Sorry, it's been a looooong time. I really don't feel like updating my blog. But, people keep asking me for an update. And since it has been a month since I have updated, I figured I could manage to find some time, motivation, and creativity to finally update.
To start off, in November, I went to Formula 1. It's was super fun. There was 6 other exchange students there and we were "selling" beer. Aka, sitting in the sun enjoying the dancer's and drunk Rotarians. We weren't actually in the race, we were right outside the entrance selling beer, soda, water, and barbecue food. We were so close that we could here the cars. However, since Formula 1 is a three-day event, I went the day before with 1 other exchange student, Casper. It was so loud. This time though, we were actually IN the event. Watching the races, talking to drunk people, etc.. It was soooooo LOUD!
Next exciting thing that happened in November: I went with Casper, his host sister, brother and brother's girlfriend to this AMAZING place called Ilha Grande. It's an island off the coast of Rio de Janeiro (the state, not the city). There are about two cars on the island total.. One being a police car, and one being ambulance. The island is pretty big, with tons of tiny islands surrounding it. It was amazing. We slept on the big island, and everyday went out to other little islands for our activities. We went swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and exploring. The water there was perfectly clear. You could see the ocean floor while standing on the boat deck. It was fantastic. Since you could see the bottom, you didn't think it was actually that deep, but as soon as you jump in.. you realize that it is actually a lot deeper than it looks. The weather wasn't that great for the first two days. It was overcast and rainy, bu the third day (our last day), the sun came out and it was insanely hot. We all got sunburn, and for me, it was the first real sunburn of my life.
Also, in November I finished school, finished Portuguese lessons, saw Harry Potter 7 three times (once in Portuguese).
Now, it is December. And so far it has started out pretty well. On Friday, I spent the night at my friend Eva's house. We went out for pizza, with her entire class from her school, for her birthday. It was absolutely hilarious. Her friends have the most outgoing, lively group of people I have ever met. After pizza, we had to take her brand new puppy to the vet because he is sick. I saw this adorable guinea pig that I want, along with two puppies. SO CUTE. (:
The next day, we went to a city called Guaraja with all the other exchange students. It was out Christmas/end of the year party. We did "Secret Santa" and I got this pretty picture frame that says, "amizade" (friendship). We also met three new exchange students, Alex from the USA, Ana from Ecuador, and another girl from Japan, but I forgot her name. The beach was great, and it was even better with all the exchange students. I was so happy to see everybody and can't wait until next time!
Christmas is coming up soon, and I don't know what it is going to be like with Cecilia. I have a feeling it is going to be quiet and lonely since it is just the two of us. Also, I don't know what to get her for Christmas. And, I don't know if I am supposed to get something for Paulo.. New Years is also going to be interesting. I anticipate lots of homesickness during the holidays. But, it will quickly disintegrate because the Northeast trip will follow directly after the holidays. (:
Well, that's about all I have to share for now. More to come next time... Whenever that is!
Tchau!
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| Jumping off the boat |
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| Enjoying the HOT ocean water. |
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| The rock! |
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| The boat |
