I impressed some one. He emailed me this.

Pessoas novas no meio da gente.

Escrito por Paulo Reis.

Há algum tempo, algo curioso aconteceu comigo,

Uma questão interessante a refletir

Por que você me chama atenção, interessa-me ver você sorrindo e dançando?

Repostas não viveram de imediato, mas continuei a pesando em ti...

Hoje sei a reposta,

Amo a liberta, amor escutar a música do sorriso feliz das pessoas,

Amo encontrar pessoas que tem de fato o espírito da aventura em seus corações

Que estão dispostas a mudar, mesmo que seja apenas por um ano

E depois se redescobrir que já não são as mesmas,

E, nem deixou as pessoas que conheceu nesta caminhada serem como antes,

Ou seja,

Nesta jornada, transformou a si e as pessoas ao seu redor.

Nisto tudo conheci uma garota que traduz todo esse sentir

Se chama Mackenzy Hunsaker

Sorry if the translation had an error.
Sincerely Paul, Formosa-GO BRAZIL

New people in the middle of us.

Written by Paul Reis.

Some time ago, something curious happened to me,
An interesting question to ponder
Why did you call me attention, I am interested to see you smiling and dancing?

Responses did not live immediately, but continued to weigh on you ...

Today I know the answer,
Love releases it, love listening to the music of happy smiling people,
I love finding people who really have the spirit of adventure in their hearts
Who are willing to change, even if only for a year
And then rediscover that are no longer the same,
And do not let people know that this journey be as before,

That is,
In this journey, transformed themselves and the people around you.
In all this I met a girl who translates all this feeling
It's called Mackenzy Hunsaker

Its decided

I am staying I can do this even if it takes me the whole time to learn portuguese. The hardest things in life are usually the ones that are most worthwhile. My family and I did so much work and paid so much money to get me here can´t just back out now. I wasn´t raised a quitter and I would rather not start right now. Anything is possible through God. He brings you hardships to define and purify your faith. He has a set path for you and will never give you too much than you can handle. I actually have to work to have a social life now, but it will be beneficial for the future. And the people here are so nice, caring, and loving I can turn to them and just sign when I need help.

Home from Trip

Stayed home from school today because of my allergies. I think I might be getting an ear infection. They have been bothering me since going scuba diving. Slept most of the day too. Unpacked my bag and reorganized with my presents and the stuff I bought. Called my counselor finally told him how I was feeling. Then I didnt understand what he said. I dont think I can go back to the US and then come back here, but thats what it sounded like he was saying. My dad is a dork he took the not talking literally no email on my birthday but he is good texted him today to make sure. My vacation was amazing my family made sure I didnt get a sunburn tons of sunscreen and sitting under the unmbrella. Went snorkling in the natural pools in the ocean and then scuba diving. My nose was terrible the day after and now my ears hurt like ear infection my parents are trying to take care of it though. Road in a boat that was connected to a glider over the ocean it was beautiful and relaxing. Didnt get a sunburn only got a little color though. Swam with a bunch of fish. Ate crab fish octopus shrimp and I am sure other sea food. Drank coconut milk tried the coconut meat wasnt good. Stayed in a duplex that reminded me of Lake Michigans beach houses. It was adorable. My hotel room had a big bed and a small bed that was strange instead of one big or two smaller equal size. You use normal keys to get into the rooms not cards. Went to a feira in Maceio and did some shopping at Porto de Galinhas. It was my uncles birthday yesterday went to a restaurant that served pizza like gerties it was nicer though. It was good. Ate banana acai on pizza brigadeiro on pizza but not the ice cream one I was full by then. Got pep talks today about the language. A boy named Paulo that was at the churrasco com colleger students wrote a poem about me it was soo sweet about changing just for a year smiling and dancing in the middle of people and not understanding. made me smile. Do I stay or do I go?

17

My suprise birthday party was amazing yesterday. I had a hint it was coming but I thought it was going to be at a restaurant not my house. Thank you Letícia Kaory Kaihara and Brunna Gontijo you surprised me. Here they put eggs on your head instead of pushing your face in the cake. Neither happened to me thank goodness. Just smelt bad cuz I hadnt showered yet and had volleyball yesterday. Had Japanese food ate California rolls with Salmon in them so I obviously am trying new things. FInally weent to SUbway the night before though and I had to get wheat with just cheese and ham just like always to see if it was the same. Not bad BUt I have had better. They were blown away it was even a bigger deal here than the US that that is all I get. HAd a white cake it wasnt vanilla though idk it was good though and then the lovely chocolates that are always at parties. I thought my family forgot my birthday other than my siblings who woke me up with hugs and parabéns. Finals week in finally over. Today was teachers day so they did a skit joking about the teachers. I actually got to laugh. People stuffed their bras just like we do in the US for jokes. Going on a trip with my family to the NE for the beaches!!! 5 days in paradise leave tonight and I was the first one all the way packed and ready. That was a first. My presents were like soaps and lotion and chocolate. They give baskets full of random food here too on your birthday thought that was neat. Getting a sore throat but its all good. Got my moms package finally today. Went to the post office it was closed. Went to the other they said it didnt exist. Got home and it was in my garage. Way to the God. One random sock a random guitar pic and shorts that were in the donate pile gotta love her. =) Took legit senior pictures in the gowns and stuff they also have cape like things and handkercheifs and we all shared the gowns didnt have our own individual. Tchau gente.

Blown away

Went shopping today bought some stuff for my trip. :) still blows me away how expensive things are here it makes hollister look like marshalls. Got a swimsuit its covers less than normal but it covers i made sure. A brazilian wax might happen in the near future though. Met a different uncle, he came to Brasilia because he met a girl online and tomorrow is her birthday so he came here to take her out. They make baskets with like cakes and goods in them then in the morning of your birthday they give them to you. Its neat. I have to study I am happier now, but the fact that I cant have a conversation with the clerk when i am checking out bums me out. Ate sushi today and chinese food I can only handle some fish it wasnt bad though. Went out to a dance club last night there were bouncers and everything. Forro again, but I cant go dance with any one cuz I cant talk to them. Ahhhhh!!!!! It was fun, but they are like whatever in heals and my feet were killing me. Went home at one and they said that was early. Oh I gotta figure something out for my face acne is bad. I love it here, but I have to study. I am sure I look lazy cuz its been two months and my portuguese is still awful. Hmmm anything is possible through God and he has already made a path for me so if I learn the language or not its all in his hands.

Best day sooo far!!!

Today was amazing!!! I went to a churrasco and at first it was akward it was with all the people I saw at the festival de musica. I can't figure out how to play one card game Truco so we played dominos. I love how people just play music on their guitar here and then everyone sings if they know it or they try. Then I played UNO, they play a little different bur it's pretty much the same thing. Then I went inside and saw people dancing forro. They told me to join in I love it still not very good at it cuz it's kinda akward the first time. We went outside played a game where you have to guess what the person is doing kinda like charades except a boardgame. They wanted me to try and we actually got three points I had help with explaining the words though. Then the dancing started they played like to the window to the wall get low that sorta music. I busted my moves out and people watched and copied same as US. We danced in a circle and people went in the middle I LOVED IT!!! forro again then we started talking in Portuguese just slowly and I was capable it was amazing!!! This party was with college kids but they are like 17 til 20. Then my family explained intensidade to me and I understood for the most part. Tart de banana is amazing ate it at cecilas house. Watched Scooby Doo today they also still have Johnny Bravo not just Doug. Skipped with Syd Dee and Willow. Thanks God best day yet so far!!! Also taught them the Macarena great bonding. Had senior pictures yesterday didn't fall on my face in heals! Got allowance went out with friends. God is awesome!!!