So, we have the art exhibition next weekend. And the following weekend we have Claudia Gamboa performing for a few hours at 22:
We timed it with Valentine’s Day, which isn’t a big holiday here in Colombia. But for the many, many people who left the country during the years of strife (upwards of 8 million spread into the US and Europe), they took a liking to the holiday celebrating sweethearts. So, best interests covered for all concerned.
Open Mic (posted below) has been moved to the last Saturday of the month, in line with pay day. Our goal is to host an event every weekend before too long, this is a good month to ramp things up. Summing it up below…
I spent about 8 hours yesterday at the computer, finishing things up…
And what’s funny (sometimes) are the slips in editing before sending off to the printer. Ooops. forgot to translate the item about our new food and drink. But it’s ok, it won’t necessarily work against us, as people are very curious about the English language here. I get stopped by little kids in the streets to say something in English. They always giggle when I do.
And since there isn’t much in the way of good English lessons, and very little in the country that can offer good pronunciation, we are starting English Classes, too:
It’s a very important skill to have here, speaking English. It is the prominent world language, after all. A lot of Colombian parents feel strongly about their kids learning English, as so many of them have spent time in the U.S., and the nature of struggling with a new language in a very rich foreign land.
I’ve struggled myself, here. It can be isolating and lonely, not having someone to actually talk to, besides saying “I want this“, “Where’s the bathroom?“, and “Lots of possums!” (Muchas chuchas!) Life here has built a compassion for immigrant living, now having taken the mantle on myself.
Gratefully, I am able to go back and forth between these worlds. I have a trip to Alaska coming soon. Deets on that later.
Ok, cheers.
I really digg the idea of living in Colombia pretty soon myself.
Thanks for sharing. I am confident that lo BERRACO that I can be working hard, I will fulfil some of my experiences I want in my life.
Have a great night.