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Because, well, I can…. July 7, 2014. I haven’t posted since Brazil. The last couple months have involved a lot of internal reflection, and there are many fragments I’m still parsing through. It’s hard to describe the kinds of changes that took place in me while I was in Brazil. Undefinable. Unrestricted. Unexplainable. Following my monthlong journey, the word saudades fills me each day. I use it regularly with my friends in Brazil to express how deeply I miss them. But perhaps the saudades extend...
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Because, well, I can…. Monthly Archives: June 2012. June 26, 2012. This Town Just Got Cooler*. Growing up in a city meant having access to an abundance of restaurants. You want Hungarian? You got it. Ethiopian? Sure thing. A falafel joint? Pierogis on a grilled cheese sandwich. But College Station isn’t exactly burgeoning with culinary options. Until recently, we didn’t have good Indian food. And for me, that was sacrilege. Now that Taz. Is here, I think about moving away a lot, lot less. For our appetiz...
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To the extent that it's absurd: I can't think of much to write
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To the extent that it's absurd. These are the things I say or do. While in France or some other country in the neighborhood. Enjoy. Friday, April 14, 2006. I can't think of much to write. As for the biking 2000km, well, that's probably out. I've been spending a lot of time saying goodbyes and getting crap ready for travelling the next month, so my riding time has been very little. Also, the weather has been on and off raining for awhile, so that doesn't help. The Camus will be done, I swear. And Daly's j...
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Cada Dia uma Nova Aventura | Monika Blogwell
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Because, well, I can…. Cada Dia uma Nova Aventura. May 22, 2014. Sorry for the lack of posts. The internet in Brazil is not as easily accessible, and I’m having some troubles importing photos. We also planted a tree in Sertaozinho, where I’m currently staying. In about an hour, I’ll head to another town called Atibaia for a conference. I don’t have to long to write, so here are a few photos from the trip so far. My AMAZING host family in Sao Carlos. The gang at TEM Museum. Eu Te Amo, Meu Brasil →. We mis...
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March | 2013 | Monika Blogwell
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Because, well, I can…. Monthly Archives: March 2013. March 20, 2013. When I get a project in my head, I want to start it immediately. I don’t do well with planning. I just dive in headfirst, tending to make lots of mistakes as a result. My enthusiasm du jour: bedroom painting. I’m going to try to do this right. I’ve got a bunch of DIY websites to diligently follow. I’ve painted a series of swatches on my wall, many-a-time staring and thinking of the scene in. PS Here’s a little ditty, Always Love.
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April | 2014 | Monika Blogwell
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Because, well, I can…. Monthly Archives: April 2014. April 15, 2014. Boston. The way I know it. I wrote this post a year ago after I just got back from Boston. I left the day before the bombings. A year later, I am finally publishing it. I left Boston on Sunday following a tearful goodbye with my niece and nephew and heartfelt embraces with my brother and sister-in-law. It’s right to feel despair. It’s right to feel angry. But it’s also right to not give up hope. I’m fearful that Monday’s eve...I finishe...
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Because, well, I can…. July 7, 2014. I haven’t posted since Brazil. The last couple months have involved a lot of internal reflection, and there are many fragments I’m still parsing through. It’s hard to describe the kinds of changes that took place in me while I was in Brazil. Undefinable. Unrestricted. Unexplainable. Following my monthlong journey, the word saudades fills me each day. I use it regularly with my friends in Brazil to express how deeply I miss them. But perhaps the saudades extend...Today...
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May | 2014 | Monika Blogwell
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Because, well, I can…. Monthly Archives: May 2014. May 26, 2014. Eu Te Amo, Meu Brasil. Today, we are in Jaboticabal. We arrived last night after attending the Rotary district conference in Atibaia. The town is named after the jaboticaba tree, which produces little dark purple berries. I tried one and it was a little bitter, but I’m told they’re not really in season right now. It’s peaceful to sit on their balcony and look out at everything. Our group with the mayor. The remainder of the trip will no dou...
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Eu Te Amo, Meu Brasil | Monika Blogwell
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Because, well, I can…. Eu Te Amo, Meu Brasil. May 26, 2014. Today, we are in Jaboticabal. We arrived last night after attending the Rotary district conference in Atibaia. The town is named after the jaboticaba tree, which produces little dark purple berries. I tried one and it was a little bitter, but I’m told they’re not really in season right now. My host family is very nice. They live in an apartment with a lovely view of the city (including the town’s McDonald’s! Our group with the mayor. The remaind...
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