Two big accomplishments today: One I managed to overcome my nerves and ask my boss in formal spanish for permission to take a week off in november for thanksgiving (el dia accion de gracias). He said that it would be no problem, but considering that I have been here for less than a month, you could see how it is a little bit intimidating. Secondly, I somehow stumbled upon a cost that is out of the ordinary in one of my comparative analysis, and my boss was very happy to say the least, as well as talking with all the clients that love to hear the sound of their own voice, I am saving him quite a bit of time. Which we all know, time is money. I am pleased with myself, and feeling better about a career in produce everyday.....Tomorrow, I am playing soccer with a group of girls from the office vs. the girls from quality control should be a good match. I love how dedicated everyone is here, it gives you a sense of purpose in your life even if it is only to belong to a small social network. Saturday is a big match between Chile and Venezuela....it could get crazy here!!
Last weekend, was spent wining and dining through the streets of Valparaiso y Vina del Mar with my lovely sister and her gregorio. Friday night we had sushi chilean style, avocado tempura(deliciosa). Saturday we walked through the house of Pablo Neruda, a famous chilean poet, in the hills of Valparaiso. Valpo as it is referred, is a photographer's paradise, the colors are gaudy and the ascensors that take you up into the hills go to mansions as well as shacks without electricity. This city is truly diverse, colorful, and artisitic to say the least. After our large relaxing lunch we shared a bottle of wine and good conversation, toasted to the success of my sister and her husband's wonderful life, they have truly made it bigtime! I am sooo proud of them and so lucky that everywhere I go there they are.....sonoma, spain, san francisco and now Chile! I am truly lucky to have such a wonderful family! Congrats court and gregor, I AM SOOOO PROUD OF YOU!! xoxoxox
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