Like they say, there is a season for everything and it was time for my time in Brazil to end and to rejoin my family and friends in Illinois. I would make this a long reflective blog, however, I feel like I have done enough reflecting and I'm just pumped to be home. As you can tell, I had the time of my life, but I have also come to value a lot of things from home that I used to take for granted. Grass, corn, clean streets, driving, and country music are just some examples :) However, though I am leaving Brazil, I am taking with me some things that I love about the culture and hope to integrate into my own life in the US:
1. Keep it simple. Simpler lives are happier lives
2. Don’t forget to help others
3. Live without stress… or at least try
4. Don’t pre-judge, sometimes after you get to know someone they are much different than you first thought
5. Bread and cheese for breakfast… mmmm!
6. Walking whenever possible
7. Meet new people whenever possible
8. Energy conservation! Unplug everything that is not being used, don’t waste anything
9. Keep practicing Portuguese
10. Keep in contact with Brazilian friends
11. Last minute trips with no planning usually end up being more fun!
12. Hug and kiss more =)
13. Just DANCE! Doesn't matter if you are good or not.. just do it!
14. Remember the value of family
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