Cancer sucks. Chemo sucks. But you know what sucks even more is the fact that with cancer and chemo come restrictions. Yep, that's right. Not only is your life one big ball of uncertainty and you are being poisoned from the inside out, but you can't even have freaking sushi to make it all better. … Continue reading Sushi Night
Montevideo
Jorge Drexler
One of the first Uruguayan singers I listened to was Jorge Drexler. He was introduced to me by my friend Camilo back when we were trying to do Spanish and English exchanges. Then when I decided I needed to pretty much go back to the basics and enrolled in my Spanish emersion class, he was … Continue reading Jorge Drexler
A Saturday Treat
I don't really know how it started, but Saturday lunches have become our eating out times during my healthy weeks. I think by that point, Mom is tried of cooking and I want something a little bad for me. So, we headed downtown to one of my favorite restaurants that has one of my favorite … Continue reading A Saturday Treat
Leonardo DicapriGol
It was supposed to be Wednesday, but this is Uruguay where delays are inevitable, so Thursday at 6:30pm Mom and I Ubered my hopefully last sober Uber to the house of the notary. As we were pulling up, Miguel and his wife were pulling up in my soon to be car. I had a check … Continue reading Leonardo DicapriGol
The Road to Leo
I was adamant that I did not want a car when I moved to Uruguay. Thought for a hot second about a scooter only to find out they slaughter scooters on Uruguayan roads, so I said, "Nah, better not." I lucked out making friends with a person who had a car, (though his car is … Continue reading The Road to Leo
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Mom and I were invited to watch the lunar eclipse with Tavis and Diego at Carla and Javi's house. It was completely last minute plan-making, but that is what I love about these four wonderful people. Carla and Javi opened their home, fired up the parilla, and invited family and friend to sit in their … Continue reading Total Eclipse of the Heart
Uruguayan/American Conversations
What happens when three intelligent people (one from Uruguay and two from the United States) are interested in learning about cultural, societal, and political differences between the two countries? Nicolas, my Mom, and I had a fascinating conversation (half in Spanish and half in English) comparing the cost of living for a family of two … Continue reading Uruguayan/American Conversations
The Good Weekend Before
As soon as I posted about my hospital stay on Sunday, I received numerous comments about how everyone was sorry that my weekend was so rough. Although Sunday was a good kick in the pants, the weekend was actually one of my favorites so far in Uruguay. From Thursday to Saturday, I had nothing but … Continue reading The Good Weekend Before
Fireworks, Friends, and Food – Welcome 2019
What can be better than bringing in the new year with favorite friends, good food, and fireworks. As is becoming my tradition, we went over to Tavis' and Diego's house for New Year's Eve. Not only do they have the best roof for viewing the fireworks, but their house always feels like a great big … Continue reading Fireworks, Friends, and Food – Welcome 2019
Christmas in our PJs
All I wanted for Christmas was to remain in my PJs and watch Christmas movies. And I got my wish plus a little extra. I woke up to the sweetest slips in my stocking. Mom and I decided that instead of presents, we would write notes of wishes - items or ideas that we would … Continue reading Christmas in our PJs
Teach Abroad Coyle 