Rich in passion, caring, etc... but hot blood

[Cherinha]

Brasilian Woman..... (and men)definately are NOT lacking in the passion, caring, supporting, beauty, attention for their loved one and love!!!!!!!! However you need to be warned of the hot blood!!!!!  They will be flaming mad over NOTHING at all, and completely forgiving, in a matter of minutes.... while you are still standing their wandering "what in the WORLD just happened"!!!!!!!

[lswote]

... in response to Rich in passion, caring, etc... but hot ..., posted by Cherinha on Aug 15, 2003

I have to ask if you are a tall blonde, blue eyed American woman how you would know this?  I hate to be suspicious but I can't figure out why you are here on this forum and your timing for joining was very odd.  Supposedly coming aboard from an invitation to women by pablo was a mighty odd coincidence when we just had 4 troublemaking guys tossed off; some of who we suspect might be trying to get back on.

You just don't talk like a woman, and I can't imagine why an American woman would be here with no stated connection to the Latin world.  You haven't said you were involved with a Latin man in anyway and are starting to come across as an authority on Latin women and even Latin men to some extent and you haven't mentioned having lived in Latin America so I just don't know where you would have gotten your expertise.  All these rats of late have left me smelling foul when maybe none is there.  Perhaps you could tell us a bit about where you derive your expertise and then things will make more sense.

[Cherinha]

... in response to Re: Rich in passion, caring, etc... but ..., posted by lswote on Aug 15, 2003

Yes I am.  American, Blonde, blue eyes, 5' 91/2", firm, in shape sporty figure, 145 pounds... measurements not included... hahaha  (there's no place to include a photo here... )I was invited by Pablo to join this discussion board.

I was born and raised south of Washington D.C., and spent another 10 or so years in Salt Lake City, Utah.  For 6 years, I helped immigrants from South american, and Armania/Russia to get established.... find work and homes, and learned spanish while assisting these families.  They lived in my house for months until getting established, and being able to live on their own.  I volunteered 5 years or so at the local schools teaching english to spanish families that had just arrived in the US, and learned much about their countries and cultures and fight for survival.  So I learned about many different cultures, etc.  

Then due to many reasons, I decided to move to Sao Paulo, Brasil in March 2003.  After 6 years of helping others in the US, these wonderful kind Brasilians are helping me get established... learn the language, and feel at home.  

I am now looking for work, and it is easier for me then some others here since I have a Masters in Computer Science/MIS, and MCSE NT 4.0, MCSE 2000, MCT, MCP+I, A+, network, TSR (haha), Novel, and now looking into learning Oracle... and I am American(different).  I taught the Computer Network Engineering program in colleges and Technical schools for almost 6 years.  Hopefully with these I will be able to support my family here.  

I am divorced, and going through the same tedious, aggravating search... sifting through to find THE noble and ... the storybook "happy-ending".  Hopefully knowing this little tidbits about me will help you understand where I am coming from.... and my perspective.  I know/heard you had several past people causing problems so I understand where your coming from.... however lets not scare away the ones not causing trouble.... wink Beijos... Cheryl

[cancunhound]

... in response to Re: Re: Rich in passion, caring, etc... ..., posted by Cherinha on Aug 16, 2003

you just may have alot of PL gringos headed to Brazil looking for the elusive gringa with latina values!

I am curious about your credentials, and your ability to find work.  In Colombia, there is a very capable skillset in that field - yet not alot of work.  Be careful, you're likely falling into the machismo trap - good looking gal gets job, period!

And the car - weigh the cost effectiveness of it.  Unless your work is really far from your pad I doubt it's a good bet.  Too much hastle, tax, money, and potential target.  It's a status symbol and you left all of that back in UT right!  If you do buy, go for the diesel for cheapest and most reliable cost of ownership IMHO.

Now, give us those measurements!

(PS  How far is it to the nearest ski area in SP?)

[Cherinha]

... in response to with those measurements..., posted by cancunhound on Aug 16, 2003

First of all... work is more difficult to find in SA, as you know, and very precious.  But... getting contacts, etc sure helps land the good jobs.  Hope I do!!!

Second... Your absolutely right about the "status symbol".  "Looking" Rich means ROBBED, down here.  I want a great car, not so great on the outside, for traveling outside of walking range.  I would like to see more of Brasil and not be confined to this area.  Alas... it is wise to gather all the necessary facts before rendering a decision on the matter.  Want vs. Need vs. possibility vs dinheiro!!! jejejeje

Third... I believe... (do not know for certain) that Argentina is the closest snow-ski, and I haven't seen anyone in the water(-ski) lately.... it's winter here (spring-time for the US) and they are shivering in their coats...

Last... this is jolly good fun... wouldn't want to "give up" those measurements and get the big "B" !!!!  (banned)

[jim c]

... in response to Re: with those measurements..., posted by Cherinha on Aug 16, 2003

Hello Cheryl

    Let me get this straight! You are a 32 year old single mother who moved to Brazil without a job. You are a computer expert with an engineering masters degree.

    With all the volunteer work you mentioned and your lack of concern regarding employment, I assume that you have other financial resources from somewhere. Where did you meet Pablo? Have you met in person or on a site. I assume you intend to assist us with observations on Life in Brazil.

    I takes a lot of courage to move with your children to a strange country. Why Brazil?  How are your children adjusting to a country that speaks Portugese. Are you teaching them at home or are they bilingual.  I am intrigued that you are interested in the phenomonen of american men wishing to marry foreign women. What are you hoping to learn and are you interested in foreign men. Are you intending to live in Brazil for the duration, or is this just a test drive. I am looking forward toward your responses.

Jim C In Key West

[Cherinha]

... in response to Re: Re: with those measurements..., posted by jim c on Aug 16, 2003

WOW... hopefully I can get all these answered.

Yes... I have savings, enough for a while.  I wouldn't move a family with out it.  I have several contacts here in Brasil that I met and knew in the States before I moved.  The exchange for American money is very good for us also... so this is a great place for us now.  We plan on staying for several years... or more.  The children love it here, and learning the language very quickly.  

Computer Expert???  Not even.  I have some certs... got the masters, and continually learning, but only mentioned due to other comments to let you know I'm not completely uneducated..... and the hopes with qualifications to get a good job here someday...  but thanks for the comment.

The time came in our lives, where everything fell into place to have the oppurtunity to broaden our horizens in Brasil, so we chose to move there.  It has been a great, rewarding, and interesting etc. experience thusfar.

I would be glad to assist you in anyway on my experiences, perspective,,,, etc. on life in Brasil... and maybe what some of the woman mention to me they want in a man... wink.!!  And hopefully this forum may give me hints on the man side.... haha I am and have always been interested in the latin culture... and men.  And I don't mind the attention here in Brasil.... hehehe

I actually had no interest in this forum until Pablo invited me and wanted me to join... (we've known each other for a year) since then I have enjoyed reading .... most of the responses, and have learned from some of them.  Now I look forward to checking the new messages and hopefully contributing some information that you may deem useful in your quest.... /There is quite a range of personalities, and experiences here, and very intelligent people in a quest for the same ultimate reward.

BTW... If you doubt its me... I don't mind giving out my email, or messenger IDs to chat other times... I will look into building a site online to list photos, etc...  Always nice to have a face with a online name and response.  But guys... I am for real... deal with it.   Cheryl

[HeyNow]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: with those measurements..., posted by Cherinha on Aug 16, 2003

Sounds like you have the pioneering spirit!  You didn't the check from the ex?

[cancunhound]

... in response to Re: with those measurements..., posted by Cherinha on Aug 16, 2003

Welcome back!

[Cherinha]

... in response to OK - HansErich, posted by cancunhound on Aug 16, 2003

??

[pablo]

... in response to Re: OK - HansErich, posted by Cherinha on Aug 16, 2003


You're kidding, right?

[pablo]

... in response to Re: Re: OK - HansErich, posted by pablo on Aug 16, 2003


(Earlier post was directed to Cancun.)

You were kidding right, about thinking Cheryl is somehow Hanz.  (Now I know how those Salem witch hunts got started.)  I've known the lady for a year!  No need for a troll test on this lady and why should there be. Nothing to indicate otherwise.  Don't chase this lady away.

Pablo

[pablo]

... in response to Re: Rich in passion, caring, etc... but ..., posted by lswote on Aug 15, 2003

[This message has been edited by pablo]

Hey Bruce,

Whoa there!  Don't worry about Cheryl. I think there have been too many insincere people posting of late and you are a little trigger happy.  Uncock that 12 gauge and lower that barrel.  I will vouch for Cheryl as to her being a lady and for her sincerity. I have known her for some time and respect her opinion.  

Since we did not have that many women posters on the board, I personally invited her to join P-L.  I thought her input would be valuable and not to mention a unique viewpoint now that she is living in Sao Paolo, Brasil.  You must have missed her post stating where she lives but this information is also listed on her personal page.  

Her perspective of Brasil is very much appreciated by me as I am also considering following in her footsteps and going the ex-pat route.  Don't run her off by your suspecion about her being a possible troll or worse, a guy disguising himself as a woman.  Believe me, this intelligent gringa is who she claims to be and I have enjoyed her contributions thus far as I am sure others have already.  

Any friend of Pablo is a friend of Iswote kinda deal, okay?

Pablo

[lswote]

... in response to Whoa!, posted by pablo on Aug 16, 2003

Cherina, I didn't realize you were the friend Pablo invited.  The last time I looked at the thread where he invited you, he said you didn't have an account where you would be able to join board so I thought you were unable to join.  At the same time he invited other women to join.  So I thought you were someone else who signed up in response to his invitation.

It is my error and I apoligize for doubting your sincerity.  Please don't let this deter from contributing from this board.

[Cherinha]

... in response to Please accept my apology Cherina, posted by lswote on Aug 16, 2003

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