tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827562826967910795.post7332115698183409723..comments2010-12-25T15:25:01.436-05:00Comments on Seth of the Equator: Bye GuaySethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463492083892238697noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827562826967910795.post-68342177136389978912010-03-04T21:31:20.017-05:002010-03-04T21:31:20.017-05:00Yeah, it was a pretty cool experience. Of course,...Yeah, it was a pretty cool experience. Of course, as I noted, I got pretty fortunate in terms of timing. I'm told it's a lot less interesting during the winter, although that may just be an Argentine bias.<br /><br />On a note somewhat related to Dwight Schrute's grandparents, I was telling Mom and Dad the other day that I didn't until this week get the joke in Yellow Submarine, after the Blue Meanies' reign of terror ends and they're vanquished, the second-in-command suggests they move to Argentina.<br /><br />Diego Maradona, as it happens, is now the coach of the Argentine national team. As I understand it, he no longer directs the ball into the goal with his hand and then credits the almighty.Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06463492083892238697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827562826967910795.post-62308784206575665222010-03-04T20:22:59.616-05:002010-03-04T20:22:59.616-05:00Okay, first of all, Janet Napoliano RULES! I mean...Okay, first of all, Janet Napoliano RULES! I mean, she's no Ken Salazar, but who is?<br /><br />On a more serious note, it's awesome that you had such an amazing experience. I don't know that I've ever been to a non-English-speaking city that I could truly envision myself living in long-term (maybe Paris, but that's probably only if I didn't have to work and had an unlimited fromage/baguette budget). I'm excited for you, and a touch jealous, that you connected so powerfully with Montevideo and beyond; I think it's probably really good that you found something to annoy you too, as you need that in any live-able city (who doesn't love complaining about midtown during Christmas season, insanely over-priced bodegas, or the fact that the garbage trucks come around at 6:45 on Saturday morning in NY)?<br /><br />Still, good to stay outside the comfort zone, as you mention. Enjoy your steak, and say hi to Diego Maradona and Dwight Schrute's grandparents.Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263697013970903945noreply@blogger.com