Sports Challenge

5-11-10
I woke up and got ready for the day. Then I headed to class. In class, we discussed our midterm for next week, as well as other topics relating to the class. After, I went and talked to my adviser about the attendance problem. Turns out because my class changed buildings that they haven't completely fix the attendance thing so it says I haven't been going to class in the right building but it should be fixed soon.

After, Mark and I went upstairs and talked to people about travel plans with people. I then headed home. I ate lunch. I took a brief nap before talking to Abbey and then my mom. After, I hung out and read and talked to friends before having dinner. After dinner, I talked to some friends and tried to work on an apartment rental apartment. I then played a game with Joe and Catherine about who can name the most MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL teams in 30 minutes. I won with getting all 30 baseball teams, 32 football teams, 29 basketball teams (forgot the Memphis Grizzlies) and 26 out of the 30 NHL teams. I was rather impressed by the amount of NHL teams I got. I then got read for bed.

All my photos from Sunday can be found here.

Some of my favs are the top

Jackhammer Alarm Clock and Bogus Attendance

5-10-10
I missed breakfast to enjoy sleep but this was short lived due to a jackhammer outside pounding away at the sidewalk. I got up, and showered. I then studied for my history exam. I knew most of the material. I eventually got ready and headed to lunch. After a quick bite to eat, I headed to school. There I met up with some of my classmates and studied before taking my exam. I think I did well but I don't know based on the point scheme.

After, I chilled since I had a thirty minute gap between classes. I then headed to Spanish where we learned a new tense and talked about the Barajas bombing in December 2006. After class, I headed home. At home, I almost napped but didn't. My friend Chelsey came in and complained about some problem with the attendance policy. Here you swipe your student card. When I checked my attendance for my classes, I was doing fine except for one that is at 18% which is bogus. I plan to eat with my adviser about it tomorrow because it is a lie. So frustrating. I will not miss this system at ALL. After, I chilled before going to get a bite to eat. Then Chelsey and I headed to our friend Mark's homestay for his birthday. His host mom made all the guests delicious food, and a delicious cake dulce de leche frosting. We talked and played games before I headed home.

Delicious Mexican Food...Cupcakes...Ferrias...Peronism

5-7-10
I woke up for breakfast and grabbed my friends Chelsey and Joe. We headed to the immigrations office. There we met up with the most of group and waited for our times to get the visas. We talked travels and other stuff. I am finally got my visa and now an Argentine citizen for the time being. Such a nice feeling. I then headed home and ate lunch. I relaxed and ended up taking a two and a half hour nap, fueled by the singing of Cat Power. When I woke up, I relaxed for a bit before getting dinner. After dinner, I hung out before going to a friend's apartment. It was fun before I got tired and went to bed.

5-8-10
I woke up and relaxed for a bit. It was my friend Joe's birthday. We went out to get Mexican food for lunch and then a bakery for treats. I relaxed for most of the day which was nice. I studied for a bit for my history exam. I grabbed dinner and talked to friends. It was a very nice and peaceful Saturday.

5-9-10
I woke up and got ready. I then headed out with people from the residencia. We met up with fellow CEAers and headed to a feria, an hour or so outside the main part of the city. There were lots of vendors and live music. It was interesting. I had delicious food and look at what different people were offering. Then I met up with the group and we went into a very strange museum. It depicted how to best make various meat dishes as well as stuff about the Guacho lifestyle and more. Very random. A lot of us were unsure what to think.

After, Chelsey and I walked around for a while trying to find the bus home. After a long time, we found it. We talked with other friends of ours on the bus. At home, I studied and skyped my dad. I got food and studied some more. I think I will do alright. I am just trying to predict the possible questions my teacher can ask.

Seven Madmen & Evita

5-5-10 cont.
So I went to a Cinco de Mayo party where I ate delicious tacos and made new friends, including two Porteños, and a guy from New Delhi. They were really cool and I enjoyed their company. Then I danced with friends before heading to bed.

5-6-10
Unfortunately, to make up for a lost class, my literature class is splitting it over two classes so I had class from 10 to 1. It was hard to get up for it but I did. I got to class, where only half of mine or so showed up. The first hour was occupied with writing an in class essay about the Seven Madmen. After, we watched a documentary about Evita, since our next book is about her. After I got my passport photo taken for the visa process happening tomorrow. I then had lunch and relaxed for most of the afternoon. I took care of more things needed for the visa process as well as cleaned up my stuff a bit. I had dinner with friends where we talked about trips with the woman who cooks our food, who made fun of some of the programs for some of the trips to boring places like Rosario. It was pretty funny.

Tomorrow, should be getting my student visa.

Cinco de Mayo

5-5-10
I woke up and grabbed breakfast. I studied most of the morning before I had lunch. I then took the bus and talked to friends. I then asked one of my program heads about taking the train here. I think I have the possibility of saving money if I do the 9 day trip, by taking the train where it would take 26 hours instead of 20 hours, but save maybe lots of money and I have done longer on a train so I wouldn't mind. Then I headed to class.

In economics class, we talked about the European crisis and its affect on Latin America. My teacher was extremely non-PC today. Among his things, he said that Bernie Madoff is a saint compared to some Argentine people. It was pretty insane. After class, I and others headed to our Spanish class for our exam. For me, I think it went well. I mean we shall see. I then headed home. I relaxed and talked to friends. I watched Lost and had dinner.

Tonight's plan, go out and eat Mexican food with friends for Cinco de Mayo, the American holiday.

Still Debating...

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5-4-10
I woke up after a bad night of sleep. I barely made it in time for class. My professor wasn't there but my history teacher was. She talked about various topics. After, I hung out and I talked to my friend Mark, from Westchester MA. We talked our classes, our Spanish exam and travels. Other friends soon joined us. I grabbed some food and talked.

I eventually headed home. There I studied for my Spanish exam. I am not too worried about. Just have to get some grammatical stuff done. In my study breaks, I talked to people and editing some photos for the fun of it. I studied pretty much until dinner. I ate and chatted with people. I talked to Abbey and relaxed most of the evening.

Still debating the length of my trip to Salta.
This picture is from my friend's trip there. She has given me her itinerary and I would base mine off hers because her trip sounded and looked amazing.

More time in Salta or Bicentennial Celebrations???

5-3-10
I woke up and went to breakfast. After, I was so tired that I went back to bed for a bit. I woke up and looked over some Spanish stuff as while my friend, who went to Salta a few weeks ago, itinerary. I then grabbed some lunch before heading to class. In history class, we talked about Cuba, Peron and more as well as our midterm. After class got out, I talked to Pamela about what could be happening on May 25th, the bicentennial but the Argentine government hasn't decided yet. Only in Argentina. I asked her about this because I am debating if I should stay in Salta longer. Here are the two options.

Plan A: Leave the 18th, get there the 19th and stay in the area till the 23rd and come back the 24th. Only miss three classes but also see a lot less of the area.

Plan B: Leave the 18th, get there the 19th and stay in the area till the 27rd and come back the 28th. Miss 6 classes but also see a lot more of the area.

So I am now trying to figure what to do. I eventually went to Spanish class. We talked about our midterm that is on Wednesday (Cinco de Mayo). After class, I replaced my broken headphones before coming home and studying for a bit for Spanish. I then talked to Abbey for a bit before dinner. After dinner, I studied some more before I headed to a goodnight sleep. I hope...