Author: Ms Editor
Madrid 26/10/1989 Thursday
Read more: Madrid 26/10/1989 ThursdayMadrid 26/10/1989 Thursday We go to London today at 17:00. I woke up at 8:30 this morning (5:30 in Brazil) and organised my things. When my mum gets back from her run we are going shopping. Still not used to 3 hour difference!
Madrid 25/10/1989 Wednesday
Read more: Madrid 25/10/1989 WednesdayMadrid 25/10/1989 Wednesday Well, the penance is over. My mum just phoned me from Banco do Brasil saying the money had arrived. When we were at the airport in Rio, we bumped into Eneas, the PRONA candidate. He is such a character! We have only been here for two days but it feels like weeks.…
London Life – Nov’89+
Read more: London Life – Nov’89+At the age of 18, I moved to London with my mother. She was doing a PhD at LSE. I had just started a university degree in Literature at UFRJ but was taking a couple of years off to come to London. I was in the habit of writing from the age of 12, so…
RJ 21/10/1989 Saturday – Last day in Rio
Read more: RJ 21/10/1989 Saturday – Last day in RioRJ 21/10/1989 Saturday – Last day in Rio It’s tomorrow… I can’t believe it. I was doing nothing all day. Keyla said she was coming here but didn’t… My things filled up a big bag, a smaller bag and a rucksack. I can’t go over the weight limit. My records, books and summer clothes are…
RJ 20/10/1989 Friday – Goodbye Gustavo, again
Read more: RJ 20/10/1989 Friday – Goodbye Gustavo, againRJ 20/10/1989 Friday – Goodbye Gustavo, again The day started badly with my aunt saying I am selfish and have never been able to show her any affection. I said that if no one thinks about me I have to think about myself and if I was unable to show affection so was she. All…