Portugal has a new publicity spot, it says: Bet in your dreams… National Lottery 10 million euros.

Is it me or is it just sad if your biggest dream has to do with owning a lot of money?

I believe I can be happy without a lot of money, of course it's necessary to eat, to have some comfort in life, but I'm not talking luxury. I think the most important things in life haven't got anything to do with money… being able to respect myself, believing someone, understanding and helping someone with a problem, make someone smile just because you're there… I could go on and on, and none of these things have to do with money.

Most people believe that in order to be happy, to have their dreams come true, they need a great car, an awesome holidays or the most luxurious house they can think of. I'm glad I disagree. The house of my dreams only has to fill some requests that aren't at all dreams. I want it to be cosy, to have a fireplace and preferably a good view. I don't need a big house, a huge living room, or a TV that costs what I wouldn't pay for ten TV's. I need my books, but I don't need a library, in fact I prefer the way it is right now… lots of books all spread by the house. I don't need to have a great car (yes I like to see good cars, but I don't crave any… I also like Manet but I wouldn't bye a painting of him, even if I had the money for that) or to make fancy trips. I like to keep it simple, and I believe I can be extremely happy that way.

I have no intention to be extremely well succeeded in professional terms because I truly believe that I'll have a family and I intend to spend lots and lots of time with them. I understand that society has to be motivated to buy, to consume, to crave, I'm just glad I was left out of that vicious circle.