4-14-10
I woke up. In the morning, I read before watching Lost. I ate lunch with some friends before taking the bus to school. I asked some about travel advice along with going to a soccer game here. At school, I picked up the next book for my literature class. I then went to my economics class where he actually didn't mention Che and Evita. SHOCKER. We discussed about the Argentine economic problems a lot and his personal narratives with it. He is pretty into himself or at least likes to insert personal tales somehow related to what we are talking about. I am not sure how I feel about this since it does drag on a bit.
In Spanish, we talked about Space, due to a reading, a new future tense I had not really learned a lot before. It was only touched on while I lived in Madrid so it is nice to learn it. After class, I headed home. There I read the new book for Literature, the Seven Madmen. I am kind of unsure about it so I hope tomorrow's class will be enlightening. I had pasta at dinner. Then I hung out with people, talked to Abbey, we bought baseball tickets for June 23rd, Mariners vs. the Cubs. It will be fun. I relaxed for the night since I have class at 11. Tomorrow, after class, I am meeting up with Michele, my dear friend from Cusco. I am quite excited.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Missed class and fingerprints scanned
4-13-10
I overslept due to my phone's alarm being on vibrate. I totally forgot to change it. This resulted me missing class. Luckily it is the first one I have missed of this particular class so I have a grace. I met up with friends for lunch after fighting the rain. After, we headed down to the center of town to do the first step of the visa process. It was a relatively easy first step. We got our numbers, paid the cashier, then went to our passport info put into the database along with our fingerprints scanned. I headed home after.
At home, I did homework as well watching some shows. I talked to Abbey, as well as talked to a woman from Corbis about potentially working with them over the summer. Our convo didn't last too long due to her having trouble hearing me but we are in email contact so we will see what happens. I need to explore various options still. Most of the evening involved relaxing. I also ate dinner before watching "The Last of the Mohicans."
In some cool news, Bill Clinton will be among the speakers of Bryan Series. I will definitely be trying to get my hand on a ticket to that one if not for more.
I overslept due to my phone's alarm being on vibrate. I totally forgot to change it. This resulted me missing class. Luckily it is the first one I have missed of this particular class so I have a grace. I met up with friends for lunch after fighting the rain. After, we headed down to the center of town to do the first step of the visa process. It was a relatively easy first step. We got our numbers, paid the cashier, then went to our passport info put into the database along with our fingerprints scanned. I headed home after.
At home, I did homework as well watching some shows. I talked to Abbey, as well as talked to a woman from Corbis about potentially working with them over the summer. Our convo didn't last too long due to her having trouble hearing me but we are in email contact so we will see what happens. I need to explore various options still. Most of the evening involved relaxing. I also ate dinner before watching "The Last of the Mohicans."
In some cool news, Bill Clinton will be among the speakers of Bryan Series. I will definitely be trying to get my hand on a ticket to that one if not for more.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Viva la Revolución!
4-12-10
I woke up and did my Spanish homework. I relaxed and uploaded photos the rest of the morning. I then grabbed some lunch. After my quick bite to eat, I headed to class. In class, I and others led the discussion of the Mexican Revolution for my class. My teacher helped us out by filling in some of the missing details as well talking about Subcomandante Marcos. I love Latin America's history, that is why I hope to take Modern Latin American history in the Spring if I can. I then relaxed and talked to friends after class. Then in Spanish, we discussed immigration and other topics in my class.
After class, I headed home with some friends. I hung out for a while, talked to Abbey and continued to upload photos. I ate dinner and talked to Abbey. Then I ate some ice cream and chilled. I plan to go to bed soon.
Photo Update
Horse pictures are uploaded here.
Zoo Pictures are almost done.
I woke up and did my Spanish homework. I relaxed and uploaded photos the rest of the morning. I then grabbed some lunch. After my quick bite to eat, I headed to class. In class, I and others led the discussion of the Mexican Revolution for my class. My teacher helped us out by filling in some of the missing details as well talking about Subcomandante Marcos. I love Latin America's history, that is why I hope to take Modern Latin American history in the Spring if I can. I then relaxed and talked to friends after class. Then in Spanish, we discussed immigration and other topics in my class.
After class, I headed home with some friends. I hung out for a while, talked to Abbey and continued to upload photos. I ate dinner and talked to Abbey. Then I ate some ice cream and chilled. I plan to go to bed soon.
Photo Update
Horse pictures are uploaded here.
Zoo Pictures are almost done.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday: Tombs and Horses/ Sunday: Lions, Tigers and Bears
Parrot!
My friend Joe and I on an elephant
Me and the Tiger
Unfortunately the turtle didn't appreciate me as much as I it
Me either receiving or getting the cute little fuzz ball
My Favorite from La Recoleta Cemetery4-10-10
I woke up and relaxed. Eventually, I headed out and took the bus to the San Telmo area. There I walked until I found the bookstore that I had been looking for. There were many options I considered, but some too huge, some uncertain if I owned or not. In the end I bought a book by Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club and other books. I was happy with this choice. I then headed home with a quick stop to eat. At home, I dropped off the book and then headed back out with Kelsey and Chelsey. We met up with some of our group at the La Recoleta Cemetery. There we were shown around the cemetery and told various stories from the woman and her dog died on the same day countries apart and so there is a monument to them, or the woman who was apparently buried alive and more. It was fascinating. After, some of us went to the feria, the market, and checked out the vendors and tango performers.
After, Chelsey and I headed back. But we decided to check out this horse show/competition thing happening. I took plenty of photos of the Guachos warming up the horses while she talked some trainer who is top in the continent, since Chelsey loves horses. It was cool. Some Gauchos thought I was an Argentine because I gave him a kiss on the cheek goodbye (I have been told I should not expect to give even girls kisses on the cheek to greet them or say goodbye, blast American cultural boundaries. It is one custom I love). After, we ate delicious shawarma, which is the Turkish version of a Gyro. Then we headed home. I edited the photos from the day and relaxed. I watched Sicko. It brought our major frustration in our health care system but also made me really glad that we will no longer have pre-existing conditions in 2014!!!!
4-11-10
I woke up. I talked to Abbey for a bit. Then I showered and headed out. I grabbed some sandwiches for the road. I met up with my friends and some Argentine guys some of them knew. We then headed out. We took a 1.5 hour bus ride. We eventually go to this zoo where you can pet some of the animals including lions and tigers. We walked around. Fed some camels, horses, goats and llamas. Then we walked around and pet a tiger which was cool. We also held a puma/jaguar/cheetah. I am kind of unsure what one it was. We held some turtles including one that decided it was time to go to the bathroom when I held onto it. We rode elephants for like a 3 minute ride which was crazy then had parrots climb on us. It was a crazy day. Then we headed home. At home, I edited photos and relaxed before bed.
Status of Photos
La Recoleta ones are up. Check the link above.
Horse ones are uploading while I sleep. Will post the link tomorrow
Zoo ones are edited. Will try to post tomorrow.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday Classes...Unfortunate
4-9-10
I unfortunately had class today. When classes are canceled or whatever, they get moved to Fridays. This is a very unfortunate thing. Anyways, I woke up and got some breakfast and quickly showered. Then I headed off to school. On the way, I printed my paper for class. In class, we discussed modernization and the changing political scene in South America. It was interesting. Then after class got out, Chelsey and I grabbed some delicious Mexican food at a place near school before going to our literature class. This class is all over the map and I feel like most of the people in it are completely lost. After class, I headed home. At home, I relaxed and read. I took a nap and talked to friends. Then I had some dinner. After dinner, I watched "Ray" since no one I talked to have any concrete plans.
Plan for tomorrow: Bookstore, La Recolta Cemetery, and not sure after that.
I unfortunately had class today. When classes are canceled or whatever, they get moved to Fridays. This is a very unfortunate thing. Anyways, I woke up and got some breakfast and quickly showered. Then I headed off to school. On the way, I printed my paper for class. In class, we discussed modernization and the changing political scene in South America. It was interesting. Then after class got out, Chelsey and I grabbed some delicious Mexican food at a place near school before going to our literature class. This class is all over the map and I feel like most of the people in it are completely lost. After class, I headed home. At home, I relaxed and read. I took a nap and talked to friends. Then I had some dinner. After dinner, I watched "Ray" since no one I talked to have any concrete plans.
Plan for tomorrow: Bookstore, La Recolta Cemetery, and not sure after that.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
No longer will take Guilford for granted
4-8-10
I woke up and grabbed some breakfast and talked to friends. Then I hung out before heading to class. When I got to school, we found out that class was canceled. They never tell us until we get there which is annoying. I am realizing what I take for granted at Guilford. I headed home where I grabbed some food and worked on my essay for my class tomorrow. The paper lacks serious guidelines which is very annoying. Again, I will not miss this crazy stuff down here. I also read some more. I am planning to hit up an English based bookstore in the next few days. I talked to Abbey for a bit. Then I had dinner and talked to friends. Because I finished my paper, I relaxed most of the evening. I watched a strange film by the name of Art School Confidential. I am not sure how I felt.
I have entered three of my photos in a silly contest that Bing is putting on. My mom alerted me to it. Its all about Earth Day. The links to my entries are below. Check them out and send them to people. It would be cool to win.
I woke up and grabbed some breakfast and talked to friends. Then I hung out before heading to class. When I got to school, we found out that class was canceled. They never tell us until we get there which is annoying. I am realizing what I take for granted at Guilford. I headed home where I grabbed some food and worked on my essay for my class tomorrow. The paper lacks serious guidelines which is very annoying. Again, I will not miss this crazy stuff down here. I also read some more. I am planning to hit up an English based bookstore in the next few days. I talked to Abbey for a bit. Then I had dinner and talked to friends. Because I finished my paper, I relaxed most of the evening. I watched a strange film by the name of Art School Confidential. I am not sure how I felt.
I have entered three of my photos in a silly contest that Bing is putting on. My mom alerted me to it. Its all about Earth Day. The links to my entries are below. Check them out and send them to people. It would be cool to win.
https://www.earthdayphotocontest.com/PhotoDetail.aspx?pid=17f9a3bd-988f-46c7-a84e-f89e7696c232&fbid=kO6b9VK4XuK
https://www.earthdayphotocontest.com/PhotoDetail.aspx?pid=6e32f009-f64e-4a88-8b81-0741b62e08ae&fbid=kO6b9VK4XuK
https://www.earthdayphotocontest.com/PhotoDetail.aspx?pid=a831afc9-4b57-4e50-972e-6d5575b1a70c&fbid=kO6b9VK4XuK
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Chocolate: The Saviour.
4-7-10
I woke up especially early since I had to get blood drawn. I dragged my hungry self to the clinic where I waited for like ten minutes or so. I got my blood drawn no problem. I have to pick up the results on Monday or so. I then headed home. It took a little longer than it should have due to a delay on the subte. When home, I read for my class today before I watched Lost. Lunch time came and I rushed to eat due to the fact that I couldn't earlier because of the blood drawing. So I was hungry and lightheaded. After lunch, I headed to class with friends. Before class, I talked to friends. In my first class, my teacher mentioned that the musical Evita is false due to Che and Evita never actually knowing this. This would seem like an ok thing except he has mentioned it every class. We did talk about some of the supposed topics like the IMF and part of the Argentine economic crisis.
After class, I rushed to the cafeteria to buy some chocolate due to the fact I was again feeling light headed. In Spanish class, we went over the homework before talking about random stuff. After class, I picked up the book I needed for my Political and Social Change class. I then headed home. At home, I relaxed and talked to Abbey. My computer is again acting up. I really am excited for the day that I no longer have it. I ate dinner and talked to friends. I then did some of my essay that is due Friday. I will finish it tomorrow afternoon. It shouldn't take me too long. I also chatted with someone who I knew at Brentwood who is studying abroad here too. It is such a small world I live in. We are about to meet up and catch up. This shall be interesting.
I woke up especially early since I had to get blood drawn. I dragged my hungry self to the clinic where I waited for like ten minutes or so. I got my blood drawn no problem. I have to pick up the results on Monday or so. I then headed home. It took a little longer than it should have due to a delay on the subte. When home, I read for my class today before I watched Lost. Lunch time came and I rushed to eat due to the fact that I couldn't earlier because of the blood drawing. So I was hungry and lightheaded. After lunch, I headed to class with friends. Before class, I talked to friends. In my first class, my teacher mentioned that the musical Evita is false due to Che and Evita never actually knowing this. This would seem like an ok thing except he has mentioned it every class. We did talk about some of the supposed topics like the IMF and part of the Argentine economic crisis.
After class, I rushed to the cafeteria to buy some chocolate due to the fact I was again feeling light headed. In Spanish class, we went over the homework before talking about random stuff. After class, I picked up the book I needed for my Political and Social Change class. I then headed home. At home, I relaxed and talked to Abbey. My computer is again acting up. I really am excited for the day that I no longer have it. I ate dinner and talked to friends. I then did some of my essay that is due Friday. I will finish it tomorrow afternoon. It shouldn't take me too long. I also chatted with someone who I knew at Brentwood who is studying abroad here too. It is such a small world I live in. We are about to meet up and catch up. This shall be interesting.
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