Ana Beatriz Ribeiro

A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.

Why being ordinary isn’t that bad

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Besides enjoying the benefits of roaming freely in anonymity, I see being ordinary as a form of resistance.

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5 Billy Joel songs that marked my life

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Billy Joel comes to Germany on 3 Sept. What are your favorite songs by him, if any, and do they hold special meaning for you?

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Poem: “A Bohemian sailor’s final voyage”

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There you go, from ethereal to eternal.

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Poem: “Rio gets the Olympics”

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The announcement that Rio de Janeiro would host the 2016 Olympics represented a happier, more hopeful time than the actual games in this difficult period for the city and Brazil - I'd like to remember it here.

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