A few upgrades to the blog

So I've discovered two new fun features on Blogger since I've started blogging with more regularity. One is the 'follow' option which I LOVE. I have a few other friends who keep blogs and it is awesome to have one place to go to check all their updates at once. Also, I enjoy knowing who is keeping up with me! So if you are so inclined, I would appreciate if you would follow my blog too! The second fun feature is the "Reactions" tally at the bottom of my posts now. After you read you can decided if you Liked or Disliked the post. (I can customize them to be anything I want, but I thought sticking to simple was best). Of course these are only valuable if people actually use them. So, after reading a post - I'd love if you'd comment and let me know if you liked the post or not.

In other news - I finally have work to do at work. My six sigma classes are starting next week and I am very stoked for them! I'm thinking about joining a gym here in Campinas as a way to meet other people and for something to do after work beyond just hanging in my apartment. I'm still waiting on my things to be shipped from the US. I desperately need to do laundry but just my luck no places are open on Sundays and they all close before I get home from work - rough life let me tell you!

Lastly - I am looking for new music recommendations. My collection has gotten a little stale as of late and it needs some new life blood. That being said, here are a few bands/singers that I enjoy to give you an idea of what I like:

The Clarks
Augustana
Owl City
Sister Hazel
Rascal Flatts
Taylor Swift
The Fray
The Heyday
U2
The Goo Goo Dolls
Mellisa Ethridge

I'm also interested in a getting a few Brazilian/Portuguese artists on my Ipod if you know any!