Home sweet home

I still don´t know the real reason why I got so sick...since I boarded on that plane in Montreal to return to Brazil I haven´t felt more than a running nose! No fever...no body aches...no coughing...no burning eyes...just this stupid nose that insists on running!

I was quite happy today to go back to work...am I workaholic? Oh my...

I won´t spend too long today posting anything...I just want to say that everything went perfectly...and I miss SLC and Montreal already...and, of course...pictures from Montreal (just in case some of you couldn´t see my pics on Facebook!)... There are about 400+ pictures...so, I really have to choose just a few...

Time to go home!

I can't really tell whether I'm happy or not for flying back home...

I just got this flu that is making me feel awful! It's not the swine flu...thanks God! But still, I got high fever for the past couple of days...

Everything is ready for us to go home...we had some trouble packing coz my mom decided to buy a few too much stuff at Dollarama ( everything for 1 dollar!)...she even bought a wok pan at Ikea!!!!! Bruno helped her packing so everything could fit in her baggage!

Well, Bruno has download the pictures form my camera to his computer, so, I'm posting some pictures now:

Back from Utah

What a weekend!!! We surely had a busy weekend...but if there is something I could complaint about is that I didn't stay longer...

I'd waited for this weekend for the past two or three months...or whenever Rich announced he was going to marry Janae and I bought the flight tickets to go...

I still can't post any pictures coz I've to download them from my camera to my computer...unless I download all pictures I have ( about 400) to Bruno's laptop...which I don't think would make him very happy...

My mom is still talking about the kids and how lovely they are...

She has a bunch of stories to tell everyone...I could even mention some...but it would take me hours and hours coz there are plenty of them!

It was great seeing how big the kids are...and how this family has grown in such peaceful and beautiful way...

This family is such an example!

I really wish I could stay a bit longer...

I really want to thank all of you for being so friendly and for being so patient with my mom (and me!)...
And...a special thank you to Lyndon who spent most of his time talking to her in Portuguese and translating everything people said around her (I was starting to get a little tired of translating)!!

Rich and Janae, I'm really happy you found each other and I wish you two the best! Sorry for crying at the luncheon!!! hahahahah... Luv ya!!!

Back from Toronto

Here I am again....

On Monday we went to Toronto to sight see a little...the weather forecast said that it would rain during this week here in Montreal and would be sunny in Toronto...so, we didnt even have second thoughts...we woke up on Monday morning and headed to Toronto...a 8-hour trip...

We had walked a lot on the day before our journey, so my legs were still hurting and I could barely walk...resting my legs for 8 hours sounded really nice...poor me! When we finally arrived at our destination, I felt even worse...it seemed like my blood was cold and so that my muscles were lazy...

Well, I;ve got great stories to tell...no doubt, but I'd rather tell them in person!

Tomorrow...SLC here I goooooooo!!!

Montreal- day 2

Hi everybody! I know most of you haven't got the time to read my last post, but I gotta do this before I miss all stories.

First of all, my body hurts!!!!!! Yesterday morning we walked for hours and hours! Bruno, dad and I went for a long walk at the Mont Royal, where you can see the best view of the city ( pictures in my camera still)! My mom stayed home because since we arrived she has a fever! I bet it's more emotional than physical. At least this morning I can see she is much better.

In the afternoon we all took a bus and went to the Cirque du Soleil to see the show OVO, which celebrates its 25th anniversary!!! What a show! It was quite amusing realizing that most of the songs played were from Brazil, and they even sang in Portuguese! That's my second time watching gás shows! And I always feel amazed for the things they do on stage!

After that, mom and dad were too tired to do anything else, so we walked home with them and then left to walk a little more in the city. Bruno and I decided to see Transformers...in English, of course!! It was around 10pm when we arrived home under a heavy rain. We gás planned to see the firework festival,but because of the rain we had to do that from his balcony. Not bad,right?

Gotta go... We still have plenty to walk this morning !!

Montreal- day 1

Hi everybody!!! Here I am in montreal!!!! We had a terrific flight!! We arrived yesterday around 11am local time. I have some great stories to tell about this!!!! Ahahahaha
Well, first of all, I really thought I'd take some advantage on being one of the few people around here speaking Portuguese... Shame on me!!!! We were at the bagage claim area trying to get our luggage back and we couldn't find my mom's. I started teasing her saying that she would have to buy new underwear. Not my surprise, the guy from the airport started speaking Portuguese to me!!!! I was sooo embarrassed!!!
Then, we took a taxi to come to Bruno's apartment. He's got a fine place to live. Since it was close noon, we decided to have lunch. Near bis place there are some great restaurants to choose. We chose a Greek place! My dad used a Visa travelling card. That was his first time using it and we thought everything went just fine. Well, when we tried to use his card again in other stores,we realized that it was blocked and the waiter hadn't seen it!!!! We came back home quickly and returned to the restaurant to pay again our bill!!! The waiter's face and gratitude were priceless!!! The owner just couldn't believe that someone could actually return to pay such bill and that was the first time a costumer did that at his restaurant!!! We left the place quite happy (and surprised, I must admit) for being honest!!
I've already taken some picture, buy I'm using my brother's ipod to post!! I promisse to post some of them soon!!!

Here I am....

Here I am...staring at my luggage...and wondering...shouldn't I pack some more clothes? I'm trying to take as less clothes as possible...and, after watching my mom packing...I got this weird feeling of packing too little clothes for a 15 days trip...

I've always packed winter clothes...I have no idea what to expect from the American/Canadian summer! If it's about the same temperature we're having right now, I should pack at least one more coat...

Tomorrow I'll get the dress I'll wear at the reception...I'm taking a scarf in case it gets a little cooler...

Hopefully I'll be ready by tomorrow...or Wednesday...

I didn't have much time to organize my life better...I just hope everything will end alright.

My flight is scheduled for Thrusday 9th, at 6:20 pm. Arriving in Montreal at 10am (+1 day). Heading to SLC on the 16th, around 12pm (I've to check that). And, arriving there at 7:54 pm. We'll stop in Washington,DC in the way to Montreal...and in Chicago in the way to SLC...I'm a bit concerned about the number of hours we'll have in these two airports...no more the 3 hours in each of them!

I wish I had more time to visit Twin Falls...it would be great showing my mom where I lived and studied...I'd love to see my old teachers...neighbors, etc. (I keep wondering, how old are those boys who used to live cross from us? They were really little...I still remember the cookies they made and the card wishing me good luck and a safe flight!!)...

Gotta go to sleep!

Hope to have some pictures soon!!!!

Few days left....

I've been counting the days to my trip...I'd be more anxious if I wasn't so busy right now. School is about to end the semester and I have plenty of things to do before thinking about packing...

Remedial classes for weak students, correcting tests, preparing classes and revisions for the finals, updating my teaching records...for my 6 groups...

I still haven't found a dress for Richard's wedding...but I promisse next weekend I'll find some time to finally buy one...

I actually thought about buying something after I arrive in Montreal, but that would be too risky.

Hope everything is a bit more organized around there than it is here!!! :o)

Valentine's Day dinner

As mentioned before...here are the pictures from our dinner:

Valentine's Day

Next Friday is Valentine's Day here in Brazil...and, as usual, me and some friends are going to celebrate it together...

It became a tradition for us...You've been celebrating Valentine's Day together since 2004 and we don't miss one single year... I usually cook for them...or we have a fondue (since it's almost winter here).

I always make sure we have something new to surprise my friends. This year I decided to make something so that they can all take it home, as a souvenir...here's the picture:

So....HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!

Sorry...I just couldn't NOT post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frMz9s3OLwY

My new baby...

Cooking has always been a passion...something that I do for hobby..

Here's one of my new babies...Vanilla Ice Cream with strawberry jam and chocolate crust...except for the ice cream, it's all homemade! Check the pictures and tell me what you think!

Ready to go!!!

After almost 5 years...here I go againnn!!!!!!!!!!

Can you believe that?? I'll be able to attend Richard's wedding!!!!!!!  

I've talked to my boss and she allowed me to travel a week before the end of the semester...so, I'll be flying yo Montreal on the 9th, spend a week there before the wedding...and on the 16th (Thursday), I arrive in SLC around 8pm.

My mom has been so excited about this trip that I'm quite surprised!!! My dad decided to travel with us, but he's not attending the wedding...he decided to stay with my brother for the weekend instead...Bruno won't be able to go because of the work visa...he's trying to renew his visa and it takes a little longer than he expected and it won't be ready until the day of the wedding...so, he won't be able to leave Canada.

I really happy I'll be able to attend Missy's baby blessing (and my first American BBQ- will it be a traditional American BBQ?)... 

Just let me know if any of you want anything from Brazil...

Can't wait to post thousands of pictures from this trip!!!! 

Traveling plans

Hey guys...

We´re getting our tickets this month....probably in the end of this month, to be more specific....

My dad is not going anymore....Bruno has made a great offer to him this morning and he decided to travel to Italy in August instead to celebrate his 60th bday....so, it´s going to be only my mom and I...

We´ll leave on the 16th July, rent a car, go to the hotel, and then phone you to tell that we´ve arrived just fine... :o)

We´re trying to find a hotel near the temple, so it would be easier to all of us... I just need a car with a GPS device!! hahahaha...

We won´t stay too long coz we still have to fly to Montreal on the 19th...so, you don´t have to worry about us at all... :o)

I´ll give more details soon!!!!

I can't wait to see my other nephews and nieces!!!!

PS: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE!!!!

A time to remember....

Can´t wait to have more pictures taken....hope this is going to be pretty soon!!!!!

It´s todayyyyyy!!!

Isn´t that just great?!?!?!

Almost there....

Some people just can´t stand me anymore just because I keep a countdown for my birthday...

What can I do if I really enjoy getting older?!?!?!

This year I started just 20 days before...I usually start it 30 days before...so I guess the nightmare was a bit shorter this year!!! lol

Tomorrow I start celebrating...I don´t work on Fridays...neither Saturdays or Sundays...and...to make things even better...I won´t work on Monday and Tuesday (April 20th and 21st) because these are holidays around here...I just love holidays...specially when it´s near my birthday!!!! So, 6 dasy celebrating my 27th birthday....not bad, huh?

I´m already plannig my 30th birthday...can´t wait for that to come! I want a huge celebration before I give up celebrating at all!! :o)

Bruno arrives on Friday and I´ll have to pick him up tat the airport with my new car...and the car mp3 player he gave me as my birthday gift!! Gotta clean the car tomorrow...

Then we´re going to a Japanese restaurant...yummy!! After that, I´ve already set up with some friends to meet...

Saturday my mom will have some friends over....she has to celebrate her birthday as well, right?!

Sunday...the big day...no idea what we´re going to do...probably have lunch out (I really don´t want to spend my bday in the kitchen)...and my bf has already told me he want to take me to dinner somewhere...hope he chooses a good (and fancy) place!!!

Promisse to keep you all updated!!!

Easter time...

Long holidays are always good for some traveling....which was not my case..

I stayed home and had some fun with some friends and family (as possible)...

No chocolate eggs this time...but at least my boyfriend bought me lunch at a Japanese restaurant that we both love!!! :o)

Hope you had all a great Easter day!

More bdays coming....

I´m posting today just not to forget to posting tomorrow...

This past week has been pretty busy and full of birthdays celebrations....

Tomorrow I have two more birthdays to go....

So, Happy Birthday to Eraldo....a great person who was my student in the past January and became a great friend...

And, Happy Birthday to Rossini....my boyfriend´s uncle...he was the first person in his family that I met and has always treated me as family!

I wish them the best always!!!!!

Birthdays to remember!

Well, today I have a few happy birthdays to say....

Happy birthday to Julie....a great sister that always makes sure to keep in touch with me...and even has already taken a tour with me around my house and met my mom on Skype...

Happy birthday to my lovely niece Eliza who is becoming 2...and I wish I had the chance to meet...hope this is happening soon....

Happy birthday to my new friend, Marcos...a great person that surely deserves the best!

Wow....too many birthdays for one date!!!!!

Birthday Countdown

Yesterday I received my first birthday gift....Bruno has bought on the Internet my car cd/mp3 player...

I´ve already made all the arrangements to install it as soon as possible! I can´t wait to have some music while I drive!!!!!!

Isn´t that amazing being the birthday person?!?!??!

By the way...we have a birthday coming pretty soon in this family, right Julie??! I haven´t forgot!

And I introduce you...my car!!

Ok...Here´s the car...

I really liked Mike´s idea of asking you guys for a name...so...be my guest!!! Just in case...it´s not black..it´s dark blue, ok?!??!  :o)

Feeling great!

What a great night I just had...

Well, I´ve been in a Backstreet Boys mood lately...and tonight I started listening to the song  "As love as you loved me"...that song brings me great memories...that was the first song I heard in English that I could actually translate to Portuguese...and I was only attending those silly English courses (which I teach nowadays!)!!!!! And that song makes me remember one of those simple moments in life that you never forget... I had just arrived to the US...and I guess I was going to the movies or something with Jared and Julie...Jared was driving...Julie was on the seat next to him..and I was on the back seat...when this song started playing...the three of us started singing together...that was the only song I actually knew how to sing!!!  hahahahahhaa

Then....to make my night completed...Mike has told me everybody´s user name on Skype...and Julie was online!!! After so many years (I guess we haven´t spoken for awhile...), I could talk and SEE her and the kids!!You have no idea how silly I was feeling after saying good bye...I really didn´t want to let Julie hang up the phone...soooooo sad!!!!!!! Anyways, I´m really glad I could talk to her and the kids...and it feels really good to have Skype and be able to share a bit more!!!

Julie...now that I have shown you the house...and the room you´ll be staying...pack your bags and come with Rich and the kids....I´ve already promised to babysit them!!!! :o)

Mike...thanks for telling the family´s user names...

Missy, Rich, and Mom...I´m still waiting for you to accept my request!!!!

PS: The car is about to come soon!!!!!