Procrastinating

So I'm studying for my first midterm coming up this Thursday when I decided, hey; this would be a good time to write a blog.

Since my last entry I have traveled to Mendoza, Ar. and seen the Andes Mountains. It was amazing and the views were incredible (see my clubphoto pics). Mendoza is wine country and before we even arrived I already got a taste of what was to come. On the bus, Andesmar, we had the option to play Bingo. I thought it was a funny concept, but was like what the hell. I actually ended up winning and know what the prize was? A bottle of wine! Complete with the Andesmar label of course- mmm, bus wine. Andesmar fucking rocks. When my traveling crew and I got there we went on a wine vineyard tour. It was quite educational, but who cares about that?- free wine! The wine was tasty and I bought two bottles to take home (that is if customs lets me). That night we went to bed early so we could wake up at 7 AM for our 1o hour minibus tour of the mountains. It was a long trip, but def worth it. I've never seen such beautiful scenery before and felt like I was really in the middle of one of God's amazing creations. I dunno I can't explain it. We were soon to experience the wonders of the Andes again the next day. We all went rafting for our first times with a bunch of other hostel people. Let me emphasize something for you; it's autumn here. That means the water is FREEZING. I don't know what made us think it was a good idea, but by the time we were done no one could move their fingers to take off their life vests. After showering and eating, we sat outside by a camp fire in the middle of the mountains. It was a great day. Later that night was the asado (basically an all-you-can-eat meat fest) at the hostel. We ate too much food and drank good wine and decided to continue the drinking with... that's right, Kings! With Carlito posed in the center of the cards, we had an interesting game which involved singing everything we said and me spitting my beer all over (some of you are aware that I have a problem with this). Anyways the next day was Easter and our last day in Mendoza. Sunday was relaxing and the bus ride back was horrible, but the experience was great.

As of now, I'm just trying to focus on work and chill with friends when I can. I have a lot of trips coming up in May so I'm sure I'll have many stories to report and of course more pictures. I miss you all terribly and hope everything is well. Till next time. Chau.

Politic-in

Today I experienced the second subway strike in my life. Never would I have thought that I would ever experience one let alone within the same year and in both hemispheres! Lesson learned: not having the subway accessable to you is a bitch- please return to operating the trains now. No, I really am simpathetic to the workers trying to get better salaries, but I hope they get them soon (aka tomorrow). The people of Buenos Aires are really involved in their government. You constantly see strikes and protests- it really doesn't faze me anymore. Last week even some of the professors at the public university didn't attend class to protest for better salaries (p.s. Thank you Prof. Nepomneschi for not informing your students you wouldn't show up for your 9 AM class- no I seriously enjoy getting up that early). La UBA is another story all on its own. There are political posters EVERY where and always at least 5 people standing by the main entrance to hand out flyers. It's really quite different from Fordham. I even wrote a paper on the relationship between students and politics in the US and BsAs for Spanish class. They're definitely more radical here. I do think it would be interesting to go back home though and see the protests against the immigration laws. What bullshit. I heard they passed the bill in the House and are waiting for the Senate. Aren't we in a war ppl?? And we're going to build more walls on the Mexican border? Yes, yes we are going to put ourselves deeper in debt. Why you ask? Because rednecks hate Mexicans, that's why. God, people are just coming here trying to find better lives for themselves and you want to punish that a crime like you do a murder? I don't understand sometimes...

Sorry for the rant ppls (and any direct comments were not actually made to the reader; they were intended for government officials most likely the President, but were written as such to give a stronger emphasis). I've decided to make this blog thing a bit more diverse, but I'm sure next week all I'll want to talk about is my trip to Mendoza. Keeping you updated.

Alright kiddies. I know it's been a while and that a lot of you have given up on reading this thing (if you ever did before) but I will continue on for those you who still care about me :P

What's currently on my mind now? TRIPS! Today I bought plane tickets to Ushuaia for the end of May and bus tickets to Mendoza for semana santa (Easter week). Ushuaia's in Patagonia and is the most southern inhabited place on Earth (doesn't sound too appealing, but it's pretty damn cool to say you've been to the end of the earth). Mendoza is west of B.A. and it has a lot of outdoor activities and... wineries! I've already been to the beach in Pinamar and went skydiving in Cordoba (it was fucking awesome). I promise to put picks up from these excursions this weekend. I want to go to so many other places too, but money and classes are getting in the way- to hell with you both! I'm so jealous of those of you who are studying abroad and doing no work.

In general- things are good in my personal life, could be better with school, and are getting better in regards to traveling. I'm trying to do it all people and we'll see if I'm capable in the end. (I'm so prophetic.)

Oh and send me an email once in a while please. I miss you guys!

Besos!!