The milonga kitten
No, that isn't me. Well, not yet...
Last night, went to my favorite milonga so far. La Catedral. Very bohemian and laid back. Catedral is in an old warehouse, and would look horrible in the full light of day. However, dim the lights, play some tango music, put some funky art on the walls, place a variety of mismatched tables and chairs around an uneven dance floor, and voila, you have a spectacular milonga.
For a while, someone had their kitten under our table. People talk about having watch dogs, but this kitten could rival a rottweiler. She laid on top of the owner's shoebag, and swatted anyone who started to pet her. An absolute doll.
Also, it was the first milonga I've gone to with a profusion of gorgeous men in attendance. ¡Que bombones!
I will finish with my Spanish lessons on Friday. This is not because I am ever-so fluent, but because I want to now spend more time studying tango and going to milongas. 10am classes just don't mesh with staying out until 3-5am in the morning... I'm still terrified of dancing with Argentinian men, which means that I don't dance much as I don't meet the eyes of men searching for dances. However, I do dance a tiny bit, and I'm starting to take classes again. [Note: after ditching the class on Monday, I went to another class that evening (absolute beginners, as I feel I should start over and also because I haven't danced tango in about two months), and that class was really great. The teacher is well-known, and was even one of the teachers Monday night.]
Someone at the residence has started organizing a little dinner for Friday night, to celebrate Christmas. As I've established that I'm not really a fan of Christmas, that aspect doesn't appeal to me. However, I am looking forward to a group dinner, and I believe that we're able to invite other orphans along, too. Also, precious little will be open on Friday night (I imagine), and even less on Saturday -- this is a Catholic country, after all -- so spending that time with friends is a welcome diversion.
Whatever you're doing this weekend, or however you're celebrating (or not), I wish you the best.
Now, pass the suntan lotion, please... Yesterday was the official start of summer.
Last night, went to my favorite milonga so far. La Catedral. Very bohemian and laid back. Catedral is in an old warehouse, and would look horrible in the full light of day. However, dim the lights, play some tango music, put some funky art on the walls, place a variety of mismatched tables and chairs around an uneven dance floor, and voila, you have a spectacular milonga.
For a while, someone had their kitten under our table. People talk about having watch dogs, but this kitten could rival a rottweiler. She laid on top of the owner's shoebag, and swatted anyone who started to pet her. An absolute doll.
Also, it was the first milonga I've gone to with a profusion of gorgeous men in attendance. ¡Que bombones!
I will finish with my Spanish lessons on Friday. This is not because I am ever-so fluent, but because I want to now spend more time studying tango and going to milongas. 10am classes just don't mesh with staying out until 3-5am in the morning... I'm still terrified of dancing with Argentinian men, which means that I don't dance much as I don't meet the eyes of men searching for dances. However, I do dance a tiny bit, and I'm starting to take classes again. [Note: after ditching the class on Monday, I went to another class that evening (absolute beginners, as I feel I should start over and also because I haven't danced tango in about two months), and that class was really great. The teacher is well-known, and was even one of the teachers Monday night.]
Someone at the residence has started organizing a little dinner for Friday night, to celebrate Christmas. As I've established that I'm not really a fan of Christmas, that aspect doesn't appeal to me. However, I am looking forward to a group dinner, and I believe that we're able to invite other orphans along, too. Also, precious little will be open on Friday night (I imagine), and even less on Saturday -- this is a Catholic country, after all -- so spending that time with friends is a welcome diversion.
Whatever you're doing this weekend, or however you're celebrating (or not), I wish you the best.
Now, pass the suntan lotion, please... Yesterday was the official start of summer.
posted by Shana @ 8:04 AM
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