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Neglect
April 19, 2010 3 CommentsYes, I have been neglecting my poor, little blog. We have 5 days till we leave for Rio for 2 weeks, and 3 weeks till we leave for the USA. And I have not packed one thing! Can we say procrastination?!?! Or that I’m just a busy mom, who had some unexpected work ...
UncategorizedBreastfeeding in Brazil …
April 3, 2010 4 Comments.. is so wonderfully accepted everywhere and anywhere. I have exclusively breast fed Malu from birth. She has never taken a bottle or pacifier. And it’s a bond that has truly been amazing for both of us. Thankfully we have never experienced any big problems throughout this journey. It is something I love and cherish. ...
UncategorizedPortuguese Mishap
March 18, 2010 11 Comments***Warning: Adult language in this post!*** While I am proud to report I speak Portuguese fluently after living here for 3 years, it hasn’t always been that way. It’s been a long road and I am still not perfect in my Portuguese. I have had many mishaps speaking the language. One in particular comes ...
UncategorizedWriter’s Block Wednesday
March 17, 2010 2 CommentsOn Sunday Malu and I went to a friend’s Fazenda{farm}, for the inauguration of their new stage. We went with a few friends. Listened to some live music. Ate some good food. Basked in the sun. Walked around the huge, lush land. And swam in the river. At the end ...
UncategorizedAnnoyed.
March 16, 2010 3 CommentsI don’t know if it’s just me or another cultural difference. But I am annoyed. Ok, let me backtrack a bit. I have a blog for my daughter {kinda like a baby book for her} documenting all of her growth, stories, and photos. TONS of photos. I plan to make it into a book ...
UncategorizedTaking down the “Beach Favela”
March 15, 2010 1 CommentJust recently here in Pipa, the Polícia Ambiental {Environmental Police} took down all the barracas {stands} that sold food, drinks, etc. in one of the main beaches of Pipa, Praia do Madeiro. And it set off HYSTERIA!! Praia do Madeiro has always been my favorite beach. Beautiful, big, and one of the less crowded beaches {in ...
UncategorizedOur Visa Journey
March 13, 2010 6 CommentsMax and I got married on July 31st 2007. A mere 6 months after we met. Soon after we got married we discussed what our plans would be. To stay in Brazil or leave was the big question. Of course, I wanted to stay and he wanted to go! {the grass is always greener on ...
UncategorizedFood Friday ..
March 12, 2010 No CommentsIt’s been awhile since I have posted a new recipe on Food Friday! Well I am back .. with B-A-N-A-N-A-S !!!! My friend and neighbor Laura, has about 5 banana trees in her yard. In the past month all the banana stalks were ready at the same time. You can only imagine how ...
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