It is hard to believe that I am almost two-thirds of the way done with my time in Rio. It has been amazing so far, and looking back I realized that I have learned so …
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Isn’t that Weird? (Part III)
Ooftah, it’s been a while since I’ve published a Isn’t that Weird? Quirks list. For those of you who are unfamiliar with my list, see this video link of Garth from Wayne’s World, and you’ll …
21 na Cidade Maravilhosa
These past two weeks have been quite exciting. My brother was here last week, so I visited many new places in the city that I have not done yet, and had my first exam for …
Murphy’s Law in Minha Vida
Sometimes. Not all of the time, but sometimes, Murphy’s Law is my life. And i guess it kind of has to be because, after all, my last name is Murphy. What do i mean by …
A more Normal Routine
These past two weeks seem to be the first time in the nearly 3 months that I have been here (already!) that there has not been some sort of major holiday or event happening in …
Carnaval, a Festa You Can’t Miss
Heyyyyyyyyyy sooooo i finally got to experience what most of you non-brasileiros know about Brasil: Carnaval. But for those of you who don’t know, Carnaval is almost a week long party celebrating Mardi Gras (you …
Eu Tive um Bom Carnaval! (I had a good Carnaval)
Carnival 2014 has come and gone. It was unlike anything I have ever seen, and it seems like the whole city was on vacation to help celebrate and join the festivities; even banks and stores …
Life of a Mochilera: She’s Back (in Brasil)
yikes. i’m back. It’s hard to believe that i have already been away from home for more than seven months. As the cliché goes, time certainly does fly. Of course, you’ve probably already gathered that …
Life of a Mochilera and her MATE MATE MATE
What is this marvellous drink? It simply is close to, but not boiling water poured over yerba (tastes like green tea) in a gourd. Bueno, it doesn’t have to be a gourd. It can be …
Life a Mochilera: Enjoy The Little Things
Enjoy the Little Things On to Lesson #2: Enjoy the Little Things Blessed Mother Teresa once said: “Always be faithful in little things, for in them our strength lies. To God nothing is little.” And …