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Re: Rumpy: The Chilean Sexpert

ClareSays — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:16:58 -0000

You have seen the movie... right?

Re: Last World Cup Post — Maybe

ClareSays — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:35:56 -0000

I think he was in his right to react as he wants. He should have the right to be vocal about his politics-- after all, he is not working for the government and the right to criticize, for me, is pivotal to creating a free and equal society. Also, you have a typo (I almost never point them out, but you called Bielsa "Pinera" at one point and I was confused and had to read this paragraph a couple times (I am slow and tired because of jet lag). Sorry for correcting you. Here is the prob:

I say, Piñera did his job, he got the Chilean team out of a very tough World Cup group, when last World Cup cycle, they didn’t even qualify. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — he turned that team around. So he came to the country of Chile, he did his job with and for Chileans and he happens not to agree with Piñera’s politics. He has a right to believe what he wants to believe. Get over it. He was hired to coach the Chilean soccer team, not kiss Piñera’s ass.

Or maybe that was what you meant.

Re: Sesion Fotografica, Santiago| Angelica, The W Hotel

ClareSays — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:55:43 -0000

Is this the W in DC?? Or a different one?

Re: Fotografo de Boda, Santiago | Anita y Will, Estacion Central

ClareSays — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:49:41 -0000

The shots came out great. I totally see Estacion Central as being a great place. (Then again, I lived there.... so, I have a more homey view of it).

Re: My Mom Was a Hottie

ClareSays — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:37:25 -0000

Same way. I look like my mom's sister-- way more than my mom. Apparently, I have her laugh too.

Re: My Mom Was a Hottie

ClareSays — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:36:55 -0000

I LOVE the old pictures. And that first one does totally look like you--- I mean, the hair is wrong, but otherwise dead on. :)

Re: A Different Kind of Anniversary

ClareSays — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:01:46 -0000

Wow! I can't believe it has been a year. That said, I think the lessons you learned are wonderful and should be an inspiration to the rest of us.

Re: When Will the Internet Grow a Pair?

ClareSays — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:30:10 -0000

Hahaha. I had the same commenter-- the second one.

Also, my husband, for the record, is a feminist, who supports gay rights, talked freely about discrimination and privilege.

Re: Oscar Nominees Announced

ClareSays — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:49:14 -0000

Precious was very powerful. I loved UP as well.

Re: How to Be a Happy Gringa in Chile

ClareSays — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:44:28 -0000

I actually think that the gringas most happy in Chile are the ones least happy in the US. Or at least, I think that of those of us who came in high school. I am not sure it transcends to the college arrivals or those who are married. In high school at least, those who were super popular and super happy didn't do well in Chile. Those of us who despised our lives back home had a blast and created lives that were what we wanted. And, for people like me, we have maintained those friendships and lives for years and years.

Re: Jacques of all Trades

ClareSays — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:25:55 -0000

I don't know. I am in Crystal City and my pickings are pretty slim. You have to assume if it is only 3 stops, they will close the yellow all together.

Re: Survey Results

ClareSays — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:15:36 -0000

I want to win! Oh well. Good for Eliza. :(

Re: My Long Way Home

ClareSays — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:25:51 -0000

Wow! It has gone by so quickly. I am not surprised that you will be happy to be home. And once you are settled back in back here, you will be ready to be off again. What a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing.

Re: My Italian Food Experience

ClareSays — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:15:25 -0000

how about the coffee? Italy = amazing coffee.

Re: Visiting a Holocaust Concentration Camp: Dachau

ClareSays — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:34:11 -0000

I went there when I was 14 years old. It was my first time out of the states. This is just what I remember.

Re: My Trip “Home”

ClareSays — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:24:45 -0000

I am in. Just not Wednesday.

Re: My Accident

ClareSays — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:29:12 -0000

I am so glad you are still around to tell about it. I hope this doesn't hurt the travel plan s?

Re: My Big Announcement

ClareSays — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:27:31 -0000

Hey there!!! I am so happy for you--- not the less money. But the trip. I should know where and when I am stationed on June 26.

Re: Views on Upper Class Society in Chile

ClareSays — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:23:44 -0000

In the US something like the top 30% of society thinks they are in the top 5% (social class/ monetarily). People routinely in the US self classify as a high social class than they are. In Chile, this is not so. Also, there is huge distinctions between old money and new money. For example, La Dehesa is new money and seen as "rota" among the cuicos. Also in Chile, besides last names (and first names) that differentiate the classes--- you always have to list your high school on your CV. This clearly states where you come from. When I lived in St Louis there was a similar phenomenon. People always asked what high school people went to. It was an automatic way to classify people by class. But, in the US, St. Louis is the only place I have seen it.

Re: Different Types of Gringas in Chile

ClareSays — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:05:20 -0000

Hahaha, I was a 9, then a 1, then a 3. Once I got a Chileans man--- we left. Opps. Hahaha. At heart though, I am a 3. Seba or no Seba. Living in Chile or not.