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Lost In Translation

Yesterday, I went to Copan Ruinas with a group of friends and while we were walking around town, we saw these signs. I apologize to the non-spanish speaking readers for not adding translations but the joke would be lost. Only a couple of my friends read my blog anyway....

My marriage age is (was) 24!!!!!

[ ] know how to make a pot of coffee.
[ ] I keep track of dates using a calendar.
[ ] I own more than one credit card.
[ ] I know how to change the oil.
[ x] I know how to do laundry.
[ x] I vote every election.
[ x] I can cook for myself
[ ] I think politics are exciting.
[ ] I balance my checkbook.
[ ] My parents have better things to say than my friends.

total: 3

[ x] I show up for school/college/work everyday early.
[x] I always carry a pen in my pocket/purse.
[ ] I've never gotten a detention.
[ ] I have never smoked a cigarette.
[ ] I have never gotten completely trashed.
[ ] I have forgotten my own birthday at least once.
[x] I like to take walks by myself.
[x] I've watched talk shows.
[x]I know what 'credibility' means without looking it up.
[ ]I drink coffee at least once a week.

total: 5

[x] I know how to do the dishes.
[x] I can count to 10 in another language.
[ ] When I say I'm going to do something I do it.
[x] My parents trust me.
[ ] I can mow the lawn.
[x] I can make adults laugh without being stupid.
[ ] I remember to water the plants.
[ ] I study when I have to.
[ ] I pay attention at school/college.
[x] I remember to feed my pets.

total: 5

[x] can spell 'experience' without looking it up
[ ] I work out on a regular basis.
[ x ]I clean up my own mess.
[ ] The people at Starbucks know me by name.
[ ] my favorite kind of food is take out.
[ x] I have gained weight since middle/high school.
[ ] The first thing I do when I wake up is get caffeine.
[x] I can go to the store without getting something I don't need.
[ x] I understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x] I can type quickly.

total: 6

[x] I have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour.
[ ] My only friends are from my place of employment.
[ ] I have been to a tupperware party.
[x] I have realized that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[ ] I have more bills than I can pay.
[ ] All my friends are older than I am.
[x ] I can say no to staying out all night.
[x] I use the internet every day.
[ ] My wardrobe hasn't changed in a while.
[x] I can read a book and actually finish it.

total: 5

add up all the number and repost this as: MY marriage age is..
24

WHAT THE HELL?!?!?! JAJAJA I guess I'm past my prime or something... (at least 1 year) At least yo have 5 years to go Mi...:) Si fuera por esto...ya me dejo el tren LOL.

I've been hit.

I have been hit with the reality stick. I thought I had left the bubble when I started the university. But nooooo.....I just realized I had left one to enter another. It wasn't as sheltered as the first, but still. But now that I've entered the work force for real, I realize that there is a lot I was unaware of. No, not unaware....more like...I don't know, just stuff that wasn't on my plate. Things I didn't give much thought to, not as I do now anyway, like marriage, children.... My #1 goal used to be to become independent and live MY life, MY way. It still is, sort of. But now I'm working in an office where I am one of the very few single people with no children. There are people younger than I am who are married and/or with kids. I used to people were rushing into marriage and parenthood at 23 or 25,but now I realize it's not that the others are getting ahead of themselves. I am the one staying behind.

Yes, I've always wanted to get married. Yes, I've always wanted children. But I always saw these things coming after I got my master's degree, in a somewhat distant future. At the same time, I want to enjoy my (three...?) children. I don't want to be too old when I have them. My mom had me at 32. Pretty old to have your first, i think. but, I guess things won't go as planned. I'll have to combine the family and professional.

There I go, making plans again. I should stop. Things have never turned out as I have planned them. I don't even have a boyfriend (there goes family and 3 children before 32),and I just started my job ( it'll take at least a year of work experience before I start my master's).

Guess I'll just float a long in the meantime. Take things as they come.

Maybe I can save some time by marrying a guy with kids. I'll have one or two of my own, but I'll still have a house full of children..... I'm rambling....I'm going to bed.

Love it.

"The story of our life, in the end, is not our life. It is our story."

---Americano

Tired feels good.

So I have been working for a little over two weeks, and it’s been great. I am still in training for the position, but it’s still lots of work, especially because of the merger. I am working at Banco Uno, which has been bought by Citi Group (which will now be just Citi). I am still not sure how long this job will last though; hopefully this is my window of opportunity. Right now, I’ll just be filling in for one of the Product Managers while she’s on maternity leave. Since she is having twins and never taken a vacation in three years, she has arranged for a rather extended leave. But after she comes back, what? Hopefully there will be a place for me somewhere. I like working. We’ve been working our asses off the past weeks; I have had to wait for the weekend to catch up on my sleep. And I love it. It’s great to feel productive again.

I have to confess though, I am a little scared of being left alone. I know, it’s gonna happen soon, but still. So far I have had Sandra (the person I’m filling in for) as my safety net, but she’ll be gone in a month. I hope I get the hang of it soon. This woman is in charge of soo much. Not only is she product manager, but she also helps in the human resources department, coordinates the sales force, and deals with the clients that come to collect the insurance from the credit cards. And I don’t know what else, but I’m sure I’ll find out soon enough.

In the meantime, I am happy being tired. :D

Finally something with substance....

I have job. After more than a year of searching, someone finally gave me a break. I will be filling in for one of the product managers while she's out on maternity leave. When she returns, I will be transferred to another department. I start my new job on Thursday.

The ironic thing is that now that I have a job, every other place where I have submitted my resume is calling me for second interviews and psychometric evaluations. Go figure.