I can't believe Monday will be the start of my last week here in Salvador, Bahia! This "Land of Happiness" feels more like the "Land of Sadness". I really wish I could stay here longer and experience all Salvador has to offer in the summertime.
With that said, I am also excited to get back to the States. I really miss my family and my friends back in Philly. Upon return, I will party it up in NYC with my family friend, Sheila. On the weekend, my close friend Nicole (and future roomie!) will celebrate her 21st in Philly...finally. She is the baby in the group and I can't wait for her to be able to party like a legal lady! I can't say that I am too eager to chill in Jersey, but there certainly is no place like home!
Watching three of my close friends leave yesterday was really difficult. They are all equally a pleasure to be around...when together, much laughter and smiles are guaranteed! Thankfully, Aksana lives in NYC; I will definitely get to see her sometime this month. I purposely let her take this dress I got in Camden, London so that we would have to meet up! Before Aksana, Polo, and Kasia left, we finished the mural in the courtyard downstairs. The pencil sketches of Aksana came to fruition at last. The 70's retro-like colors are beautiful in all their geometric glory. At the moment, I am working on the design and execution of a mural on the 3rd floor. It features the lighthouse, Farrol de Barra, and the Cross-Cultural symbols climbing up the cliff (I guess, rappelling in the opposite direction). There is a ship, named Cross-Cultural Solutions, Salvador, Bahia. Lastly, the light streaming from the lighthouse will be the space where Jack (Reed Timmer) will spray paint "Brazil".
Friday was such a (Brazilian, Bahian) blast! We spent it at Rio Vermelho. It was relaxed relative to our usual weekend activity. We sat in yellow plastic chairs and drank beer and relished cheese, meat, and fish pastels (or little empanadas). I learned a little bit about rugby formations and terms from Reed Timmer. I couldn't help but order a caipiroska as well.
This past week was hectic and hard to keep up! My stomach was out for half the time...it makes me detest some of the food I love to eat. Alcohol never improves the situation....nor does raw beef. My philosophy sometimes is no pain, no gain. My roommate made fun of me for craving sushi whilst having stomach issues. Since we are talking about food, I had the chance to do some cooking in an attempt to de-stress...and of course to satiate my hunger! I fried aubergines with coriander (cilantro), fresh garlic, yellow onions, and a bit of salt. This is quite comical because I used to hate eggplants! I also made fish, trying to mimic the amazing one I had at Praia de Forte (the turtle place). I cooked it with loads of lime, roasted garlic, tomatoes, salt, coriander and chillies. It was delicious!
As an excursion, a bunch of us visited the market. This place is expansive and is home to all types of vendors. They sell fruits, vegetables, woodwork, spices, medicinal herbs, and raw, dried meat. My stomach, already upset, underwent new trauma as we walked past broken cow limbs and dark liver parts. I couldn't help but laugh thinking about Dexter and how this would be the perfect facade for the "Ice Truck Killer"...or Bynie--that SICK JERK.
Speaking of sick, I hate to say this, but I am starting to get a little sick of Dexter. We literally have watched at least 30 episodes thus far, ranging from Season 1 to Season 4. One of the guys felt the urge to continue the saga and so he went to the mall for two hours and came back with Season 4--that's it. As I speak, the season finale of Season 4 has culminated. It was crazy intense and my heart cries for little Harrison sitting in that pool of blood. John Lithgow, you might have made the little kiddies laugh as Lord Farquaad in Shrek, but your character is just effed up in this show (excuse my....Portuguese! But that was a euphemism of sorts). You are one scary old guy with this creepy charm that fools the masses.
I really want Debra and Quinn (who reminds me of Paul Walker) to get together! That poor girl has been to hell and back, what with the recent Lundy shooting and her fiancee-turned killer. Also in the love department, Batista and LaGuerta are too cute together! I hope that Dexter can find someone as amazing as Rita.
Sorry that this post has turned into a venting session about Dexter. Moving on to another topic, I cannot fathom how hard it will be to leave my little nuggets at the daycare. Everyday, I become more and more infatuated with how cute they are. They are so affectionate and open with their feelings. Seeing a little, chubby 4-year-old argue in high-pitched Portuguese is too funny. I can't help but laugh at this soap opera, starring little children. The fat kids are my favorite, because I love to pretend to cut their cheeks off and eat them for lunch. The children always find this funny and try to do it to me.
Anyways, that's all for now! When I started this post, I was just looking for an excuse to release some creative juices INSTEAD of watching Dexter...AGAIN. I will write again in about 4 days, so that I can write my closing chapter for the amazing novel that is Arlene's Adventure in Brazil!
With that said, I am also excited to get back to the States. I really miss my family and my friends back in Philly. Upon return, I will party it up in NYC with my family friend, Sheila. On the weekend, my close friend Nicole (and future roomie!) will celebrate her 21st in Philly...finally. She is the baby in the group and I can't wait for her to be able to party like a legal lady! I can't say that I am too eager to chill in Jersey, but there certainly is no place like home!
Watching three of my close friends leave yesterday was really difficult. They are all equally a pleasure to be around...when together, much laughter and smiles are guaranteed! Thankfully, Aksana lives in NYC; I will definitely get to see her sometime this month. I purposely let her take this dress I got in Camden, London so that we would have to meet up! Before Aksana, Polo, and Kasia left, we finished the mural in the courtyard downstairs. The pencil sketches of Aksana came to fruition at last. The 70's retro-like colors are beautiful in all their geometric glory. At the moment, I am working on the design and execution of a mural on the 3rd floor. It features the lighthouse, Farrol de Barra, and the Cross-Cultural symbols climbing up the cliff (I guess, rappelling in the opposite direction). There is a ship, named Cross-Cultural Solutions, Salvador, Bahia. Lastly, the light streaming from the lighthouse will be the space where Jack (Reed Timmer) will spray paint "Brazil".
Friday was such a (Brazilian, Bahian) blast! We spent it at Rio Vermelho. It was relaxed relative to our usual weekend activity. We sat in yellow plastic chairs and drank beer and relished cheese, meat, and fish pastels (or little empanadas). I learned a little bit about rugby formations and terms from Reed Timmer. I couldn't help but order a caipiroska as well.
This past week was hectic and hard to keep up! My stomach was out for half the time...it makes me detest some of the food I love to eat. Alcohol never improves the situation....nor does raw beef. My philosophy sometimes is no pain, no gain. My roommate made fun of me for craving sushi whilst having stomach issues. Since we are talking about food, I had the chance to do some cooking in an attempt to de-stress...and of course to satiate my hunger! I fried aubergines with coriander (cilantro), fresh garlic, yellow onions, and a bit of salt. This is quite comical because I used to hate eggplants! I also made fish, trying to mimic the amazing one I had at Praia de Forte (the turtle place). I cooked it with loads of lime, roasted garlic, tomatoes, salt, coriander and chillies. It was delicious!
As an excursion, a bunch of us visited the market. This place is expansive and is home to all types of vendors. They sell fruits, vegetables, woodwork, spices, medicinal herbs, and raw, dried meat. My stomach, already upset, underwent new trauma as we walked past broken cow limbs and dark liver parts. I couldn't help but laugh thinking about Dexter and how this would be the perfect facade for the "Ice Truck Killer"...or Bynie--that SICK JERK.
Speaking of sick, I hate to say this, but I am starting to get a little sick of Dexter. We literally have watched at least 30 episodes thus far, ranging from Season 1 to Season 4. One of the guys felt the urge to continue the saga and so he went to the mall for two hours and came back with Season 4--that's it. As I speak, the season finale of Season 4 has culminated. It was crazy intense and my heart cries for little Harrison sitting in that pool of blood. John Lithgow, you might have made the little kiddies laugh as Lord Farquaad in Shrek, but your character is just effed up in this show (excuse my....Portuguese! But that was a euphemism of sorts). You are one scary old guy with this creepy charm that fools the masses.
I really want Debra and Quinn (who reminds me of Paul Walker) to get together! That poor girl has been to hell and back, what with the recent Lundy shooting and her fiancee-turned killer. Also in the love department, Batista and LaGuerta are too cute together! I hope that Dexter can find someone as amazing as Rita.
Sorry that this post has turned into a venting session about Dexter. Moving on to another topic, I cannot fathom how hard it will be to leave my little nuggets at the daycare. Everyday, I become more and more infatuated with how cute they are. They are so affectionate and open with their feelings. Seeing a little, chubby 4-year-old argue in high-pitched Portuguese is too funny. I can't help but laugh at this soap opera, starring little children. The fat kids are my favorite, because I love to pretend to cut their cheeks off and eat them for lunch. The children always find this funny and try to do it to me.
Anyways, that's all for now! When I started this post, I was just looking for an excuse to release some creative juices INSTEAD of watching Dexter...AGAIN. I will write again in about 4 days, so that I can write my closing chapter for the amazing novel that is Arlene's Adventure in Brazil!
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