Journalled on Monday, 14 October 2024 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 24 degrees, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. Last night was my first at my new address, and the first time in a year and a half that […]
Feijoada and Boats | A Perfect Saturday at Rio Yacht Club
Journalled on Saturday, 28 May 2024 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 27 degrees, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. This was only Julie’s second full day since arriving Thursday evening. After a grey, rainy Friday spent organising and enjoying […]
A Pint at Eleven | Lessons on Drinking
Journalled on Sunday, 25 May 2025 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 25 degrees, hot, sunny, and slightly overcast. Yesterday I went to Guarabira’s birthday BBQ. I stayed until about 8:00 and drank a lot for me, considering I’m […]
The Rhythm of a Productive Week
Journaled on Tuesday, 28 March 2025 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 23 degrees, warm, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Tuesday, and all is well. I have always liked the beginning of the day. Early morning is when […]
No Contact | Clarity in Grief
Journalled on Tuesday, 15 July 2025 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 22 degrees, coolish, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Tuesday, and I am working well, despite the highs and lows of grief. After going no contact, I […]
An Overview and New Path
Journalled on Thursday, 25 July 2024 | Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 27 degrees, hot, sunny with a clear sky. The week has gone by…
The Weight of a Sincere ‘Good Morning’
Journalled on Saturday, 8 November 2025 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 30 degrees, hot, sunny, overcast and with showers. Just another Saturday, but…
Seeing Clarity | Embracing Clarity in Life
Journalled on Thursday, 9 April 2026 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 32 degrees, hot, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Thursday, and I’m…
Embracing the Everyday | Finding Joy in Routine
Journalled on Monday, 28 October 2024 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 22 degrees, coolish, overcast and drizzly. What a Monday, a great day…
A Reflection on Loneliness and Responsibility
Journalled on Monday, 22 December 2025 | Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 30 degrees, hot, sunny, sticky and slightly overcast. I am not good,…