Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 29oC, hot, Sunny and slightly overcast. It’s Sunday, the day after a lovely night with friends I hadn’t seen in a…
Headphones | And an Enjoyable Saturday Evening in Rio
Unexpected Encounters | And Heartfelt Conversations
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, warmish and sunny. It is late afternoon, almost evening. I have worked out, worked, had a rest, and now I…
Finding Balance | Life, Family and Home
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 26oC, warmish and sunny. As I mentioned, I typically arrive on Fridays, I prefer not to have such a packed schedule.…
A Day of Classes, Friends | And Good Times
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, warmish and sunny. It is Thursday, and as usual, I have a lot of classes today: twelve classes from 7…
English Teaching | Its Trials and Tribulations
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, warmish, sunny, and slightly overcast. It is already Wednesday; half the week has already passed, and that is a good…
The Power of Daily Journaling | A Conversation with Marcela
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 22oC, warmish, sunny, and slightly overcast. This morning, I walked about 7 km but did not exercise. I am still feeling…
Embracing Change | Reflection on the Past and Future
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, warmish, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Sunday, and I do not want to do much today. I need time…
A Day in Copacabana | A Tale of New Glasses and Unexpected Expenses
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 24oC, warmish, sunny and slightly overcast. Today is the day that I will pick up my new glasses. For some reason,…
Setting Boundaries | The Art of Saying No
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 23oC, warmish and overcast. Thank God it is Friday, even though it has been a good week. I resolved my Brazilian…
The Life of a Dedicated English Teacher | A Reflection on Teaching and Its Impact
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro: 25oC, hottish, sunny and slightly overcast. It is Thursday evening, and I am exhausted. Teaching so many classes from Monday to…