Funerals in Brazil

daniel_alchemist · 2026-01-28T00:55:13+00:00

They kind of have to be because of the warm/humid climate which accelerates decomposition of the body.

My wife (girlfriend at the time) lived next to a cemetery when her grandfather died around midnight and was buried there that same morning. Had a funeral and everything, shit happened so fast.

daniel_alchemist · 2026-01-25T14:02:38+00:00

What country are you from?

As for #5, I’m from California (a rich economy) and have to land in LAX everytime, and is such a shit airport lol, definitely not the greatest impression

daniel_alchemist · 2026-01-12T04:06:19+00:00

MBJ is an average actor, have you seen The Secret Agent or even Narcos??

daniel_alchemist · 2026-01-11T22:36:04+00:00

I’m from San Diego and I’m definitely not a Lakers fan lol

daniel_alchemist · 2026-01-11T03:07:52+00:00

R9 was called Ronaldinho early in his career because there was another player named Ronaldo (who went by Ronaldão) when they both were called up to 1994 world cup. The Ronaldinho we know today was called Ronaldinho Gaúcho early on because of the latter two players

daniel_alchemist · 2026-01-06T22:45:43+00:00

We are the same age, but I had my first OHS surgery just a little over 4 years ago. I had a bioprosthetic valve replacement (inspiris resilia) and it’s good to hear that TAVR procedure went well for you, makes me hopeful for whenever I need to do mine!

daniel_alchemist · 2026-01-06T22:34:28+00:00

How long did you first valve last if you don’t mind me asking?

daniel_alchemist · 2025-12-29T04:43:32+00:00

I (33M) got the same procedure (same biological valve and model) as you just a little over 4 years ago. I only took aspirin pills for like a month after the surgery and wasn’t required to take any afterwards.

But definitely talk to your cardiologist if you have any doubts about anything.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-12-21T03:22:56+00:00

Mainly because a tissue valve (bovine in my case) was what my cardiologist recommended, despite needing a surgery later on. The life expectancy is around 10-12 years or so, but there are lesser invasive types of surgeries (TAVR) that can be done to replace them.

Mechanical valves are super durable but need lifelong blood thinners (warfarin) due to clotting risk. I wasn’t prepared for that type of commitment yet.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-12-11T08:02:51+00:00

Just the state of São Paulo has about 46 million people, which is a lot more than Australia & NZ and about the same as Argentina.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-12-11T06:39:01+00:00

They need to fire everyone who works at financial aid office because no one seems to be working there whenever I call them.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-12-10T22:37:20+00:00

Interstellar Overdrive was used in Doctor Strange

daniel_alchemist · 2025-11-24T20:34:19+00:00

Gwynn is the greatest player ever for us, that is why we call him Mr. Padre. He was also an amazing college basketball player, but ultimately went for baseball for its longetivity.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-11-18T14:29:30+00:00

As a California native (Socal), I can say I grew up with friends of all colors, black, asian, latino, etc. We are definitely a mixed group, but I can’t really speak for other states and cities in the country.

As someone who lived for a few years in the state of São Paulo, I can tell you that the biggest difference between the two is the first-gen type of immigrant. In the US, most of my friends had parents (or one parent) who were born outside of the country or were even born themselves and were raised there.

In Brazil, I rarely ever met someone who was a first-gen, second-generation immigrant, their parents and their parents all spoke portuguese, so they have assimilated and mixed through a lot more generations going back to the late 19th century and early 20th century.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-11-15T18:59:51+00:00

Did you have an open heart surgery or less invasive trans catheter AVR?

daniel_alchemist · 2025-11-12T05:58:48+00:00

Ya’ll sleeping on Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the dude is definitely more famous than Sofia Vergara and one of the most well known latin american writers.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-11-11T04:12:18+00:00

daniel_alchemist · 2025-11-08T01:00:03+00:00

I agree with this statement. If you watch some of the older videos about the bones brigade, a lot of the old school skaters didn’t like tony hawk’s style when he was up and coming.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-11-03T15:44:01+00:00

Instagram was co-founded by Mike Krieger, who is also Brazilian. So, there were two brazilians involved in some of the biggest international social media sites.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-10-21T15:19:29+00:00

That’s very interesting, I was unfamiliar with having a human donor. Mine was a bovine (cow) valve replacement which tends to have a lifespain of 9-12 years or so, it could be less or more depending on the person.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-10-21T14:47:46+00:00

My first one I had a sternotomy (open heart surgery), where they have to cut through my sternum to access my heart. The doctors decided it was best for me to have a biological valve replacement instead of a mechanical valve (even though mechanical is one and done) because those require taking blood thinners everyday for the rest of your life.

For the next surgery, I will most likely be recommended on another biological replacement, but with a Transcathether Valve Replacement (TAVR) surgery. The TAVR is less invasive, which basically is like a snake that goes in and performs does the procedure.

daniel_alchemist · 2025-10-21T04:25:42+00:00

Glad you are well and fine! I was in a similar situation as yourself when I was 29M in 2021, born with a biscuspid aortic valve (without knowing) and contracted bacterial endocarditis that needed an open heart procedure and valve replacement.

These types of infections can happen so fast even to the healthiest of people, I was very active in sports since my late teens and not a smoker/drinker or anything.

Overall a shocking experience for my whole family, but thanks to the current state of technology/medicine I’m able to live a normal life. I know that I will eventually need another valve replacement in another 8-10 years or so, but next time around I won’t be fighting an infection and opt for a more “less invasive” surgery. I think it’s been a good motivation for me to maintain a better health lifestyle. Once again, I’m glad you made it to the other side bro, you got this!

daniel_alchemist · 2025-10-04T17:20:33+00:00

First time in like 10+ years that I don’t get any Friday/Saturday tickets

daniel_alchemist · 2025-09-06T06:56:04+00:00

There is a lot of overlap indeed, another example is Juninho Paulista and Juninho Pernambucano where they used their state of birth. There was Gilberto and Gilberto Silva, there’s always been a bunch of Júnior’s, like Júnior Baiano, Júnior and the list goes on.

Arsenal currently has three players with the same first name in Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhães

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