The 8th of October is a big day, the term an event can be used properly, in the name of my Brazilian family; it´s my godmothers birthday. The celebration is a series of escalating events pinpointed at locations of family and friends. One of these events took place in Niteroi (see the post One Day in Niteroi) a Thursday night. A late night. A midnight.

My godmother Isa, or Ginda (translated to english means godmother), was, besides us, invited  by some friends to a party Thursday evening in Niteroi. We left home a bit late, but leaving in time wouldn´t do anything better; the traffic was hell. Our car wheeled out of the garage 7:35pm to be there around 8:00pm, but because of the beforementioned %$¬¢1!&)¨¨$@%! we arrived 10:20pm - estimated driving time under normal circumstances equals 25 minutes. Nonetheless, we were happy arriving after all, not to mention hungry, although a bit exhausted.

We entered the apartment beautifully decorated with balloons - view the gallery pictures - commemorating Ginda, and there was placed snacks on the tables to kill the worst hunger before the last guests arrived. I sat down, talked, and had fun, and a surprise video we´ve made for Ginda, telling her about our feelings for her, was shown.

Later, after the last guests finally arrived, we ate, and when it was time for the cake, we celebrated Isa with song. I also got my chance to show my musical abilities, singing “I dag er det Gindas foedselsdag” in danish for her with the crowd yelling Hurra, hurra, HURRA!

It was a good night that ended at 02:00am the next morning, which allows me to stress the fact that Brazilians party amazingly - not only in the weekends, but daily as well. I had to go to school this morning.

Congratulations Ginda, you´re wonderful!