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confession

I have a confession to make. I normally use this blog to bitch to the masses. Surprised? I am a native New Yorker and like it or not, we are good at complaining. No excuses though, it has been very useful for me to vent my frustrations on this space because so many people who read my blog have had very useful insights. It is not always 100% comfortable to read, but i think anyone who has this opinion that a traineeship is enjoyable 100% of the time. Looking back on my time in Colombia, I only have happy memories, even though the majority of my time there was very difficult for me. So for those of you looking to hear about my "awesome adventures" I'm sorry to disappoint, but that's not what I generally use my blog for. Just so you all know, this isn't related to the stream of comments I received on my last blog. It is more derived from the reaction that I have gotten from people questioning my sanity when it appears I'm not having a great time.

So what is the reality. I really like the organization that I am working for. I am not yet pleased with my day to day work, but I am learning a ton about NGOs, Argentine culture, myself, and business. For me, this is a good sign. My next concern is results, which I am figuring out how to achieve in the best way for everyone.

Culture shock is taking hold in a different and less intense way and I have a lot more perspective and experience to manage it. I notice more things I'm not used to everyday and I get used to relatively few things, but overall, adaptation is a process that you can't force and happens naturally. I am increasingly comfortable in this place of "instability," and my only real fear is returning.

Roommates leave next weak and change comes soon.

Chao Chao.