As my time in Buenos Aires draws to a close, I often find myself just sitting on a bench in various places; people watching peacefully, pensively recapping the past three months of Argentine life.
On Wednesday, I sat in Plaza San Martin and pulled out my notebook and pencil. It was a chilly evening--good for thought--full of the freshness of the day after an incredible heat and humidity. There I came up with the idea of writing what I have learned here. Shortly thereafter, I came up with a better approach: what I have not learned here. It expresses a different set of hints about my life here, so I hope you understand it. Out of the box thinking :)
Things I Have Not Learned, Here In Buenos Aires
-how to spend an afternoon alone; there is always a friend available
-how to wear high heels in the city
-how to prevent myself from eating all the ice cream in Bs As
-how to read my body when it's saying it can absolutely take no more and must sleep
-how to cook complete meals; generous friends and eating out
-how to avoid the allure and beauty of the flowers sold on practically every street corner
This shall be a week of mix-n-match events, trying to fill it to the brim with people time. Hope your wintery Decembers are going pleasantly!
Thank you Anna. I get a couple people a week commenting to me that they too enjoy your blog updates.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the warmth of new friends, Community, and the BsAs early summer. It will be frigidly cold here next Tuesday when you land at ORD!