Real Brazilians- Workout Edition

So everyone thinks that Brazilian are super skinny and tall like Gisele Bundchen.... I thought that when first moving down here.

Gisele Bundchen

Then I actually moved here and realized that women here are very much like the women in the US :) Normal!! Maybe they have different obsessions with beauty like: always having their nails done and working out their bums more than any muscle ever, never cutting their hair, and loving their tan lines. All this still makes them super normal and not these goddesses that are all over magazines and some super exotic species with amazing genetics. These girls have to work for it just like the rest of the world and workout is what they do best.

Real picture taken this year of Brazilian women at the gym.

For many years I have been trying to capture a photo of the Brazilian woman working out, mainly for the workout clothes.... Then I stumbled onto this photo from a friends Facebook page (love the internet).

Anyway, this is for all of you who wonder what's going on down here. The girl in the white pants with the think legs and booty- that's what I see the most of and what guys love down here. Of course not every woman looks like this but these girls in the picture represent a large majority. 

I will have to get some photos of the girls that workout in my neighborhood in the morning.... the photos might actually be shocking because of how little clothing is worn when working out. Hell, getting into one of the outfits might be a workout enough!!

Tchau,

Sara

Helping Out

Well lately Belle has been enjoying exploring the refrigerator.... She loves to move things around, put them in the side drawers, and also drag the mustard and salad dressings throughout the house. Last week I found the mustard in her crib ;) I guess she wanted it for later!

I wanted to catch her in the act but I got something even cuter! Notice closely the side drawer. Can you see the golf ball along with the potatoes?? Hahha! I couldn't stop laughing!

Then she proceeded to place potatoes around the house. I guess if something smells then I will know what to look for!

Gosh I just love how much personality she has as she gets older!

Tchau,
Sara

Rainy Day

I bought this cute tent a looooong time ago but never put it together because Belle was too young. Since yesterday and today we have been looked into the house because of rain I decided to break it out!

She loves it but unfortunately it's huge and pretty unstable... She wants to roll around in it but ends up hurting herself. At least we killed a few hours trying to set it up and then trying to figure out where to put it!

Wish us luck on keeping busy in a small apartment!

Tchau,
Sara

Silent Sunday

Belle playing in the sand at the park.

Mom crossing her fingers that today is the day she stops eating sand.

Tchau,
Sara
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Going Crazy

I have spent the past few days convinced that Belle has some random genetic disorder. I can't stop assessing her and looking at everything she does. I think that it has to be the Nurse in me.... maybe it's the new mom though.... maybe it's a combo..... all bets are probably on that I am just crazy.

When I see the doctor next I will be voicing my concerns and I know that he will laugh me off.

Wondering what they are?

Main point:    Belle has uneven legs.

It's noticeable because she has a little crease on one leg and not the other. The slight difference has not caused her any problems but I fear that one day it might.

Both her doctors in the US and in Brazil checked her hips and all checks out clear. That's not good enough for me though. I want to know the reason. This has been a problem that I have brought up to the doctors over the past 6 months and I still cannot put my mind to rest. I need to know the reason.

Is her leg bone longer or is it a spinal problem?? Either way I am going to ask for an ultrasound just for piece of mind. Then I can rest assure that I have done everything that I possible can to insure that Belle grows into a healthy, smart, and beautiful woman.

Ahhhhh the worrying from being a mother is going to give me an ulcer. Trust me that yoga is doing very little to calm my nerves. Word on the street is that I just better get used to my heighten sense of worry cause it's not going away ever :)

Tchau,
Sara

Soap Opera

Yesterday there was a taping of a soap opera on the street in front of our condo. The big light in the sky that looks like the moon is a huge light. I couldn't get a better picture with my phone but there were people everywhere.

Girls were all dressed up and I felt like a slob walking through the set :( I wish I knew the people and could have met a star!

Turns out my neighborhood has filmed several soaps over the years. Too bad I don't watch any of them.

Here in Brazil the soaps are played at night so everyone watches them. I just can't get into it even if it will help my Portuguese!

Tchau,
Sara
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Smash Cake

Here are some photos front the mini birthday party for Belle :)

Belle's little smash cake- it's carrot

Belle in her tutu minus the shirt

Running around the house

The face captures the entire photo session.

Cake time!!

Helping her break it open.

Not the start we expected.

Using one finger to eat the cake.

Yes she wore a bow for a little bit.

This is when we thought it would get good.

Not as messy as we thought.... :(

Nate decided to help her out a little.... she wasn't happy.

The full outfit.

Opening and closing the patio doors.

A smile!

Sick of the flash

My favorite pic and favorite smile!!

Her bloomer have her name and the number 1

Hope you enjoy the photos! I wish that I had a better back ground so the photos would turn out a little nicer! 

Tchau,

Sara

Beauty Everwhere

Sometimes I forget how beautiful Brazil is... Then I run into an amazing flower like this just hanging out at the playground. It doesn't even look real! Take some time today to notice something beautiful around you :)

Tchau,
Sara
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Birthday Gift

                                         

A little late but we found the perfect little chair for Belle and she loves it! Shopping trip a success besides Belles first on the ground crying/screaming tantrum in the store. How long do you think we can blame teething? I am going to keep using it until she has them all!!

Tchau,
Sara
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Negativity

I must apologize if lately I seem on edge or a little negative about Brazil. I go through phases where I love being here and life couldn't get any better and then I other times all I want is for this journey to end.

The things that I have written are not exaggerated or wrong but harsh. Brazil is a developing country and there are things that need to change.... that will change with time. I am grateful for the opportunity to live in a country that teaches me so much about patience and acceptance for things I cannot change immediately.

Although things are easier in Rio I still think that my time here is come to an end. Nate and I will not move just to move but we are keeping our eyes open for a good opportunity to make a change. This could mean that we are here for another year or more. When the right opportunity presents itself we will not question but accept.


Until then I am going to keep living life like we are never leaving. It's the only way to live right?

Tchau,
Sara