Well, today was a pretty lucky day for me...my teacher was sick, so we didn't have class. I wasn't notified of this, however, until I had already made the trek to school. Which is kind of okay because then a group of us went to the zoo, which is something that I wanted to do. It kind of made me mad though, because I could have slept a few hours and then went to the zoo. But all is well that ends well.
The zoo was pretty neat...it's fun to look at all the animals. I haven't been to the zoo since I was probably like 10 years old...no joke. They had quite a lot of animals...and everything isn't locked up behind 18 panes of glass like in the states...so that was kind of cool, too. Unfortunately, I did not take my camera because I thought I was going to class, so you will not be able to see my experience...and I don't exactly plan on going back. It was about 10 bucks to get in and also after a while I felt depressed for the animals. They all looked small, sick, and miserable. They don't get to run and play. I hate their lives for them. The lion was roaring, though, which was pretty sweet. I don't think I've ever experienced that. They had tons of snakes in the reptile house. The elephants were very beautiful. I also liked the big cats...they had tigers, lions, panthers, cougars, cheetahs, snow leopards, and I think some others.
Then we went to lunch at some little restaurant...I basically wish I would have skipped out on that. Some people can't handle my eccentricity and are just so BORING. A) My first mistake was telling anyone that I'm Greek...everyone in my program bashes Greek Life. They say it's not cool at their school, it's paying for your friends, and all the usual bullcrap people say about being Greek. I honestly think it's because they aren't cool enough to get into a Greek organization. Honestly, they are missing out and they should have an open mind about things, right? They also tried to tell me that they doubt Alpha Phi is as legit as I say it is...big mistake on their part, because APhi is the best and no one can deny it. Enough said. B) My second mistake was saying that I like Lady Gaga. Because according to these losers, Gaga is just a copycat of Madonna. WTF? Does Madonna wear meatsuits...I DON'T THINK SOOOO. So I said that I think Lady Gaga uses her talent for a cause and she sends a good message to people (for those that don't know...love yourself and live your life) whereas Madonna just uses her fame to practice Kabbalah and date A. Rod. Yeah, she's talented and an icon and I know she does charitable work (I think?), but to me Gaga is going to be even huger than Madonna. But I guess that means I don't know anything about Madonna (their words not mine). I DON'T FRICKEN THINK SO. She is from Michigan...which is my other issue with Madonna. She completely disregards her heritage and acts ashamed of her roots. It's disrespectful and I don't respect the fact that she treats her past like it's garbage...Michigan girls will always have a piece of Michigan with them...sorry, Madge.
B) My third mistake was saying that I got kicked out of a Keith Urban concert when I was fifteen years old for stalking him. I think it's a great story...apparently it means I'm a fanatic...and not about the right things. Because they are fanatic for traveling the world and because I love Keith Urban I can't be excited about both things, I guess. It doesn't make sense to me...I am a fanatic about everything. GO BIG OR GO HOME. So anyway...I finally just laid it on the table for these people. I'm a passionate person...if I do something, I do it big and I give it my all or else there is just no point. So, if they think I'm a crazy weirdie then I don't care...needless to say, I DO NOT plan on hanging out with these stuck up snores again. Also, they think they are hot shit because they are from some big state university...well, I got news Adrian College is pretty sweet, too. And the one stuck up bia from Arkansas told me that I'm an alcoholic because I'm looking forward to my 21st birthday. That was my horrendous American lunch...I'm sticking with my old posse from here on out. I know this whole last part is totally bitchy, but I just had to share my frustrations today.
Then I went to find a coat. I caved...I had to buy something because I have been cold and the natives look at me like I'm crazy when I leave the house with my fleece on. I found a long black coat with a fur hood. It's very stylish...I think it makes me look like a porteño. It was a pretty good deal, some places the coats are like 300-400 pesos, but this was 190...about 50 bucks American. And it's not like its not going to get any use...I live in Michigan...you can never have too many coats. I can't wait for my boots to get here and I can complete my look...however, it would be more legit if I had leather boots, but I have time to find the perfect pair. :)
I came home and showered and also met the youngest daughter...her name is Mercedes also. Today was the twins' birthday. Then, I had my intercambio. I was supposed to take the bus, but I couldn't find the stop and the buses here are very hard to figure out...I need to start learning, though. They do not go on a circular route (so you could get really messed up) and there are so many routes and stops...I don't know which bus goes where and where to stand. Instead, I took a taxi. Once I got there, I realized that there were many Americans and about 4 Argentinians...what a bust. My table, however, was 4 to an Argentinian, which was pretty nice interaction. I forget out kid's name...but he is a music student at a college outside of Buenos Aires. He likes Kristina Kirchner and he wants to be my friend because I am interested in politics...Argentinians love politics. He doesn't like Barack Obama very much anymore because he thinks he is too similar to George W. Bush...obviously, I didn't agree with him very much. It was hard to talk politics with him because I am not yet fluid enough or comfortable enough to argue appropriately, but I would like to be able to discuss such matters by the end of my trip. He talked to me a lot, and he also knows about the Detroit Pistons! Apparently, he bet on a game of Pistons vs. Mavericks (???) and the Pistons won...so now he cannot forget about them. He has family in Canada...which I told him is very close and that I've visited there a few times in the past year. It was fun, but I can tell we have different ideas about American politics. Unfortunately, he went and talked to another table so I didn't get to say goodbye or anything...maybe he will be at another one of these events.
We also drank mate...SO SO GOOD. I now understand the hype. I loved it very much and I also enjoyed the mannerisms of mate. I will definitely be buying my cup and bringing back lots of yerba mate herbs so that I can drink it at home.
My family had dinner with the twins, so they gave me a plate of leftover rice and chicken, but I got to have cake for dessert. Dulce de leche and chocolate flavor, of course. For lunch I had choripan...it was good, but I didn't like that it was on a baguette. I think I will try it at another place with a different bread.
Also, Emilia and I went out to Bruja last night and it was very fun!!! We got there at 11:45 and bought a drink each...I tried a strawberries and cream sort of drink and she got sex on the beach. We also got a drink special...so we got a free drink with our purchased drink. My second drink was a tequila sunrise, which I liked a lot a lot. After that we went and danced and talked to some kids at the club. We only stayed until about 1:30 and then took a taxi home, but it was fun to see the night life and see how it works. The place was hoppin for a Monday night...these people do love to party. I can't wait to go out again...hopefully, soon. Emilia is also very fun to spend time with, and I look forward to getting to know her better. :)
After we dropped Emilia off, I rode alone to my apartment. The taxi driver also talked politics with me...it's easier to talk in Spanish when you have let loose a little bit...he understood me and we had a very nice chat about Barack Obama and Kristina Kirchner. I enjoyed listening to his insights and we agreed on a lot of things...I also enjoyed hearing his take on Argentinian politics. He even said that I talked like a real porteño, but he could tell that I wasn't because I don't look like one. Emilia, he said, though, he thought was from Buenos Aires...which is a nice thing to hear!
I am especially tired tonight from all the adventure of today and from staying out late last night, so I am going to try to catch up on some sleep tonight. I might go to the Japanese Garden tomorrow after class...I've heard it's really cool. Hopefully, tomorrow is a better day with less American drama and more Argentinian experiences, which I am positive it will be. I still miss my mom and Max...I wish Max could be here and be a little Buenos Aires dog...there aren't any corgis down here.
Also, here's to hoping it warms up a little bit down here. Look at me!!! Complaining about the cold like a true Buenos Aires dweller already!!! Anyway...it's my bedtime y'all...pray for the zoo animals and that they are actually happy with their lives in captivity.
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