Top 10 things Americans don’t get about Brazilians

This was writen by an american woman who lived in Brasil (Rio de Janeiro) for 7 mos. Rio’is very diferent then Curitiba, where my parents are right now and where I lived most of my life… but some of these are *SO* true!!!!

10. Most women, of any social class, have both their nails and toes perfectly manicured. Yet many women don’t seem to shave their legs, opting to bleach them or just let it grow. Those that actually have hairless legs apparently wax, since there is no women’s shaving cream available in Rio.


My opinion: TRUE! LOL

9. Many dogs you see in the street have either some sort of outfit, booties, or both, especially in Ipanema and Copacabana. People love to dress up their dogs like little girls.

8. Despite an unnatural obsession with hygiene, many people let their dogs poop all over the streets, leading to people stepping in the poop and getting the streets and their homes dirty.

My opinion: TRUE! - Man how gross!!!!

7. Brazilians have an unnatural obsession with hygiene. Many Brazilians take two showers a day and take their toothbrushes to work. These things are apparently not OK: leaving bags or purses on the floor, sitting on your bed with your street clothes on, or leaving newspapers on the couch.

My opinion: *SO* True

6. Platform sandals.
My opinion: TRUE - I love them!

5. Brazilians love a crowd. Like a huge, overwhelming crowd. The beach? Check. Street parties? Check. Clubs? Check. Family gatherings? Check check.
My opinion: TRUE

4. Brazilians flock to lines. Even if they don’t know exactly what it’s for or if it’s the one they’re supposed to be on. Everywhere. The movies, the metro, the mall. Not to mention Brazilians have a lot more patience for lines than Americans.

My opinion: TRUE! Not that we likethem - we just have to put up with them…

3. Rice and beans. I enjoy a good rice and beans dish every now and then. But many, many Brazilians, of all walks of life, and all social classes, eat this at least once a day, if not most days of the week.
My opinion: True - And most of us would do it even if it was optional… It’slike sleeping- you do it every night - you eat rice and beans every days!

2. Brazilians are much more comfortable with nudity than Americans. Actually, they’re really comfortable with it. Being mostly naked, or watching mostly naked people, or being mostly naked while watching mostly naked people, it’s totally cool in Brazil.
My opinion: Yes, we are more confortable…. but she exagerated on the rest…

1. Brazilians are obsessed with the image of their country. Every Brazilian I have ever met has inevitably asked me, “What do you think about Brazil? Do you like it here?” This apparently happens to many gringos. Why do you care so much what we think? You’re like teenage girls. You know you have a beautiful, amazing, incredible country. Why do you need to hear it from us?
My opinion: Yes - We love our Country and we are proud of it… butI don’t agree with this one!

Bisneto de peixe so pode ser peixe!

Like we say in Brasil - "A fish's kids can only be fish!" or like you guys say in America - The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree....

My grandpa was from the North of Brasil - where they eat "farina" with EVERYTHING! (farinha is a type of flour - now usually seasoned - I think it's very yummie) and people from North of Brasil - we joke that specially the Baianos - People born in Bahia love farinha!

So do my kids - the greatgrandkids of Mr. Lidio love the thing! He would be so proud! (He passed away when Benji was 3 months older - a week after meeting Benji for the first time and having a wonderful week together)




Another brazilian thing - speedos! LOL

Got Brasil?

Brazilian – and nobody can deny! =)

Yeap.. there’s Brazilian blood on these boys veins! And I’m SO proud of it! =)

Benji and his “embaixadinhas” (not sure how they are called in English – anyone??)

His got something with the ball, not just necessary soccer… any sport really!

And Noah – Because to eat Mango you GOT to use your hands! You GOT to get messy! =)

Lots os picture posts latelly hu? I know, I know… but believe me - it shall pass! =)

Brasileiros e ninguem pode negar, ne?

Olha so essas fotos e me digam se nao tem sangue de brasileiro nesses meninos???

O Benjamin so na embaixadinha! Ele adora uma bola!! Nao precisa ser de futebol nao, gosta de baisebal, ama basket e agora ta com essa historia de querer jogar “golfiti” (Golf)

E o Noah mostrando para a Americana que “ Manga tem que comer com a mao! Manga tem que se lambusar”  (lembra do commercial da Kibon?)  Eeeeee orguio! =)

-Da lhe foto postar foto agora que eu to com camera funcionando, ne? Nao stressa nao pessoal, logo essa febre passa heheeh

APF & Ben’s Concert + things we are into to

Yesterday we went to see the Aussie Pink Floyd concert @ Taft Theater, it was insanely good! I was very impressed.

I post a few videos on my You Tube account. My camera is a piece of crap but still did a ok job – I wasn’t really concentrated on the camera – I was enjoying the show while recording so they are not good however it can give you a little taste of it! =)

Next year I want to go again!

And this is the Show Benjamin put up for us the other day – I forgot to post this video! Funny guy! He just waited their for applause! =) lol

The boys now love:

B - “Spider’s going up your back – spider’s going down your back…”

N - “Serra, Serra, Serrador…”

Dan is totally out FF – he is so upset! (I’m not! Lol)

And I? I love this Slim-Fast Optima Muffin Bar, I don’t do Slim fast diet or anything – I’m just a muffin maniac! Nutrition is not that great – lots of sugar, but better then a regular muffin! They have like a Blueberry, Banana Nut & Chocolate Chip

So this is the one thing I found to indulge in the mornings! Mmm with a spice pumpkin coffee! =)

Why do I love Brazil? By Rob Stone

We are supposed to be impartial but I have a confession to make:


- I love Brazil!

Everybody loves Brazil because the play the game the way is supposed to be played.With joy, fashion & flair.

Something this special spills across the borders, embraces the globe and makes fans the whole world. While the opposition is playing the game they are painting a picture – The beautiful game; Jogo Bonito – Soccer with the smile!

I love Brazil because their names are fun to say.

Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Say: Kaka – Say: Cafu…

You are smiling, aren’t you?

I love Brazil for those who love Brazil - Their fans who travel the world, who make anywhere feel like its Rio - Every game is a Carnival!

Why do I love Brazil?The tapestry of this game is stitched in yellow, blue and green.

These men play the game the way children play – from the bottom of the innocence.

Why do I love Brazil?

The soccer world loves them - And Brazil loves the world right back!

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They had the coolest video going on at ESPN while Rod spoke those words. Very nice!

Why does Lica love Brazil? – No word can explain. You only understand if you are from Brazil.