Philosophy of life
In 2008 I wrote about “my philosophy of life and its ramifications for education”. I can still feel the passion of those days, although sometimes life stifles the energy a
Grace
A year ago I posted this humorous picture and comment on Instagram: “In a Brazilian’s home, apples grow in bunches like bananas.” Little did I know that what I thought was
Taking charge
Eight years ago, when we were expecting our son, my husband and I moved to a 6 acre property in Newberg, Oregon. It was a dream of a home: greenery everywhere, apples, plums,
Psicanálise, Transferência, Educação
Escrevi minha tese de conclusão do curso de Psicologia sobre motivação intrínseca na aprendizagem, analisando meus dados sob a lente da Psicanálise. Escolhi uma de minhas professoras do núcleo de
Psychoanalysis, Transference, Education
I wrote my college thesis about intrinsic motivation in the learning process, analyzing my data under a psychoanalytical lens. I chose one of my professors from the “Psychoanalysis and Education”
Luto
Em Dexter Debora Morgan foi promovida a tenente. Em uma conversa com seu irmão, ela fala de sua tristeza por seu pai não ter vivido para ver essa grande conquista.
Grief
In Dexter Debora Morgan was promoted lieutenant. In a conversation with her brother, she expressed her sadness for not having her father around to see her success. She looked up
Irmandade
Minha irma veio do Brasil para me acompanhar em minha estréia como mãe. Ela tem dois filhos – filhos que ela deixou no Brasil para estar aqui comigo, 100% focada
Sisterhood
My sister flew here from Brazil to be with me in my inception as a mother. She has two children of her own – children she left in Brazil to
Birthing
The epidural made it possible by masking the pain so I could birth my baby. And my husband made it possible by bringing to light our strength as a couple. I could not have made it without either.