Life, Brazil and Resilience!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, sunny and stuffy. As I go through my Monday filled with teaching and learning, I thought of sharing my ongoing journey into the world of filming and content creation. Not too long ago, I bought a gimbal for my cell phone to use for filming. It sounded simple enough, but as it turned […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny and a little overcast. Today is Sunday, a day that traditionally calls for relaxation and taking things slowly. But for me, it turned out to be quite the opposite. Instead of a leisurely morning, I found myself engaged in an intense workout that lasted well over an hour, with a substantial part […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, sunny and with rain at the end of the day. Today was a lazy Saturday, filled with simple pleasures and quality time spent with my daughter, Yasmin. The day started stress-free, as Saturdays often do. Not having anything to do was a bonus! Yasmin decided to visit some of her dear friends in […]
Urca, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, and sunny with rain at the end of the day. Today was a bank holiday in Rio, and I enjoyed spending time with my daughter. We went for a stroll, walking 2 kilometres from Copacabana to the charming neighbourhood of Urca. The sun shone, and the gentle sea breeze made for a perfect […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, and sunny. Today, I want to share an honest glimpse into my morning routine, which started without enthusiasm. Getting out of bed and heading to the gym can sometimes feel daunting. However, once you take that first step, everything else falls into place effortlessly. As I started my workout routine today, I couldn’t […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, muggy and a little cloudy. Today, I began my day with an early morning workout at the end of Leme. As I exercised, I reflected on the changes that have occurred in Rio de Janeiro over the years. The morning was full of unexpected encounters and thoughts about my home city. While working […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 35 °C, Sunny, and very hot and humid. Today, I want to share with you a simple yet meaningful day in my life, one that revolves around solitude, early morning routines, helping loved ones, and celebrating a significant milestone – my older daughter’s 30th birthday. Solitary Morning Bliss As much as I cherish the company of […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, 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 […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24 °C, overcast with the rain continuing. Life is an incredible journey filled with twists and turns, and perhaps the most astonishing aspect is its ever-changing nature. It’s remarkable how we can tuck ourselves into bed, overwhelmed by melancholy and sadness, only to wake up the following day brimming with happiness and enthusiasm. Conversely, we might […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, hot, humid and a lot of rain. As we welcome the first weekend of the new year, rain continues to fall all day. It seems like it has been raining forever, but it hasn’t dampened our spirits. It has been a surprisingly good start to the new year. I had doubts about how this year […]