Monthly Archives: November 2014

Affordable Thanksgiving Outfits

              The last thing anyone who celebrates Thanksgiving thinks about is probably what to wear.  I’m a bit odd because I love wearing deep oranges and browns, taking full advantage of mimicking the gorgeous colors of the leaves.  Any holiday, in my eyes, is the perfect opportunity to experiment with new […] Continue reading

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10 Facts About Irish Adoption

1. There were more than 2,000 children trafficked to the US (official number unknown). The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, who issued passports to outgoing children, puts the number at about 2,080, but at least another 100 children (probably more) who were not issued passports and likely exited Ireland on US military or private transport, where […] Continue reading

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Translation Uncorks New Market Opportunities

This weekend I was invited to a family dinner in an Italian restaurant. I was reunited with some friends who came back to the US after being in Argentina during the Winter- Spring season. They have been sharing their experiences in Argentina and the room was filled with joy and laughter. Then, it was time … Continue reading Translation Uncorks New Market Opportunities Continue reading

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A Weekend in “El Manzano Histórico” in Tunuyán

We are almost in the middle of November and the weather gets colder as days go by here in the US. Winter is coming to the North Hemisphere and, with it, the harsh weather conditions. The dark and cloudy sky looks quite the opposite of Mendoza’s blue and bright sky. In my home in the […] Continue reading

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the one where my life would become aca-awesome

I think it’s pretty safe to say that mostly everybody has seen the movie Pitch Perfect. You know, that movie about the ICCAs (that stands for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella). I am actually one of the few people that haven’t seen the movie, so I can’t say too much about it. I do know […] Continue reading

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Sweaters Under $50

    Top Row from L to R: $30 Blackfive.com, $44 Chicwish.com, $26 Chicnova.com Middle Row from L to R: $15 Chicnova.com, $30 Blackfive.com, $35 Blackfive.com Bottom Row from L to R: $21 HM.com, $20 Veromoda.com, $24 HM.com I’m a winter type of girl.  Snow, hot chocolate and good books are what my favorite winter […] Continue reading

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An Interview with Colleen

I was lucky enough to sit down with my good friend, Colleen, and ask her a few running questions. Colleen is a student at Georgetown University and just completed the Marine Corps Marathon—Congratulations! She has been running for about a year now and does not plan on stopping anytime soon. So, without further ado, How… Continue reading

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My Running Quirks

Us runners have our odd rituals and quirks but they work for us! Here is a list of 10 of my running quirks! 1. Gum Yes, I ALWAYS run with a piece of gum in my mouth. It has to be a chiclet and mint-flavored. 2. Showers… My friends and teammates make fun of me… Continue reading

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Better Understanding of the American Culture

The American Dream, football, baseball, peanut butter, mac and cheese, chicken and waffles, pretzels, and many other aspects of American culture call the foreigner’s attention when they arrive to America, the land of opportunity. However, learning about a culture is completely different from being immersed in it. I have previously studied American culture and I … Continue reading Better Understanding of the American Culture Continue reading

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Zombie Tourists in the iPhone Era

Humans have always felt compelled to collect, record, and preserve. Glass cases in archives and museums hold precious material objects of cultural or historical import; scrapbooks, picture frames, and Facebook photo albums hold… Continue reading Continue reading

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