Aunti Mimi

My aunt, who recently came into some money, (her husband got hit by a car while riding his Harley), insisted in sending me money. I relented and she sent me 500 dollars to be picked up at a nearby Western Union. I picked it up and upon leaving Western Union I gazed at everyone in front of Western Union. I noticed a guy. He was a big muscular guy. Someone who stood out. I decided to go into the shopping center next door just in case I was being tailed. I did some shopping, taking my time. I wouldn’t be robbed in the store obviously and if someone was waiting for me to leave, this could possibly cause them to abort mission. When I did leave about 45 minutes later and through a different store exit, who do I see standing on the sidewalk? That same big guy. So I called an Uber. Just to be safe. 

What if’s 

A year ago I was living in Brasil and I had the oportunity to stay there, find a job. Maybe to teach English in Santos close to Sao Paulo. But I felt that I had to return to the United States to take care of some things. Perhaps if I had stayed I would have a job and a wife there. Maybe some kids too. Afternoons on the beach. My Portuguese would certainly be better. 

Night out on the town

I went to have a beer in a bar, because I had just got done flying my drone, documenting the street nightlife of Chapinero. I immediately met the bartender and a woman sitting at the bar. We got to talking and the interaction was fun. We talked about many things, suddenly the conversation went bad and the woman started insulting me. I rebuttled a few times, but felt that this conversation was unsalvageable. Everything I said seemed to make her more upset. So, I said one of my stock questions that I have memorized. This question didn’t have anything to do with what we were discussing. 

“What have you always wanted to do but never had the courage?” 

It worked. Instead of harping on the dead horse that she had been beating, she answered the question. It was a good answer and she seemed pleased to answer it. After commenting on her answer, I took my leave. The conversation didn’t go as I would have wanted it to, I realized that I could have said something negative that could have lead to here attitude, but I’m glad I walked into that bar and spoke to that person. I learned something and had an interesting experience. Next time!

BBE Languages Get-together

I went to a campany get-together. We met a bar that had Ping Pong tables. It was fun. I introduced myself to a few people and made new friendships. Everyone was talking Spanish. I stuck up a conversation with a guy. We were talking in Spanish. I converse with a lot of my co-workers that I had never met because we all work remotely. It’s a strange work arrangement. I met one young lady who is interested in acting in some of my comedy series. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. 

New Instagram

Yo creé un Instagram nuevo. This channel will be dedicated to my photos and videos of Bogota. I’m always shooting/taking pictures so it was all collecting dust. Also, it’s a good way to meet new people. For example I met some interesting people in the street at night. I wanted to take a picture of them. They were hesistant, so I showed them my Instagram page and their demeanor changed dramaticly. They were all it! 

Conclusion:

Working overseas is a mind-warp.