Today is Brazil's first game in the World Cup. The game starts in the afternoon around 3pm, so HR sent out an email last week informing staff that everyone should work through until the early afternoon, around 2pm, at which time the office will be 'closed' to allow everyone to go off and enjoy the game. "Após este horário, todos estarão liberados pelo resto do dia e poderão acompanhar o jogo da maneira que preferirem." We are released (liberated!) to do with the rest of the day and to see the game "in the manner in which we prefer." This sounds a lot like a nice way to say, we know you are going drinking, so please don't come back to the office yelling obnoxiously after imbibing copiously during the game. Gotta love it.
I'm sure there will be a great deal more to report as the World Cup continues. Since I very regrettably missed the Olympics in Vancouver, this will have to be my big fanfare sporting event experience for the year. I'm already surrounded by flags and other green and yellow decorations and streamers everywhere. So, seeing no other reasonable option, I went out and purchased my first Brasil t-shirt to wear during the festivities. So starting today, I will join in on the insanity and enjoy.
Vamos BRASIL!!
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