Wow, Paloma, it sounds like Brazil has a very similar school system to the Canadian one. It's interesting that even though we have different cultures, we share similar ideas about education :)

My Carnival

My Carnival was good because I didn´t have to work but on the other hand I only stayed at home because I hate carnival. Yes, I really hate it! Carnival in my city is very traditional. It´s a popular party that you don´t have to pay for having fun as like in Rio and São Paulo, so during carnival the city has a crowd of people becomes crowded and I don´t like crowds. I spend my free time watching films and surfing on the internet. I also want to say to you that carnival it´s is a violent party. Some people only make mess and it´s really sad when a tourist comes to Brazil and dies. It´s only a tip!!

Just a few things here and there but other than that, your writing is really good! Does Carnival happen at the same time all over Brazil or does it depend on which city you live in?

A little bit more about myself

Hi everyone,
I am a student and I want do an exchange program at the end of this year.
I am looking for a destination some destiny and I am thinking about Canada or USA. I want improve my English and learn about other cultures. I never had the opportunity to of travel by plane. Besides being very attached to my mother, family and my boyfriend, I think that this trip will be very important to me. Learning how to live without my mom's help will be a challange.

But I confess: I'm a little afraid of being alone in a strange country.

First notebook entry: Introducing myself

I'm learning english, so I would like to meet people who talk speak this language. I'm french and I really want advancing to become better at speaking English. I'm happy to join you. I enjoy learning, shopping and I'm fond of every many things. I also play often doing sports . Many thanks!

"        "= Je ne sais pas ce que tu veux dire

Love? Real love?

Nowadays, it´s so hard to find a real love, especially when people aren´t interested in a serious relationship. Men and women flirt all the time, but they only make have sex, go out sometimes days( when it happens) and (then) say goodbye. I miss some of the traditional values, like to wanting to have a family and respecting the your wife. I see so many horrible cases about cheating. Yes, married men cheating on their wives and of course, the wives do the same to in revenge. I am not marriend, but I have a boyfriend and I want a serious relationship. I want to build my family and give them all that I couldn´t have. I hope God blesses me and protects me against agaisnt (all the) things or and people who makes can cause a relationship to finish end.