I don't know what to say. I am working in a very cool building. My job is still in its budding stages so I haven't seen the impact that I want to make there.

My life is moving here, but I am still very much a foreigner. My portuguese is very good, but when I get into more intelligent in depth conversation, I falter. I am trying to keep the momentum and keep plugging away everyday at various aspects of my life down here (social, professional, and probably some other stuff). When I am trying to forge ahead and make the most of my time, it is difficult to stop in the middle and write for an audience. But this could be constructive in some way.

I went to a book opening today and learned very interesting stuff about a local favela, and the new safety and peace that the Pacification Police Force have brought, as they have forced out the Drug Traffickers, which previously were the law. "Rocinha em Off" gives a resident leader's first hand account of an order of violence that might now be in the past.

Now a question.. please comment with any advice or insignificant idea you may have.

What should I do to make the most of my time down in Brazil?

(I know Bill. "It sounds like I already have the answer.")