April 21, 2011
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In Search of Something beautiful
I want to find something different, something interesting. And I can’t think of any good websites to find it. And I am thinking that maybe I wouldn’t find it on the internet at all. I should move away from the computer screen. Slowly. Until I am far enough away to break eye contact.
Today is “Tira Dentes” day in Brazil. Happy taking out teeth day. Not really–that really is the name, but it is because of a famous guy who was a dentist-like person who stood for freedom…I am pretty sure it didn’t end well for him. It doesn’t end well for most people who end up honored with a day of celebration.
Mr.Darcy is just as bad as Disney movies for us girls. Hmmm. Us girls had a marathon Pride and Prejudice day. It was lovely. Yea for holidays where you can do nothing and not have to feel guilty about it. Six hours of old English accents and Mr.Darcy. And Lindsay’s cookies. I crocheted 12 bracelets/anklets/necklaces in that time. I am trying to learn how to crochet without looking. Perhaps while giving a speech. Don’t you think a speech would be more impressive if I was crocheting at the same time?
The Living Stones party was lovely yesterday. I will post pictures soon. One of the little boys was sitting in the front and he called me over and whispered in my ear “I have to piss.” Unfortunately, while I have heard many versions of saying “I have to go to the bathroom,” I never heard that more…crass way of putting it (in Portuguese) that this little guy said. I was thoroughly confused. So he said it a little louder. Still a blank look on my face. And a little louder. Finally, one of the older kids behind him said “He has to pee.” And so I took him to the bathroom. Funny, the vocabulary that you miss out on…
“Rio” the cartoon–you should watch it. A pretty good representation of Brazil–and some lovely Brazilian beats and songs. Fun. Cartoons should never be watched alone or without snacks.
I fly home three weeks from today. Things are going pretty well according to plans, and I feel that gnawing feeling sneaking up on me. For sure by next week I will feel it full well. The transition mode. Shut down, close up shop, and start somewhere else feeling. Not entirely healthy, but can be managed if surrounded by enough prayer. More questions than answers–which makes for more adventure.
I think…I will go jogging now.
