Mama(e) in Translation

2 sons, 2 languages, 2 countries, 2 "worlds" (work/home), 2 PhDs. Where translation and "in-between-ness" have become a way of life. Now with 2 cats & 2 Universities!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Accidental Immigrants: 13 Years and Counting

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Ten days ago, June 20th, marked the 13th anniversary of our arrival in the U.S. back in 1996, when we were two young "kids," recen...
Monday, June 29, 2009

"Should I Stay or Should I Go"

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Yeah, I realize that I'm dating myself a lot with that 80's song title (I'm offering a link to the young kids out there), but.....
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Monday, June 22, 2009

On Paper

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The mail carrier just arrived and rang the bell because I had to sign for a delivery and there was an express UPS envelope by the door. It w...
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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Incredible News

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So, thanks to our Dear New President, the bank came through and most probably we'll be able to keep the house. I can't write much (a...
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Sunday, June 14, 2009

A Cure for Baby Lust

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I can't say with conviction that I'm fully recovered from this "ailment" that has plagued me repeatedly in the past, but ...
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Hope, Again

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The bank (ok, a bank representative) left a message last Friday, but K only listened to it this morning. Apparently we can qualify for a ren...
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Monday, June 08, 2009

Hi-Bye

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No, I'm not saying goodbye to you or blogging... the silly title is just to say that this is a quick, "Hi" "Goodbye"...
Wednesday, June 03, 2009

One Down...

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... a couple (or a few more) to go. Phew! I have finally sent out my first job application, not that I expect that much will come of it, but...
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Still Busy, Still Waiting

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Thanks for commenting in the last post, my friends, you know it does mean a lot to me to know you're out there. It makes everything easi...
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Friday, May 29, 2009

Anybody There?

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So... I stayed up really late when I couldn't and shouldn't have (given the absurdly busy day that I had today) to blog, but I wonde...
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Thursday, May 28, 2009

A Question of Identity (of Lack Thereof), oh, and dreams...

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Apart from being a mother,* right now I feel fully devoid of any clear identity and that is pretty disconcerting, I think... I felt compelle...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

I Owe You (And Myself)...

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... more posts, more photos, more everything. But I haven't been able to find the time and, sometimes, the energy. I still constantly ...
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Tired of Waiting...

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... for an offer on the house that never comes and perhaps never will. ... for the bank to finally do its part and analyze our case for loan...
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Monday, May 18, 2009

One More Visit (sigh)

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So, we're soon leaving for one more visit and I have to say that I'm getting really really tired of having to leave the house immacu...
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Friday, May 15, 2009

Shorts (Update)

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- I've been really tired and sleepy lately, so I haven't been able to devote any late nights to blogging. - On Tuesday K decided to ...
Sunday, May 10, 2009

The Happiest Mother on Earth

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Really, I couldn't be happier than I am to be a mother (which was always my greatest dream in life) and I hope all mothers today may fee...
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Time is Running Out

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So... I continue to be busy with my friend and her shopping excursions (on top of work until today), but hopefully tomorrow and/or Friday we...
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Monday, May 04, 2009

Too Busy Living to Be Depressed...

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... But in the few moments in between all the busyness it all comes back in full force. It's all there in the background, all the time, ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Crab Apple Flowers - Update to the 365 Blog

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The first update since January 20! It begins like this: "Mommy! Mommy! You've got to come outside!" said my son excitedly last...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Quick Update on Visit to Surgeon

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I just remembered that I never told you what happened last Thursday when I went to the doctor ( the surgeon specialist ), so here it goes. H...
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I'm a Brazilian immigrant (used to say expatriate, have problems with this word now), living in the U.S. since 1996 with my husband and two sons (born in March 2002 and May 2004). I'm a mother, first and foremost, -- mamãe in my mother-tongue, hence the (e) of the blog title -- but after "ten years and two sons" I finally finished my Ph.D. in literature in 2008. After six years away from teaching (including a year home/cyber schooling my sons - 2009-10), I'm finally back in higher-education. I've been blogging here for eleven years, so welcome to my site and feel free to stay for a while and look around. Our lives are a roller coaster, never lacking in ups and downs! ;-)
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