My computer has decided to bite the dust. That is why I have not updated in a week. I have spent the last few days trying to remedy the situation myself, but without much success. I spent the morning on the phone to some computer repair places trying to get an estimate while explaining that the brand of computer I own is not sold in Chile. I found one place that said they could fix it. When I explained the problem, the guy said "Aha!" in such a way that I believe he knows exactly what's up with the thing. It is so annoying not having a computer! I am typing this from a lab at school.
This whole Chilean aversion to drinking water thing is starting to get old. Even Nora is hassling me about it. I mean, seriously, what is wrong with drinking water? I am shocked that type-2 diabetes is not rampant here, what with all the sugary juices and sodas Chileans guzzle. Apparently, only people who are trying to lose weight drink water here. This afternoon at lunch when I brought a glass of water into the dining room, Nora made a comment about my "agüita", which literally translates to "little water" (sounds a little sarcastic to me!) Every time I pour a glass of water she asks me "Are you trying to lose weight? Why do you drink so much water?" I try to politely explain that I neither enjoy nor find it healthy to constantly consume soda after soda (especially on a hot sweaty day like today) but she doesn't seem to understand. I know that an important part of living in another country is to adopt the local customs, but I refuse to become Chilean in my drinking habits.
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Perhaps the distaste for water comes from a time when the water was unsafe for drinking? I would suggest just keep drinking the water and extolling the benefits thereof. Maybe you will start a new Chilean fad and by the time you leave everyone will be drinking water. Or, if you really want to benefit Kentucky, get them drinking bourbon in their water! Good luck with the computer problem, I would hope in a city of 5 million people, someone can fix the damn thing. G
I'll bet their urinary tracts aren't too healthy either. Gary's bourbon idea sounds like it could work! Good luck with the computer. It seems like a computer would be a globally fixable item, no matter where it was made. I have missed hearing from you.....Shelia
Maybe they could just "chile" out and let you drink your aqua. Anita
Matt,
I don't know if you get CBS in Chili, but Georgetown just beat Vanderbilt 66-65 and now your team is in the "Elite Eight." Wow, I will be pulling for them.
Hope you get your PC fixed. I can imagine it is a bummer.
Dick
PS: Tubby is gone. I hope they bring in Richy Farmer to replace him.
Georgetown, Final Four. Go Hoyas!!
Shelia
Like somebody said,partly of the problem with water is that some people reckon is full of minerals,so they intend to avoid the possibilities to get kidney stones.The other reason is that we have the coke culture, coca cola light, zero, or maybe those fruit juices full of sugar and sodium, I know what I am saying because being myself a vegetarian, a chilean vegetarian people think I have issues for not eating anything with eyes.Just continue drinking your water, I fully recommend Benedictino without gas.
Good luck with your computer.
Euge
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