concoction of emotions

Arembepe, Hippy village, beautiful places, beautiful people. Sometimes I think i'm living in a dream, then I remember that we are the creators of our own realities. <3 Beijos and see you all oh, so soon.

Back to Rio de Janeiro on the 9th. Holla.

disfrutar.

Done by a dear friend, Tchito Lama.

I have met some of the most beautiful people. That's all I have to say. Beijos.

Barra de Salvador.

Ah, things have been crazy (to say the least) this past week and thus explains the lack of recent posts since I have been in Bahia. I can say without hesitation that it feels soooo good to be back. Bahia literally translates to Bay in portuguese so it makes my heart hella tranquilo to be back in the Bay...get me? I just made it to the new spot where I will be living with the other interns. It is located in the center of Rio Vermelho, literally in the center and directly in front of the ocean...

Its a community center where teens from the favelas want job placement and are taught IT skills and other apprentice stuff in the fields of management, hospitality and tourism. There is also an orphanage run out of this center for kids under 7 who are HIV positive. I will be working with these beautiful children and teaching English to the managers of the house 3 days a week. My time will never be lacking in work and spending time with beautiful people who need attention, help and care. I am just blessed and happy to be here. <3

I would type more but the computer is old school, so I will provide yall with a few visuals from the past week. I have been spending time nonstop with my lovely amigos daqui and am forever grateful to have them in my life...Life is a trip, and I am just happy to be a part of the journey.

Beijos and I miss you all so much.

Salvador, Bahia

Bom dia! Its only 5:31 am and im up and awake (with a throbbing head if you can guess why..lol) waiting for the cab to come and take me to the airport. Yes, last night i celebrated mi ultima dia no rio de janeiro..and i must say, it was rough. i cried at my despedida with the kids from the surf school. i tried to stress that i would come back but just not sure when.. then having to leave all the family and friends i have made with everyone ive met here, ahh. tears central. i guess you can say a part of me is always gonna be carioca now. no doubt about it. last night we went to this siiiiiiiick reggae festival in one of the favelas (in lieu of my LOVE for reggae and all that is associated with such)..haha holy cow. a perfect way to spend my last few hours in rio ;)

I couldnt be more grateful for all that i have experienced here..and im not going to make my going away so dramatic because there is no doubt that ill return. besides, in a few hours ill be in bahia...more beautiful people, more beautiful experiences! <33

sending you all my love from brazil. beijos!