Yes as of January 13th, 2009, I have passed one year here in “my darling” Argentina.
I wanted to mark the passing of such a momentous achievement, but honestly I believe that my last entry spoke very clearly to the ups and downs, goods and bads and incredible moments of this year. [...]
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One crazy year
Posted in La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts) on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
After all that friends and family, you have to expect that there are some reflections
Posted in La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts) on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
After three spectacular, whirlwind, and tiring weeks with friends (Sara and Jenn) and family (mom), I find myself back in La Plata, finally with time to sit back and reflect. Extended breaks from reality and time with loved ones usually brings some interesting, and unforeseen observations. I think Sara can agree with me [...]
Salita #26, Villa Alba
Posted in La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts), Workshop: Cuidá tus Derechos on August 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Location: 122 st. between 604 and 605 st. in Villa Alba
Number of Medics in attendance: 4 (2 general practicioners, a pediatrician, and a dentist)
Hours of operation: (supposedly) 24
What time you have to show up if you even want to dream about being seen that day before everyone leaves at 2:00: 6:00 in the morning
After an [...]
Tough realizations
Posted in La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts), Workshop: Cuidá tus Derechos on August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Many of the meetings that I have had, and all the people that I have talked to have been tremendous learning experiences. I have interacted with every type of person, from the most bitter public employee, to the most harried and over whelmed NGO worker, to the nicest and most accomidating and wanting to [...]
Fenched in and rethinking the urge to flee
Posted in La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts) on July 10, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Caution, vehicle may reverse direction suddenly and without warning. Makes wide turns.
This past week I had another series of meetings with both my bosses at the Institute for Human Rights and then the coordinators of my program. Both with interesting, eye opening and somewhat hard to swallow results.
When I thought of this idea [...]
The spot light falls on me
Posted in Instituto de Derechos Humanos, La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts) on July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Lights!
After further discussion with my program, and a good thorough go through on my contracts, I realize that I have no other choice than to convince the Institute to allow me to work from a distance. I cannot drop them all together, or I will not be allowed to finish my program. Contracts [...]
Working through the dilemma: gaining speed….into a head on collision
Posted in Educaser, Instituto de Derechos Humanos, La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts) on July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Because of the complexity of my program and situation (going through a foundation to work for two other NGO’s which then pimp me out further to other organizations and associations), I was not quite sure who to approach first with my idea. What was my plan of attack and who did I owe the [...]
Background: interns stand up and fight, a life project change and the resulting choice
Posted in Educaser, Instituto de Derechos Humanos, La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts) on July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Introduction:
So this has been brewing for a while, somewhat under the surface, though more recently in broad day light. It has taken me a while to find the power to sit down and write about it, mostly because it was very abstract and too big before now. I think I am the point [...]
No todo los que vagan, estan perdidos
Posted in La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts) on June 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Not all those who wander, are lost.
One of the statements that I hold closest to my heart, and that guides me and makes me who I am. I do wander, I do not have a set and defined career path, I really honestly have no idea where life is going to take me next [...]
Working for free
Posted in La Plata, Pensamientos (Thoughts) on April 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Volunteering and working as a free-of-charge intern for this long poses lots of interesting, introspective questions. Basically you are living daily under the idea, that you only get back what you put into it.
When one has a job, in which they are being paid, there are two major goals in the job. Personal [...]
