And it is well known how frustrated I become when I do not understand. I was with my friend Paulo today, and something made me crack up. First of all, he speaks fluent English, and with me always. When other people come along he cracks out the Portuguese. Anyway...today we went for coffee, and afterwards were walking around the city. A friend of his (who I had met already through another friend) came up. The two had a short conversation that went something like this:
"HOME!"
"Oi cara, tempo como vc esta?"
"Tudo bem, fui pra cafe agora...vc?"
"nada..."
Normal stuff, and out of the blue he said...
"Ela gostosa."
And Paulo..."Cara, ela te entende..."
"...oh..."
AAHAHAHAH. I always find it hilarious, but frustrating when people think I do not understand. This was a funny thing today, and after walking away kept laughing for ten minutes. I take it as a compliment. I love when people do that.
NOTE TO PALMAS: I UNDERSTAND YOUR LINGO.
Loving life.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
10 reasons why I never want to live in an apartment ever again...
1.) I know the whole "I can't see you, you can't see me, cover your eyes" thing does not exist. But when I can see straight into someone else's home from my view, I can only imagine the show they get to watch.
2.) I have no patience for anything. This includes elevators.
3.) The LOVELY person on the first floor always wants to take the elevator, and other people's time.
4.) I do not want to hear you disciplining your children, arguing and I do not care what you are watching on T.V. among other things.
5.) I like grass.
6.) You are just as unfriendly as I am....why must we suffer so near?
7.) The constant fear of one neighbor burning down the entire building never leaves my brain.
8.) When you smoke on your balcony, I don't need to breathe it in. On nice days, I like my windows open. Thanks for the cancer.
9.) Cramped, white space only belongs on a spaceship.
10.) Going up the elevator to lunch everyday and smelling the plethora of mixed odors from every level is never a pleasant experience.
2.) I have no patience for anything. This includes elevators.
3.) The LOVELY person on the first floor always wants to take the elevator, and other people's time.
4.) I do not want to hear you disciplining your children, arguing and I do not care what you are watching on T.V. among other things.
5.) I like grass.
6.) You are just as unfriendly as I am....why must we suffer so near?
7.) The constant fear of one neighbor burning down the entire building never leaves my brain.
8.) When you smoke on your balcony, I don't need to breathe it in. On nice days, I like my windows open. Thanks for the cancer.
9.) Cramped, white space only belongs on a spaceship.
10.) Going up the elevator to lunch everyday and smelling the plethora of mixed odors from every level is never a pleasant experience.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Have you ever seen a pigeon chasing another pigeon?
I did. In the center square today. I laughed, then tripped. I thought it was so adorable. I don't know it that is some pigeon mating thing, or one was just being a bully, or playing. I always heard pigeons were not so smart, or rat with wings, but nonetheless, it was adorable. One porker pigeon was chasing a skinnier one around, on foot. Other people did not think it was so funny...
Thursday, May 5, 2011
PARABENS!
I wanted to post a very happy birthday to Wagninho. 19 today. We have not been talking much in the past few weeks, but you have been an amazing friend to me since I came here. Eu amo voce para sempre, obrigada por tudo, eu nunca vou te esquecer. Parabens, tudo de bom para sempre e felicidades.
Just a small update, we know I'm too lazy to post EVERYTHING now. And I forget sometimes. This past week has been hard for me. A lot went on and I feel horrible sometimes. But this too shall pass (as my mother would say). The clock is TICKING....and it is so weird. I love my life here. I love my friends here. I LOVE EVERYTHING....and when I leave...I leave what I love. And go back to what I fought so hard to get away from. In the next few years, two or three...I will return. I wish it could be forever. I built a life here I can never forget and realized this was the best decision I have ever made.
THE CLOCK IS ALSO TICKING BECAUSE IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS I GO TO THE AMAZON!!!! So excited!! I am so excited, but it is ten less days with my friends here.
I saw a puppy today. He looked JUST like my dog back home, and it made me so sad. I miss my dog, as much of a pain in the butt as he is, he's the only man in my life now hahahaha.
As cheesy as this will sound. I found my heart in Brasil, but also lost it again. It's the worst feeling ever and something I always tried to avoid. I will prevail, but I hate to do that alone...again.
Just a small update, we know I'm too lazy to post EVERYTHING now. And I forget sometimes. This past week has been hard for me. A lot went on and I feel horrible sometimes. But this too shall pass (as my mother would say). The clock is TICKING....and it is so weird. I love my life here. I love my friends here. I LOVE EVERYTHING....and when I leave...I leave what I love. And go back to what I fought so hard to get away from. In the next few years, two or three...I will return. I wish it could be forever. I built a life here I can never forget and realized this was the best decision I have ever made.
THE CLOCK IS ALSO TICKING BECAUSE IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS I GO TO THE AMAZON!!!! So excited!! I am so excited, but it is ten less days with my friends here.
I saw a puppy today. He looked JUST like my dog back home, and it made me so sad. I miss my dog, as much of a pain in the butt as he is, he's the only man in my life now hahahaha.
As cheesy as this will sound. I found my heart in Brasil, but also lost it again. It's the worst feeling ever and something I always tried to avoid. I will prevail, but I hate to do that alone...again.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
I met my perfect sandwich.
And I feel like the way I eat here would make Vegan Amy very upset. I'm sure way WAY down deep inside, Vegan Amy is screaming. But, Vegan Amy has a sugar problem. She is a hypocrite. SO, anywho... cheese, goiabada, and Dorito's french onion dip on whole grain bread....it was SO good. Thank you current family here.
Speaking of, I'm in a temporary house this week, I moved out of my last place, and am currently with the family I lived with the week of my birthday. The familiarity is good. And they have food my last host mother would have her skin crawl over. I liked them though, as quiet as we were.
That is something that sucks. You don't realize how accustomed you are to living with people until they tell you "you move tomorrow." Sucks. It has been a day and I already miss having a little sister. I do not miss, however, not being able to use my own computer and having internet in the house. I think since my last family spoke so little, my Portuguese has suffered the past two months.I realize this now, as I try to speak and it's nearly impossible.
BAILEY IS IN FRANCE! I completely back any time people choose to spend overseas. Not really for vacations, that just gives you a tourist's view...but to live in another culture, it's something you will never forget. I can't wait to hear about that!
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I recieved another package last week, from my parents. There were things for Valentine's day, Easter and just because. I got stackable bunny heads, that are crayons, and play doh to keep me busy in school. Both of which I used today.
I realize now that I have not said one word about the trip this past month, or anything else. Right now, I am frustrated and lazy again...so...more to come ;)
Speaking of, I'm in a temporary house this week, I moved out of my last place, and am currently with the family I lived with the week of my birthday. The familiarity is good. And they have food my last host mother would have her skin crawl over. I liked them though, as quiet as we were.
That is something that sucks. You don't realize how accustomed you are to living with people until they tell you "you move tomorrow." Sucks. It has been a day and I already miss having a little sister. I do not miss, however, not being able to use my own computer and having internet in the house. I think since my last family spoke so little, my Portuguese has suffered the past two months.I realize this now, as I try to speak and it's nearly impossible.
BAILEY IS IN FRANCE! I completely back any time people choose to spend overseas. Not really for vacations, that just gives you a tourist's view...but to live in another culture, it's something you will never forget. I can't wait to hear about that!
......
I recieved another package last week, from my parents. There were things for Valentine's day, Easter and just because. I got stackable bunny heads, that are crayons, and play doh to keep me busy in school. Both of which I used today.
I realize now that I have not said one word about the trip this past month, or anything else. Right now, I am frustrated and lazy again...so...more to come ;)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
I will....
write an extremely long post tonight or tomorrow. As of right now, I am lazy. And it is beautiful outside :)
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OKAY. I`ll settle on tomorrow. I'm lazy right now, and actually just moved into a new apartment. Until tomorrow...
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OKAY. I`ll settle on tomorrow. I'm lazy right now, and actually just moved into a new apartment. Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
;)
It's all good.
Last Friday my class had a party. I love these. Being in a small school is pretty cool, we all get along, no, we don't all like eachother, but we come together to have a good time. I think that's awesome.
I have little to say right now, other than it was a great night.
This week is a trip for all the exchange students in my district. I'm out of my city right now, in Pato Branco, which is a little over an hour away from Palmas. Tomorrow night we leave by bus for Curitiba. The trip goes to different places, and I head home Sunday afternoon. I'm missing out on school tomorrow, traveling here today made things easier. My host family was coming today anyway.
I'll write about the trip sometime next week, and upload bunches of pictures (from everything) when I get wireless to use my own computer.
I feel a little under the weather, but other than that it's all good. Everything. I just hate thinking about when I go back to New York...that feeling will disappear.
Last Friday my class had a party. I love these. Being in a small school is pretty cool, we all get along, no, we don't all like eachother, but we come together to have a good time. I think that's awesome.
I have little to say right now, other than it was a great night.
This week is a trip for all the exchange students in my district. I'm out of my city right now, in Pato Branco, which is a little over an hour away from Palmas. Tomorrow night we leave by bus for Curitiba. The trip goes to different places, and I head home Sunday afternoon. I'm missing out on school tomorrow, traveling here today made things easier. My host family was coming today anyway.
I'll write about the trip sometime next week, and upload bunches of pictures (from everything) when I get wireless to use my own computer.
I feel a little under the weather, but other than that it's all good. Everything. I just hate thinking about when I go back to New York...that feeling will disappear.
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