Hello World!

I've been thinking about starting a blog for a while now and have finally decided to do it!  I wish I could say what I'll use it for and what kind of (probably useless) information I'll divulge, but I'm just not sure.

If you're reading this, you probably know most of what I'm going to tell now, but humor me and read it anyway!  :)  Here's a snapshot of where I (Shellzinha) and my husband Nathan (Amorzão) are in our lives right now.

Nate and I met in the summer of 2008 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, dated for almost 3 years long-distance

Nathan and me when we met in July 2008


We finally tied the knot June 22, 2011.


Nate and Me July 2011- US wedding

I graduated from college in May 2011 and moved to Brazil with about half of my belongings (I quickly learned that I have too much stuff!).  I am a kindergarten teacher in an international Christian school in Rio.  I have 15 students from 9 different countries.  6 different languages are represented in my classroom.  Needless to say, everyday is an adventure!  Nate is finishing up his law degree (graduating in December) and is searching for God's plans for his future. 

At my school's Sand Castle Competition

We have a 9 month old Shih-Tzu who is FULL of energy.  Life is never dull with Negueba around!



Negeuba- ball of energy!

That's where life is right now for us.  Stay tuned for random updates on this crazy cross-cultural life we life!

**Kuddos to Beth Cabiness for the inspiration to finally start this!**