I wouldn’t change growing up in Campinas, São Paulo for anything. Since growing up, I’ve moved to Chicago, but a piece of my heart will always be in Campinas. Here are 12 things you’ll only understand if you grew up in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil!
You got one from your parents, one from your grandparents, …school, aunt, uncle…. So. Much. Chocolate.
As you got older you got less, though.
An American equivalent would be a Mardi Gra + Spring Break combo.
And I bet you also miss the ice cream at “Sergel” or “Sonho de Verão”.
To their “Festa Junina” (July Party).
Or because someone you knew had their “Festa de Debutante” (15th Birthday Party) there.
Or their restaurant/wooden playground.
and its expansion was so exciting.
And you got used to seeing dozens of cows (yes, cows) in the fields right next to it.
Food, clothing, CDs, toys, accessories, paintings, furniture… the list goes on.
And because the legal age for drinking there was 18, being considered a minor again sucks.
But if you didn’t, you probably got to read them at your dentist’s waiting room
Warning: If you’re living in Chicago now, swiping through the weather app can incite a little jealousy (and homesickness).
“Oh, you’re from Brazil? Must be hard adapting to the Chicago winter, huh?”
“Yes… yes it is.”
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