It probably goes without saying that the United States leads the charge in many areas, except health care. Talk with anyone outside of the States about American health care and they’ll start with a baffled, “But why?” Continue reading A Maçã a Day: Going to the Doctor in Brazil
Our First Solo Competition
One of the things I really like about Crossfit is that it can be accessible to very many people. Anyone can be a Crossfit competitor. Your job, as an athlete, is to do your best, until you too can prove that you’re the cream of the crop. Continue reading Our First Solo Competition
Our First Anniversary
Married, that is.
Gustavo and I met almost three years ago, on my first trip to Rio. Life has changed so much since then. Continue reading Our First Anniversary
3 Tips for Brazilian Portuguese
When people realize I’m foreign, their first response is usually, “Portuguese is really hard to learn, isn’t it?”
I’ve been learning Portuguese for three years now and, if you ask me, it’s no more difficult than any other language. I speak French and Italian fluently, and Portuguese is basically a weird remix of the two. (Also, fun fact: once you learn Portuguese, you understand Spanish.) Continue reading 3 Tips for Brazilian Portuguese
Crossfit Level 1 Experience
After a few months thinking about when to do our Crossfit Level 1 training, we decided it was time for us to make the investment in our knowledge about this lifestyle that we love so much.
We are lucky to live in a state in Brazil where at least once every two months we have the opportunity to take the test, so this July 14 and 15th, 2018 we went to Gladius Crossfit for our Crossfit Level 1 course.
Don’t Call Me Gringa
Earlier today, someone shared a link to an Instagram video in one of the Whatsapp groups I’m in. In it, a Crossfit coach yells “Neymar!” and all of his students stop what they’re doing to fall on the ground and groan. Continue reading Don’t Call Me Gringa
Fútbol
It’s a stereotype that Brazilians are obsessed with soccer. Personally, I haven’t been too exposed to the national obsession with fútbol since I happen to be married to one of the few Brazilians who doesn’t really follow soccer. At least, not until the past few weeks.
It’s World Cup time. Continue reading Fútbol
Politics of Women’s Health
With all the travel back and forth between home and Brazil – in addition to traveling for work – I’ve missed a few critical doctors appointments over the past year or so. Remembering that preventative healthcare is actually very important, I started calling a few doctors to set up appointments. Continue reading Politics of Women’s Health
Shhh! The Movies
A long, long time ago – by which I mean, actually, twelve years – I sort of moved to Paris. I say sort of because, while the intention was to complete all four years of college there, I only ended up staying for a few months. Continue reading Shhh! The Movies
The Right to Beauty
I have something to get off my chest. Literally.
I cannot handle the amount of plastic surgery in Brazil. It’s everywhere. Continue reading The Right to Beauty