Sunday, September 28, 2008

American Politics in Argentina


My friend Teri and I:
I'm sitting on the floor since it's so crowded!
Friday I attended a showing of the Presidential Debates hosted by a “democrats abroad” group here in Buenos Aires. It was so much fun! The place was completely packed and I ended up sitting on the floor but had a great view. It was like watching the Superbowl at a bar: except much more political. People cheered. People booed! We had beer and pizza and scandalously criticized everything that was said.

Strangely enough, I actually think that I am following politics more here in Argentina than I did in the US. When I was single and in college I felt politically interested and aware, but when I lived and worked in the OC I just didn’t care much. I was too wrapped up in my little life. However, being here has re-awakened a curiosity about the world and my own home country. I actually spend a lot of time discussing world affairs with my students. They are all so incredibly intelligent and unique; I can bring up the same topic in a few of my different conversation classes and hear completely different perspectives. I absolutely love this! While I’m never going to be the most politically informed human, I definitely enjoy having it be a part of my little life.

And just in case you are wondering, I support Obama. I’ll be attending the absentee voting party October 8th to send off my vote!

With just a hint of marvelous...


My sweet friends Natalie and Jessie at Vinos y Bodegas!
See my giant smile? I love wine!
(Please note the amazing tiger-stripe jacket that the woman behind me in the first photo is wearing. Gotta love Argentine fashion!)
I went to the most amazing event this month: Vinos y Bodegas.

I paid $30 pesos ($10 dollars) and received a cup I was able to fill with hundreds of options. There were at least 80 bodegas (vinyards) represented and each had a couple wines available to taste. I tried some amazing Malbecs and the white wine they make here, the Torrontés is also just divine! I felt so spoiled (and more than a little drunk). I now have a long list of things I want to drink again. Fabulous, delicious event!

Monday, September 1, 2008

Photos!


My favorite girlfriends: Natalie and Jessie!
This is the night that we watched Argentina win the Olympic Gold Metal for soccer while listing to a band a drinking lots and lots of ferrnet!


The other day, I was sitting on the couch and Branko, my roomie, yelled "Hey, look! The firemen are going to rescue that cat!" And they did. Go Argentine firemen!


My apartment here in Buenos Aires:
The view from my room, my homemade bedskirt
(I'm rather proud!) and my little corner of jewelry.