WoWoWoWoWow... Valpooooo

Hola todos!
Wow, so last night was one to remember. It started with a friend and I wanting to go to this club in Valparaiso to listen to some jazz music. Previously in the night I had gotten a call from my rock climbing buddy, Gustavo and he invited me to an asado [BBQ] but I had already eaten, so I told him I would call him later. SO, my friend and I went to the house of one of our Gringa friends from the program to drink, hang out, etc... I was under the impression that we were all going to go to Jazz, but nobody really wanted to go. So, I called my friend Gustavo and he was going to the same club, so we agreed to meet. I invited every single person at my friend's house, and nobody wanted to leave! ¿Que onda!? Anyway, I got on a micro and met up with my new friend. We ended up going to this other bar, and had some drinks and the BEST pizza I have ever experienced. It was made with honey! Either in the dough, or on top or something... But, wow. muy rico. Then we went dancing till the wee hours, and back to their place. They live in this house with people from France Germany and Italy, so it was really neat to be able to talk t othem in neither of our native languages, and share common ground. Earlier in the night I conversed with one of the girls from France, and it was so neat to be able to communicate!
I woke up this morning to a jackhammer working on the streets. Very loud, and the hustle of Valpo complemented it nicely. I chatted for a bit with some of my friends and got a roof-top guide of how to walk to my University from their house. Their view is awesome. Mar, Vina, concon, todos.... pretty sweet. Walking on the streets of Valpo this morning was awesome, and I got to eat a very cheap brunch at a lovely cafe, and admired the people and artwork on the streets. My favorite graffiti yet- A Bansky-esque picture of the Pope, one hand up, one hand holding a sign that reads "God is a pot head". Ah, Chile....
It was interesting to talk to fellow gringas about our experiences here in Chile thus far. It was a little sad to hear that some of them just did not like it here. I can relate in that some days feel lonlier, sadder, stranger than others, but my overall attitude is "fuck yea! I'm in Chile!!!" One girl was talking about how sometimes she just HATES it here (even saying or typing that feels like pollution to me.... HATE- ew, what an ugly word...). And that they all want to improve their spanish, but are nervous; they want to explore the city more, but are too scared... Then the irony that nobody wanted to actually DO any of those things was so shocking. Nobody wanted to go out and experience meeting friends in Valpo, listening to music, going to discos, talking to new people.... But, oh well. We all have our own vices I guess. I have just discovered that all I can do is be my very best person, and help othes realize their best selves as well.
Also, spring has sprung, and the air sometimes brings a scent of honey to my nose. It is so lovely. Oh, and Bailey is coming in 2 weeks! YESSSSS! very excited :)
no mas.
Caio!