Update

Hey guys, I realize it’s been a while since I last wrote so here’s an update. In these last two weeks we’ve kept really busy. Last weekend we went to a concert with my host mom and roommate Marisa. We saw Jorge Bem Jo who is well-known for his song “Mais que nada”. It was really fun even although I didn’t know a lot of his songs. The concert was at the beach so it was cool to be in the sand, listening to great music. Also, we met some nice boys which made it more fun. We made it home at around 5:15am! I really like the fact that going out with one's “mom” is nothing out of the ordinary and that she can handle being out all night. It’s great! The rest of the weekend was pretty quiet since we had to catch up on sleep and get back on track with our homework… since that is our main purpose here in Brazil. School has been getting better. Classes are more challenging and we are getting into our routines. On Monday, I started my volunteering at an orphanage called Casa de Jeremias. My first day there was good, met all the kids and workers. It didn’t take long to realize that the older boys were a handful and had to be watched carefully. Otherwise, next thing you knew you had silly goo all over your hair, clothes and floor. I also got a glimpse of the babies in their nursery (couldn’t spend much time with them since the older boys kept me so busy). There are two small babies, a little 4-month old girl and a 2-month old tiny baby boy. The baby boy, Samuel, was born premature so he basically looks like a new born. It’s sad to see these little babies start out their lives like this, in an orphanage. But, I can say they are well cared for and will hopefully go to a good family. I've gotta run to class! I will be posting again soon. Hope everyone is doing well. Ciao gente!