My journals from 1984 until now
RJ 04/01/1985 Friday Last night I ended up staying at Zezé’s and didn’t read any books. I finished reading ‘A queda para o alto” (The fall upwards), and as there are no interesting books at Zezé’s I had nothing to read. It’s nearly 9:30 am. I’m not sure if I’ve told you, Maira’s baby is … Read more
RJ 03/01/85 Thursday There have been better times in my life to have a diary, when I lived in Mexico, every day a new adventure happened. There were earthquakes, snow on the mountains near us. Adventures, messing about, escapades from school and many other things. Today life is monotonous; news here, news there but nothing … Read more
RJ 02/01/1985 Wednesday Maira is speaking to Gina on the phone and they are talking about the Brazilian ‘Menudo’. Their godfather is going to be ‘Chacrinha’,it seems the whole group will be from Praia Brava. As well as Ricardo I met another member, Marcelo. Blonde and really friendly. The group’s name is Ciclone. We went … Read more
Praia Brava 01/01/85 Tuesday This year, I have faith, will be better (every year I think the same thing). I’m really itchy, full of mosquito bites. It’s 9:15am and only D. Nina Roni and myself are up. Last night we watched the fireworks. It’s the worse thing to spend New Year’s without knowing anyone. The … Read more
Praia Brava 31/12/84 Monday It’s funny how the eves of big days are more celebrated than the days themselves. It 10:15, still, and I’m here alone with D. Nina; Maira went to pick up Jeison at Rubinho’s home. Roni barks at the quietest of sounds and I want to spend New Year’s sleeping. A new … Read more