Evete Van De Saar

I live and work in London. I am currently studying at the Open University Business School (Lectures at Regent�s Business School) for a BA (Hons) Business Studies with Economics.

I was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island (USA) on the 30th August 1983 at 2pm; although, I was actually due on the 15th August.

My parents are both from an Island in the Azores called Ter�eira. They divorced when I was very young, so I grew up around my Av� (grandmother), she was amazing. I know that many of my attributes emulate hers; my family often remind me of this.

I have an older step brother called Tony and a younger sister called Priscilla. I also had a younger brother called Francisco, sadly he passed away.

The best advice that my father gave me was, "You can't build a sky scraper with a bad foundation. If you do then with time it will not be able to support the weight of the structure and it will collapse".

I got married when I was eighteen, had a daughter when I was nineteen and got divorced when I was twenty. I love my daughter - she is very beautiful; a joy and light in my life.

I believe that life is a combination and balance of a healthy mind, body and soul. All of these areas contribute to a healthy emotional state.

I've realise that spirituality plays a significant role in who I am. I have always found the paradox of religion and spirituality to intrigue and confuse me in ways that I can not even begin to describe. I know that this will always have a profound effect on my life�s purpose, especially on my decisions.