“ Love to travel, go out, run, bike, swim, play sports, fly airplanes, have fun with friends, and meet new people! ”

“ I am joining this group because I want to meet with interesting people taking part in healthy activities. I live in Ocean Beach and work in South Bay schools. ”

“ I'm currently an undergrad at Cal State Fullerton and study Latin American Studies, Spanish, and Portuguese. I am interested in all lang. They fascinate me! I would like to pursue a MA in Latin American Studies and travel throughout Latin America. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love meeting new people and learning about their culture and life experiences ”

“ just a met fan from CT, lookin to meet other met fans and east coasters as well ”

“ Hi, Im Charles the gringo carioca. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and would love to meet some colleagues! ”

“ Hi, I enjoy learning new things and different styles of dance, music, language, cultures, etc. ”

“ I have just returned from a workshop in Baltimore with Russ Hudson and Jessica Dibb. It's the best thing I ever did for myself! This is the path I intend to follow from now on, and it's important to me to have a support group. ”

“ Hi! I am a freelance writer who is interested networking socially and professionally. Check out my website at www.writergirl.biz! Look forward to meeting you! ”

“ I want to meet new people who speaks french and portuguese. I love brazilian culture and music and want to learn the language so I can speak fluently. ”

“ interested in mingling, and sharing thoughts ”

“ I grew up in Brasil and am always interested in anything going on in the area that is related to Brasil. I especially like to practice portuguese whenever possible so I don't forget it. ”

“ I'm actually of Macanese descent, and looking to start a Macanese club in the San Diego/North County area. If there are others like myself out there, please drop me a line at: eurasia72@yahoo.com. Cheers, Dean ”

“ i've fallen from a distant star... inspired by Lee & Maria Rita.. Beautiful sounds and voices of brazil echos in my heart... blessed to join and be part of portuguese language... ”

“ I'm staunchly anarcho-capitalist, as opposed to the mostly anarcho-socialist here, but happy to celebrate what we have in common and discuss our differences in good spirit. Love good beer, languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese) and travel. ”

“ I think the Brazilian lifestyle is just amazing and colorful. The people and the language are beautiful. I'd like to learn Portuguese and would love to explore this part of the world someday!! :o) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in the Brazilian Culture and I would love to meet Brazilians living in the United States ”

“ Hello everyone! I want these local meetups because I organize two differents Brazilian groups. One of them is a Brazilian Mom Playgroup and another one is a Brazilian Bussiness Owners/Self-Employed Networking. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because this a way we can get to know professionals who came to this land of opportunity for a better life, and I think we should be united and help each other business, so everybody can grow together. ”

“ I love Portuguese language:-) ”

“ i just wanna have as much fun as possible before i gotta leave ”

“ My wife and I used play in a Pagode group in San Jose/San Francisco. We miss it so if anyone else plays, please get in contact with me. We also have some intstruments ”

“ Oi Galera! I want these local Meetups because I´m an American living in Salvador Bahia, and I´m considering returning to California and I dont want to lose my connection with Portuguese, nor the Brazilian culture. Beleza!!!!! ”

“ I was born & raised in the midwest, graduated from IU-Bloomington, and worked a few years in Chicago. I've done some travel abroad, and after living/working a few yrs. in Houston & Albuquerque, I moved to San Diego 4 1/2 yrs. ago. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in learning about different cultures and people. ”

“ I want local Portuguese Language Meetups because I spent a year in Sao Paolo and want to practice my language skills before I lose them forever. I plan to return for work in the next few years so no time like the present to practice. ”

“ Hey. I'm interesting in meeting people from all walks of life to have a good time. Always looking forward to improve my language skills. ”

“ I want local Expat Brazilian Meetups because I want to be able to meet other Brazilians living in the San Diego area ”

“ I want local Portuguese Language Meetups because I want to practise this language frequently in order to gain the ability to comfortably converse. I already speak fluent Spanish and my Portuguese is good in written form but needs oral improvement. ”

“ I want local Portuguese Language Meetups because I lived in Brazil, Portugal, and Macau. I taught Portuguese/Brazilian lit and culture at UCSB and NCSU. Not many lusophones around me any more... email is juanrk@cox.net Ate ja' ”

“ Hi - I played indoor in high school...mess around on the beach nowadays from time to time - but I'd love to meet some v-ball players. Maybe play a bit too. Love the sport. Just went and saw the AVP tour in Hermosa Beach this year. :) Melissa ”

“ I want local Latino/a Community Meetups ”

“ Hola! Unfortunately that is about all the Portuguese I know for now. I am going to vacation in Brazil next year and would like to have others to work on the basics. ”

“ My name is Bridget Allen and I've lived and traveled throughout Brazil......I can give English and Portuguese lessons!! ”

“ Hi, I live in North Park and am interested in learning Portuguese...recently went to Lisboa and found the language to be quite beautiful...though i would like to speak it Brazilian style....I will try to make the February meeting, care to chat w/me? ”

“ I live in Del Mar and have been dating a Brasileira for 3 years. I have been to Brasil twice and love it. She has been teaching me a little and desperately want to learn more. ”

“ Hi, I just returned from a trip to Brazil, and I'm anxious to learn Portuguese before I go back again. ”

“ hey guys...my name is Tom....I just got back from my second trip to Brazil visiting friends in Florianopolis and I'm looking to meet some people with similar interests...Anyone know where I can take a class in Portuguese? Tutors? ”

“ Oi! I am Beth. I am traveling to Salvador this summer for three months and I would like to meet some people in love with Brasil! Also I wonder if you know where I can take Portuguese class? ”

“ I just returned from a three week visit to my relatives in Northern Portugal (near Viseu) and would like to learn how to speak Portuguese for my next visit there. ”

“ Hi to all group members! I am new to the group and just discovered the group website. I hope to meet you and establish friendships and learn the Portuguese language. I live in San Diego, CA Thank you! ”

“ I studied Portuguese at UC Santa Barbara for one year before spending my junior year abroad in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I've been keeping up with my Portuguese language skills by listening to Brazilian music. ”

“ Hi,my name is Victoria and would like to learn European Portuguese (vs Brazilian).If anybody knows of a native Portuguese in San Diego who can tutor me,i will greatly appreciate it if they let me know! My e-mail is : ntory@planet-save.com ”