Day 91 - A Boy, a Rose and a Girl

Day 90 - Nice & Steady?

So do you guys remember that picture i took back on January 4th - Day 4?  Well, I thought I could do the same thing but in the middle of traffic  =(   yea that did not go so well. Apparently I could not hold a steady hand but I love the way the picture came out none the less. 

Day 89 - Lying in the Street

Day 88 - Ehecatl

This is how my tattoo artist, Andrés, drew up Ehecatl - the Aztec god of wind. He had already started my tattoo late late Saturday night (well i guess technically early Sunday morning) but when I went back to have him finish coloring it in i just couldn't help but admire his work. I am going back to this guy for sure for my next tats.

Day 87 - New Do

I know you guys already saw the side view of my Mohawk, but i could put that picture because I didn't take it. Therefore, the front view will have to suffice.

Day 86 - Tan When you can

 lol ... so what do you do when you think you are looking a little pale? well you tan when you can, of course! Although I think it would have been more effective in a bathing suit.

Day 85 - Daniel's 1st Tattoo

Day 84 - New Boots

Day 83 - Texas Hold'em

Day 82- Back to the States

Day 80 - Rubiks

Oh the things I do for fun. =)

Day 79 - Happily Insane

Sorry its taken me this long to post updated pics guys i have been running up and down and just now getting everything organized again.

Day 78 - The Lion King

Today I was a hired as a freelance photographer, it was pretty cool but I felt somewhat pressured. Until today I only took pictures of friends and random stuff, just for fun, you know?  Well it turned out great the little boy, as you can see, was the cutest little thing ever. Me dio ansias, queria apretarlo. Ladies and Gentlemen…The Lion King – in real life. =)

Day 77 - Jack

Come on, seriously, who doesn’t like Jack! He is so cool man, but I will admit I used to be scared of him when I was little. Today I went to the Calourada de Jornalismo which is pretty much a welcoming party for the entering freshmen. It was great, the party started at two, I was already wasted before the sun went down. That was an awkward felling, but I liked it. 

Day 76 - Waving Trees

Today was a trippy day it started out sunny and out of nowhere **BAAAAMMMM** comes this hardcore storm.  Trees were waving, umbrellas were flying and people were sprinting for cover. But then as quickly as it came it went leaving only puddles and misplaced pieces of trash as evidence of its existence.  I am glad I was inside when this happened. But later this same day another storm hit and this time I wanted to go out in the rain because we, as adults, have a tendency to run away from the rain. I wanted to go against my instinct and we out for a walk in the rain with my friend, Rodrigo, it was actually quite relaxing – drinking a beer and walking, watching people scatter around us to find cover and us simply strolling. When was the last time you walked in the rain without caring about getting wet?

Day 75 - Remake

Today at Quinta Lei Gusinho and End did a remake of an earlier picture I had taken. This one came out more hip and “spirit-fingery”. This Qinta Lei was a smash, a lot of people went, and we drank, we sang, and we even got robbed... we not necessarily robbed per se but someone did make off with Gabriel’s bike right under our noses. Good times and many more to come, no doubt!

Day 74 - Gloomy

Don’t get me wrong, sunshine is great and all but gloomy days are also great. You know, those sunless days where everything is gray. You find yourself curling up with a good book drinking something warm and gazing out the window from time to time. I kind of welcome the cold weather… but something tells me I will soon regret it.

Day 73 - Crepes

So today, March 13^th, I made plans to meet up with Silvia at a pizza/crepe restaurant, which were simple plans being that it was in my neighborhood. But, alas, I always manage to screw things up, one way or another – it’s a gift, what can I say? I looked it up on google maps and thought I had it memorized, I ventured out on foot and arrived at a pizza joint but guess what? Yep, it was the wrong one. So I asked them if they knew where there was a pizza/crepe place and he looks at me and asks “are you on foot?” I, of course, respond yea. Then he gives me this you-poor-bastard smirk and tells me its waaaay down the street. So I ended up walking like two miles and I was already running late. I get to the end of the street and I still can’t find the place, and to make matters worse I didn’t have Silvia’s number so I couldn’t call her to tell her I was lost. Right about when I was going to give up and go home I received a text from Silvia telling me that she is already at the place and that she is going to order because she got tired of waiting and was starving. After that she tells me how to get to the place and I finally make it. I was about an hour late and she was halfway through her crepe. I learned two things today; 1^st don’t trust google maps (however, this can be debated because I did search the wrong place), 2^nd crepes can be salty, too (I could have sworn they were just sweet, at least that’s the only kind of crepe I had tasted before).

It was delicious!  

Day 72 - Duff

I bet you didn't know it really existed, well i sure as hell didn't. When i saw it i had to buy it, it was extremely tasty. I now understand why Homer is a drunk. =)

Day 71 - Keys

Today I met a gregarious young man that went by the name “Neto”, he was a cool guy, he mentioned he played in a band; guitar, drums and keyboard. But what I didn’t know is that he had been playing piano since he was like 10. He composed his first piece when he was twelve. We went to his house and he showed us his magnificent piano and then proceeded to play for us. The sounds that came out of the instrument were so harmonious that they would, unknowingly, leave you with a beatific expression. I seriously felt like say “I tip my hat to you good sir.”

Day 70- Backyard View

On Saturday we arose to a lovely site. This was the view from the Cruz's backyard, I was in awe. I wanted to sit there all day -- just staring out into that beautiful landscape and losing myself in thought.

Day 69 - Baile de Formatura

I was invited to go to Pindamonhangaba out of the blue with only two hours to spare. Being the impulsive type I said hell yes, packed my bag and jumped on the next bus to São Paulo. The trip itself was not that bad, it took a total of 12 hours but I was still hung-over and slept most of the way. Once there I was greeted by the most charming and hospitable families I have ever met, The Cruz's. In the picture above we have Giovanni and Carolina. I spent a little over two days in Pindamonhangaba but I met so many new and interesting people and enjoyed my stay. I can’t want to return someday.

Day 68 - Trote

Down here in Brazil, all freshmen get hazed. However it is not the kind of hazing we are accustomed to in the states. Here they get covered in flour, vinegar, eggs... or what ever other stinky concoction the sophomores can come up with. then they are paraded down the streets and made to collect money at stoplights to raise money for a party. It truly is all fun and games but in this picture the girl look like she is crying... but the truth is vinegar stings.

Day 67 - Bridge

Sometimes I wonder what São João del-Rei looked like back then, some of the buildings are still maintained as historic neighborhoods. But I mean really really, like walk around the city in the early 1900's see the people the clothes the culture. I guess I am just going to  keep on imagining. 

Day 66 - Uma Geladinha

 Uma geladinha sempre faz bem, e mais quando é compartilhada.
a cold one is always good, especially when it is shared.

Day 65 - Confusion?

i wonder if this has caused any confusion or accidents yet... =\

Day 64 - All Star

Device: Nikon D3100

Lens:  18-55mm

Focal Length: 25mm

Aperture: 5.6

Shutter Speed: 1/13 sec

ISO Sensitivity: 1600

SW: LR3

Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil

If your wordrobe does not include a pair of these it is not complete... it is ridiculous - they go with EVERYTHING! GOTTA LOVE `EM!

Day 63 - Vans Graffiti

Device: Nikon D3100

Lens:  18-55mm

Focal Length: 32mm

Aperture: f/4.8

Shutter Speed: 1/40 sec

ISO Sensitivity: 3200

SW: LR3

Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Day 62 - A Calçada

Device: Nikon D3100

Lens: 18-55mm  

Focal Length: 50mm

Aperture: f/1.8

Shutter Speed: 1/1250

ISO Sensitivity: 100

SW: LR3

Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil

You know how sometimes you just stare a something and start to think, you zone out. Well i was at the praça today and was just thinking about life and no matter how good it may seem right now, all good things must come to an end. I need to find the ball and get back on it. (get your minds out of the gutter... cochinos!)

Day 61 - Happy Birthday Ronan

Device: Nikon D3100

Lens:  18-55mm

Focal Length:18mm

Aperture: f/3.5

Shutter Speed: 1/50 sec

ISO Sensitivity: 3200

SW: LR3

Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil

My happy little home and some friends celebrating Ronan's birthday!