Tag Archives: real world

Why I Don’t Have Any Argentine Girl Friends

Posted on March 3, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

While I really like boys, I have to say that my female friendships have been very significant and important in my life. From my childhood playmates, to my girl scout troop to my college sorority – my friendships with women … Continue reading →

Posted in Buenos Aires Culture, My Life | Tagged Argentine view, cheating, friends, men, real world, relationship, women | 41 Comments

5 Normal Things I Wouldn’t Do as a Tourist in Buenos Aires

Posted on November 17, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Coming to a new culture made me realize some of the norms that I took for granted. Here is some advice if you’re thinking about touring BA: 5. Drive When I visited Chile in August with my parents, my Dad … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Favorites, South American Safety, Tourism | Tagged Buenos Aires, camera, city culture, coffee, debit card, empanadas, good and bad, life lessons, photography, purse, real world, safety, starb, traffic, transportation | 6 Comments

5 Favorite Things to Get Used to in Buenos Aires

Posted on August 27, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

5. Cookies for breakfast? If breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, someone forgot to tell the Argentines. For those of you used to consuming a healthy or substantial morning meal, I’m sorry to tell you that … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Favorites, Buenos Aires Culture | Tagged Buenos Aires, city culture, good and bad, life lessons, real world, Tourism, tradition | 3 Comments

Economy

Posted on August 22, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

“True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.” Franklin D Roosevelt Living in a foreign country constantly causes one to reflect … Continue reading →

Posted in Buenos Aires Culture | Tagged dollar, economics, peso, real world | 2 Comments

The Answer to Your Questions, Tpaul

Posted on August 13, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

I received some questions from a reader, so here are the answers for everyone: 1) What do you love and hate most about your decision to live in BA? I love the people. In my experience they have been friendly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Buenos Aires Culture | Tagged belgrano, college, currency, economics, good and bad, Q & A, real world | 3 Comments

5 Favorite Ways to Get Robbed

Posted on August 5, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

5. Pull out your iphone on the subway and start speaking English. Even if no one suspected it before, when you start speaking English…they know. They know you are a foreigner, and people inclined to rob will feel less guilty … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Favorites, South American Safety | Tagged cult, real world, safety, Tourism | 5 Comments

One Year Later – Reflections on my Degree

Posted on June 29, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

I have a complex relationship with my bachelors degree. I possess this tangible paper that represents my intangible college experience. I own my degree. I worked for it. I paid for it. And in return it’s supposed to give something … Continue reading →