Portuguese Words of the Day
- Mostarda = mustard
- Pinças = tweezers
- Espelho = mirror
- Toalha = towel
- Panela = pan
In my last post, I said that it would probably be my last post in Brazil unless something exciting happened, like it was sunny all week or something. Lone and behold, it was sunny and averaged a perfect 26 degrees every day of the week. But the sun isn't the real reason I'm writing a post (outside in the lovely weather, I might add). It's because it's such a strange feeling packing up my room.
Earlier in the week, I felt kind of ready to go home. But after having a farewell party on Thursday and saying bye to some people, I'm not quite ready. There are still a lot of people that I have yet to say tchau to, but I really dont want to. I've met so many great people who made Joinville exciting and enjoyable. I mean, what am I going to do without my americanos, Ruhy and Kevin? And which Frenchman will be there to have in depth discussions about dungeons, cats, and zombies? And awesome that buddy that always makes you laugh when he talks about prostituição. I could go on, but thats going to make me even sadder. It's also strange to think that I'll probably never see some, if not most, of the people that I have met. Even with the other Americans, it will still be hard to see them since everybody is busy with work, etc.
However, I do miss my family. I really can't take it anymore when I open my email and my sister sends me something saying "omg one more weekend...I cant wait to see you! And now here is the schedule of things that we are going to do as soon as you get home." I wish that I could just bring both worlds together.
On a more cheerful note, this week has been a week in good company. On Wednesday, Anthony from Nigeria invited a bunch of people to his house and made dinner for everybody. And on Thursday, Ruhy, Christophe, and I went to a Brazilian steakhouse, where they served us unlimited meat and sushi before attending the AIESEC farewell party for us. After sitting out last night due to some strange foods, tonight will be my last hurrah in Brazil!
Though this is my last post in Joinville, there shoulxd be another post or two once I get back. I mean I haven't even mapped my travels yet.
Next stop, home, via São Paulo and Detroit.
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