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…
Giving and Taking Away
A New Week Begins: A Morning Routine in Autumn Rio
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 27 °C, hot, sunny and a little cloudy. Rise and shine; it is Monday morning, the beginning of a new week.…
Coping with Unexpected Changes and Family Matters
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26 °C, hot and sunny. It is Sunday, and the second half of this toxic weekend. I had a misunderstanding with…
The Importance of Communication and Expectations in Parent-Child Relationships
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, sunny and slightly cloudy. It is April, and today is April 1st, also known as April Fools’ Day.…
Teaching, Negotiating Fees, and Paying Off Debts
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 30 °C, hot, sunny, cloudy and unsettled. Friday is the eve of the weekend and, coincidently, the eve of the new…
Surviving on Credit and Kindness | A Story of Resourcefulness and Gratitude
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly cloudy. This is the second or third day with zero funds. There is no money…
The Affordable and Convenient Culture of Quentinhas in Brazil
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly cloudy. It is the middle of the last week of the month, and I am…
Financial Struggles and Self-Respect in Brazil
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 28 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly cloudy. It is still the beginning of the week, but it seems further in the…
The Importance of Work, Study, Humility, and Calm | A Reflection on Personal Growth and Development
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly stormy. It is Monday, the first working day of the week. A quick workout in…
Finding Inspiration at Unexpected Moments
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 34 °C, hot, sunny, and slightly stormy. Today is a typical Sunday. I had planned to wake up early for a…