June 2012
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It's been a while...
I’ve been back from Brazil for a while now, but I haven’t even been quite sure what to say or how to say it.
First of all Brazil is an amazing place. It was much more than I had imagined. The Amazon forest is a place that (even though this sounds so cheesy) is so magical. It has this refreshing air to it that I think way too many people take for granted.
I also learned that many...
April 2012
12 posts
Soon...
I know its been a few weeks since I’ve written on this blog, I’ve just been super busy with all of my exams so far. I leave for Orientation Camp in exactly one week. After two days of camp we head out on our flight to Panama City, Panama and then from there to Manaus, Brazil. The adventure starts all too soon!
Portuguese phrase/word of the day:
How much does it cost? - Quanto custa?
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18 Days
I just realized that I haven’t been posting my words/phrases of the day! SO, here it is!
I don’t speak Portuguese - Eu não falo Português
This is really going to come in handy because I don’t know much about the language and I am going to be immersed in the culture and language
Enjoy!
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To be or Not to be...Nervous
Wow, its been wayyyyy too long since I last posted! I have been really busy with exams lately, I’m two down and one more to go! Studying during finals basically consumes your life for the time being. I just realized today 18 more days! I can’t believe that in 18 days I will be out of the continent. That is just so unfathomable! As the time approaches, I think I am getting more nervous....
23 Days
This weekend has been really busy! With this weekend being busy, I have been back at home celebrating (and studying like crazy) with the family. Exams start next week for school. Ahhh! I haven’t been writing as often because it has been Easter weekend and like I said before, really busy.
I am learning my colours this time, it would be nice to be able to express at least some of my...
25 Days
I have been really busy with school lately, so I’m going to have more Portuguese words today. I know that I missed blogging yesterday!
Portuguese words of the day: Days of the week!
Monday- Segunda-feira Tuesday-Terça-feira Wednesday- Quarta-feira Thursday-Quinta-feira Friday- Sexta-feira Saturday- Sábado Sunday - Domingo
Happy Thursday Everyone!
27 Days
Since I am travelling to Brazil, I will be learning many new people and making so many new connections. Today’s post is going to be all about meeting new people. I am so excited to meet all these new people, I can’t even imagine what it is going to be like to meet so many new people in my travels. I am excited to have new connections and hear peoples stories.
Portuguese phrase:
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28 Days
Portuguese words of the day:
Please: Por favor Thank-you: Obrigado (male) or Obrigada (female)
Before University I took French from Grade 4 until Grade 12 and this year in University I took Intro to Spanish. I know I want to take French II in the winter semester of next year, but anyways—the point is that Portuguese is similar to both of these languages (especially Spanish). When learning...
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“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete,...”
– Laozi
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29 Days
Only 29 days left until I get on my own jet plane and take off for Brazil! I am so super excited for this trip it is unbearable. Today there are going to be a few Portuguese words because they seem pretty simple to understand:
Goodbye: Adeus Yes: Sim No: Não
These words, along with Hello are all pretty basic words that are essential (well I think so) when travelling to different countries. It...
“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are...”
– M. Scott Peck
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Life is a Journey
Vida é uma Viagem: Life is a Journey
My name is Mallory and I am about to embark on my first extraordinary journey of my life. In 30 days I will be leaving for Brazil! I will be leaving with a lovely group of 9 other ladies and we will be travelling to Manaus, Brazil which is in the middle of the rainforest! I will be in Brazil for 31 days working and travelling as a student. Travelling is...
