I spoke with my parents and the fam so that was cool. I got a manicure kit from some members and some mint scented aftershave to use as well. My parents sent me some candy from America and a book about the New Testiment as well so that was nice. I spent Christmas Eve with some members who gave us tons of food and dessert so in that aspect my day was somewhat like normal.

I really have only one complaint: here in Brazil the fireworks are awful. Instead of seeing a tapestry in the sky of beautiful colors, you here the deafening explosions of what appear to be small balls of dynamite. I cant for the life of anyone understand why the country allows them or why anyone would use them, considering that those using them are often the closest to the deafening explosions.

But upon observation I´ve realized that the only ones throwing and discharging these little jump-scaring atrocities are 17 and 16 teen year old teenage boys… I guess it actually makes sense why they exist.

Anyway, As always best of wishes and godspeed back in states

Have a happy new year!!

Elder West

Good day everyone! This week:

-I worked hard

– I had my palm read by a family of 22 people, all of which had gold teeth (Aparently my palms says I am going to be rich, Im not sure where)

– I decorated for christmas

– ate 12 different kinds of fruit

– got a new companion (Elder Azevedo)

– I talked to (wasnt my choice, he started talking to me) an ULTRA drunk terrorist/gang member who theoretically help murder some US ambassadors in a different country. (Im not sure a believe him)

– I created a mop out of a squeegee

– I found keifer sutherland from the show 24 in my church preach my gospel book (picture below)

– I found MRI scan sheets in my room under my bed

– and I worked hard.

– I ate pizza 3 times

– I recieved a package for christmas and opened its contents.

– I ate pizza with the president because I met the “Gold Standard” of work on our mission.

– I drank tererè for the first time.

– And I cleaned my entire house and

– Oh yeah, And I worked Incredibly hard!!

Have a great week!!

Elder West