Pets and their unconditional love

Since I can remember I've lived surrounded by every kind of pets. I think that's part of who I am nowadays. 

When I was 3 or 4 years old me and my aunt found a puppy at the door of my grandma's house. It was little, furry and white. My grandma didn't want pets at home, but my aunt, mi grandfather and me convince her.

Nigga

A year later, in the middle of a storm I found a little kitten(extremely small actually) under the rain.
My grandma saids she didn't want other pet, and I started to cry and she couldn't against me she gave up.
Like those I have other 20 stories, but nowadays I have 7 pets with me <3
All of them where rescued from streets.

Cleopatra

They're Martín, a thirteen year old white Maltese, Nigga, a black cat I have since three years ago, Cleopatra a cute tortoiseshell cat I have about 6 years ago, Paris and Paul tortoises that we rescued about 2 years ago, Micaella, a puppy we have since 4 years ago, and Mathilde (the kitten that we rescued      under the rain).

I know my life wouldn't be the same without them, but my first two dogs will always make a difference.

My first pet was a beautiful dog, called Angela. My dad brought me when I was six years old, and she was my first best friend.
Then we rescued an old dog we called 'Calleja' because of being from street.
They became partners and even they had puppies. But Calleja passed away on april/'13 and Angela did it shortly after, on october/'13.

Angela & me.

Calleja and me.

I remember my life change since that and I could never feel the same I felt for them. They will always be in my heart.

One of my favourites photographs

I really like to take photographs of everything I think is important to remember. Moments with my friends, family, places I've been, food I like and all kind of things. I actually have a 'Memory tree' in my room, which is a tree where I put all the pictures I love.

I took this photograph last summer at my aunt's home. Perhaps it seems like something natural or easy-to-do but I'm going to tell you why is really really hard to take a picture like that.

In the picture you can see my aunt's dog, called 'Guaipe' and me.
Guaipe used to live in the street, and he was rescued by my aunt, my uncle and me many years ago. Since then, he's really 'cold' with humans, he don't like petting to much and that day he was really friendly.

I called him and he came moving his tail, 'that's a good signal' I though. He started licking my cheek and I quickly took the picture. Five seconds after that, he run away and went to sleep.

To this day my aunt and my uncle envy my because of this.

Human evolution Timeline

1. About 800,000 years ago, fire was controlled by early humans.

2. About  4.1 million years ago most early human species became bipedal.

3. The Homo Habilis used to live in Eastern and Southern Africa.

4. About 12,000 years ago, humans managed to control the growth and breeding of some plants and animals.

5. The Sahelanthropus tchadensis  is the earliest human species from the timeline.

Answer these questions:

       1.- What's been the role of climate change in the development of humans?

The role of the climate change in the development of humans was transcendental for their evolution, and it helps the earliest species improved their skills searching for new options of life.

2.- In your opinion, what is the most significant milestone for the human evolution? Why?

The most significant milestone for the human evolution is, in my opinion, the control of fire, because of the determination it had on human brain and, consequently, in the development of his mind. I think is the most powerful acquisition of our species, which distinguishes us from other animals. 

     3.-  Which early human species was thought to be the first to use tools made from stone?

The first human species that use tools made from stone was Homo habilis, 2.4 to 1.4 years ago

4.- Who were the first human species to travel to and live in Europe? When?

The first human who traveled to Europe was Homo heidelbergensis, 700000 years ago.

5.-  Which species survived for the longest time? For how long?

Homo erectus was the species who survived for the longest time. They lived more than 1.7 million years

My favourite book & film

When I heard we had to write about this topic I though: This gonna be easy, because my favourite book & film are just one: Harry Potter.
This has been my favourite book and also my favourite movie sinse I remember. The saga, written by J.K. Rowling is about a boy who has magical powers and he is called to attend  a School of Witchcraft and Wizardy: Hogwarts.  
Everything on this book & the film is just perfect for me. The plot, context, the characters, everything.
I started reading the first book when I was 13, and I saw 'Harry Potter and the philosopher's Stone' when I was in 2nd grade. I remember it because I saw it with my best friend.
I strongly recommend to read all the books before watching the movies, but it's necessary to watch and read them all. 

I seriously love this story, and I can't wait to read 'Fantastics beasts and where to find them' <3

Ps: You need to know that I'm a proud Slytherin 🐍

I chose my career because ...

I'm one of those people who used to dream about becoming a doctor, an architect or something like that.

When I was a child, I was in love with the idea of being a doctor. I used to play about it with my cousins (remember I have not brothers or sisters). 

Then, in high school I had what I call 'Career Crisis'. I started thinking about becoming a translator because I really love english. Then I wanted to study civil engineering, music, medical technology and psychology. Yeah, complicated... I know.

After that I thought study agronomy, and I did it. I apply at Universidad Católica and I studied there for 1 semester.

Of course I knew that my passion wasn't there. In high school my preferences towards the science was notorious, specially the chemisty. So I finally decided to study Chemistry and Pharmaceutics at Universidad de Chile. 

I absolutely think this has been the best decision I've ever made. I chose this university because of the prestige and until now I'm very happy with my decision.  

In future, I would like to work abroad. Perhaps in a lab or a hospital. We'll know... 

And I'll write about it, that's for sure.

See you soon !

Something about Myself

Well, let me introduce myself...

My name is Rafaella Durán and I'm 20 years old. I was born on January 29th 1996, on Santiago, Chile. I'm a single daughter and I live with my mom. My dad works as a football coach in Puerto Montt.
I studied my whole primary and secondary school in Puente Alto, at Ensenada school. After this, I decided to improve my english studying abroad. In 2013 I went to London, England for 3 months and since then I'm in love with british culture.
Now, I'm studying Chemistry and Pharmaceutics at Universidad de Chile.

Something important about me is that I love music. I play the drums, bass, guitar and sometimes I like to sing and dance too. My favourite bands are Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Nirvana, Asian Kung Fu Generation and Pearl Jam. I also love cooking, especially cakes and all kind of desserts.

Finally but not least important I have two cats, Nigga and Cleo, and they're like my children ღ



Here you have some pictures, so you can know me better. See you soon and thanks for reading, ❣