“Everyone is capable of saving money,” said someone who never went on foot to the mall with only the money for an ice cream cone, spending three hours window shopping to take advantage of the establishment’s air conditioning. Yes, we live during a pandemic, but it is not a new thing that having savings orContinue reading “The best investment of my life”
Category Archives: Thoughts and Reflections
The Story of the Scared Cat
The year is 2016. I had just arrived in Guiyang for the second time. It was not my first move to China, which made me extra confident that this time the process of adaptation and separation from family and friends would be easier. I can’t describe how disappointed I was. The city, the people, someContinue reading “The Story of the Scared Cat”
The Subconscious Act of Communication
Santo André, 1996 – Colégio São José, 4th Grade, Classroom B Teacher: Can anyone tell me what communication is? The entire room remains silent.
Thirty-Five
I believe that who we are today is a reflection of our past, of everything that has happened in our lives and the impact those moments had on us. At the same time, with each passing year, I become more aware of this influence. This allows me to have better control of how past experiencesContinue reading “Thirty-Five”
The World We Live In
Do we really know what happens around us? Today, I watched a frightening documentary. It’s scary when you realize that the news you hear every day is presented in a way that suits its messenger. Yes, of course, we all do it, but we’re not deciding the future of the world, at least notContinue reading “The World We Live In”
Lost
You wake up, you have your daily obligations, and, because you care about your reputation and being a responsible person, you get up. No matter how bad your mood, your disposition, how many hollow smiles you have to give, you start a day that you know will be terrible before you even wake up.
Can you hear yourself?
My cell phone is charging to my right. On my left, Netflix is constantly streaming some show and my laptop has open tabs beyond what you can imagine. When did we lose our sense of dedication to something and let ourselves sink into this ocean of information and distraction? It’s here!!! At least onceContinue reading “Can you hear yourself?”
Meu grão de areia 