Vamos Argentina!
So there are tons of these commercials splashed all over Argentine tv. To understand you have to know that whenever any of the Argentine teams win they throw little white confetti all over the city. The streets were covered in it last weekend! Since most of you dont read spanish here is what it says:
In Spring? - Imposible - A very strange sight, the city is covered in white, something totally unprecedented for this time of year - Can we? - Mom, its not snow...Its paper? - Argentina is in Germany!
There are some other good commericals I will try to add to this.
Thursday, June 15
Sunday, June 11
Sleepy Sundays
Today has been all about homework, homework, homework. I have allowed myself little breaks to clean the room, talk to friends, and shower. Sounds exciting huh? I just CAN'T wait to be done with school. I am so ready for a break.
Madre had some people over for tea today. She didn't even tell me she was having people over. I kinda wish I had the kind of madre who would invite me to tea. I've only ever been invited to tea once and I accepted. It would be a good chance to practice spanish but oh well.
Since she had tea and cake at 5 I doubt we'll be eating till like 10 which is good for her but not good for me. I want to eat early and get in bed. I can't wait till I am back on a regular eating schedule!
Okay back to working on stuff...
Madre had some people over for tea today. She didn't even tell me she was having people over. I kinda wish I had the kind of madre who would invite me to tea. I've only ever been invited to tea once and I accepted. It would be a good chance to practice spanish but oh well.
Since she had tea and cake at 5 I doubt we'll be eating till like 10 which is good for her but not good for me. I want to eat early and get in bed. I can't wait till I am back on a regular eating schedule!
Okay back to working on stuff...
A big day for my teams!
So today has been a big day for my two teams...the Argentine soccer team and of course, the Rebs. The rebs pulled out a win against Miami making them one win away from the College World Series! Argentina beat the Ivory Coast 3-1 today in their first game of the World Cup. I got confused today and almost started chanting Hotty Toddy at the soccer game and "Dale Argentina" at the baseball game! Nuts.
For those of you sports enthusiasts I have a cute quote from Sex and the City that reminds me of sports. Not my goal fantasy because I've already got a cute soccer player but funny none the less.
For those of you sports enthusiasts I have a cute quote from Sex and the City that reminds me of sports. Not my goal fantasy because I've already got a cute soccer player but funny none the less.
"Sports night: every female's fantasy. A room full of captive heterosexual men all looking to be distracted during commercial breaks." - Carrie
Tuesday, June 6
Top Ten Tuesday
Just got back from the gym. Did nothing this morning but talk to mom and read celebrity gossip online. How pathetic?
Since I only have one class on Tuesday's I decided it would be catch up day and start to do a "Top Ten Tuesday" blog entry every week. That way I can list the top ten things on my mind or going on in my life...so here it goes.
1. Spanish Paper: Writing a 10 page monografía for my spanish class. My topic is Eating Disorders in Argentina. It is really actually a pretty interesting topic but it is a PITA to write. Argentina has the second highest rate of eating disorders in the world second to Japan. Don't worry mom and dad, I am not going anorexic here, I'm taking full advantage of the good red meat!
2. Eating but not being fed: While I do value the time that my madre is out of the house and I have some personal time, it is getting a little crazy. The woman is NEVER home! They are supposed to feed us meals everynight and weekend. I am usually never around on weekends traveling so you would think week nights wouldnt be that bad. Only one problema, she is never home! Sure she leaves stuff in the refrigerator but I can't handle any more tartas out of the microwave. I talked to the IES people yesterday and hopefully they will say something.
3. Joined a Gym: So I joined a gym down the street. I am determined to get into better shape because when I come home it will be swim suit season.
4. El Mundial: So you cannot go anywhere without hearing a conversation about the Mundial. All of the TV stations are broadcasting live from Germany. On every corner they are selling light blue and white jerseys and Argentine flags. Argentina plays their first cup on Saturday at 4 (our time which is 2 your time) vs. Ivory Coast. Everyone be cheering for Argentina, I would hate our IES national emergency plan to be activated because we lost a football game.
5. Peron Smarone: I hate Peron. Not only because of the fact that he has pretty much distorted all politics in Argentina but also because we are at the same point in all of my classes and we are learning about PERON PERON PERON. If I have to hear how he came to power, or went into exile, or married Evita one more time I will seriously lose it.
6. Brangelina's Baby Pics: As pathetic as my celebrity gossip obsession is, I did read that Bragelinga sold pics of their baby to People magazine for 4.1 million dollars. They are donating it all to charity. I say well done to the new couple. They are capatalizing off of their baby to save thousands of other babies, its really pretty genius.
7. Macaroni Dreams: So we are down to less than a month now till I come home and I have only one thing on my mind: The fourth of July. I daydream in class about hot dogs and hamburgers (that don't actually have ham on them), mac and cheese and watermelon and Mrs. Doering's peach cobbler. I get hungry just thinking about it!
8. Ole Miss Baseball: So as I hear it the Rebs are hosting a Super Regional for the second year in a row! I think that deserves a big Hotty Toddy and number 8 on things on my mind. Also, congrats to Lauren's bf Drew who went 8th in the MLB draft! Too bad Texas is out of the series though :(
9. Weekend Adventure: So this weekend I went to Colonia, Uruguay with IES. It was pretty fun. We took a big boat there and that was one of the coolest parts...sailing across Rio de la Plata. Saturday was rainy and overall gross outside. Sunday was prettier. We celebrated Maggie's birthday Saturday night and on Sunday we rode around the small town on a golf cart.
10. Postcards in the Mail: So I have finally gottten postcards done and most of them are in the mail! If I have your address you are probably getting one. If I don't, email it to me and I'll make sure you get one :)
11. Withdrawls: So I couldn't stop at just ten...I had to mention the fact that I am having serious DH and Grey's Anatomy withdrawls. I can't believe I am going to have to wait until September! This is going to be lousy!
Since I only have one class on Tuesday's I decided it would be catch up day and start to do a "Top Ten Tuesday" blog entry every week. That way I can list the top ten things on my mind or going on in my life...so here it goes.
1. Spanish Paper: Writing a 10 page monografía for my spanish class. My topic is Eating Disorders in Argentina. It is really actually a pretty interesting topic but it is a PITA to write. Argentina has the second highest rate of eating disorders in the world second to Japan. Don't worry mom and dad, I am not going anorexic here, I'm taking full advantage of the good red meat!
2. Eating but not being fed: While I do value the time that my madre is out of the house and I have some personal time, it is getting a little crazy. The woman is NEVER home! They are supposed to feed us meals everynight and weekend. I am usually never around on weekends traveling so you would think week nights wouldnt be that bad. Only one problema, she is never home! Sure she leaves stuff in the refrigerator but I can't handle any more tartas out of the microwave. I talked to the IES people yesterday and hopefully they will say something.
3. Joined a Gym: So I joined a gym down the street. I am determined to get into better shape because when I come home it will be swim suit season.
4. El Mundial: So you cannot go anywhere without hearing a conversation about the Mundial. All of the TV stations are broadcasting live from Germany. On every corner they are selling light blue and white jerseys and Argentine flags. Argentina plays their first cup on Saturday at 4 (our time which is 2 your time) vs. Ivory Coast. Everyone be cheering for Argentina, I would hate our IES national emergency plan to be activated because we lost a football game.
5. Peron Smarone: I hate Peron. Not only because of the fact that he has pretty much distorted all politics in Argentina but also because we are at the same point in all of my classes and we are learning about PERON PERON PERON. If I have to hear how he came to power, or went into exile, or married Evita one more time I will seriously lose it.
6. Brangelina's Baby Pics: As pathetic as my celebrity gossip obsession is, I did read that Bragelinga sold pics of their baby to People magazine for 4.1 million dollars. They are donating it all to charity. I say well done to the new couple. They are capatalizing off of their baby to save thousands of other babies, its really pretty genius.
7. Macaroni Dreams: So we are down to less than a month now till I come home and I have only one thing on my mind: The fourth of July. I daydream in class about hot dogs and hamburgers (that don't actually have ham on them), mac and cheese and watermelon and Mrs. Doering's peach cobbler. I get hungry just thinking about it!
8. Ole Miss Baseball: So as I hear it the Rebs are hosting a Super Regional for the second year in a row! I think that deserves a big Hotty Toddy and number 8 on things on my mind. Also, congrats to Lauren's bf Drew who went 8th in the MLB draft! Too bad Texas is out of the series though :(
9. Weekend Adventure: So this weekend I went to Colonia, Uruguay with IES. It was pretty fun. We took a big boat there and that was one of the coolest parts...sailing across Rio de la Plata. Saturday was rainy and overall gross outside. Sunday was prettier. We celebrated Maggie's birthday Saturday night and on Sunday we rode around the small town on a golf cart.
10. Postcards in the Mail: So I have finally gottten postcards done and most of them are in the mail! If I have your address you are probably getting one. If I don't, email it to me and I'll make sure you get one :)
11. Withdrawls: So I couldn't stop at just ten...I had to mention the fact that I am having serious DH and Grey's Anatomy withdrawls. I can't believe I am going to have to wait until September! This is going to be lousy!
Wednesday, May 31
My iLife
Today has been a very productive day! I had Spanish at 11 and I totally rocked my Mini-Test. I am so happy that we are discussing more advanced topics now. It is like I will mess up on the easy stuff because it isn't challenging enough. I am doing so much better now that we have moved to advanced topics! Yay!Also joined a tanning bed and a gym! I realized when we went up to Iguazu I am totally not prepared for swimsuit weather and I better get into shape before I get back in four weeks! I do have to say however, that I like being weighed in kilos...i am like half of what I am in lbs! (well actually the official conversion is 2.2) Anyways even for being half, its totally no bueno.
I chose a small gym by my house that no one else goes to. I went with Tara on Monday to the big gym everyone goes too and it was just to big and indimidating. TONS of people. My gym is small and there were never more than 3 people there at a time. Very nice.
Another observation...I could have not lived life in Argentina without my Ipod. At home I tend to spend a lot of time in the car, I think we all do. Here in BA I spend a ton of time walking around the city. I have to walk everywhere I go! (Unless I want to venture to the bus or the subte and well lets just say I haven't yet been successful at navigating public transportation) So I wear my Ipod pretty much everywhere I go. Lots of people in this city do. It is funny to be waiting to cross the street and see like 5 people with earphones in tapping their feet. It is kinda fun!
Having music playing while you are walking down the street almost seems like there is a soundtrack to your life. Sometimes I feel like I am in a movie! Anyways you should try it sometime. Okay enough jabbering...I started this post yesterday and am posting it today. Who knows if today will be productive. Maybe we'll find the secret bar...
Tuesday, May 30
Bad Day
Why do I care so much what everyone else thinks...aka parents, friends, boyfriend? When you tell someone you have had a bad day shouldn't they try to make it better...not rub it in your face?
Song of the day: Bad Day by Daniel Powter. And the music video...incredible. I wish someone had an umbrella waiting for me at the end of the song. It is so cute. Check it out at www.danielpowter.com
Its like I know what I am doing with my life. I dont need other people to make my decisions. Yes sometimes I really do value the opinions and advice of others. But it is much more welcome when I am happy about life. Not when other are trying to make me feel worse about the situation. Really...I dont do that to them. I try and make them happy when they are feeling sad. What would make me happy is talking about something to take my mind off things. But when you are down no one wants to talk about those things.
Just say a prayer that the day turns around. The happiest I was today was in my Argentine Politics class...the class I despise. Uggh.
Song of the day: Bad Day by Daniel Powter. And the music video...incredible. I wish someone had an umbrella waiting for me at the end of the song. It is so cute. Check it out at www.danielpowter.com
Its like I know what I am doing with my life. I dont need other people to make my decisions. Yes sometimes I really do value the opinions and advice of others. But it is much more welcome when I am happy about life. Not when other are trying to make me feel worse about the situation. Really...I dont do that to them. I try and make them happy when they are feeling sad. What would make me happy is talking about something to take my mind off things. But when you are down no one wants to talk about those things.
Just say a prayer that the day turns around. The happiest I was today was in my Argentine Politics class...the class I despise. Uggh.
Sunday, May 28
What type of candy are you?
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