being a Gloria Estefan's fan, it will be always special to me. And I'm also glad for being a part of a fantastic group of people, that are so different and so incredible at the same time, thanks for allowing me to join this family! :o)