Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind...

Lisa Zee says on Sep 14, 2007, 19:14:

Make lots of money , then go to Medellin and spend it there. I see you have a great sence of humor, no wonder you felt so much at home in my Medallo.

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Simon says on Sep 14, 2007, 19:19:

Thanks for those kind words about my country, Critter. Colombia will always welcome you with open arms.

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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billyb says on Sep 14, 2007, 19:30:

Damn Critter, with a proposition like that I would have been tempted to pay for college education, jaja.

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critter says on Sep 14, 2007, 19:45:

Yeah billyb, she was a mamacita too but there are three things I don't do: prepagos, pospagos, o visas para gringolandia

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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critter says on Sep 14, 2007, 19:48:

Thanks Simon...you have every right in the world to be fanatically proud of your country, culture, and heritage. Colombianos, por lo general, son sensillamente lo maximo!

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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billyb says on Sep 14, 2007, 19:52:

Critter, I hear ya, but still tempting :)

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critter says on Sep 14, 2007, 20:00:

Si Lisa Zee, Medellin es bien chevere y los paisas muy bacanos. De corazon me siento muy comodo en tu ciudad.

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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RUV says on Sep 14, 2007, 20:30:

Hay critter, I understand prepago and visa para gringolanda, but what the heck is pospagos? Is that prepago on lay away?

Sounds like you are still having a good time.

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critter says on Sep 14, 2007, 20:45:

Pospago is when they (i.e. interesadas) give up "the goodies" and expect you to spend your last dollar on them to secure THEIR financial future...o sea first comes the sex and then you really pay...to keep them around!!!

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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CaptainHowdy says on Sep 14, 2007, 20:46:

Darn, Critter...I would have at least given her a test run or two before telling her "No!!" You wouldn't be out anything and you'd have another experience to share!!! And, I completely agree with you on not doing pre or post pagos...That's some scary stuff in my book...

Teaching preteens the things they need to know!

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RUV says on Sep 14, 2007, 20:49:

So I was right.

Thanks for the info.

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critter says on Sep 14, 2007, 20:58:

Obviously, prepagos need their money upfront, before any services are rendered...

What I meant to say was that I will never be that desperate to waste my time with low-class putas, vividoras, or visa chasers...I'd rather have Manuela give me hand!

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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Chelesupercono says on Sep 15, 2007, 06:59:

Hey Critter, What are you teaching down there? Sounds like a good gig and I do agree with you...Colombia Rocks!!!

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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CaptainHowdy says on Sep 15, 2007, 10:41:

I thought about teaching in Colombia, too. I spoke with the director of a bilingual school outside of Pereira and I was told I could teach the classes in English (not English classes) and the pay would be about 1.3 million COP per month. That would set me up for about the same standard of living I have here. Not bad but I still need to learn Spanish fluently before I relocate..

Teaching preteens the things they need to know!

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LA_MONA says on Sep 15, 2007, 10:57:

Hey Critter I was wondering where you were...now we know.

"tirarte por todos lados" jaja Dios mio que frentera la muchachita,no?

Hope you are well and can get back to Colombia asap.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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critter says on Sep 15, 2007, 12:22:

I am teaching Computer Technology to 3-13 year olds, Secondary American Literature, Secondary Creative Writing, and Basic Russian. Yes, I am loving it...especially the small class sizes (5-10 students per class), plus the students are well-disciplined and highly motivated (this is the way the teaching profession is supposed to be!)

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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critter says on Sep 15, 2007, 12:27:

Thank you Mona, I missed you and the rest of the regular PBH contributers, too! But where the heck is my "brotha from anotha motha", Clavito??? I haven't seen any recent comments from him.

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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LA_MONA says on Sep 15, 2007, 12:30:

Not sure Critter, he hasn't been around much at all, I think a family member was ill so he might be away at the moment.

Good for you, glad you are enjoying yourself out there chamo.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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billyb says on Sep 15, 2007, 16:58:

Critter, Clavo has been dealing with some health issues with a family member. So he feels he can't bring the same "sweetness" to PBH we've grown use to, but he'll be back, to GIB's delight I'm sure:)

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Man Tequila says on Sep 15, 2007, 19:31:

Maybe GIB is visiting Clavo for his vacation?

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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CaptainHowdy says on Sep 15, 2007, 21:24:

Yes, that's how teaching is SUPPOSED to be...You know, as much as we'd like to strangle the undisciplined, disrespectful student, it's their parents that need strangling for allowing their child to become this way...If you've found students that are motivated, well "Congratulations," my friend...Enjoy!!! :)

Teaching preteens the things they need to know!

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critter says on Sep 16, 2007, 07:21:

Juancho, yes the women here in Venezuela are certainly "eye-candy" too (as far as being more beautiful than colombianas...I'm thinking...NOOOT!). I have been to Caracas and PLC too, and agree that there are enough "cuerpazotes con traseros brasilenos" strutting around to cause serious whiplash, but the way they dress (compared to colombianas), for example, is rather plain for the most part. I also agree that venezolanas are hilarious (muy echadoras de bromas) and perhaps more fun to be around than the "take life serious" colombianas. One thing is for sure, you don't EVER have to guess what is on their mind around here...son muy directos y francos por aca.

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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critter says on Sep 16, 2007, 07:55:

Sorry to disappoint you, Rubito, but I really don't have any interest in grillas (o sea nimphos looking to put another notch in their corea) either. No I'm not a prude, and yes I have encountered 'heat-of-the-moment" one-night stands before (where no money was involved). But I honestly didn't feel very good about myself afterwards...I guess I'm just not shallow enough to convince myself that this "dine-and-dash" mentality is ok.

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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critter says on Sep 16, 2007, 10:04:

CaptainHowdy, I agree with you 100%...the key to success for all students is getting "baby-makers" to fulfill all of their obligations as parents (not just as providers of food, clothes, and shelter), by actually assuming their designated role as "primary educators" of THEIR offspring. As primary educators, parents are certainly NOT expected to be responsible for creating lesson plans designed specifically for certain age groups/develomental stages or providing specific lessons in core and/or elective subjects...(they can leave that up to the professionals). But they should be there every step of the way teaching them good eating, sleeping, and study habits. Good manners, respect for others and their property, kindness and consideration and other success orientations should also be introduced, emphasized, and reinforced at home first.

"Spending eternity in a bad place is a long time!"

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christobeldawg says on Sep 16, 2007, 23:40:

or maybe, if you put out violence, you get it back. If you're cool, you get back cool to you.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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goin_south says on Sep 17, 2007, 00:06:

Hey Captain Howdy...."""""""You know, as much as we'd like to strangle the undisciplined, disrespectful student, it's their parents that need strangling for allowing their child to become this way"""""

I guess your not a parent. If you think that PARENTS HAVE 'ALL CONTROL' OVER AND ABOUT HOW THEIR CHILDREN TURN OUT, OR WHAT THEIR CHILDREN BECOME.

You're living in a make-believe world, my friend.
And, I'm not saying that because my kids are 'in alot of trouble'.
They're actually doing extremely well, in reverse proportion to the amount of abuse and stress they lived with before I filed for divorce.

I don't take credit for their successes,
nor blame for their failures.

There are 'other VERY SIGNIFICANT' factors'... other than the environment in which they were raised, that determine or play a part in who they become. Have no doubt.

'what does it mean, when one of you (colombians) tell another: YOU WERE NOT/ARE NOT. 'COLOMBIAN ENOUGH'?? jejeje..a mixture, I think, of stupidity mixed with a false sense of arrogance.. How 'colombian' do you have to be? to be 'colombian enough

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Dolfi says on Sep 17, 2007, 00:52:

I remember passing through El Tigre by bus, didn´t impress me much, there certainly are more attractive places in Venezuela. But that was 15 years ago, maybe it has changed now.

I agree to what has been said about the two countries, Colombia is somewhat better organized and people are more serious. An women have more style. Venzeolanas dress like hooker (if you ask me).

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