New start, new adventures

We always say it's hard to step out of our comfort zone and push through the challenges it brings, but over the years I have realized that I only want to live out of my comfort zone. Some years ago, I remember standing in the same place for years, doing the same things and making my life a routine. Although some routines are great to have, or rather habits I should say, it is never good to become complacent. Complacency breeds fear and only paralyzes you. I have learned that through every experience, the more I fear the better the experience. It has been exactly a week since I have moved to Brazil, and for the time being the fear has subsided, but I know there are many challenges to come. My first week has been a blessing so far as I have been able to eat (insane amounts of delicious food ), meet family, and enjoy the hot weather. Things are however very different, the city here is simple and people's mannerisms are so different. When people do not know you they kind of look you up and down to get a feel for who you are, a little rude for my taste, but it's not like I haven't done it before. To be completely honest, it does not make them rude either, because each person and culture has their way of doing things and you can't condemn people for doing what is normal to them. Similarly, showers don't get too hot and have settings for winter and summer, pretty hilarious. More stories to come about my adventures as the Brazilian gringa in the motherland. Here are some pictures to last until then :)

Yummy Pasteis de milho e pao de queijo (cheese balls)

my little clown

Grandma's surprise birthday

Dancing at my cousin's 15th birthday :)