Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 3 degrees, cold, sunny and slightly overcast. I’ve spent almost a week in England, including four working days of giving classes here despite the below-zero temperatures outside. Another night of sleeping badly. I think I got up at least 20 times to go to the toilet. For some reason, I couldn’t get off to sleep. I only […]
Stourbridge: “A Hidden Treasure in the Heart of the West Midlands”!!!
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 […]
Tuesday, the 24th of October 2023: “Empowering People Through Teaching English”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, very hot and sunny. At the moment, Tuesdays are my busiest days for classes. They are also the days I have to go to Copacabana to give a class to Dona Vera. Usually, there isn’t time to take Perola to the park. I was doing a workout. Most days, I do a lighter session […]
Monday, the 23rd of October 2023: “30-Day Challenge: A Journey to Discipline and Weight Loss Before England”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 27 °C, hot and sunny. It is precisely 1 month until I arrive in England on the 23rd of November. This morning, while I was taking a shower, I came up with a challenging idea: to lose 5 kilos before my trip to England. I haven’t weighed below 90 kg in seven or eight years. After […]
Wednesday, the 5th of April 2023: “Prioritising Integrity and Responsibility”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 27 °C, hot, sunny, and cloudy. I am fine on Wednesday, in the middle of the week. I have paid most of my bills: my rent, Yasmin and Nalva’s rent, and a part of my new glasses. At the beginning of this year, I treated myself to a new pair of Ray-Bans. Although I already have […]
Tuesday, the 4th of April 2023: “Giving and Taking Away”!!!
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny, and cloudy. It is Tuesday, a beautiful autumn morning with a slight breeze and a temperature in the low 20s. Walking to the end of Leme to exercise, I could see the sea had a rough swell, with waves hitting the shore and the rocks with force; it was stunning and impressive […]