My journals from 1984 until now
RJ 20/12/1984 Thursday It doesn’t feel like I’ve only been here since yesterday. In the morning we tidied up the house (Jeison goes to work around 8). Ah, yesterday on the bus, Maira told me that uncle Gilberto gave up the house in Muri (he used to rent it with friends from another family who … Read more
RJ 19/12/1984 Wednesday Woke up at 6:20 as I was really anxious to travel. Left home at 9:40 and the flight was delayed because it was a connection flight and it was very cloudy in Rio. Went with Carmen’s sister (Maria Consuelo). We talked the whole flight and she is really nice. When we arrived … Read more
BSB 18/12/1984 Tuesday After much confusion it’s been decided: I’m going to Rio on Thursday, by plane. At 2 o’clock in the morning! (Because it’s cheaper). I’m going with Carmen’s sister (she’s the one paying for the ticket) and when I arrive I’m staying at her relatives’ house. The day after my aunt Zezé will … Read more
BSB 17/12/1984 Monday Today was a monotonous vacation day and I only write because I’m conditioned lo do so and I feel bad when I don’t write. In the morning I fInished recording the tape. In the afternoon I listened to music and danced. Oh, yes, in the morning I blew soap bubbles out of … Read more
BSB 16/12/1984 Sunday Woke up with a noise. My mum was reading the song I wrote last night (I left the diary open). I screamed. I thought she had read the previous page. What a fright! Renata came here and we recorded “Vereda Tropical”(Ana Amelia’s). Speaking of which, Andre still has my record “Partido Alto”. … Read more