This post comes to all of you much later than I had intended, and yet I don't know that I could have written it much sooner. Though I've been in Buenos Aires for fifteen days, I finally feel like enough stress has melted away that I have space available for more than survival!
One of my main concerns before arriving in Buenos Aires was finding friends and ways to connect. Maybe this fear comes from having wrestled with the guarded nature of New England culture for over seven years. Let me assure you, however, that I've had no problems at all with meeting great people and other gals interested in experiencing all that Argentina has to offer! My second day here I meet a wonderful German gal and two Danish gals. We were actually still up chatting away the night when it rolled into December 31, 2009, my birthday! They were the first to wish me a happy birthday and invite me out for later that evening to celebrate a new year and a new age. That same day, I was also lucky enough to be serenaded with happy birthday by 8 German gals who sang to me in German, Spanish, and English!! It was one of the coolest gifts I've ever received!!! Since meeting them, it has been almost none stop action between seeing the city and meeting other new friends. Honestly, I could not feel more lucky, though I'm struggling with the opposite problem of needing to focus on getting more rest!
In terms of housing, I'm staying in a cute little guesthouse in the middle of Buenos Aires near my Spanish school which is run by a little family. There is a gorgeous patio right off my room with amazing plants (my favorite) and plenty of sun which acts as a common space for everyone. It's not only a lovely space, but a great way of meeting and reconnecting with everyone in the house on an almost daily basis.
All things begin considered, I'm fairly settled in expect for needing to take care of an annoying little issue regarding a cell phone. The idiosyncrasies of the front door, the laundry system, and exchanging money have all been successful tackled for the most part. I can already say, after only having been here for something like 15 days, that I know that this was a great decision for me and already I'm a better, stronger person.
The Happiest of New Years to you all!
p.s. It's hotter than Hades here, and I'm enjoying ever minute of it for myself and all of you shoveling snow!!!
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That's fantastic!!! I'm so glad that things are going well so far.... I'm very excited for you and look forward to more updates!!! Get that phone issue sorted out ASAP!!!!
ReplyDeletehaha! You know I was missing you with all my heart during the phone crisis!! You'll be glad to know that all has been sorted out, though I'm only using it within Argentina. Sorry about that one ;) p.s. I love the fact that you are the first to comment, somethings don't change and that's good too. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear all is well with you and that you are having such fun in the hot sun. And yes, it is cold and we have had snow here so I AM envious! and Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to hear from you!! So glad you were able to find friends so easily...though it doesn't surprise me at all. :) Hope you continue have a fun, life-changing experience! Happy, happy 30th! Much love!
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