Life, Brazil and Resilience!!!
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 […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, warm, overcast and with showers. It’s Friday, the end of the week. I have a few classes, and then I’ll achieve another milestone. At 2:00 pm this afternoon, I have a dentist appointment to continue the treatment of my teeth, specifically the implants. Everyone has some fear or phobia. Mine was, and still is, to […]
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: […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, hot and sunny. It is the middle of the week. Today, I started with a quick morning exercise and a walk with Perola, followed by a shower. Then, into work. I do not have many classes today because some people are travelling or have other commitments. This gives me time to work on different projects, […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, hot and sunny. Today, I have to go to Copacabana to give a class to Dona Vera. I don’t really want to go, but getting out of the flat and being in the street is good. Although working from home is very convenient, we must get out, breathe fresh air, walk, and give our brains […]
Saturday the 23rd of September 2023:“A Saturday of Routine and Reflection”!!! Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 35oC, very hot, sunny and muggy. In some ways, it was just a typical Saturday. In other ways, not entirely. As usual, I woke up early and went to the Portuguese bakery. I wrote in my journal and had a couple of large coffees. I […]
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 […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28oC, hot and sunny. It’s the 19th of the month, almost spring, but with a summer flavour. The temperature has been in the high 30s for the last week. Today, it’s a little cooler, but not by much. Our behaviour is linked to the weather, which heavily influences the way we feel. When it’s warm […]
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 […]
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 21oC, warm, sunny and slightly cloudy. It is another Friday, marking the end of the week. Has this week been productive? Yes, but not as much as I would have liked it to be. I recently went to Copacabana and unexpectedly ran into an old flame. We ended up grabbing coffee and catching up on our […]