Life abroad in Brazil

Happy January!

Thinking about moving to Brazil?
Here are 5 things to know before you book that one-way flight:

1. The Weather Is a Lifestyle Change

Expect heat—consistently. Temperatures stay in the 80s+ and there are few storms, but A/C isn’t a guarantee. You'll sweat, and you'll adapt. Rain usually passes quickly unless it’s that once-a-month downpour. Minimal clothing is the norm.

2. Learn Basic Portuguese Immediately

Most people don’t speak English. Get comfortable with everyday vocabulary fast. Duolingo helps, but nothing beats full immersion. Practice with locals, and don’t be afraid to mess up.

3. Beer Is a Culture Staple—but Check Your Body

Beer is everywhere and often preferred over water. If you’ve got food sensitivities (like gluten), be mindful—it might sneak up on you. Know your limits, and don't ignore what your body’s telling you.

4. Get Into the Culture—Seriously

Music, food, dance—lean into it. Brazil runs on rhythm and flavor. Try Moqueca (a savory seafood stew), Caipirinhas, and the local fruit. Even if you're introverted, you'll find joy in community moments.

5. Cost of Living Can Be Low—If You Adapt

Fresh food is cheap. Beachwear is affordable. You don’t need a luxury lifestyle to enjoy Brazil. But if you’re staying long-term, housing, visa paperwork, and income planning are key. Come with a plan—not just a fantasy.

Final thought: Brazil isn’t a vacation—it’s a vibe shift. If you're ready to be flexible, open, and respectful, it can change your whole outlook.

A Generator’s Human Design

I’ve been reading up on human design and how I can make better choices as an emotional authority generator.

Like many, my strategy is “wait to respond”, and not initiate. This is so aggravating because there’s so much that I want to do!

Being a person with dominant Libra placements, I can be a tad indecisive. While learning to utilize my strategy, it’s became quite difficult to recognize what decisions are from my mind vs my body. There are some things I just do, without really thinking at all, and I realize “this is what it’s all about”. And then there are moments when I’m seesawing back and forth, to do or not to do.

As many human design analysts have shared, if it’s not a “Hell Yes” it’s a no.

If it’s a “eh…maybe..okay..” it’s a NO!

I have to listen to my gut (defined spleen) and trust it. I know it won’t lead me astray. And so I wait.

From my personal experience, it’s easier to say “Trust in the Process”, than to actually do it, because waiting genuinely feels like hell. I have to remember (reprogram my beliefs), that waiting patiently and holding back from making a rash decision can save me so much time, effort, and resources (as well as frustration!). When I take my time, I’m allowing God, the Universe, my guides to arrange everything perfectly for me.

They say that a Generator has all of the time in the world, so I don’t know why I try to rush. I remember to spend time doing what brings me joy and do what I love. The next step will come up.

That is how I design.

What’s your “Legacy” ?

Had a wedding to attend this weekend.

After months of planning, it was beautiful to witness the final result—a celebration of two souls saying yes to legacy.
Not just love, but legacy.

I’ve been thinking a lot about that word lately. Legacy.
Marriage is more than vows and flowers and table settings. It’s a spiritual contract that bridges families. It’s the foundation of a new timeline. A new name. A new energy. A new realm where lineage can bloom.

Now, I’m not oblivious to the shift we’re in. In these evolving times—especially with Pluto now in Aquarius for the next twenty-something years—fewer people will marry. But those who do?
They’ll be doing it with serious intentions. Deep purpose. Future-minded clarity.

And as a 29-year-old woman, living alone, paying her own bills, having once been engaged and walking away with grace—I’m finally understanding what kind of wife I want to be.

Not performative.
Not sacrificial.
Not rushed.

I want to build a dynasty—strong family traditions, secured assets, respected name. A bond that reflects both vision and devotion. I’m so grateful I didn’t have children out of alignment, out of wedlock, or from a place of survival. I want to create legacy on purpose.

So here’s what I’ll share with my fellow single women, especially those of us entering our prime: fine, free, fertile, and fully aware. We’re not lost—we’re learning. And here are 5 real things I’m sitting with:

1. Choose Partnership Over Performance.

Don’t date just to prove you can. Don’t get engaged just to say you did. Pluto in Aquarius is stripping away illusions. Marry someone you can build with—not just look good beside. Ask yourself: can we weather change together?

2. Heal Before You Merge.

Marriage amplifies whatever is already there. If you’re anxious, bitter, or unhealed—that energy will bleed into the union. Use this solo time to get emotionally intelligent. Learn your patterns. Clear old energies. Upgrade your standards. Be the partner you want to attract.

3. Don’t Dim Just to Get Chosen.

You’re not too loud, too successful, or too independent. The right person will not only see you—they’ll make room for your light. You are not here to shrink. You are here to shine and share that shine.

4. Legacy Needs Strategy.

Love is beautiful—but it’s not enough. Start thinking long-term. Do you both want kids? What values guide you? What assets are you building together? Can this person be a parent, a business partner, a spiritual anchor? Get clear—fantasy won’t cut it in the Aquarian era.

5. Be Whole First.

Don’t wait for marriage to treat yourself like a wife. Create stability, joy, and purpose now. Cook for yourself. Dress beautifully for yourself. Keep your space sacred. Your life isn’t on pause—it’s in preparation.

Marriage isn’t a trophy—it’s a path. And in this next era of transformation, those who choose it will need to walk in with wisdom, not just romance.

So cheers to the brides. Cheers to the single girls doing the inner work.
And cheers to the legacies we’re writing before the rings ever show up.

My Venusian Upgrade

Key here… I’ve been doing some thinking.

Lately, I’ve noticed something—not so much about others, but about myself. I haven’t really been dressing up. Like, really dressing. No razzle, no dazzle. Just… comfy, borderline careless, “grab-whatever’s-clean” energy.

And here’s what I’ve realized: when I dress down for too long, I start to feel down. My mindset dips. My choices slip. I act a little more ratchet, a little more low-minded—not in a cute, cheeky way, but in a way that doesn’t reflect who I know I truly am.

It’s wild how my outer presentation can influence my inner vibration. And the more I stay in that space, the harder it feels to climb out of it. That’s not who I want to be.

Growing up, I saw my Taurus dad always look presentable—even when he was just off to play golf. (I know, golf isn’t exactly glam, but stay with me!) He carried himself with a quiet pride, and I think that stuck with me. That Venus energy, that care for aesthetics and presentation—it runs deep in me too.

So, this isn’t about criticizing anyone else. I get it—life be life-ing, and comfort is a valid choice. But for me, I’ve realized that effort is a kind of self-love. When I take time to show up fully—clothes, hair, skin, spirit—it uplifts me. And I move through the world differently.

It’s like strengthening my own Venus: I feel radiant, magnetic, alive. And that energy spreads. When I feel good, I give better. I think clearer. I align higher.

So, I’m making some shifts.
Starting with my wardrobe—building a capsule that reflects the woman I am, not the version I’ve outgrown. Saying goodbye to old, tired clothes that no longer spark joy. Revamping my beauty rituals. Cleaning up my plate. Saying no to habits that numb me—no more smoking, no more drinking.

I’m going deeper with myself. Relearning, rechoosing, remaking.

Because when I’m in alignment, I shine. And when I shine, I remind myself—and others—that being a woman is powerful, magical, and never something to sleep on.