Writing
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The South American Dream
The urge began during a trip to Argentina to visit my co-bro Roberto. It took shape as I went through the admissions process for ESADE. And it blossomed with a…
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The Worst Night I have Ever Had
As I exited the plane doors in Bangkok, Thailand, I realized I was probably the most unprepared I had ever been for any of my travels. I was armed with…
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Football vs. Futbol
Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday. I have never been a big fan of American football. In fact I didn’t even know who was playing until a few hours before. I…
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So That’s What an MBA Is…
I would date the feeling to about June of ’07. A feeling I always described to people as being antsy. To solve this I chose to take a GMAT prep…
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First Argentinian Dupes
While traveling around Europe, our group coined the term ‘dupe’ which is basically to be tricked. Dupes happen all the time, especially in a foreign country where you do not…
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Finger Nail Biting Habit (part 2)
It seems that my previous post about nail biting is the shining star on this blog. I understand there are some ghastly stories that would make any normal internet user…
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Quilmes Rock 2009 Buenos Aires: Radiohead
I am not a huge concert goer but I do thoroughly enjoy good music as well as putting myself into situations I will likely never be in again. A Radiohead…
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Boca Juniors Fútbol Game
One day, a kangaroo, a lemur, and a parrot decide to go to a Boca Juniors soccer game in Buenos Aires. They had heard that a game was being played…
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Uruguay Road Trip
A short distance from Buenos Aires is the small little country of Uruguay. Widely known as the most popular vacation spot for all the Argentinos as well as an easy…
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Remote Control Blimp
All my life I have been extremely interested in gadgets. My dad and I would go to Fry’s Electronics all the time just to walk around and gaze upon all…
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So How About Those Bikes in the Garage?
It has become very obvious to myself and all those around me that I have this infatuation for bicycles right now. I justify this lust with the osteonecrosis that I…
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Random First Impressions of Argentina
First of all, I love this country. I knew I did when I visited this place 1 year ago and I am glad to see that I picked wisely. Granted…