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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">While we did not get to spend much time together, I have realized how similar we truly are and how much influence he has over my life. He is not just my grandfather, but he is my hero. We both share an undying passion for people and we care for others on a level many don't understand. People contribute such beauty to our world that we are left curious and always hungry for more. </span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;"> The beauty of ritual/ tradition, cultural differences, the simply happy, the village life, and cultural recognition. The goal to positively impact and acknowledge different cultures throughout one region, city, country, or world. Humanity can one day rise into a better tomorrow. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><em>Heart warming<br> Educational<br> Interesting<br>Lol Funny<br> Beautiful<br> Motivating<br> Loving<br> Completely stimulating<br> Visually gorgeous<br> Surreal<br> Blessed<br> Enchanting<br> Unforgettable</em></span><br>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: magenta;"> While we always walk together, this was a walk with constant whispers to be of service to others...at all times and in all places. I really could not be more thankful with this gift and the confirmation was given from beautiful souls. They confirmed it with their eyes staring right through mine. They confirmed it verbally expressing how much I do and how well I do it. They confirm it with their long and sad goodbyes. They confirm it asking when I can come back or if I could please stay longer.</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The praise was completely reciprocal. Isn't that how it's suppose to be when two people adore one another?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br> Absolutely worth it and absolutely inspiring me with constant confirmation..doing the right thing with nothing more and nothing less.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br><span style="font-size: x-large;">The best thing about all this traveling is that I can always write. No one can take that away from me and I am blessed with the life I live. The flexibility to move around, travel, write, and positively impact others for moments or a lifetime. It's all just priceless.</span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div>
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-60773567981843785272014-12-05T16:02:00.002-06:002014-12-05T17:09:52.826-06:00Uno Mas <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-88705848404059923472014-11-27T19:00:00.003-06:002014-11-27T19:12:32.532-06:00Some Start Young <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">It's </span><span style="color: magenta;">a wonderful thing to start your family early, but I often wonder how they do it. Some started between 20 and 25 </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">While it appears to be all about when you're <em>ready, </em>the realistic fact is that the longer you wait, the harder it may be to reproduce. </span><span style="color: magenta;">If you have a child at 25, you will be 40 when they are 15. If you have a child at 35, you will be 50 when the child is 15. This is quite a difference, which makes me ponder how young is too young? And how old is too old? </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: magenta;">We often judge those who irresponsibly have children very young. Those clients I have worked with who are pregnant at 12- this is clearly too young, but some people insist they are ready at 17 or 18. </span><span style="color: magenta;">Is it about maturity? The confidence in your love and relationship? The desire to reproduce? </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Many older generations produced at younger ages and did not receive judgement rather it was the norm. It seeks like the early 20s are the time to have kids if you are in a committed, loving relationship and make that decision together.</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;"><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> Being younger in your early 20s and late teens could bring you into the center of responsibility. It may aid in your growth process or it may lead you to continue your same lifestyle and not take care of the baby. It truly depends on your support, environment, dedication to being a mother, and the desire.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">People make me feel like a proud parent.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">When they follow through, When they listen.</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">When their eyes look at me to get my support, my acknowledgment, my praise.</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">These are my moments of being a parent. It is the same as having children learn how to ride a bike and you are right behind them clapping and smiling.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I love people so much. They are my absolute everything and they come through for me. With doubt comes moments of absolute wonder. When I do hold some doubt, God comes through with people.</span></span></span><br />
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-52865316851155705112014-11-27T18:52:00.000-06:002014-12-04T02:15:04.116-06:00Taxicab confessions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Walking from the third police station back to the hostel to get my bag was only a few minutes. Of course I was thankful for this as I did not want to accept a ride from the police officer after I was trying to make a statement about the injustice. </span><br>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Arriving back to the hostel, my plan was to grab my bag and head directly to the airport. 4 hours early? No problem. I just wanted to go home for the first time on the trip. You experience problems and you seek comfort. </span><br>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Outside in front there was a guy sleeping in his cab, I banged at his window a few times(not very considerate, but business is business). He gives me a ride for $20, which is $10 less than the usual fare. Clearly he sensed my aggravation and he was the person to listen to it all. </span><br>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Talking to him felt like talking to an insightful therapist or psychologist. He had such insight into his own culture and the behaviors presented. He said some people are just completely ignorant while some people are nice-it really is case by case. While this whole good people and bad people thing is true, the cases proved themselves more than a few times- at least ten. This waitress at the restaurant who completely snubbed me and helped all the locals- this was real and happening in front of me. He did not confirm my belief that Panama is discriminatory against Americans or to specify- does not like female backpackers. </span><br>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">As he kept listening and responding, I realized this was all coming from personal experience. He was a therapist on his job and in the car. This was his profession too listening to people's, problems, and stories. He comforted, gave reassurance, and was helpful. Everything he did for me worked. He calmed me down, listened, validated my opinions, and thoughts. All his quotes and life references, it all successfully worked. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">When I informed him that there was a show in USA called "Taxicab Confessions", he could not believe it. It was his idea to go move to New York and start taping. Taxicab driver really are therapists. It's a space where many people open up about their life and feelings. People know they will never see this person again so why not let it all out? </span><br>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">This taxi driver was also religious and quoted some scripture. He made me feel hopeful and be more optimistic about my interactions with the Panama culture. As we were driving in the airport, there was some Bryan Adams song playing. The lyrics matched exactly what he said, it wa s a total "aha" moment. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">It was the end of the trip and this man was sitting and reassuring me of the beauty of people. His whole mission the taxi ride was to make me happy.</span></div>
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-24978403110888729782014-11-19T19:16:00.000-06:002014-12-05T16:06:48.087-06:00Exception to the Rule<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">As a tourist, I have a tendency to be the exception to the rule in many scenarios whether on the bus, at a restaurant, in a hotel, on the beach, on a tour-the rules are a bit more flexible. It's not because I do something manipulative or bad, but it's mainly because I treat people with kindness, love, and respect. I empathize with their job, talk about their life, identify with their feelings, learn about their family, and their daily routine. I let them know that I am also a human rather than just a tourist. It is my goal to make them feel good and leave my presence feeling satisfied.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">When you extend yourself to people, they naturally do the same in return, which leads some rules to break and exceptions to be made. For example, everyone needs to sit in their assigned seat, but I end up switching my seat and sitting in the front. The tourists stay on the bus while I use the driver's family home's personal bathroom. Beach privileges for towels and drinks. Room discounts and privileges. Coach buses have even dropped me off directly at my location. It's a fun relationship where I am making them laugh and smile. We share our food with each other and share our cultures with each other. I am fitting in as if I was a local or part of the staff. It makes my traveling so much more rewarding having this interaction. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">As for other tourists, they can also chime in with the laughs and enjoy the entertainment. They can be annoyed with it and not understand it. On the whole, they don't mind and find my behavior funny. They usually want to talk to me and learn more about my travels. It attracts them when they see someone outside the normal travel box. Many travelers are comfortable in their safety zone, but there are others who want to interact with locals and learn from them. They just need a little push, a little motivation, or a person to show them "They don't bite, they are just like me and you." There is always an opportunity to speak, to learn, to listen, and to grow:)</span></div>
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-29852634405452325422014-11-19T18:31:00.001-06:002014-12-06T15:41:37.301-06:00Iphone and Travel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: 34.24px;">For years, I was “Out” and I refused to conform to the “Apple Iphone World.” For years, I was content with my Ipod shuffle that held 200 songs or so. It was not about having all the expensive gadgets to be in trend. When you have an Iphone, you are making a statement and I was not interested in making the statement. It was my responsibility to sometimes send text messages or look something up with my friends Iphone. The touchscreen was actually hard for me to use and I didn’t understand how to properly use it-true fact. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: 34.24px;">After 5 years of not having an Iphone, I conformed when returning from Morocco and received a Free Iphone 5. I still did not want to get one when I came back, but it was Free. It’s not a great excuse as values and morals trump materialism, but not in this case. I hopped on board to the Iphone world and as I figured-it’s a point of no return.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: 34.24px;">There is no possible way to say that having an Iphone while traveling is not useful. It is extremely useful for me to write and connect to WIFI to communicate back home. I am behind with technology as I just started using Whatsapp this year and was not even aware of how you could connect for free with the world. It would have been great to use on my first trip and preferred over facebook, which I will not use anymore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: 34.24px;">Abroad, it’s not so cool to have one when you are a traveler because practically everyone does. Although, it is still very cool for one person- the local. The local who can’t afford one and the local who wants one so badly-it’s a reason for me to not have one. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: 34.24px;">The biggest thing I do not like about having one is presenting in front of others. When I use it for Notes constantly, I have it out and it is always on display. It is very exciting to a local who sits and stares at it with such envy as if you had a thousand dollars sitting in your hand. In some countries with the value of the Iphone, it is almost $1,000. This part of having it is what makes me want to not have one. The last thing I want to do is present materialism as flashy, cool importance. That sends the wrong message and I have to provide clarity to children and adults. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: 34.24px;">For example, a man singing a trumpet in the middle of the market stared at my phone and asked about if it records. I told him that it does record, but it has limited space. This is a Belizian man who is very poor and probably can’t afford to buy groceries for a full week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Instead of following my gut feeling, I just decided to dive into more disrespect and attitude. The reason for my visit came from a small lost bag including a necklace, bracelet, and some headphones. It was lost or stolen near the small market in this area of town(not a great area), but close to the church. Anything lost or stolen has to have documentation according to my travel insurance. So, I figured I could go inside and get a report and be finished with Panama law enforcement....no. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Now when it comes to foreign cops, I am usually pretty good with talking to them. This was the case when I arrived in the police station. There I was making my report-happy, smiling, and making jokes. The police officers were respectful, kind, and concerned-two men specifically. They asked me each and every detail and I provided clear answers to the best of my knowledge. The cops were all their in some training and were eating food. They offered me a box and we were sitting and eating together. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">A short man comes in named Manny. He is suddenly in love and starts making this inappropriate gestures and I am laughing it off. Everyone is laughing it off. It's just funny as he bent down on his knee and asked me to marry him when he's already married. He offered me a ride to the airport and clearly I declined. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">When those two men were writing my report, I thought I would be out the door in five minutes. My acting debue was finished and I wanted to eat something and leave-that's it. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">These two guys tell me that this is a special case so I need to be taken to a different office. From the get go, it starts off bad with these two officers. They are confrontational with huge egos present in every inch of their body language. The current police officers said, "Don't worry these guys will take good care of you and get you what you need." The four guys all waived goodbye and I stared out the window watching things slowly go downhill. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">When we arrived at the office with no documentation, the man asked me to repeat everything again. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">So that is what I did I went over all the details again and he told me I needed a police report.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Well that is why I went there to get a police report. Until he said, you have to go to another office. This is a total of two hours at this point. Then in destination three it reached three hours. There is some priority for an American, but when they people behind the desk sees you are one-all time stops. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Sometimes it feels like I enjoy being a masochist pushing myself to the core to see how strong I can be. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">This lady was annoyed with my presence and asked me about the details of the incident. It takes her 15 minutes to get to the counter and then she is just standing there with no response to questions and completely rude. Standing next to two male cops, this her opportunity to prove her female authority in front of them. When she asks for the date, I tell her it was seven days ago. She throws my sheet to the side, shakes her head and says, "That's not possible-it's too late."</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">I say, "But I just spent three hours to get a report and the guys at the original station took the report and accepted it. She has her back turned to me at this point and I am becoming very upset with this behavior(this is the worst way to get to me) by not acknowledging me at all. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">In my opinion, it was possible, but she chose to exercise her authority with the "Princess American." </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">This felt just like Morocco, which is again why I cried for the second time on my trip all over this Panama treatment. It was so uncalled for and unjust. They crossed the line from kind to ignorant and self centered. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">There are other examples where I feel this discrimination from them as if they don't like Americans at all. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">When I was at a restaurant in the airport, there was another incident where the waitress was ignoring me and serving all the locals. With this taste of discrimination, I thought about<br />what it feels like for a person of color or different ethnicity experiencing discrimination.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;"><br />It's such an awful feeling when you are in a culture with such disregard and disrespect towards your being. You feel like the outsider and oh what a feeling it is. It's like God gives me these experiences for growth.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;"><br />Clearly I live in America in a diverse city where I hardly experience discrimination, but when abroad I learn about what it's like. Everything is a learning experience- everything. It's a set up by God to push my own limits to learn to the maximum to assist others better.</span><br />
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to someone or taking my sweet time at breakfast. I said bye to all the
staff as my usual routine. The front desk was the most difficult to leave and
the breakfast staff-just adored them. The taxi had come on time as I was
prepared to miss my flight. If I did, would it be so bad? I guess staying
at a fantastic hotel helps anyone's interpretation of a city, but this city is
spectacular: great shopping, great nightlife , fun and good looking people,
great energy, great dancing, excellent food. It's a country that I knew I would
love in a continent that ranks in my heart as one of the
best. It's a place to visit again and again and enjoy yourself and immerse
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did not get a chance to eat at the pricey Mondongo's. It's basically a pricier
version of local food you can have half price. The waiters I made friends with
were waiting for me, but I just ran out of time. Literally I was going around
the hotel saying bye to all the staff- making my usual runs. Going around so
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">My two buddies were reassuring me that "everything will be okay." It was difficult to believe after my first border crossing into Panama. Apparently, the border is very different from the airport. </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"Next. Hi, how long is your stay in Panama?" </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"I have a flight this evening at 12." </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"No, I don't." </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">The whole time I am holding my rosary hoping they will let me through.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"Pheww I felt like a criminal who was bringing in some illegal package. This is how much anxiety I had after my traumatic border crossing. My friends were waiting for me and said, "I told you so." </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">The customs man was fair and nice-justice was received and retribution. Now, it was time to get a taxi to get to the center. The Israel guy, a super typical backpacker who smelled of alcohol, was headed with his girlfriend on a shuttle van. I talked to him a bit and told him to wait up. The shuttle took me back by the Don Bosco church where I had planned to make a stop......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I walk to the front with a big frown. When I smile, I can touch hearts. When I frown, I can make people feel very bad. The man behind the register hear my disappointment with no avocado. He says, "Quieres un aguacate?" </span></div>
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chocolates, and something like fritos. They kept offering it to me and I was
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missionary and he preaches all over. He recently finished a trip walking from
Panama City to Colombia through the jungle. This was hard to believe, but his
friends all confirmed it. This kid was amazing and intriguing to have such
commitment to the Lord to walk through a jungle hundreds of miles-maybe 1,000?
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-87578791787795496452014-11-14T18:57:00.004-06:002014-12-06T15:43:23.431-06:00Over It<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Priscilla is the type of person that when she is over something- she's over it. When her mind is set, it's set and it's just a point of no return.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><br />When it comes to going out to bars and clubs, I'm over it and I have been over it for a few years. It's been a life closer to my core values which are avoidant of negative behaviors- not for family or friends, but for myself and my belief system. I am allowing myself to return to my 16 year old self caring about books, studying, friendships, learning, and ministry. It was a mind of purity that wanted to avoid negative things. It wasn't perfect, but focused on the core values that were important.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><br />Clubs were never important until I let them become important. I focused on going to the best and most popular places, being VIP, and dressing in a new outfit each time. While I love fancy hotel restaurants, lounges, and bars- my attendance is not a common occurrence. I do enjoy beautiful ambiance in nice hotels, but clubs with drinking and hip hop music or some top 40 non-sense, there is not one drop of interest. I would rather be cooking, reading, writing, exploring art, out in nature, having a real conversation and connecting, or sleeping.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><br />This sweet girl at my hotel asked me to go out again on Saturday, which was a full day for me staying out on the streets until 9:30pm and getting back to the hotel at 10:15 after finally finding my way. I guess this would what people do-go out, but I just wanted to lay low. Also, I know what she meant with "go out." It didn't mean upscale, it meant bars drinking beer and vodka/tonics-no thank you and no gracias. While I feel bad saying "No", the desire is just not there. I told her if she wanted to take a run, go hiking, eat some food, take a walk, check out an Art gallery,go swimming, go eat, picnic in the park-basically anything active outdoors I'm interested!</span><br />
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-19555238769502732032014-11-14T18:47:00.001-06:002014-12-06T15:43:44.151-06:00Shorter Por Favor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">On Friday and Saturday night, these are the best nights to go out in Colombia. Of course, this is a standard for many countries, especially USA. This country was a little different though because this city defined "true parties." People start at 12am and they go out until 5am. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">When it came to going out, I planned to go with the receptionist(super nice and perfect English), but she had to work late. This was fine because my only intention was to go out and people watch. Of course, I had interest in seeing some hot Colombian man-I am a woman and I am allowed to look. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">The main party area was in El Poblado about five minutes walk from my hotel. From my room, I could hear the bass. While I had no desire to go out, I came to Colombia and it was a must to go see the nightlife. The best part for me is people watching therefore I decided to take a stroll through the park and party area. It's full of amazing restaurants, lounges, roofs, fast food, sushi-everything you name it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">I thought if I found a good place I could check it out for an hour or two. Although, I was completely enjoying myself on the street. The high numbers of people on the street and the open patios where you could watch people dance. There are some underground incredible salsa places, but I felt like staying in the area. Taxis at night-no bueno. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">With my magnetic gravitation to luxury, I had to check out this fancy hotel I had heard about. When I got there it reminded me of one of my favorite NY restaurants, it was gorgeous. There was only one guy ahead of me who went up through the elevator. The party was happening on the rooftop-my favorite place to be. When I got dressed, I actually put on makeup, did my hair, work my black and flower jumper and gold wedges. I received a good amount of attention(did not expect much being in Colombia) so I thought I looked okay? </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Apparently, I did not fit the part for this bouncer. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"Yes, but this is a jumper with gold wedges." </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"Still those are pants." </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"Yes, but it's a nice jumper." </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">He was being quite respectful and didn't look me up and down with that horrible "rejected" look. He was just doing his job, which I understand. I am standing a bit outside the door just glancing at a couple girls standing outside. </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">He points to this girl who is dressed in a black mini dress with everything exposed and 6 inch silver platforms.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"That's what you need to wear. A short dress and platform shoes. The shorter the better." </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">While I mentioned these girls are beautiful, they don't always dress the part. Many follow the expression, "the tighter, the better" and fortunately they can pull it off. Their cleavage is exposed, their skirts are high, and platforms a must. There is nothing I can really say to that other than, "Let it be." </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">This guy was serious about "looking a certain way." While I really wanted to go upstairs, I was not willing to look like that ever. Not to mention that dress and those shoes are nowhere in my wardrobe. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">After this experience, it was disappointing, but I was not stuck on it. I walked around and talked with some locals, checked out a salsa place for 15 minutes and went home.... </span><br />
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-72587452730050855872014-11-14T18:15:00.004-06:002014-11-20T23:14:29.978-06:00Prissy Pics<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-31891706763517521682014-11-14T18:15:00.002-06:002014-11-20T23:13:09.021-06:00Dinner with Carlos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><strong><br></strong></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><strong><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWDmw4VxZbNmD9hWxyukLXgicWyk6rn21SjWA1Az6Enr5MhVpm_1Mb5qigSeBnOPp9IZSjB_xWSOYlLfKogMai16EQTAtfss1zHvnzOp0s_ZkzzlaCogRQWV1cidlTxb2mDhdYnBgYCE/s640/blogger-image-1966330819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWDmw4VxZbNmD9hWxyukLXgicWyk6rn21SjWA1Az6Enr5MhVpm_1Mb5qigSeBnOPp9IZSjB_xWSOYlLfKogMai16EQTAtfss1zHvnzOp0s_ZkzzlaCogRQWV1cidlTxb2mDhdYnBgYCE/s640/blogger-image-1966330819.jpg"></a></div><br></strong></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><strong><br></strong></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Peruvian Dinner with My Friend Carlos who I met from Couchsurfing. He is a CEO of a medical company and he has a true passion for traveling. His work sends him all over Colombia and all over the world. His Colombian spirit is infectious and I wish we had more time to get to know one another. It's hard to make time when you have such a busy job. This is clear for people like me who have way more flexibility with schedule. One day I will get there and day by day, I take steps in the right direction to my own masterpiece.</strong></span> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><font size="4"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><font size="4"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoigcmMAOc97rfN7m46R2XxineT-83df7jwYm7l3SYJPtpui2WYHTi8pB2I0IgUS3FmTb2UmELRG9v3vHkaL-lEi9anBiTe5V1zYPTzgK7Q7bK-gvKRSzDq8kFt83XbyrWAIE2p7f6de0/s640/blogger-image-430268052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoigcmMAOc97rfN7m46R2XxineT-83df7jwYm7l3SYJPtpui2WYHTi8pB2I0IgUS3FmTb2UmELRG9v3vHkaL-lEi9anBiTe5V1zYPTzgK7Q7bK-gvKRSzDq8kFt83XbyrWAIE2p7f6de0/s640/blogger-image-430268052.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></font>
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-78546087653412103862014-11-14T18:11:00.001-06:002014-12-06T15:47:57.129-06:00You are NOT Superior<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">First of all, this post does not just refer to one experience. It refers to 5 or 6 experiences just on this trip and many more abroad. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">When I was in Nicaragua, there were these two Israel guys that would walk around the common area in their underwear. The expression on their face was the usual, "I look good and I don't care what you think.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Did they look good? Yes. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Did I want to see them in their briefs. No </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Of course, they had no regard as to how this would make other people feel. The guy in Guatemala who got denied by me could not deal with it. Most likely this is due to the fact that their egos are so large that they can't accept rejection. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">In Colombia, there were a couple guys and a girl(apparently they like to travel this way) and they were making fun of the man selling balloons. This just broke my heart because this man was the kindest, sweetest person. I had spoke with him before I went into the museum. I could not even understand their Hebrew, but I knew they were referring to him with their behavior. They had to point and laugh and thankfully he did not see otherwise I would have to have a talk with him. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">This was completely uncalled for and ridiculous when they looked disheveled and filthy. In their minds, they don't need to take a shower because they are God's gift to earth. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">When I was in Turkey working with my close friend, I recall his long discussion about Israel. Every single sentence expressed the need to define Israel as the best. The sites, the food, the people, the politics, the religion-everything was the best and there was no way to dispute this rather it was fact. It was fact in my friend's eyes that Israel was and always will be the best country in the world. The strong willed ways of giving examples, historical periods, and the beauty/intelligence of people. The military component was always a discussion with all their weapons. In fact, I admit that I wanted to see this country and sometimes was mesmerized my his stories(and sometimes bored). He sparked in interest in my mind of how great this country could be. But the reality set, there is pride for a country and there is too much pride. This was a pride that was almost sickening to witness, to grow up with in my neighborhood, to see from travelers. This was the kind of pride that indicated a superiority that would not truly appreciate other cultures. How can you appreciate another culture when yours is the ultimate best? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">There are so many beautiful cultures ranging from Japanese to India to Thailand to Turkey to Colombia to Ireland. Each culture has it's positive components that make it special. These cultures are just as beautiful as Israel and if their ego is not able to recognize that I feel some real empathy for them. Israeli's travel the world with backpacks and many with money, but what do they truly gain. Are they gaining something positive or a continuous boost of their ego on how wonderful they are compared to the rest of the world?<em> </em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;"><em><strong>Intelligence is distributed among cultures and it is not given to just one. News flash Israel you are not superior or the best culture in the world. No culture is superior or inferior rather each one has its practices, people, and beliefs that make it special. Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianty all lie under one God and one is Not superior to the other. </strong></em></span><br />
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-1067434468226461902014-11-14T17:36:00.004-06:002014-11-21T23:05:55.547-06:00Local Delights<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MVG2Unk5H1IybNzLkI0vb5aLHOwbsxq6IanBLVeHmQ8mhzNs1Nxkh85nAYkJid9XAHmKBIhtWf9JeViXKixavahgYePSsZrQRrL2OZ1I5oq0Que5nigO2Cv30Y65KqEJT4qBbjXwFYU/s640/blogger-image-603786604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MVG2Unk5H1IybNzLkI0vb5aLHOwbsxq6IanBLVeHmQ8mhzNs1Nxkh85nAYkJid9XAHmKBIhtWf9JeViXKixavahgYePSsZrQRrL2OZ1I5oq0Que5nigO2Cv30Y65KqEJT4qBbjXwFYU/s640/blogger-image-603786604.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeu_SYTieNmmFusyDCPZmCH-_OkEtLCtG75YQHasZT9hNl1Y_1xU2rHJ-wZoiz8q7JcPDXyJyLJY_QVNmc0pN5T_iDvYOjNBA-gOf5Z6TQ-tVOSUuIX2QT-hFvXNOVaYiIPENfuzT0Zc/s640/blogger-image-44027677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-85711059411098266762014-11-14T17:33:00.002-06:002014-11-27T01:26:02.279-06:00Con gusto<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">In the Spanish culture, "Con Gusto" means with pleasure. This is something that is said in replacement of "Your welcome." It just so happened that in Medellin, this kind phrase came my way often. There was one day specifically where people kept giving me things with a "Con gusto." My buddy around the corner from the hotel gave me a free bunuelo (potato ball). The front desk gave me a bottle of water when I said I forgot mine upstairs. When I bought one cheap hemp bracelet, the guy gave me a free one. This was such a strange day of people continuously not accepting money from me. It was like people would not let me pay for anything and when I insisted, they would shake their head. </span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">While I have to say with humility, it's not something totally uncommon with my nature and spirit. It happens from time to time, but not back to back like this. It's not requested rather it's just being thankful for encountering someone nice. It is again this phrase, <em>when you are good to people, they are good to you.</em> It's the most basic statement, but it holds such truth. People love someone who is sweet and kind-this is what hits the heart and makes them respond so positively. It starts in the mind to the heart, and to the extension of gratitude for kindness. </span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">This "Con gusto" is similar to the "Afiet Osen" in Turkish and "Maa Souror" in Arabic. People are expressing their pleasure and happiness with the meeting or transaction. It add an extra element of kindness to the interpersonal interaction. With all cultures-Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish, people are using this expression, "With pleasure" in the same way. They are thankful that you bought something, they are thankful that you spoke with them, they are thankful that you gave them support or assistance. These people are not just saying it rather they actually mean it. They have a radiant smile and you feel this appreciation and positivity. The country that says it the best and with most soul is Turkey. I remember working for a summer camp in two different cities and the people would continuously say "Afiet Osen." The beautiful ones of Morocco also have the same feeling going. </span><br />
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-6971997584745624282014-11-14T16:27:00.002-06:002014-11-27T03:28:07.810-06:00Girls Girls Girls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">With my trip to Medellin, I can say with great confidence that, "Ohhh yes these women have something special." While I have always appreciated beautiful women and complimented them, there is plenty of beautiful to appreciate in Medellin. In this city especially, the women are suppose to be the most beautiful. Again, when I ask the local women, they don't focus on how "beautiful" they are rather they just are. They take the time with the makeup, the hair, the shoes, the facials, the tight pants, short skirts, and a colorful wardrobe. These women definitely have something to be proud about with some serious curves in all the right places. I have never seen a woman fill out jeans like they do. They all have hair down to their butt that is perfectly shiny and natural color. Their fashion seems to come effortlessly with great style from belts to shoes to jewelry to dresses full of color. It's a little bit of envy, but a whole lot of recognition for what is fact. </span><br>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Also, it seems like these girls are smart, confident, strong, And beautiful. This is quite a package and it's evident why men go crazy over these women. This includes my ex-boyfriend who enjoyed getting me jealous talking about this beautiful Colombian girl-that's a whole other story. These women are true beauty at their finest and I appreciate this natural beauty, especially when America is filled with superficial beauty. They try to get their hair shiny using a million products, they try to have there butt bigger with pads and implants, bigger breasts, smaller waist with diet products, botox galore, and new clothes to boost confidence and insecurities. While Colombia girls may also engage in this behavior, most of them don't take the same measure. I see them at 15, 18, 25, 30, 40, and 50. The beauty is genetic and continues as they age. They don't need to try as hard and their natural beauty is tremendously higher. </span><br>
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-20369439693735241292014-11-14T04:09:00.001-06:002014-12-05T15:06:27.223-06:00Hills Are Alive<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> With all the beauty of the wealthy El Poblado, there was extreme poverty in the hills above the city. There was a rush of poverty that just came my way directly in front of my eyes. These hills were filled with hopes and dreams. With real people who deserve a chance and there we were floating above and crushing their dreams. Perhaps these people were closer to god the closer they came to the sky. As the elevation kept increasing(we continued to go uphill), I continued to see fires to make food, water buckets to do laundry, and people walking up the hill. It was not like there were only villages rather there were also convenient stores, bodegas, and family owned restaurants. They had their own little world up there- a world that the Rich did not know about nor cared to know about. Each and every time I feel empathy when I see these communities.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">That's not an action rather its just a word. The people of Medellin need help that involves volunteering, community outreach, and those who live in abundance giving more. It also needs a government that cares about it's own people</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Times; font-size: x-large;">Isn't that what all of these countries I visit need. This population is never cared or believed in the way it should be and this is frustrating. This is constantly frustrating, sad, unfortunate, but those are not the qualities to focus on. These people are beautiful with good character, spirit, and soul. They have not been tainted by materialism, which makes them humble, kind, and down to earth. Their life is so much different from the other side, but they make a living with what they have. That deserves some acknowledgement and credibility </span></div>
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Live, Love, Laugh with Priscillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813851631609875264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544606172560244071.post-36722629502302885182014-11-14T04:05:00.002-06:002014-11-27T01:21:24.639-06:00Flamenco Show<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Wow! It felt like New York having all those great free performances in Lincoln Center. This seemed to the Lincoln Center for Medellin. This was a great theater for singing and dance. It's so great to witness the laughter and happiness from dance. Dance is one of the best types of expression as it keeps you active and aids therapeutically. Some of my favorite dances of Latin America are the Argentine Tango, Rumba, Pasa Doble, Flamenco, and Salsa( I think these are all from Latin America). These dances are powerful because they hold such passion, spirit, energy, and liveliness. These dancers are alive with each step they take and giving their body to the beauty of dance. </span><br />
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looked forward to these Arepas. The Chef even made me some fresh ones to go on
my way to the airport. The waitress (adorable) must have told him how much I
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