50 Shades of Grey

I don’t really understand the fascination with 50 shades of Grey. I read the novels because I heard so much about it being such a good book that I have to read it.

Well into the first chapter I was disappointed because the book was poorly written; besides the story line was unbelievable and repetitive. I kept on reading because I was hoping I will see what people were so fascinated about it, and that fact still eludes me.

I don’t like romance novels, they are too mushy, and this book reminds me of a romance novel with some S&M throw in.

What I really did not like was the fact that it portrayed Grey as a sick individual that Anastacia was able to cure due to her love toward him.

The book romanticizes the notion that trough love and patience a woman can change a man. The way I see it, it opens the door for more women to continue in an abusive relationship because at the end they might be able to change their man. And we all know that no men or women changes unless they want to change.

The narrative in the book is repetitive and in my opinion it was not erotic, it was just lame.

So, as I said before, I don’t understand the fascination with the book and now the film which I will not see because I prefer spend my money in something worthwhile.

Carnival in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Carnival has arrived!!!!

The carnival in Rio de Janeiro is very nice; however it is very expensive and full of tourist because when we think carnival in Brazil, we automatically think of Rio, so that is where everybody goes. However all Brazil celebrates carnival and the festivities in Sao Paulo are full of Brazilians, so in my opinion, it is a lot nicer to celebrate with the locals than with a bunch or tourist.

 

With that said, two Saturday ago started the carnival festivities, so of course I was there, and what fun it was.

They had a block party at the Luz Park, Sao Paulo, which consisted of many carnival groups parading while dancing to the samba music they played.

                The festivities started at 10 am and ended at 9 pm, and all through that time it was samba music and dance. I went with a group from the hostel at 3pm and of course we stayed till the end.

If you know me you know that I was there dancing the whole time, and if you don’t know me, I love to dance!

These block parties do not consist of Escolas do Samba, these are big neighborhood groups, but nonetheless they were great.  Their customs are nice however they are not as elaborated as the Escolas do samba.

Sunday was a Carnival party at another neighborhood, this one started at 6 pm and lasted way into the night. It was another great dancing night and a lot of fun.

Monday it rained, so we stayed at the hostel drinking Caipirinha which is Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça (hard liquor made from the sugar cane), sugar and fruit, most commonly lime or strawberries. We used lime and they were so good!!!

Tomorrow will see, carnival or Caipirinhas??? What a dilemma…

And the parties continue every night, Yeah!!!!