I was honored to be invited to participate in the Sao Paulo office Amigo Secreto gift exchange. Though the gift exchange was done entirely in Portuguese and I didn't really get any of the jokes that everyone thought was hilarious, I could tell everyone was having a great time and it was fun to watch at least. It's similar to how it works back home but the fun twist here is you describe the person you bought for and everyone has to guess who it is. Let me emphasize here... this is a fun office! Coincidentally my secret amigo turned out to be Paulo! He bought me a wonderful book about Brazil (in both English and Portuguese) that is encouraging David and I to want to take some weekend side trips out of the city!
Most importantly, this office knows how to EAT for a holiday! Lunch at Fogo de Chao??....sim por favor!! The guys from the Rio office also flew in to join us. Honestly, it all felt more like a family get-together than an office holiday party! Everyone here is so kind and fun! Makes for a great party!
Everyone was also nice enough to let me participate in the christmas raffle for prizes and guess what....I actually WON something!!! A weekend trip to the mountains -
Campos do Jordao!! So now we have to explore outside the city! Can't wait!!
That is so awesome! Love the picture of the city!
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