u/luka_ramos_1004

As a Brazilian raised abroad (North America), I often get told, when I say I'm Brazilian, that I don't "look Brazilian" (I have white skin and brown hair). I feel like many gringos think Brazilian is an ethnicity or a certain appearance. Is it mainly because of the stereotypes about Brazil and Brazilians, or is there something else that could possibly explain this misunderstanding/confusion? Is there maybe a lack of knowledge on how diverse Brazil is?

For context, I've always been quite picky with food. As a child, I was even more (to the point where I didn't like ice cream or candy, unlike other children). Even to this day, though, as a 17F, I'm very hard with food. Trying new stuff sometimes takes a bit of effort for me, but I try to taste it. I do wonder if, as I age, the pickyness would stay the same or if it gets less important somehow. I do worry about growing into adulthood and being judged for it or seen as if I had the taste of a child. Does anyone else also wonder about this or has anyone lived this too?

I don't know if it's just me, but most posts I see here are kinda negative or about envying those with siblings. While I know others have different realities, I personally feel like being an only child is really nice (for me, at least). As a 17F, I remember being a kid and sometimes wishing I had a sibling. But as I grew, I realized that being an only child was the best thing for me. I feel like I wouldn't have had the same opportunities if I had siblings (+ I probably wouldn't had my own room, which I feel is sometimes underestimated). Also, even if you're feeling lonely, having siblings wouldn't necessarily guarantee a friend or someone you really would get along with (+ it's not like you would get to pick who would be your sibling). I also happen to be an introvert, so for me, having my own space is important (not everyone is introverted though). Again, I'm just wondering what others have to say about this and if others also enjoy being an only child.