Manry's Trails: Celebrating good friends.

NOTE: UPDATED JULY 3RD with skating pictures!!

On Wednesday Patricia left:( So sad! I got to spend the 5 days with her before leaving because she and her friends had finished school. The last day she was here we went all out. We started off skating indoors at a mall (Park Shopping). I was super excited! I love skating! My Canadian friend, Dan treated us because he felt like he owned us for making his stay in Brasilia so much more fun! I felt bad but if he was willing then why not! It was REALLY expensive though, R$20 for 30 mins. I usually go skating for 1-1.5 hours but I have to say 30 was PLENTY. This rink was tiny and there obviously was no zamboni that was going to drive out from anywhere so the ice wasn't the best. What do you expect, its Brazil. I was already a little worried because everyone on the rink was wearing helmets and I'm thinking heck no, I'm not looking like an idiot. Obviously I wasn't close enough because they were also wearing elbow pads and knee pads to complete the look! LOL, I couldnt' believe it, it was mandatory and I couldn't get out of it! We even had to sign a waiver, I have no idea what it said but probably something along the lines of if I die I can't sue that mall. I couldn't skate for 10 mins because I was laughing so hard at my embarrassing ensemble. The skates were also plastic! The most uncomfortable things I've ever worn! Ever. After I while I kinda forgot about what felt like a bodysuit and started skated gracefully. I even tried poses forgetting about the outfit. My friend had a really good fall, so she was super thankful for the helmet. After discovering the worst blister of my life we went to McD's and then headed over to our friend, Juliana's to watch the soccer game of Brasil vs Mexico. We were 15 mins late and Mexico had already scored 2 points!! There was no hope for Brasil anymore. It was 0 to 2 at the end. We took lots of fun pictures and played "never have I ever". Afterwards, Patricia had a time of sharing on the flaws of everyone in the room and she was really honest and open because these were all her closest friends together. It was nice to see the raw honesty someone can put forth. I think its also a good learning experience for yourself to hear. Sometimes someone really does have to have the guts to say something or else those annoying people will always stay that way. I was nervous for my turn but thank God she's only knew me for 1 month so she didn't have anything to say. hehe. We were too loud for the neighbours so we drove to the 3rd bridge and danced to my friend's Ipod till 4am!! My favorite funky song and a bunch of others including Ivete (a Brasilian artist). It was a lot of fun and a really memorable night. I'm sad to say bye to a friend that was always here for me in Brasilia.

My camera was still broken, but I got some pictures from my friend's camera.