Around the Web

• Recently I did a little piece on what the expat wives of Rio do to occupy themselves. Here's another article I found about expat wives, complete with a poem at the end.
• Oh great, now everyone in other countries will not only think that Canadians don't lock their doors and have a great healthcare system, but also that we live in little teeny tiny houses like this one for sale in Toronto. But maybe at least it will raise some awareness that we don't actually live in igloos?
• Apparently there is a movement to reduce the number of plastic bags consumed in Brazil. The environment minister is aiming to reduce by over a billion and a half bags per year. I figure this is totally do-able! My action plan? Inform all baggers at all grocery stores that it is possible to put more than one item in each bag. It's news to all of them, I assure you.
• Finally, a piece on how working abroad could be good for your health. I believe it! Mr. DRL works more hours than ever here, has 5 times longer of a commute (on a good day) and yet is WAAAYYYYY healthier here than he was back home. Seriously never gets sick, and back home I thought he had chronic fatigue syndrome or worse.  I think he and I are just both allergic to Calgary. Anyway, here's the article.

Comments

[Account Deleted]

Wonderful news about the plastic bags...let's hope it's a strong campaign to promote public awareness and reduce the waste.

[Jim Shattuck]

Lucky you that your husband's endless toiling results in your skating above the realities of everyday life.

Do share more shopping adventures...

Sorry, but I have tired of your "patricinha" ramblings.

Good luck to you.

[Daily Rio Life]

Airlegs - wouldn't that be nice!

Jim - believe it or not shopping related stuff is what I get the most inquiries from new/potential expats about, just trying to help!

[Account Deleted]

Jim, please unload your negativity somewhere else. This blog is so helpful to so many people. Você é chato demais.

[Jim Shattuck]

Truly sorry - I would delete my inappropriate remark if I could. I was in a weird mood.

Again, sorry.

Jim

[Brad]

That's no excuse Jim. I feel sorry for the classes you teach, as I can only imagine your comments when you "tire" of them or are in a "weird mood".

[Jonas]

I think that the reason your husband is healthier there is called SUN lol

seriously, I think sun light helps a lot. I think Brazilians are happier than Canadians because of sun light, and happiness = better health... no? lol

[oakley sunglass]

Looks like such which the senior painter said that had joyfully has sufficed, had joyfully has the life happiness, had joyfully has the life sunlight.