So yesterday was Impacto Esperança here in South America. Basically it was the one day where (supposedly) ever Adventist in the Division went to the streets to distribute magazines and books about the importance of Sabbath rest. Here at the Division we piled into busses and headed off to Sao Joao de Aliança to reach,…
Safe and Sound
For those of you that may worry about me from time to time down here in my South American “jungle”… have no fear. I’m well taken care of, and have yet to lack in love. Here are those closest to me.
Happy Mother’s Day!
There are days which are more difficult than others to be so far away from home and family. Yes, this is one of those days. A day when I am reminded of everything that a mother should and can be, I’m also reminded that mine is 4,834 miles away (flying distance that is). But since…
Life’s Great Mysteries
Sometimes I wonder how I end up finding such great people everywhere I go… Do fabulous people like this exist everywhere?! Major props to Eli (again!) for the pictures!
Für Elise and other Simple Pleasures
So today, while editing the Living Hope magazine (for the umpteenth time!), I was grooving out to some Classical music online. It helps to both calm my mind as well as block out external noise (aka more interesting things than editing). Normally my Ipod’s my hero for the day in that respect, but forgetting to…
Mexico and Brazil: Economy
Undoubtedly, Mexico and Brazil are the two most powerful economies in Latin America, both are Regional Powers, both are Members of the G20, and both are poised to continue growing and industrializing if their governments manage the economy in a good manner. In the little time I have been in Brazil, I have observed several…
Happy Birthday Brasilia
So over a week ago (April 21st to be exact) was the 50th anniversary of the construction of Brasilia. Conveniently it also fell on the Brazilian holiday “Tiradentes” which celebrates a martyr of sorts during the independence process of the country. We got the day off of work and did some wonderful things with it! …
Rock star for a day
As I sit at home, preparing my classes for the next week (and yes, it will be a busy one, I’m mostly preparing myself mentally 🙂 I’ve decided to get caught up here. Let me tell you about last Sunday. Susan asked if I wanted to join them on a trip to IABC, an Adventist…
Upcoming stars….
Keep your eyes open for my blog’s newest guest contributors (starting next week hopefully). I’m making… er… letting my Advanced English class start producing some creative writing essays. You’ll all get to see a glimpse inside some of the brightest minds I know, while they learn to communicate as effectively as possible in English. Hope you enjoy the unique…
Murderous Fiends
I’m sorry to report, that while these Toucans are beautiful creatures… they eat other baby birds.
Brown Bag Adventures 