I’m on my way back to Brasilia, transiting in Panama. I’m so glad this hectic week of marathon meetings until 8 or 9pm has ended. I’m beyond exhausted due to late night, spinning minds after a day of meeting new/old people, hearing news/rumora/gossips. I packed a lot in 4 days instead of staying for longer because I need to arrive before lizzy’s birthday.
I could feel my body feeling the drag on the last day of morning runs. My pace is slow, the breathing feels hard, my legs are tired. Yet I need the run to get through the long day, with the help of coffee later in the day.
The biggest accomplishments this week:
- I found the summer sublet for me and Lizzy. It’s perfect!!! Small, cozy, French decor, in a lovely neighborhood, easy access to my favorite running route. I met the person, saw her place, and agreed on rent and move in date. I’m so excited.
- Conducted 3 meetings in Portuguese! The best part?! I didn’t have to think what to say nor how to say it. It came out more naturally and confidently.
- I met with my favorite colleague friend. He came from Middle East so I was glad to see him in person, healthy, safe, smiling. We also met another colleague from Jakarta together. It’s the best part of work trip to dc, re meeting old friends.
- Got all the gifts for Lizzy and some for Sofia. And tons of new Trader Joe’s snacks to try.
Dc is lovely this time of the year. The tulips!
I also tried Georgia food for one of the work dinners. So different
Lots of boxes from my Airbnb
An unexpected comment from a colleague (female): She saw me taking off my jacket and was surprised and told me you are so strong and fit, congratulations!
I guess my twice a week Slimfit is paying off?!
Can’t wait to get home and have a chill weekend.
Our New Journey 
I’m glad that your meetings went well. I love DC, so beautiful. But hard to be away from your family, I know you missed them.
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That sounds like an exhausting week! Good call keeping the runs in though, even when they felt heavy. Also, three meetings in Portuguese without overthinking it is a big step!
Is that summer sublet in a different country? Will Sofia be busy with summer school during that time?
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Oh our summer will mostly in dc area. The sublet is in the city near my office in DC.
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Sounds like. busy but successful week! I want to hear more about these summer plans. Are you and Lizzy subletting in DC? What is Sofia doing? Anyway I hope you have safe travels back home. I’m sure you’ll be thrilled to see your family!
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Sofia will be in a sleep away camp for 3 weeks in Baltimore, Lizzy and I will be in dc.
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Where will you be this summer? That’s great that you found a great place to stay.
Your time in DC sounded exhausting. Those are some long days. I am glad you got to reconnect with colleagues and got some gorgeous runs in!
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We will in DC for a month. 🙂
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What is the food from Georgia? I have never seen that before.
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Hard to tell. Middle East plus Asian?!
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Oooh look at those tulips!
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That’s exciting that you found a great place to stay! Sounds perfect. So impressed with you presenting in Portuguese, too- that’s amazing! I can’t imagine being that confident so quickly.
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