Life in Brazil and Perserverence!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 32oC, very hot and stormy. Today marks the official end of the carnival in Brazil, though many people will continue to relax, celebrate, and travel until the following weekend. It is common for people to host barbecues and enjoy themselves before returning to work on the first Monday after the carnival. In Brazil, this day is […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 35oC, boiling with a clear sky. I woke up at 4:30 a.m., made my bed, got dressed and headed out to the street by 5. On my way to exercise at the end of Leme, I stopped at the 24-hour luncheonette on the corner of my street to buy a cafezinho. I always enjoy having a […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30oC, hot, sunny and stormy. I have caught up from back entries from my journal; now I am all up to date. I have just arrived home from a workout at the end of Leme; I’m now drinking green tea, ready to have a shower and begin classes. The morning workout was hard. Lately, every workout […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28oC, hottish, sunny and overcast. I am excited to write today. I do not know why. Is it because I am enjoying this new journaling exercise in my life? Or is it because this morning was quite unique? I woke up at 4:30 a.m., fully aware that I had to be back home by 6 for […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28oC, hot, Sunny and a little cloudy. Yasmin is currently with me. She went to bed in a bad mood last night and, unfortunately, seems to have woken up in a similar mood for school today. At times, maintaining patience and dealing with constant negativity can be challenging. I wish she could focus more on being […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30oC, hot, Sunny and unstable. It’s Wednesday morning, and I have a 7 a.m. class, so I am doing a home workout that includes push-ups. Before class, I have to drop Yasmin off at the Metro station for school. I live in Brazil, and my mother lives in England. As I recently changed my phone number, […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 35oC, very hot and sunny. It is Sunday, and it is boiling! Usually, on Sunday mornings, I like to do a light workout at the end of Leme, but this time, it turned out to be more demanding and even heavier than usual; I don’t know why. Yasmin woke up around 10:30 a.m. and expressed concerns […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28oC, 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 of […]
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 […]