We wanted to run to the store real quick in order to pick up laundry soap, and because of the check out lines, we ended up spending about an hour at the store. Crazy! Mariana said that in Fortaleza, which is a much, MUCH bigger city than Maceio, there are no lines like that at the supermarket. Apparently Bompreco needs a little check-out reform. We met some interesting people while waiting in line, however. Mariana takes full advantage of her "senior citizen" status (she is not exactly senior, and even less so in mind) by using the check out line for mothers with children, pregnant women, disabled, and seniors. The check out line has seats along the waiting area, and I was sitting next to an elderly lady. After about five minutes she turns to me and says, "Voce nao e brasileira." (You are not Brasilian.) I laughed, nothing like being blunt!, and said "Nao, eu sou americana." (No, I am American) And that was that. Apparently I have no hope in blending in here. Ever. I decided to look at it positively, so have come to the conclusion that I'm exotic!!! Alright! White IS the new beautiful!! After growing up in a dutch community with dutch roots, I've discovered that society has been mistaken all these years! I am not typical, I'm unique! I'm striking! I'm exotic! I'm totally without hope of every looking like everyone else, here! It may put me at a higher risk of being robbed, but it also gives me a higher chance of capturing the attention of a tall, dark haired, handsome brazilian swim coach who almost has his MBA and has gorgeous eyes and an almost perfect nose who also works in the wine distribution industry... wait a second...
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