Tacos, Tequila, Amigas! ¿¡Cachai!?

Hello all!
Writing here from a very good place. Last night was my first night out with new Chilena friends from one of my classes! I met a group of girls in my class of Human Movement (which I originally thought I could get dance credit for, but I can´t...) in the Kenisiology school at my University. We met at the beginning of classes, and now that I am getting more and more comfortable with the language, am finally able to relate with them on a more personal level. So, they invited me out last night for a night of Tacos and dancing. At first, I thought we were going somewhere and get tacos to eat, but we ended up going to this one girls house where she lives mostly alone, but partially with her aunt, and found more friends and some of the best Chicken, Guacamole, corn and mushrooms (!) and cheese to make tacos. The mushrooms were a surprise, but suuuuuper riiiico. mmm. Then we washed it down with some ¡Tequila! Of which, I only had three little shots from this teacup because EHWEH! Tequila is... Sometimes great, and sometimes not. So, I took it easy with the salt, lemon (because there are no limes here apparently...) and Tequila, as we did our Saluds to friends, good nights, the Moon (which was rising and looked SO big and beautiful) and good health. Sidenote on where we were: This girls appartment (I actually forget her name, because its either Cata, Cati or Carla or something...) is on the top of this BIG hill and overlooks ALL of Viña and out onto the ocean. One of the best views I have seen from a window.
Anyway, Then we went Dancing! We went to this Disco called Scratch here in Viña and entered with our "freepass" that a lot of people get (somehow). So we didn´t have to pay, which was awesome. Then, we were greeted at the door with empty cups, because there was a free bar. So, we went (or, pushed, shoved and wriggled our way) to the bar and held our cups over the edge in hopes of it being taken and filled with More alcohol. What a sight that was! From my vista, I saw bodies with arms extended and plastic cups in the hands. Some were shaking "fill me fill me" others more like "pleaseeeee" and still others like "come ON, I´ve been waiting longest!". And finally after minutes of standing there trying to keep my feet in one place, the free bar closed and we resorted to dancing a little less drunk... But not for long!
Cultural Sidenote: Chileans always (well, almost) ASK you to dance first. Which is nice. BUT agreeing to dance is basically agreeing 30% to dancing, and 70% to the possibility of making out. At first this was a fun venture and I admit I have had some "culturally fufilling" dancing nights. But Last night I just was NOT into it, and finally told my dance partner after several attempted makeout sessions, that I really only wanted to dance, and NOT kiss him,
¿cachai?? And, go figure- first guy to ask for my number at the Disco....hm.
Two of the greatest compliments I have recieved are that I Habla bien, and that I Baile bien. Which is great, because I´d like to think the language I speak most fluently is dance. Que Bueno. Yes, another good night in Chile. Drinks at 3:30AM? SURE! Bring it on...
Finally at the ripe hour of 4:30 we returned to our friends apartment, talked about boys and had a sleepover! It was great, and I learned some funny new slang that I will ONLY repeat when talking amongst girlfriends... :) So, now I´m off to enjoy the day, maybe go to the beach, and just... chill.
Love you all, and hope you´re staying warm up there! Besos :)
Chau chau!