3-4-10
I woke up and got my laundry together. Then I dropped it off and met up with Jake. We went into the downtown area where we exchanged some of his traveler's checks. Then we headed to block with the numerous camera stores. After making some final observations, I ended up buying the same model camera that I had before. The guy was super cool and we talked for like 10-15 minutes about stuff. Then I headed home.
I relaxed for a while. Eventually, it was time to get a drink for the dinner with my program. After, my group and I headed to the other residencia a whiles away. We had a nice time there. We drank, ate empanadas, which are amazing, drank mate, again amazing. Then we watched the goals of Diego Maradona, including the hand of god. After, we watched some of an Argentine movie but I was too busy talking to people to really pay attention so I guess I will add it to my queue.
After I left, Chelsey and I bonded over our love for photography. Eventually, we went to a bar and talked. Then headed to bed.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
717 and some left to upload.
All my nice photos from South America so far are finally uploaded (more from Mendoza yet to come)
Check them out, let me know what you ones you like and what not. If you want to buy any. Let me know and we can work something out
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsinclair88/collections/72157623292085454/
Check them out, let me know what you ones you like and what not. If you want to buy any. Let me know and we can work something out
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsinclair88/collections/72157623292085454/
Mission Scanner
3-3-10
After getting up and showering and changing, I relaxed for a while. I talked some of my friends about how their night ended. After a while, I got lunch with several people before I help take Chelseay to the school. After we met up with the directors where she was getting orientation, I found a place to scan my housing applications. FINALLY!!!!!!!! Then I pulled out more money from the bank to buy my camera tomorrow! Woot. Eventually I got back to school where I had nice conversations with some of the program directors. After Chelseay was done, we headed back to the residencia.
There, I watched Lost and relaxed. I uploaded photos and talked to people. I hung out most of the day. It was really nice.
After getting up and showering and changing, I relaxed for a while. I talked some of my friends about how their night ended. After a while, I got lunch with several people before I help take Chelseay to the school. After we met up with the directors where she was getting orientation, I found a place to scan my housing applications. FINALLY!!!!!!!! Then I pulled out more money from the bank to buy my camera tomorrow! Woot. Eventually I got back to school where I had nice conversations with some of the program directors. After Chelseay was done, we headed back to the residencia.
There, I watched Lost and relaxed. I uploaded photos and talked to people. I hung out most of the day. It was really nice.
Choosing Classes
3-2-10
I woke up and got ready for the second day of orientation. As we headed out, we ran into Pamela and a new girl. Her name is Chelseay. She was suppose to study in Chile but couldn't so she has joined us. We then took her to school with us. We sat and listened to the descriptions of the classes I could take. They sounded interesting. They there was a pizza lunch where I ran into other random people I know. After we all got on various buses for a city tour. It was nice to see lots of the various places in the city. It is an amazing city that I can not wait to explore. La Boca for sure is beautiful. I can not wait to take photos and stuff of it. Eventually we got back and headed back to the residencia. I printed and filled out my off campus application for Guilford.
I hung out with people and relaxed. We grabbed dinner. Then we decided to go out. Turns out a friend of Desiree's is a friend of my friend Christina's so we hung out at their mutual friend for a good while. Listening to music and chilling. Then we went out to a club since we didn't have anything on Wednesday. After being there for a bit, I had to take Desiree home because she was feeling ill. After I made sure she was ok, I crashed.
I woke up and got ready for the second day of orientation. As we headed out, we ran into Pamela and a new girl. Her name is Chelseay. She was suppose to study in Chile but couldn't so she has joined us. We then took her to school with us. We sat and listened to the descriptions of the classes I could take. They sounded interesting. They there was a pizza lunch where I ran into other random people I know. After we all got on various buses for a city tour. It was nice to see lots of the various places in the city. It is an amazing city that I can not wait to explore. La Boca for sure is beautiful. I can not wait to take photos and stuff of it. Eventually we got back and headed back to the residencia. I printed and filled out my off campus application for Guilford.
I hung out with people and relaxed. We grabbed dinner. Then we decided to go out. Turns out a friend of Desiree's is a friend of my friend Christina's so we hung out at their mutual friend for a good while. Listening to music and chilling. Then we went out to a club since we didn't have anything on Wednesday. After being there for a bit, I had to take Desiree home because she was feeling ill. After I made sure she was ok, I crashed.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Orientation
3-1-10
I woke up ten minutes before heading to orientation. The gang and I headed out to the university for the first time. I felt kind of excited. Eventually, we got there and met up with some other people in our program. Then, we and other people who are starting off at the university were shuttled off to the auditorium. They taught us all about our university and what not. It seems like it will be an interesting semester. Eventually, we finished minus our Spanish placement test. The test was okay. It was a bit vague in sections. After, I talked about one of the ladies in charge of it about my level and how I am better at understanding and speaking than I am on a test.
After, I headed out. I sat with one of the program heads and talked about various things. Then we met at as a group and started to head out. We learned about various stores and stuff in the area of our school. Then we grabbed food. I got to meet some other people in my program. We then got to know the area and some of the history of Argentina. I can't wait to start learning more. We eventually headed out. I had to run an errand but then I came back to the residencia. I hung out with the peeps. We had food and then relaxed, talking and listening music. We watched Gladiator. Love that movie. After I caught up in my journal.
I woke up ten minutes before heading to orientation. The gang and I headed out to the university for the first time. I felt kind of excited. Eventually, we got there and met up with some other people in our program. Then, we and other people who are starting off at the university were shuttled off to the auditorium. They taught us all about our university and what not. It seems like it will be an interesting semester. Eventually, we finished minus our Spanish placement test. The test was okay. It was a bit vague in sections. After, I talked about one of the ladies in charge of it about my level and how I am better at understanding and speaking than I am on a test.
After, I headed out. I sat with one of the program heads and talked about various things. Then we met at as a group and started to head out. We learned about various stores and stuff in the area of our school. Then we grabbed food. I got to meet some other people in my program. We then got to know the area and some of the history of Argentina. I can't wait to start learning more. We eventually headed out. I had to run an errand but then I came back to the residencia. I hung out with the peeps. We had food and then relaxed, talking and listening music. We watched Gladiator. Love that movie. After I caught up in my journal.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Recape of the weekend
2-27-10
After getting to the university, we met other people from our late start program along with the people in charge. Then we headed to a classroom. We introduced all of ourselves. A lot of the people seem interesting and it seems a good group. We went over the rules, policies, what to expect etc. It sounds like a potentially good semester. Then we headed out to lunch. We ate and got to know each other. In typical fashion, our meal lasted three hours but it was enjoyable. Then Jake, Joe, Christina, Kelsey and I headed out with another girl. We saw her apartment and chilled for a bit before heading to our residencia. We hung out there for a good. We all watched the news about the Chilean earthquake.
Eventually, Joe, Kelsey and I headed out and grabbed some pizza for dinner. We chat and had fun. After getting back, Jake, Joe, Christina, Kelsey and I showered and got ready for going out. Some other girls from our program came. We were going to Amerika, a huge gay club here. We finally found it and went in but the other girls from our programs bailed. So it was just Jake, Joe, Christina, Kelsey and I. We had so much fun dancing and laughing at the many crazy things there. Eventually, it turned into a foam party which was crazy fun. After a long night with many laughs, we headed home.
2-28-10
I woke up late. I showered and got ready. Desiree and I met up for lunch. We ate at a nice Vegetarian restaurant. After, we walked around a open air market for Sundays, where she looked at the various items for sale. Then we grabbed some delicious ice cream. Back, I posted pics from last night and uploaded some others to my flickr. I will let you all know when they are ready. I had a skype date with Abbey. Eventually, after watching USA lose the gold for Hockey, some of us headed out to eat dinner. It was very simple. Eventually, we headed back to relax. I met an NYU girl (NYU houses people in our building for their program) who went to Campbell Hall and knows people I do. Small world yet again.
After getting to the university, we met other people from our late start program along with the people in charge. Then we headed to a classroom. We introduced all of ourselves. A lot of the people seem interesting and it seems a good group. We went over the rules, policies, what to expect etc. It sounds like a potentially good semester. Then we headed out to lunch. We ate and got to know each other. In typical fashion, our meal lasted three hours but it was enjoyable. Then Jake, Joe, Christina, Kelsey and I headed out with another girl. We saw her apartment and chilled for a bit before heading to our residencia. We hung out there for a good. We all watched the news about the Chilean earthquake.
Eventually, Joe, Kelsey and I headed out and grabbed some pizza for dinner. We chat and had fun. After getting back, Jake, Joe, Christina, Kelsey and I showered and got ready for going out. Some other girls from our program came. We were going to Amerika, a huge gay club here. We finally found it and went in but the other girls from our programs bailed. So it was just Jake, Joe, Christina, Kelsey and I. We had so much fun dancing and laughing at the many crazy things there. Eventually, it turned into a foam party which was crazy fun. After a long night with many laughs, we headed home.
2-28-10
I woke up late. I showered and got ready. Desiree and I met up for lunch. We ate at a nice Vegetarian restaurant. After, we walked around a open air market for Sundays, where she looked at the various items for sale. Then we grabbed some delicious ice cream. Back, I posted pics from last night and uploaded some others to my flickr. I will let you all know when they are ready. I had a skype date with Abbey. Eventually, after watching USA lose the gold for Hockey, some of us headed out to eat dinner. It was very simple. Eventually, we headed back to relax. I met an NYU girl (NYU houses people in our building for their program) who went to Campbell Hall and knows people I do. Small world yet again.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Finally....
2-26-10
So I while waited to get into my room, I met other people who were starting yesterday but they all got here yesterday. A girl name Kelsey from Atlanta, boy from LA name Jake (who knows some people I do, of course), a girl from San Diego name Christina, and a boy name Joe from Wisconsin, among others. We sat around and talked. We grabbed lunch, a pasta at the residencia. We finally started to get moved in. Though I am suppose to have three roommates, I only have one. His name is Andrew, he is from near Bakersfield. He did the early start version so been here for a month already. It was nice to finally see the bottom of my bags.
After finally getting everything in or at least comfortable, I took the group minus Andrew around. I had to run a camera errand so they joined so I could show them the subway and things like that. I quickly bounced the stores again and asked for updated prices. Eventually, after getting the info I needed, we headed back. We all relax and tried to deal with the wifi, which sucks with everyone using it at the same time (hence why I am typing this at 8:40 in the morning). I asked some of my photography buddies online for advice on what to get. I have settled on D200, a discontinued but nice camera. I skyped with my Mom which was nice.
Then eventually, it was dinner time. It was pizza but "homemade". It was nice and got to meet other people who have been here. We all chilled after figuring out the game plan for the evening. Some went to bed, because they were out last night. Me and the newbies headed to a bar called Bar 6. There we enjoyed some drinks and just talked. They are quite fun and I am quite excited that it is finally happening. After a while, we called it an evening because have orientation at 9:30, another reason to be up right now.
So I while waited to get into my room, I met other people who were starting yesterday but they all got here yesterday. A girl name Kelsey from Atlanta, boy from LA name Jake (who knows some people I do, of course), a girl from San Diego name Christina, and a boy name Joe from Wisconsin, among others. We sat around and talked. We grabbed lunch, a pasta at the residencia. We finally started to get moved in. Though I am suppose to have three roommates, I only have one. His name is Andrew, he is from near Bakersfield. He did the early start version so been here for a month already. It was nice to finally see the bottom of my bags.
After finally getting everything in or at least comfortable, I took the group minus Andrew around. I had to run a camera errand so they joined so I could show them the subway and things like that. I quickly bounced the stores again and asked for updated prices. Eventually, after getting the info I needed, we headed back. We all relax and tried to deal with the wifi, which sucks with everyone using it at the same time (hence why I am typing this at 8:40 in the morning). I asked some of my photography buddies online for advice on what to get. I have settled on D200, a discontinued but nice camera. I skyped with my Mom which was nice.
Then eventually, it was dinner time. It was pizza but "homemade". It was nice and got to meet other people who have been here. We all chilled after figuring out the game plan for the evening. Some went to bed, because they were out last night. Me and the newbies headed to a bar called Bar 6. There we enjoyed some drinks and just talked. They are quite fun and I am quite excited that it is finally happening. After a while, we called it an evening because have orientation at 9:30, another reason to be up right now.
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