Brazilians, Bars and Bikers

My title is just a nice little executive wrap up for the week. Definitely starting to settle in and get into a groove. This is the first week I've really had the time to truly explore, beyond just the small jaunts I've had in my short time here. And I have new pictures to prove it (click on the pics at the bottom of the page!)  Friday I found the expat bars near my house (post about that fantastic experience below) and today I hit up the Muslim quarter and then went to the Chingay parade down on the water. The parade celebrates the end of Chinese New Year and is quite a production - over 8000 people from all countries and cultures, a FAIR (I'm a little bit obsessed with fairs, as many of you know), outdoor concerts and then an all-night street dance party. My feet are ready to fall off my body and I need a nice long soak in the hot tub, but my belly is full with beer and ice cream, I have some gorgeous new handmade jewelry and I finally found some cropped pants that don't make me look like I'm just waiting for a flood. Good weekend, I must say.

Now, if you're paying attention, you're probably thinking to yourself "wait, didn't she mention something about Brazilians?" Indeed I did, but this Brazilian is of the non-torture type. Today, I finally embraced the fact that regardless of how much I try to just go with the humidity here and try to be grateful that at least I have curly hair, 80% humidity = frizz. And since I'm a single girl in the city and ready to start playing the wonderful game of dating, there just can be none of that.  There is just no way to look hot with frizzy hair.  So I found an amazing hair dresser and threw down a gulp-inducing amount of money for a Brazilian blow out on my hair.  (Natalia, you were an inspiration!)  I have no idea how it will do since I can't really do anything for another day because you can't get it wet, but if it can do what I've read it will, I am going to be one happy little chickie... with gorgeous frizz less hair.  Let the dating begin!

Off to bed. Sending lots of love to everyone and wishes for a good weekend!