Mar 15, 2011

Ten-Word Tuesday: Snapshots From A Far-Flung Correspondent

Welcome to Snapshots from a Far-Flung Correspondent, which features images and moments from Bossy’s Son’s semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

While I’m just now rounding off my second week in Argentina, my brief time has been a whirlwind of new experiences and sights. Here are a few of the images I’ve encountered.

A theatrical and lively musical performance from Babel Orkestra in the Ciudad Cultural Konex, an outdoor concert space within walking distance of my hosts’ house.

Palm trees, or palmeros, are not indigenous to the Buenos Aires region, but they are often moved from northern Argentina into the capital. Here, a palmero stands tall in a gorgeous park off of Plaza Italia in Palermo.

Buenos Aires is an enormous city, and sometimes a walk along Plaza de Mayo to see the Casa Rosada and the governmental buildings can lead you to a gorgeous alley chock full of heladerías, ice cream vendors.

And lastly, despite the city’s beauty, sometimes it’s nice to escape the buildings and find some time for relaxation. Here, me and a few friends from my program vacation briefly in the beach town of Villa Gesell over the Carnaval holiday.

I can sum up my experiences so far in this way: Latenight buses, streetfood churripanes, castellano rioplatanese, que viva la Argentina!

Which is what today’s Ten Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, do you have any words of wisdom for Bossy’s son?

And be sure to check back later today for the best wisdom on the web.

If you missed last week’s Ten-Word Challenge about often mispronounced words – don’t! They were some of the best 250 comments and observations in 10 words ever! Click here to read!

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52 comments

1. 1
   on March 15th, 2011 at 11:31 am
   Arli said:

   Do it all. Going back might take years, if ever.


2. 2
   on March 15th, 2011 at 11:35 am
   Shelley said:

   Espero que tener un aventura fantastica, hijo de Bossy! Divertirse!


3. 3
   on March 15th, 2011 at 11:52 am
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>Take advantage; you may never get a second visit.


4. 4
   on March 15th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
   Mary K said:

   Eat beef. Drink red wine. Learn tango. Enjoy it all!


5. 5
   on March 15th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
   Caroline said:

   Make friends all over the globe. Visit each other often.


6. 6
   on March 15th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
   Summer said:

   Too jealous of your experience to come up with advice!


7. 7
   on March 15th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
   Bonnie said:

   Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! Take lots of pictures.


8. 8
   on March 15th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
   Niki in Baltimore said:

   Live every moment, follow every oppurtunity, but don’t forget sleep.


9. 9
   on March 15th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
   Owengirl79 said:

   Take pics, keep journal, do everything affordable, have a blast!


10. 10
    on March 15th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
    Heide said:

    Stay in touch with friends after you return.


11. 11
    on March 15th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
    Gillian said:

    Keep a small notebook in your pocket at all times.


12. 12
    on March 15th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
    Ruth said:

    Bottled water, condoms, buy Bossy silver jewelry + study hard!


13. 13
    on March 15th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
    Meg at the Members Lounge said:

    Keep the camera ready at all times! Red wine, too.


14. 14
    on March 15th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
    Tawny said:

    Breathe in every moment. These experiences will last a lifetime.


15. 15
    on March 15th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
    vuboq said:

    Don’t forget to bring me a cute (preferably expensive) souvenir.

    *wink*


16. 16
    on March 15th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
    La Suzette said:

    Always be grateful to the parents who made it possible!


17. 17
    on March 15th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
    Scottsdale Girl said:

    Just soak it all in…breathe deeply!


18. 18
    on March 15th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
    rockle said:

    Enjoy every second! Savor every morsel! Send me any leftovers!


19. 19
    on March 15th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
    Dara said:

    Take lots of photos, thank your parents, soak up everything!


20. 20
    on March 15th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
    Claire in AZ said:

    Keep taking photos, and caption them so you don’t forget!!


21. 21
    on March 15th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
    AngAK said:

    ditto keep journal, caption photos, thank parents, keep in touch.


22. 22
    on March 15th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
    AngAK said:

    grammar wisdom: “. . .me and a few friends” should be “I”.


23. 23
    on March 15th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
    Bains said:

    Just be the man you’ll want to remember having been.


24. 24
    on March 15th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
    Deb said:

    Don’t ever leave your drink unattended.

    That really seems more appropriate for Bossy’s daughter, but it’s all I’ve got.


25. 25
    on March 15th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
    Susan said:

    Re: #22: Actually, “me” is correct. “Here’s a picture of…” is basically understood, so you wouldn’t say, “Here’s a picture of I…” you would say, “Here’s a picture of me and a few friends…:” A lot of people mistakingly substitute “I” or “myself” where “me” should go.. +

    No advice other than HAVE FUN!


26. 26
    on March 15th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
    Susan said:

    Ah, nevermind, you were absolutely right. I didn’t see the verb “vacation” in there. “A few friends and I vacation briefly in the beach town…” would be correct. You’re right, #22! But I’m sure you already knew that. *grin*


27. 27
    on March 15th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
    Carroll said:

    Soak it all up. Have big fun. Come home safe!


28. 28
    on March 15th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
    Dulcibella said:

    Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and have FUN!


29. 29
    on March 15th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
    BossysMom said:

    Invite Robert Duval over to tango with you. He’s brilliant.


30. 30
    on March 15th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
    Dulcibella said:

    And thank you for sharing these pictures with us – AMAZING!


31. 31
    on March 15th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
    Sheila said:

    No pases todo tu tiempo con otros gringos!


32. 32
    on March 15th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
    Catherine McP said:

    Have fun, be safe, have fun, be safe, HAVE FUN!!!


33. 33
    on March 15th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda.

    (Or something. It was one of my favorite sayings in high school Espanol AND it happens to be ten words – ten *misspelled* words because it’s been since the Mesozoic Era since I went to escuela.)


34. 34
    on March 15th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Cherish this semester; these are the times of your life.


35. 35
    on March 16th, 2011 at 2:00 am
    Dobes said:

    Don’t hang with Americans – spend your limited time with natives.


36. 36
    on March 16th, 2011 at 7:53 am
    Pat (aka Coffeedog) said:

    “Be careful, street food can cause gastric distress, my friend”

    10 words


37. 37
    on March 16th, 2011 at 8:07 am
    Carol M said:

    Enjoy the experiences, stay safe and call your mother often.


38. 38
    on March 16th, 2011 at 8:18 am
    krg said:

    we get more wisdom from son than he from us!


39. 39
    on March 16th, 2011 at 9:21 am
    Wendy said:

    Learn Russian, in case someone spits mustard on you. Enjoy.


40. 40
    on March 16th, 2011 at 10:07 am
    km said:

    Hang with locals. Otherwise regret will come. Call your mother.


41. 41
    on March 16th, 2011 at 10:29 am
    kathy said:

    You will never feel so free again. Savor every minute


42. 42
    on March 16th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
    Gramps said:

    Learn to tango well and dive into all that it leads to.


43. 43
    on March 16th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
    kathy said:

    Our advice sounds like our best days behind us-pitiful ! p:)


44. 44
    on March 16th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
    kathy said:

    Gather ye rosebuds while ye may… just have FUN gah!


45. 45
    on March 16th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
    Aimee said:

    Pictures, Journals, New Friends, New Love, long bike rides everywhere.

    wow ten words!


46. 46
    on March 16th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
    krg said:

    many say new love, but old love lives despite adventure.


47. 47
    on March 16th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
    Wacky Mommy said:

    Fantastic pictures, thank you. Keep on truckin kid, have fun.


48. 48
    on March 16th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
    g said:

    What a lucky guy!! Beautiful photos!


49. 49
    on March 17th, 2011 at 8:37 am
    KathyB said:

    Pause now and then to tuck away the feeling of being there fully.

    More than ten words, Conscious storing helps capture the intensity Thank you for the far flung report!


50. 50
    on March 19th, 2011 at 1:27 am
    Pamela said:

    No foreign hookers. Herpes doesn’t translate the way you’d think.


51. 51
    on March 20th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
    Meg said:

    What happens in Buenos Aires STAYS in Buenos Aires!

    –and–

    These memories will become the stories you tell your grandchildren.


52. 52
    on March 21st, 2011 at 11:35 am
    Theresa said:

    Do NOT miss the main cemetery. Most amazing place, truth!