Life in Brazil and Perserverence!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, hot, muggy and stormy. Good Morning, Sunshine! As the sun gently streams through the curtains, another beautiful day unfolds. Today, I wake up with a heart full of gratitude and a sense of excitement for what lies ahead. But what makes today truly special is the inspiration I find right at home – in the […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28oC, hot, unstable and stormy weather. Today kicked off with a hard workout at the end of Leme. The beautiful sunrise and crashing waves provided the perfect backdrop for much-needed exercise. It felt perfect! Once I returned home and had a quick shower, I was ready to take on the day ahead. I spent the entire […]
Rio de Janeiro: 33oC, sweltering hot, overcast and muggy. I’m up at 5 am, hitting the streets before 5:30 am for exercise at the end of Leme by 6:15 am; I’m back home after a quick shower, a change of clothes, and a cup of tea before diving into my first class at 7 am. This year marks the beginning […]
Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, windy, cloudy, and very stormy. The rain was coming down in sheets, and the wind was howling. It was the kind of night that made you want to stay inside and do nothing or curl up with a good book. This time, not me. As much as I liked reading, I was in the mood to […]
Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, windy, cloudy, and stormy. The weather in Rio de Janeiro is overcast and stormy today, which fits my mood. It’s the end of the year, and I’m taking stock of the past 12 months. I’m feeling both melancholic and ashamed. I’m 56 years old, and I have no financial freedom. I don’t own a car or […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30oC, overcast and a little drizzly. It is a cloudy Wednesday morning as I gaze out of the window of my apartment on Rua Duvivier in Copacabana. I am amid my end-of-year holidays, which I usually take between Christmas and New Year. This time of year is ordinarily slow, with few people interested in learning English. […]