“Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.” 2 Corinthians 6:10 The other day, a group of us volunteered at an after school program for the poor called Casa do Jardim. I had no idea what to expect going in. However, as Read more…
I don’t like to rest. Or rather, perhaps I don’t quite know how to rest — I’ve often been told I am not very good at it. However, today, after I finished my fourth Portuguese class in Brazil, I decided to stop. I decided to stop taking everything in at Read more…
I think we can all agree that pretty much everyone loves concerts. The thrill of waiting for the band to come out, the first song, singing along and getting lost in the magic of the experience – can you picture it? Now imagine it all in Portuguese – the crowds Read more…
For some people, coming to Brazil has been a little difficult, but for me, I’ve been pretty ok. I don’t get homesick too easily, I enjoy exploring new places, and like trying new food. Also, some things about Sao Paulo really remind me of being with my family in India, Read more…
Admittedly, I should have studied more Portuguese before I got to Brazil. I could have listened to my Duolingo notifications (email and text!) that reminded me to study each day. But, I did not. Coming in to Brazil, I knew how to say “hello!” (oi!), “nice to meet you” (Muito Read more…
“Pray for them,” were the words whispered inaudibly into my heart as I was sitting in an unfamiliar church on Saturday night, in a country I’ve only barely begun to know, listening to a service in a language I don’t speak. I didn’t know who I should be praying for, Read more…
I feel saudade. I’m not normally one to analyze the definitions of words but during my trip here I stumbled across a beautiful and strangely fascinating Portuguese word: saudade. One of my hosts, a very nice Brazilian man named Eduardo (featured with Nate and I below), first told me about this Read more…
One of the few things that I knew about Brazil before I came was that soccer was a huge part of the culture. As an avid soccer fan I was excited to be able to immerse myself in a culture that shared the same love for soccer that I have. Read more…
Yesterday was not only mother’s day (Feliz Dia Dos Mães!!!) but was SUPER busy for us Brazil-goers. We did everything from touring a cathedral to watching street performers on Paulista Avenue. Although I don’t have enough time to chronicle every minute of our adventurous day I will highlight just a Read more…
While in Brazil this past week, I’ve done incredible things. I’ve tried so many new foods I didn’t even know existed, I’ve discovered beautiful parks with trees more beautiful than I could dream up, and I’ve flown over a continent. Despite all of these exciting new experiences, I Read more…
