Marcos received a present from my parents for his birthday. However, we faced a severe challenge, having to pay $455 reais just to pick it up from the post office. Apparently customs decided to put a huge tax on the present, because it was filled with 5 bottles of liquor. We really wanted to pick up this wonderful gift my parents sent Marcos, but that was really going to break our budget. So Marcos put on his thinking cap and came up with a great idea. He arranged to get some of his friends together for a poker night and have them chip in to drink the liquor. Not only would it help pay for us to pick up the present, but we would all be able to enjoy the liquor my parents sent Marcos. I have to say, I have a pretty smart boyfriend! Once Marcos got the poker night all lined up, we went ahead and picked the present up from the post office. Marcos unfortunately knew what the box was filled with. He found out when we were trying to figure out why customs taxed the box so much. We were so excited to open the box, but we did wait to FaceTime with my parents before we opened it. |
It is pretty much my favorite thing when Marcos and I FaceTime with my parents. There is always so much laughter and fun going on through a mobile device. Marcos was thrilled when he saw that he got his Makers Mark and Jack Daniels as requested, along with a few other ones for him to try. One things for sure, we are totally set for a poker night. I can not wait to try the delicious selections of liquor my parents got for Marcos. I have to say it was pretty funny to see how they packaged the bottles to ensure they would not break on the way here. Take a look for yourself.
My Brazilian is one happy man you can say. He was grinning from ear to ear. I absolutely love it when he gets that handsome smile on his face. He was very appreciative of the kind thoughtful gift my parents sent for him. He can not wait to open his favorite Makers Mark and try the others he has yet to try. Our poker night is right around the corner for him, his friends, and I to enjoy some good ole' American liquor. It's going to be fun to hear how much the Brazilians likes the American liquor. |