My journals from 1984 until now
RJ 07/01/1985 Monday I was dying to get here and now I can’t wait to leave. I wish it was the 20th of Feb already, then I leave and start school. I want the first semester to go quickly and to grow my fringe out. Maybe my mum will spend carnaval here. I woke up … Read more
RJ 06/01/1985 Sunday I’m not used to the idea that it’s a New Year yet. I’m eating little and I think I might go back to Brasilia weighing less, but I’m leading such a sedentary life… Today Maira and Jeison had vestibular exams. We arranged to go to the beach after their exams (they have … Read more
RJ 05/01/1985 Saturday I stayed at Zezé’s, she went to the market and came back soon after. We were sitting in the living room, my aunt just wearing her knickers when the doorbell rang. We thought it was Maira and Jeison, who were coming around. When I opened the door it was Wagner, Rita’s son, … Read more
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