Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, warmish and overcast. A new week, a new month, and the countdown for England has begun. So, what are my goals for this month? I like the number 3. I like things that are multiples of 3. But there is a fourth point. I have not been able to exercise early as often as I […]
Saturday the 30th of September 2023:“My Life, and in Rio”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, warm, sunny and slightly overcast. It was overcast and cool in the morning, but there was no rain. However, there was a lot of rain in the afternoon and at night. It is interesting how the weather can strongly influence us, especially in a city like Rio. Rio is a tropical city, so the norm […]
Thursday the 28th of September 2023:“Reflections on September: Plans and Gratitude”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, warm, overcast and with showers. The month is ending. How has it been? It has been an exceptional month. I have been on a roll for the last two or three months, but I cannot relax. There are still a lot of things to do. My two main priorities for next month are as follows: […]
Monday the 25th of September 2023:“Expatism: Navigating Between Two Worlds”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28oC, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Monday again, the start of a new week and the month’s final week. I will travel to England on November 22nd, less than two months away. The countdown has begun!!! This will be the first time I have been to England in over 22 years, almost a generation. […]
Sunday the 24th of September 2023:“Traditional Trades and its Art”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 35oC, very hot and sticky. Sunday was similar to yesterday. I was up early and worked out at the park with Perola. Nowadays, she is my faithful companion when exercising at the park and walking around the neighbourhood on the way home. I must not forget the coffee I had earlier before everything else. It is […]
Friday the 22nd of September 2023:“The Modern Parenting Dilemma in a Plastic World”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30oC, hot, sunny and sticky. The calm after the storm. After the confusion of the night before, in the morning, it was still. It felt like walking on eggshells. Nalva went to work, and Yasmin went to school. They left together and returned together as planned. I was slightly worried because they only arrived at 5:00 […]
Thursday the 21st of September 2023:“Parenting and its Challenges”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, warm, sunny and slightly overcast. Today was good and bad! First, I was alone, and being alone allowed me to do many things. When you are dead, it is difficult. I do not understand how so many people wake up in a bad mood every day. One more day that you are alive is one […]
Wednesday the 20th of September 2023:“Embracing Change: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, warm, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Wednesday, and although the heat has cooled down a bit, we are still experiencing a heat wave. I woke up early to have a coffee and write in my journal. It’s very therapeutic to put my thoughts and feelings down on paper and express my future intentions. […]
Saturday the 16th of September 2023:“Perola: The special little dog”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 21oC, warm, sunny and slightly cloudy. Saturday is usually a day for a heavy workout, and this morning was no different. However, my routine has changed a little on the weekends. I start my day by heading to the bakery. I go alone and without my training gear, and I enjoy a coffee or two while […]
Monday the 11th of September 2023:“Scorching Weather in Rio to the Canals of England”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, hot, sunny and slightly cloudy. Last weekend was scorching, and today is no different. It will be 30+ degrees Celsius, which is a crazy high temperature for winter. My Facebook friends from England complain when it is 28 to 29 degrees in English summer, saying that their clothes are sticking to their bodies and it […]