Thursday, June 19, 2008

Why is my yogurt so expensive?

In case you haven't heard, stuff is going a bit crazy here in Argentina! The farmers are striking because of a new government export tax, and have blocked the roads, which has led to food shortages (or super high prices) in grocery stores, a trucker's strike, super expensive/ non-existent gas, and a lot of worried and/or frustrated Argentines. Here's a few links about it!
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/05/28/farm.strike/index.html
http://noticias.aol.com/articulos/_a/argentine-leader-demands-end-to-farmers/n20080618234609990001

Monday, June 9, 2008

Ridiculous Wizard Behavior of the Day

Today I caught my Juniors 3 class passing around a paper in which they all meticulously had entered attractiveness ratings for each other on a scale from 1-10 (For example, Agustina- 8.3). I let it slide once I got them to declare me a perfect 10, although I think they were just sucking up to get an extension on their test.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Movin' on out... again

Sunday night, after one last girly chat over tea and pastries, I left wonderful Pau and her wonderful apartment and moved into my newest residence! I got to the house, a big place in the centro with two Cordoba girls and a German, and sat down to eat my lentils. Suddenly I realized... instead of the glorious big screen filled with cable, there was a hilariously ancient tv! No computer with internet at my disposal! No private room! WHAT HAD I DONE?
Well, then I calmed down, and now, four days later, I am glad to say that I am very happy in the new house. I moved there because of the location and the opportunity to meet new people, and both things have been worth it (although I do miss Pau for sure). Sharing a room is so not a big deal, and the lack of a few modern amenities are a good thing... after all, I didn't move to Argentina so I could become obsessed with literally 10 sitcoms and series from the United States! And you, reading public, I think are probably better off if I don't have the ability to jot down every single thing that passes through my brain (phonoaudiologist's day?). Besides, there isn't that much news as of late. My life has become, well, kinda normal lately. ALTHOUGH, in exactly one month from today my mom and sis will be in my loving arms! So that's something to look forward to.
Oh, and my new address:
Corro 93
Centro
Cordoba, Argentina 5000
Bye!