Yeah, it is. Thank god for Tom's deodorant. Best thing I could have brought from the states. As far as the job goes, I've been working on churrasqueira details for a couple different projects, both of which I have now finished. Churrasqueiras are these outdoor kitchens where they make Brazilian barbeque which is absolutely delicious. João (I finally got Pai's name down) did it for us on Friday. And I thought I was a partial vegetarian, yeah right. Today I started to work on a design for a sign for a doctor's clinic, which is super fun, I never told anyone but I always kind of wanted to do that- they're simple, fun small scaled, its good times. I should open a sign company. Maybe.
So this weekend we went out Friday night, me and Isabela met up with Jordana and Fabio, Eloise and a bunch of their friends. We sat outside and drank beer and talked. They told me about these parties which they compared to frat parties from the movies at the university. In November Eloise and her neighbors are throwing a bikini party which she is crazy excited for. I'm a little scared, especially because bikinis here are all pretty scandalous. I don't even think they have boy shorts style. Interestingly enough though, they don't have thong underwear. Eloise was explaining how her friend from NY sends her thongs... the real story behind that one I have yet to find out. Also missing from Brazilian culture- peanut butter. I'm not that big a fan, but considering it was a staple in college, I think I'll miss it- maybe, later. So, needless to say, after we went through like, more liters than i could count we got hungry and took to the streets in search of drunk food. We settled for the closest place, Rob's- which was a hot dog place. Now, I love me some red hot lovers, but this- THIS was just, over the top. Hot dogs here are cut in half long ways, and then four or five pieces are put into this big bun, like twice as big as in the US, and they put mayo, tomatoes and shredded chicken in a little spicy sauce. Sounds... creative, I know but it was crazy good. The next morning was a bit rough, I couldn't eat anything until evening, and João and Marlene were concerned. It was cute. I loves them.
The best part of this weekend was probably going to grandmas house. Yeah I know, sounds awkward and boring and not like a lot of fun- but I'm finding learning the everyday normalcy here is just as much fun as going out and drinkin, which I am clearly not opposed to. So, Fabio- who by the way if I haven't mentioned is the epitome of a beautiful Brazilian man, he's a personal trainer, and his wife Jordana, is equally if not more beautiful. Anyway, he picks us up, and then Isabela, Jordana and him take turns voting, which is mandatory here. What a concept... Grandma's house was small but cute, with a stunning view of the countryside. I met Marlene's brother and his wife, both grandmas, there were lots of people all of who are super nice. We ate a lot of amazing food, played with Kodinha (the cutest dog ever) took naps, hung out- it was great. They were very excited that I voted for Obama (absentee) and intrigued by the electoral system, here it is just the popular vote. So the elections were for the Londrina mayor, and the current mayor got re-elected even though he stole millions of reais, according to João, he sweetalks the poor into voting for him; making promises he can't keep, whining about being attacked by other candidates... hm sound familiar? I hope not.
They still can't get over me drinking coffee with just milk. I think it might be a social faux pas not to use sugar.
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