HI, to everyone. Yesterday was Brasil's first game in the world cup of soccer. Everyone came and we had a big party watching the game. They played against Croatia. Before the game, people everywhere in town were going crazy. Honking horns on their cars, turning music up really loud, blowing noise makers, and EVERYONE was dressed in yellow and green...Brasil's colours. It was crazy! So, we all watched the game and we were so excited because Brasil won 1-0 over Croatia!!!!!!! As soon as the game was over, I heard fireworks and people honking their car horns on the street. It was crazy! Andréa took some of us in her car, and André took some in his car and we went driving around the streets, and not even joking, there were police everywhere, people were going crazy, and yeah. Wow, I have never even seen this much crazy emotions ever in my life, I mean from whole towns and cities! Anyways, people were still honking horns and going crazy at midnight, and the game finished at 6PM. So, there are two more games for Brasil to play. The next one is on Sunday at 1PM, and the one after that I think is on the 22nd.
Other than the craziness of the World Cup, I have had a good week so far. I got to teach one of Andréa's classes all on my own on Monday, in the morning. It was good because they had some questions for me in English, and then after that I asked them some questions, and then we did book work, up until the hard grammar came up. I let them leave when I saw that, because it's difficult for me to teach grammar in Portuguese. Actually, it's impossible!!! haha
Then yesterday we just had one class in the morning, none of the students showed up for the 2PM class(because the game started at 4PM) and then the rest of the day we spent watching the game and spending time with family. It was good.
Today I'm going to Àguas Lindas with Sadie again and staying at Joyce's house until Friday. Tomorrow is a holiday, but we're still doing stuff at Vôo Livre...I know that there will be lots of kids there because they will all be bored and have nothing to do.
So, I will write again on Saturday. Love to you all, and thanks for all your prayers. God is watching over me, I know that for sure!
Love, Ashleigh
2 comments:
Oi ash.
Well that sure was a first hand report of the festivities and celebrations that go on when the defending champions play their soccer game. And you are right in there amongst all the celebrations!!! I can barely imagine what the next games will be like.!
Another exciting experience for you on Monday as well, as you got to teach “all on your own” for Andréa's class.
Yes, I can believe that teaching them grammar in Portuguese could present somewhat of a problem for you, especially as I am sure that you are still trying to sort that out yourself!!!
"Kudos" for being "up to the challenge"!
Looking forward with anticipation to the "continuing saga" of life in Taguatinga and Aguás Lindas.
Continuing prayer as well and we too know that you are under "God’s Watch Care! Hugs and kisses as always, Your Nan xoxox
Thanks for the update. We figured you would fill us in on the excitement from the soccer world...we heard that Brasil was playing yesterday. Hope all the craziness was happy and that the police didn't have to deal with a lot of trouble.
Last night we were watching the hockey playoffs with Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers(not sure if you are keeping up....) They are the last two teams battling for the Stanley Cup.Edmonton HAD to win last night's game or else Carolina was the winner. In double overtime Edmonton made an amazing breakaway with one less player in the penalty box. The screams and cheers filled our house when we saw them make the final tye-breaking goal...now they have to win two more games if they want the Cup.....Now that will surely be pandamonium for Canada...now the "Underdogs".
Glad to see you leave your comfort zone and brave a class on your own. How old are these kids? Does the school teach primary to high school?
Look forward to your blogs....we check every day..
Maybe someone else who is reading this can send off a comment to let Ashleigh know who is reading.....Just to say "Hi"!
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