Well, it's been almost three weeks now that I've lived in Sampa (local name for São Paulo) and as can be expected or not, it has been an evolving experience. When I initially flew down, I knew exactly what I came for, both professionally and personally. I had key relationships that I had built over my last trip - mostly friendships, others I considered to be more special. Professionally, I was ready to be working from day one. Unfortunately, or now fortunately, from one event to the next, the fabric of my existence within the city has changed greatly. It is funny how sometimes what seems so painful can be the best medicine one ever needed. Sometimes we lie to ourselves and tell ourselves that *this* is what we need - this particular person / object / position when in reality we know it is not the case. We delude ourselves with our own drug to make it seem perfect. It's interesting.
At one moment, I thought I should travel to Colombia and the Amazon to help ease off some of the pressure / confusion from these great changes. It can be rather traumatic to watch your desired goals and idols come crashing down; to build this temple in your mind and to watch your Gods stomp on the graces you laid upon them can seem insurmountable. We ask why and hold our breaths for the world to come to its senses. But, then again, now through the changes of a new day after days, weeks, I see the light of happiness - a new dawn and the real beauty of life - in the pitch of night after a clear, crisp night. This is to persistence and being thankful for what is given. How do I forget that I live an incredible life, that I am blessed with amazing friends and family, and that I have the real blessing of being. Each day that passes, I grow, I learn and I am one day wiser than the day before. Amazing.
As I finish up a nice long Monday here in Sampa in my apartment here in Itaim Bibi, I am genuinely happy. Good people, friendships and new opportunities = Very good feeling. From Festa Junina and Ultimate Frisbee to my productive Portuguese lessons, great roommate and new professional connections, things are beginning to get really good down in the real capital of Brasil. I bid adieu with a smile and a nod. Goodnight from Sampa.
#happinessissimplicity
As I finish up a nice long Monday here in Sampa in my apartment here in Itaim Bibi, I am genuinely happy. Good people, friendships and new opportunities = Very good feeling. From Festa Junina and Ultimate Frisbee to my productive Portuguese lessons, great roommate and new professional connections, things are beginning to get really good down in the real capital of Brasil. I bid adieu with a smile and a nod. Goodnight from Sampa.
#happinessissimplicity
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