Sunday, January 17, 2010

News!

Hello Everyone!

I know, long time we don't talk. But you all probably know that I am living a crazy life since last October, when I got a job in São Paulo and started commuting everyday, spending almost 5 hours a day everyday in the traffic, living in São José dos Campos and working in São Paulo. They are less then 100 kilometers apart, but the traffic in São Paulo is insane, and sometimes it takes me almost 3 hours to get from my Aunt's house to work.

So when I get home after work, usually about 9:30pm, I have no energy to work on my blog, update my facebook and etc.
I promise I am going to try to write more from now on. I miss talking to you guys and knowing about what you are up to.
It is fun, because I post here, and people email me with their comments and news. So, it is definitely a way for us to stay in touch.

And I have good news: I've got a new job! Yes, it was my New Year's resolution #1, and on January 8th, I could finally change jobs. The old one was nice, but not the kind of experience I was looking for. Now I am going to work in a big Spanish company, in Human Resources too, and I am very excited! The job is in São Paulo, but not as far as the other one, my schedule is going to be more flexible and I am going to work with very competent people. So, yes, I can't wait to start my new job tomorrow.

I had the last week off, so I spent the last 7 days sleeping a lot (tomorrow I have to wake up at 4am again...), enjoying my free time with my family, riding my bike, working on my tan...

Here is a picture of Faria Lima Avenue, one of the most famous in São Paulo. Here you can see how the traffic looks like on a week day, at 5:30pm.

The other one is a teeny view of São Paulo and its high buildings, also known as the "stone jungle".And here, just for fun, a shot of Raja, hiding from the thunders inside of my parent's closet.

Hope you all have a good day and a wonderful week!

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Friday, January 1, 2010

Happy New Year!

Hi there,

We all know that Brazil is famous for its Carnival, one of the biggest popular celebration in the world. But I am pretty sure you all know about our New Year's Eve in Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, where millions of people go to celebrate the turning of the year.
The fireworks start at midnight, and the stations are located in boats anchored at the beach, and it lasts about 15 minutes.

We have some traditions in Brazil to celebrate the New Year. The first one is that most of the people wear white for the parties. Also, you can add some accessories, and each color has a meaning: red is for love, yellow for prosperity, green for good health. Black is not an acceptable color for the occasion.
Lots of people also bring flowers to the beach and throw them in the sea a few minutes before midnight. It is an offer to the Gods.

It is a huge celebration in Brazil, specially because it is summer time here, so a great time to go to the beach. If you are looking for an special occasion to visit my country, it is a good idea start planning your next New Year's here with me.

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