Ola, Tudo Bem followers/friends/family
As this Sunday has once again arrived, I reflect back upon my week and the activities I have encountered. I have managed to check off some things on my to do list. One of these things being, to do Karaoke. Yes, sounds lame yet its truly a remarkable experience to sing in pure English to a pure Portuguese bar scene. I hope to think my beautiful voice lifted the spirits of the crowd yet to be honest, I can not report back on how I was due to the communication barrier. I don’t recall many boos yet not an encore, therefore it could have been a mixed reaction. But as I sit in my chair I become sad at the question of “where the “fridge” is Canadian sports?” Brazil does not exercise a 24/7 hockey coverage as present back in Canada, nevertheless they don’t even talk or touch base on how our Canadian teams are doing. From growing up with Sportscenter to wake up to every morning, the lack of sports is slowly dragging me down. Yet I do give my best regards to the Canucks and my cup is raised in support of Miami also. Both finals I wish I could watch. Highlights are never as good as the real action in play.
This weeks experience have led to me lay on the beach and bronzeado (tan)/host a 830am meeting with Ile Aiye/A wine and cheese party/Purse shopping with Olivia (not as bad as it may sound)/ and last yet not least to a evening full of drinks with my fellow amigos and amigas. Each week exposes me to a new adventure in which I cant help but to enjoy and capitalize on. Last night I managed to watch UFC 131, which was a war amongst all fighters on the card. I am fortunate UFC is a major sport recognized in Brazil. So, I still am able to watch that sport yet Hockey is definitely one I wish I could tune into.
Well also as my week ends here in Brazil, of course in Canada it does also. Therefore I would like to give a “shoutout” (odd word to use yet it seems appropriate to use) to my sister and her graduation accomplishment, my family of course to let them know they are in my mind and thoughts, and of course to my fellow friends who should start to prepare for my return and skill I will be bringing to the 2ND annual beer Olympics. I’m ready to redeem last years tragic second place finish. Now onto my next topic of discussion.
The portion which allows you; the Canadian perspective to gain some Brazilian knowledge. I will now inform you on the basics of simplying greeting and dismissing someone.
Canada: Hey/Hi Portugese: Oi/Ola
Canada: Bye/Goodbye Portugese: Tchau
Canada: Good Morning/Good Afternoon Portugese: Boa Dia/Boa Tarde
Scenario: Now when you ever find yourself in a situation here, where you don’t understand what to do/what to think or what to say. Just keep to the basic approach when your misunderstanding. Nod your head and say “Sim” (yes), eye contact is crucial to this stage. Yet when Sim seems to not gain you anywhere, simply say “noa sai” (I don’t know). The hardest part I found to learn such a language is the fact that the spelling doesn’t resemble how to pronounce the word. But best of luck to my fellow followers and travel cravers. The world is full of diversity and variety of culutural aspects. But do enjoy your first lesson.
Well the clock is ticking and the days are slowly vanishing before me. Yet I await to write again in one week. Cheers to my family/friends/Brasilians/Canadians and mostly importantly my newly formed Brazilian friends. Tchau J
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