Saturday – 7:00a.m.
Well it’s kind of around the world, haha. I started my day anxiously awaiting my flight back to the states. I am so excited to see all my friends at the various meet up times/locations. I know I won’t get to see everyone, but the ones that matter will definitely be there, all others are “would have been nice”. There is one person that matters that has not replied to any of my communications. I wish I could say I am surprised, but I am not. He is just that kind of person and there is that blog dedicated to him that could have rubbed him the wrong way, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s taking some time off from me. So, I am sad but not surprised I won’t get to see him. One thing is for sure, after 3 emails and a voicemail (yes I went there) I will not be calling/texting him while I’m in NYC. Who knows, I might be pleasantly surprised and get a response from him but I ain’t holding my breath.
Saturday – 8:00a.m.
Last night it stormed cats and dogs and I was a little sad because I thought the rain would continue this morning, ruining my last tanning session Brasil. To my surprise, I woke up and it was as if it never happened but I’m no fool I know how unpredictable Rio’s weather can be. So I jumped in the shower, drank my cafezinho, got my rollerblades and stormed out of that apt!
Saturday – 10:00a.m.
Figured since I hadn’t seen 24 in over a month, I get pumped and write this blog ala Jack! I got on the train at 8:40a.m. and by 9:30a.m. I was at the beginning of Copacabana. The sky was clear and the sun was already burning hot. I walked over to the beach, which is about a 10 minute walk from the train station (for those future Rio travelers). Once I got to the beach side, I said goodbye to my havaianas and strapped on my skates en route to Leblon. I really do enjoy skating from Copacabana, through Ipanema and ending up in Leblon. It’s such a great view and soo many rest stops where I can get fresh coconut water and a nice shade, while I people watch!
Saturday – 12:00p.m.
After 2 great hours of going from one side of the beach and back, I decided it was time to head back. My body was definitely overheated and I unfortunately left my swim trunks home, because normally I would jump in the ocean to cool off (even though the water here is disgusting –compared to Recreio, Buzios, Angras…). Before I got to the train station, it is a tradition of mine to get Acai and an empanada.
Saturday – 2p.m.
Every time I head to the beach, you better believe it is followed with nap time. I think the sun puts my body through hell that it requires some down time. So I got an uninterrupted 1.5hrs of sleep. Awww
Saturday – 4p.m.
After finding out I didn’t have a ride to the airport, ughh. I got a taxi and headed to the airport. Normally I would be cutting it close, but if I have learned anything while in Rio is that nothing is ever ontime! LOL. I actually ended up getting there with no time to spare, no one was at the check-in counter, got to the security line and waited a lil. Once I cleared the machine I walked to my gate and walked right in. Now that’s what I call – THE WAY TO TRAVEL!
Saturday – 7p.m.
I got into Sao Paolo, Brasil and was asked to deboard the same exact plane that is taking me to NYC. Same flight #, same gate. Arghh, but it gave me some time for a quick snack because my body is now use to eating every 3’ish hrs. Got on the plane at 9p.m. and headed to NYC!
Sunday – 6a.m.
Landed on this beautiful, magnificent country I’d like to call good ole USofA. The customs line took forever but that’s just because I was sitting at the end of the plane and pretty much had the entire plane in front of me (US citizen’s of course). I was w/o a doubt better off than the visitor’s line, LOL. That was super long and moving at a glacial pace. So I got to the US custom’s lady and she said cool shirt, I went ahead and said thanks. Agreeing w/ everything she said cuz I just didn’t want to go into the “special” room. LOL. When she scanned my passport she said, how long have u been in brasil (with a tone of slight concern)? I told her, I left around Feb 4th, so a lil over a month. She said, what’s your occupation? I replied, UNEMPLOYED, to which she said “Good for you” and let me go. God I love how the economy sucks and I don’t have to back my story up any further!
Sunday – 8:30a.m.
So after MTA train delays, shuttle transfers, I finally got off the F train stop DELANCEY. The stop I called home for so many years and when I got out, I felt such a sense of disconnection. I’ve never felt this way so I’m continuing to process this. Now I’m at starbucks, wifi’ing away until I do some volunteering at Rivington House at 9:30a.m. then some brunch’ing w/ great friends at 1pm. Oh and for those following my bschool updates, today I found out I was yet again rejected from UMichigan (Ross). This is now the 4th rejection and I gotta be honest, it didn’t really have an impact on my feelings. I guess I’m becoming null to rejections, I just can’t wait until first week of April when I get the answers to all schools and I can finally start planning for PLAN B.
This is the end to an untypical 24hr day, from one side of the equator to the other.
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