I have so much to tell.Since I last wrote, I have had a lot of "first". First time going out to lunch & dinner by myself and ordering in spanish.First time walking to the school alone.first time getting lost.First time using a taxi alone(Which I don't recommend,I was lost and had to be somewhere.I promise I wont do it again). First time ordering my first legal drink at the bar. I want to go into more detail about that I felt sooo GROWN! I ordered one of the famous Argentinian drink called "Fernet& Coke" it was REALLY strong. I was the only one who ordered it. Everyone else I was with had red wine.I am not a wine person.The only time I had wine was while I was watching Scandal with my crush.I couldn't say no to that gorgeous face plus he offered the last of the bottle, I had to say yes.ANYWAYS! When I got the bill of my drink I hated that I HAD TO PAY FOR IT! I don't want to be grown, if I have to pay for my own drink.It is NOT the move for me..
THE CITY
The city of Buenos Aires is Beautiful.It is soo huge and alot of times it reminds me of New York except everyone speaks spanish LOL. There is alot of hustle and bustle around 9am,2pm and 6pm.There are 13 million people that actually live in BA but during the day 30 million people occupy the city for work Crazy huh?The neighborhood I live in is called Recoleta.It is this beautiful,upscale neighborhood where a good amount of rich people live.I live a few blocks from the embassy of France,Brazil and Columbia.I also live around the corner from these upscale Italian restaurants.They smell SOO good when I am walking to school at lunch time.My school is in the middle of downtown off of 9 de julio.If you know anything about 9 de Julio it is widest avenue in the world.I'd like to thank Atlanta and Cincinnati for helping me to acquire jaywalking skills because I NEED them here.If you are ever walking the streets of BA you will often see dog poop,couples,families,and people with their dogs.It's definitely different from home for sure, but I love it!
THE PEOPLE
The people here think they are Italians.LOL! It is the funniest thing ever because they speak spanish.Other than that,the people are really nice.A lot of strangers have helped me with my spanish and treated me so kind.They love that I really try to speak their language.The only thing I could do without is the constant staring I get when I walk into somewhere or even on the street.It's not a look of disgust, it's a look of curiosity.The men often wink at me and say small things but that's just like being in ATL. LOL .The people here are soo fashion forward,especially the men! It is a fashion show EVERYDAY in my neighborhood.I am just trying to dress for the weather,so I know they think I look frumpy.
The people here are very affectionate in public with their significant other.Couples are EVERYWHERE. It is hard to have single girl swag when no one wants to join your movement here.Lol!The people here are also very affectionate with their friends.Alot of the people in BA grow up together and when they are old,still the best of friends..It is the cutest thing.The people here Love to talk about sports and politics.No other conversation is important.It can be a heated conversation with a lot of hand movements and flying arms.
Adjustments
I have had to adjust to a many a things.Many things that I do not mind adjusting to.One of those things is drinking coffee 3 times a day.I have become an addict and it doesnt help that the Argentinians encourage it. Having to walk to school is an adjustment.I love the long walk to school and it means I wont gain weight(well at least that much).The people here have no sense of time.Everything is very relaxed and go with flow.If they see a friend on the street they will stop whatever they are doing and have a 3 hour coffee break.This includes the bus drives and street workers.It is crazy for us, but it is normal for them.So if you show up "late" for work because of public transportation or whatever,people do not care.Crazy huh?If you know anything about me, I am an organizational freak.I am always on a schedule and if I am not, I am a mess.If I had to take public transportation to school that would drive me to insanity! The other adjustment is of course speaking and hearing Spanish everyday/all day,but one that I will soon get use to.With time, english will become less frequent and spanish will take over(I hope!)
I am loving BA right now and it has only been less than a week.I am ready to start classes and get into a routine.
About to take a nap and then hopefully geting some coffee:)
Chou!
-Bre
THE CITY
The city of Buenos Aires is Beautiful.It is soo huge and alot of times it reminds me of New York except everyone speaks spanish LOL. There is alot of hustle and bustle around 9am,2pm and 6pm.There are 13 million people that actually live in BA but during the day 30 million people occupy the city for work Crazy huh?The neighborhood I live in is called Recoleta.It is this beautiful,upscale neighborhood where a good amount of rich people live.I live a few blocks from the embassy of France,Brazil and Columbia.I also live around the corner from these upscale Italian restaurants.They smell SOO good when I am walking to school at lunch time.My school is in the middle of downtown off of 9 de julio.If you know anything about 9 de Julio it is widest avenue in the world.I'd like to thank Atlanta and Cincinnati for helping me to acquire jaywalking skills because I NEED them here.If you are ever walking the streets of BA you will often see dog poop,couples,families,and people with their dogs.It's definitely different from home for sure, but I love it!
THE PEOPLE
The people here think they are Italians.LOL! It is the funniest thing ever because they speak spanish.Other than that,the people are really nice.A lot of strangers have helped me with my spanish and treated me so kind.They love that I really try to speak their language.The only thing I could do without is the constant staring I get when I walk into somewhere or even on the street.It's not a look of disgust, it's a look of curiosity.The men often wink at me and say small things but that's just like being in ATL. LOL .The people here are soo fashion forward,especially the men! It is a fashion show EVERYDAY in my neighborhood.I am just trying to dress for the weather,so I know they think I look frumpy.
The people here are very affectionate in public with their significant other.Couples are EVERYWHERE. It is hard to have single girl swag when no one wants to join your movement here.Lol!The people here are also very affectionate with their friends.Alot of the people in BA grow up together and when they are old,still the best of friends..It is the cutest thing.The people here Love to talk about sports and politics.No other conversation is important.It can be a heated conversation with a lot of hand movements and flying arms.
Adjustments
I have had to adjust to a many a things.Many things that I do not mind adjusting to.One of those things is drinking coffee 3 times a day.I have become an addict and it doesnt help that the Argentinians encourage it. Having to walk to school is an adjustment.I love the long walk to school and it means I wont gain weight(well at least that much).The people here have no sense of time.Everything is very relaxed and go with flow.If they see a friend on the street they will stop whatever they are doing and have a 3 hour coffee break.This includes the bus drives and street workers.It is crazy for us, but it is normal for them.So if you show up "late" for work because of public transportation or whatever,people do not care.Crazy huh?If you know anything about me, I am an organizational freak.I am always on a schedule and if I am not, I am a mess.If I had to take public transportation to school that would drive me to insanity! The other adjustment is of course speaking and hearing Spanish everyday/all day,but one that I will soon get use to.With time, english will become less frequent and spanish will take over(I hope!)
I am loving BA right now and it has only been less than a week.I am ready to start classes and get into a routine.
About to take a nap and then hopefully geting some coffee:)
Chou!
-Bre