Stourbridge: A Gem of the West Midlands Situated in the picturesque West Midlands of England, Stourbridge is a town steeped in history, heritage, and natural beauty. Famous for its glassmaking legacy, it has evolved from a bustling industrial hub into a town that preserves its traditions while embracing the future. This blog explores Stourbridge’s fascinating history, the significance of its […]
Wednesday the 29th of November 2023: “We Are Always Winging it”!!!
Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 4 degrees, cold, sunny and slightly overcast. I still struggle to get up as early as I would like. Last night, I didn’t sleep well. I don’t think it was due to the cold since the bed and bedroom are warm before I go to bed. Instead, I believe it stems from anxiety. I’m feeling quite anxious […]
Tuesday the 28th of November 2023: “Remote Work in England-Calling Brazil”!!!
Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 8 degrees, cold and rainy. It is my second day working remotely in England. It is good; there have been no hiccups until now. In the morning, I got up relatively early at about 7:00 a.m. It is not a time to Rio de Janeiro standards at 4:30 or five, but I may get there shortly. As […]
Monday the 27th of November 2023: “The Power of Appreciation”!!!
Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 8 degrees, cold and rainy. It is the first working day since arriving in England. I wanted to go for a walk in the morning, but it was raining. The truth is that it has been raining all day- not heavy rain, just a drizzle, which has been just enough to keep me from going out. I […]
Saturday the 25th of November 2023-Part 2: “Buying a Coat in the UK”!!!
Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 6 degrees, cold, sunny and slightly overcast. My mother had said the day before that she would like to buy me a coat, an anorak, because of the cold and rain due to the English weather. The idea was to visit the Marks and Spencer store at Merry Hill shopping centre to buy one. Maryhill is situated […]