Monday, March 19, 2007

Un cuentito

I'm not very busy these days. It is now almost 3am and I don't have class until 3pm tomorrow. This country is the college student's best dream come true. One has only to attend class once a week and they are given a surprisingly moderate amount of homework. For one of my classes (Tango danza) I don't have to take home anything for homework, but I may have to do dance stretches or excersizes to keep the joints limber. Boy oh boy do you need to be limber for this type of dance! I have a "final exam" at the end of the semester in which I will have to choose a partner to dance a somewhat correographed piece. I'm only worried that the boys in the class are out-numbered two-to-one and with my luck I will end up with the dud with two left feet.
I have one class with all Argentine students. There is an international student program that sort of forces students into the same classes. I admit, and will openly admit to my host family, that I have become quite racist. I won't go to certain venues because they are advertised in touristy guide-books and I refuse to hang out with more than 2 of the gringas that are in my program. I have to say I think the nerdy nerds gravitate towards one another... birds of a feather type scenario. I will also be honest with all y'all... I've never been anything but such in my blogs... I may start hanging out with the Argentine boys on some evenings because I've found that when I am in a situation where someone wants to pay a lot of attention to me I am then forced to speak their native language since it would be awkward to just eat and stare at each other blankly.
I have found my venue of choice. My Fridays are always occupied and I'm not sure there is much that could sway me on that score. As is widely known, I am a skilled salsa dancer and I have found that even though Argentina is known for its tango, salsa is also a popular style and my passion for dancing continues. I will have to look up some new places in my country for tango hotspots!
I am a goer-outer by nature and this city does a lot to cater to that natural disposition. I wonder sometimes if I will be able to go back to studying at real University and studying like a fiend - whatever that is - and only going out for salsa on Tuesdays and with the gang on Fridays. I've taken to walking in the park, drinking mate, going for coffee with one of the 27 people listed in my cellphone, figuring out the bus system, visiting museums (since I'm an Argentine student they are all free or ridiculously cheap), writing in my journal, and going out to the popular Argentine-frequented venues three to four times a week.
I have ceased my photo obsession temporarily, but will begin again soon. I will soon post fotos of the three nerds in a pod and of Mel and her new friend who in my opinion somewhat monopolizes my young friend - with no uttered objections from her, naturally.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

How cool is THAT! Getting credits for learning the Tango. I love the Tango, and have found that the exercise does me good too. Hope you can get a fine dance partner for your finals. You make me jealous!

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