“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”  -Lucille Ball

Ola!

My first week in Portugal has been a whirlwind! I have moved into a Surf Camp/hostel with a team of 6 (a Brazilian, Chilean, Irish, and 3 Portuguese), learned how to surf, and I’ve over indulged in Portugal’s traditional pastry “Pastel de Nata” (a bite-size custard pie with a flaky crust.)

The Surf Camp/Hostel called Gota d’Agua is located in Costa de Caperica- south of the main city of Lisbon.  Costa de Caperica is well known for its beach and attracts surfers year round. My new office is located in front of the beach at the surf shop while occasionally helping the owner’s proofread grammatical errors on documents/content (my communications degree has finally been put to use, lol).

Hope all is well back home. Thank you for your support and continuous prayer!

I have been confronted with countless blessings during my journey. Being in a new country has given me immense gratitude for all the people who are willing help. 

Portuguese words I’ve learned:

Hello- Ola

Bye-tchau

Thank you- Obrigada (female) Obrigado (male)

One-Um

Please-por favor

Cream cake- pastel de Nata

Example: “Ola, um Pastel De Nata por favor. Obrigada, tchau!”

Translation: “Hello, one cream cake please. Thank you, good-bye!”