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RJ 05/07/1989 Wednesday I had an English oral test today at Brasas and got 100%! It seems Fred will also be our teacher on Book 3. I hope so! I called Gustavo on Monday asking if he wanted to come with me to exchange 40 dollars in Copacabana. He said he’d call to let me…

RJ 02/07/1989 Sunday I watched an amazing film by Alan Parker last night and today. I’m a fan of his, he’s an amazing director. This time I watched Angel Heart (it’s translated as Satanic Heart to Portuguese, which gives the twist away! Why?) with Mikey Rourke and Robert de Niro. Me and Maira had to…

RJ 01/07/1989 Saturday – Baptism at the Umbanda Centre Last night was Gabriel and Julia’s christening at the Umbanda Centre, my aunt said she accidentally bought an extra ribbon. When we were having lunch (the whole family), they commented I’ve never been baptised (as my mother is a staunch atheist). Then it was like we…

RJ 25/06/1989 Sunday Ana called me late afternoon, inviting me out with her, Mauro and somebody else. I didn’t know who the somebody else was going to be yet, I called Gustavo (he was in Botafogo) but he said he had been invited to a party in Leblon, but would call me soon, to let…

RJ 23/06/1989 Friday I went to UERJ yesterday just to watch a show. Me, Jane, Marilia and Wanderleia. The show was at the acoustic stage, instrumental music with 4 guys, I forgot their name (they are very famous abroad). It was packed! The show was amazing, 10 x nil on any show I’ve ever seen…