After such a great weekend, the week started back a bit slow, but at least I had dance class. Ritmos Monday morning was a great way to start the week, and wake us up. We did some basics and then some Meringue. It was quite an interesting class, and I look forward to the next ones.
Nothing particularly interesting happened in class Monday or Tuesday. We presented our posters, discussed traveling in Argentina, learned about gauchos (kind of like cowboys) (and taught by a professor who was very easy to understand), and talked about music. Tuesday's morning class was canceled and today, Wednesday, is a holiday. I am enjoying this Argentine schedule. Though I think the holidays should be labeled a bit better. At least in the US when you have a day off its labeled like Presidents day. Here its just labeled Feriado. Not that I should be complaining about days off haha.
Having a day off is nice though, we have our first test Friday and the professors have been making it sound intense. I've spent most of my morning studying, and eating homemade yogurt. I dont love that its getting cold here already, its only February and I already am in sweat pants and a jacket. I sure hope it warms up again, its been in the 60s, and after the 90s, I'm just not ready for that (I aint about that life).
I'm very happy to have ear plugs, the baby is teething and having trouble sleeping at night, apparently she kept waking up screaming last night. Luckily I slept straight through it all.
So in summary, things I like: dance class, food, days off, ear plugs, and reggaeton (a style of music here). Things I don't like: when the temperature drops below 70 here and threatening exams. So basically, I am doing pretty well.
Since I dont have any pictures of going to class, I thought I would add some about food. Since after my food project in Spain, I have the habit of pulling my phone out and taking a picture of everything I eat. So now for a short course in 'Traditional Foods Served in the Home to People on Diets in Argentina'. (Dishes served throughout day: anytime from just waking up to just before bed)
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| Beef and squash with cheese |
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| Beef and eggplant with cheese and tomatoes |
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| Chicken bites, rice, and stir fried vegetables |
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| Pork, mashed potatoes, and vegetables |
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| Beef, eggplant, and tortilla verdura (eggs and greens) |
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| "estofado" (stoved): chicken, potatoes, pepers and onions cooked in a pot on the stove |
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| Spaghetti with tomato and chicken |
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