hey u guys...i been here quite a long time now (COLOMBIA) but i still dont get used it..do any of u feel the same way?

Robert Jorge says on Dec 5, 2007, 15:39:

Where have you been?

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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Simon says on Dec 5, 2007, 15:42:

"hey u guys...i been here quite a long time now (COLOMBIA) but i still dont get used it..do any of u feel the same way?"


Unless they're letting you use a laptop from the jungles of Colombia, you can leave any time you want.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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Puddin says on Dec 5, 2007, 15:50:

To answer Robets question im here in cali..n to answer to Simon Nope i have no laptop from any jangle or anything like it but im in a internet cafe..i like i stated bf i wish to go back to the states when i finish what im studying.

NOT AS HAPPY AS BEFORE BUT GETTING THERE... Liz 0.o

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Simon says on Dec 5, 2007, 15:58:

You're in Cali? Cool, I'll be there for the holidays on Sunday and staying for a couple months.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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Puddin says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:01:

family? i mean u staying with ur family? if u r thats nice...its so nice to spend the holydays with the family..im sorry i sound too cheesy..

NOT AS HAPPY AS BEFORE BUT GETTING THERE... Liz 0.o

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Adanimal says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:03:

I've never talked to any man who was in a hurry to leave Colombia. I panicked last time when I realized I was actually getting on the plane back for this hum-drum life. Ever since I made my plans to come back I've got that spring back in my step. I feel like electricity is in my veins when I'm in Colombia. What a great place! I went to Mexico 3 weeks later and Colombia ruined it for me. I was always comparing and as I said in other posts the only thing I liked better in Mexico was the food. Not saying the food is bad in Colombia but there are more Mexican restaurants for a reason. I was dueling with myself trying to rationalize how long I could stretch my plans this next trip. This post is upsetting to me:(

You don't know your there until your there!

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Simon says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:06:

Yes, I'm staying with family and I also can't wait to have lots of fun in the Feria! Tranquila, you don't sound cheesy at all.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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Puddin says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:06:

well u dont have to like it, for the simply reason that this the way i feel.

NOT AS HAPPY AS BEFORE BUT GETTING THERE... Liz 0.o

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Simon says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:12:

"'Hey you if you don't like my country then get the hell out' "


The same goes for you GIB!

But don't worry, I don't need to look at your pic to know I don't wanna hang out with you, hahaha.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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Puddin says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:18:

OKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

NOT AS HAPPY AS BEFORE BUT GETTING THERE... Liz 0.o

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Simon says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:21:

"Not saying the food is bad in Colombia but there are more Mexican restaurants for a reason."

Yeah, 'cause they're closer to the US.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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RUV says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:22:

Gib,

ja ja ja. I was laughing all the way till I read your post. Then I started to bust up.

Gib, have you started to pack yet? I think Simon will help.

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Adanimal says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:24:

Puddin,
I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm American but I'm envious that you have family and opportunity to stay in Colombia and I don't . I would love to have that. When I see something that I would appreciate and you don't it just makes me kinda sad that you don't see it from my perspective I guess. You can pick between the two Countries I can't. I don't have any special talents or extra money so that I could stay in Colombia. So I guess what I'm saying is that if anyone wants to offer a poor talentless Americano a gig to stay in Colombia. Send me a message! I'd work hard to be able to live down there I don't think I'd miss the States honestly.:)

You don't know your there until your there!

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nueva york bombero says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:28:

Working it pretty hard there animale! jk

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webmanco says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:29:

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/cali-this-weekend/

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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Adanimal says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:32:

Dude I don't work for internet babes. I have real life. Just being honest and lucid. I have no Plans to go to Cali or New York.

You don't know your there until your there!

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nueva york bombero says on Dec 5, 2007, 16:46:

Just poking fun testosterone boy! lighten up!

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 5, 2007, 17:54:

jay007 says on Dec 5, 2007, 19:43:

well go out and party!!! thats what the clubs and bars are there for...take advantage...take a break from all that school stuff .

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nbenjamin says on Dec 5, 2007, 21:15:

You been in Colombia for a long time? Like . . . since birth? If you are studying, I hope you are studying English woman damn. It is just clear from your writing that you are not from an English speaking country. Nevertheless, if this chick is in Cali, the man Brode already did the dirty diesel.

My man brode keeps it pretty street out in Cali.

Broder - I will be in Carta for the new year - let me know where you are at.... PEACE...

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Simon says on Dec 5, 2007, 21:33:

"You been in Colombia for a long time? Like . . . since birth? If you are studying, I hope you are studying English woman damn."


And I wonder if your Spanish is better than her English.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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goin_south says on Dec 5, 2007, 23:17:

Puddin,....you still in Cali? but going_back to NYC?
Good, we can finally meet in Miami por ceviche en South Beach ;-)

...Catch de Tren, La_Kampiña!

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 6, 2007, 05:08:

arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 6, 2007, 05:11:

arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 6, 2007, 05:21:

Lisa Zee says on Dec 6, 2007, 13:16:

Arturito mi amigo, te doy permiso para que comas puddin despues de la comida!!!LOL

Feliz Navidad!

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 6, 2007, 15:24:

David Pristupa says on Dec 6, 2007, 16:05:

If you feel uncormfortable there wait
till you get back from where you came
from. Reverse culture shock may make you want to step back to where you are now :))))))

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msaucey says on Dec 6, 2007, 16:22:

Puddin, I think that maybe you're just lacking in friends.... The thing with Colombia, is that you really need to know your way around... either you go out and explore the city and the surrounding area on your own... but, I have a feeling that your family probably wont let you do that.... or you party with cousins that are your age.... they can show you the ropes... Haven't you met anyone in school that you could party with.... geez, I know I partied while in Colombia.... and Cali does have quite a few things to do...

www.caliescali.com

Just go out and meet the people....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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nbenjamin says on Dec 6, 2007, 19:26:

Simon - I speak pretty good Spanish - never studied it, but I would say it is probably equal to the person who posted. Thanks for asking.


Brode - Weak.... I am going to be in Carta.

Gringo in Bogota - Bogota v. Cali? No comparison, Cali is way better. I mean Cali is way better if you like nice weather and hot chicks. And as far as cities - Bogota is not a great city. Chicago is a great city, New York is a great city, SF is a great city, Rome is a great City, Buenos Aires is a great city, Tokyo is off the hizzie, but bogota. I am not knocking bogota but, Bogota saying that Cali is a weak city is the pot calling the kettle black.

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la campiña says on Dec 6, 2007, 19:38:

last thing at night I question why I'm here, first thing in the morning belting down quinta at six thirty I have no time for time magazine or rolling stone, I am the little boy that stood on the burning deck rubbing his hands with glee, and said oh mother england did you light that smile or lite that fire under me, no se

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Simon says on Dec 6, 2007, 20:40:

"- Bogota is not a great city. Chicago is a great city, New York is a..."


I disagree wholeheartedly, Bogota is also a great city!!

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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la campiña says on Dec 6, 2007, 21:25:

bogota is great, loads of history, massive and diverse, etc etc, but for me if in south america live amongst the RUMBA and I've just ordered my coffin, better to explode than to fade away,

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 6, 2007, 21:25:

Yep, I think Bogota is a great city also. Everybody is entitled to their opinion though.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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la campiña says on Dec 6, 2007, 21:28:

"though" says it all

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manINred says on Dec 6, 2007, 21:31:

"better to explode than to fade away"

that is the greatest misquote ever!!!!

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la campiña says on Dec 6, 2007, 21:38:

zancudo, ha

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goin_south says on Dec 6, 2007, 23:14:

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 00:23:

Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 00:25:

goin_south says on Dec 7, 2007, 00:26:

thanks... papa petre.

really... the rest of us are all (so many) smart asses...

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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goin_south says on Dec 7, 2007, 00:28:

and, annoying, ... eh? miguelito?

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 03:06:

dwmte7 says on Dec 7, 2007, 06:03:

i suppose you guys are all familiar with the 'puddin test'....it's in the taste.
happy holidays.

dwmte

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dwmte7 says on Dec 7, 2007, 06:41:

rrrriiiight.

dwmte

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Timba says on Dec 7, 2007, 07:52:

I met a couple of expats who have been living (and married) in Colombia for a couple of years. One guy said that he had heard many bad things before moving there. When he got there, he said that it did'nt seem so bad and liked it. After about 15 months, he started seeing the things that people were saying. He said that it was worse than he had imagined. Yes, he is going to leave.

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 08:34:

Simon says on Dec 7, 2007, 10:30:

Good man Arthur!!



"My friends say the best part of Colombia is Cartagena. They think the rest of Colombia is a wasteland."

They're probably just a bunch of regionalistic costenos.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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gringoloid (Trustee board) says on Dec 7, 2007, 10:31:

If your money is coming in from the outside, then colombia is much easier to accept.

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miamimike says on Dec 7, 2007, 11:02:

Puddin--tell me, at what Institution(university) are you studying Nursing? Why did you pick Colombia to Study this Major? Its a 5 year major there, Correct? You realize if you want to acquire your license here in the USA you will have to have your Courses revalidated here in the USA and sit for the State Licensing exam in the state in which you want to Practice. Its a lengthy endeavor to say the least,,,

Avatar Legend: Bush "If any of you Reporters are wondering, it was a Size 10"

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 11:28:

arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 11:30:

elmodefoque says on Dec 7, 2007, 11:36:

AB is that $700 including all the CHUCHA you could handle?

I'll get there, when I get there!

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 11:41:

elmodefoque says on Dec 7, 2007, 11:46:

do you rent?

I'll get there, when I get there!

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 11:51:

elmodefoque says on Dec 7, 2007, 11:58:

all i need is 2bd with nice pool, w/doorman and balcony., i got this thing with making love hanging from a balcony, old habbits die hard.
curramba wants 800k

I'll get there, when I get there!

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elmodefoque says on Dec 7, 2007, 12:00:

it might be that i'm part monkey

I'll get there, when I get there!

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elmodefoque says on Dec 7, 2007, 12:06:

i'm sure cali is nice but i just can't imagine living in the middle of the fokin jungle, i need to be near water and i love the chit outta cartagena and santa marta.
I got a brand new apt in medellin envigado but don't wanna live there either.
is gotta curramba for me

I'll get there, when I get there!

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elmodefoque says on Dec 7, 2007, 12:11:

i wanna rent for 6 months i need lots of time to choose where in curramba i wanna buy.
i wannna be able to see the ocean from a distance and many apts in north curramba have ocean view for about 120 millones or so

I'll get there, when I get there!

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 12:35:

elmodefoque says on Dec 7, 2007, 12:41:

i have lots of questions for you guys now living in colombia. thanks for sharing all your info

I'll get there, when I get there!

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elmodefoque says on Dec 7, 2007, 12:44:

you guys are young gringo guys so colombianas will be giving you all the CHUCHA you want with no need to impress them, apt, cars etc just to be seeing with you is enough for them.
In my case, i'm an old colombiano so for me to get CHUCHA i need the fancy apt, the fancy car etc. all that chit.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 13:30:

Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Dec 7, 2007, 14:01:

"Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring it out here"

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Simon says on Dec 7, 2007, 14:08:

"They're Americans. Simon, are'nt you regionalistic when it comes to Colombia? All your opinions on Colombia are extremely biased."


I meant regionalistic as in believing one part of Colombia is better than others. I stand up for the whole nation.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 14:22:

Simon says on Dec 7, 2007, 14:24:

"i'm sure cali is nice but i just can't imagine living in the middle of the fokin jungle,"


Middle of what jungle? Cali is located on a valley, dude.

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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Lisa Zee says on Dec 7, 2007, 15:02:

Maybe Cali got moved to the Amazon?!, or he is thinking of Leticia :)

Feliz Navidad!

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Lisa Zee says on Dec 7, 2007, 17:00:

How much is that chocolate!!?

Feliz Navidad!

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Puddin says on Dec 7, 2007, 18:21:

ok guys here´s the thing: i dont like ceviche..so none of youll get to eat ceviche with me unless someone comes with a better idea.
and as to msaucey yea i guess is that i dont have friends at all over here..i been spending my time in college. and im going to "la averiana" they have a nursing program that after i complete it if im one of the best ones ill be sent to miami to labor as a nurse. so thats why im studying my ass off.

NOT AS HAPPY AS BEFORE BUT GETTING THERE... Liz 0.o

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Lisa Zee says on Dec 7, 2007, 18:39:

Good for you, smart girl. You will have lots of time to party later.
But you can always let Arthur show you Cali, he is our American Consul.

Feliz Navidad!

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Puddin says on Dec 7, 2007, 18:47:

hey thanx liza...

NOT AS HAPPY AS BEFORE BUT GETTING THERE... Liz 0.o

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webmanco says on Dec 7, 2007, 19:08:

Puddin has been always better than "gelatina"

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 21:19:

arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 7, 2007, 21:25:

Lisa Zee says on Dec 7, 2007, 22:04:

Pesitos LOL you`re so cute Arturito!

Feliz Navidad!

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 7, 2007, 23:07:

AB, you SOB. Why the hell did you have to show chorizos over a fire while I am starving? That is a low blow brother. Colombian chorizo cooked over open flame, lime juice and an arepa, you dirty SOB.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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goin_south says on Dec 8, 2007, 00:10:

gringos en colombia:
money for nothing; chucha for free

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 8, 2007, 01:06:

Great video GS. I think it was the video of the year on MTv back in '83 or so.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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la campiña says on Dec 8, 2007, 22:27:

cali is my home now, london is very strange to me and scarey too many laws

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kalder says on Dec 9, 2007, 07:22:

I was in 'The George' on Borough High Street last night. Fifteen riot police turned up, banged their shields and marched up and down a bit. All to intimidate a handful of middle-aged Ipswich fans who were drinking quietly.

London's barking.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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kalder says on Dec 9, 2007, 07:22:

And the Guinness was £3.25 a pint!

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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kalder says on Dec 9, 2007, 12:40:

And the tuna baguette I bought at the station was £3.85.

London is not only strange and scary; it's expensive too.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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goin_south says on Dec 9, 2007, 18:59:

Hey Puddin....
....(por la navidad... change it to: Figgy Puddin)

I didn't know anyone in Cali either.
Don't you have cousins there? aunts? uncles? (watch the uncles!)

Maybe look up both La_Campina (he's insane, but...
VERY SAFE) jejjee...(ha! you'll need a translator)
and, a.b.....
comon; all pbh pardnasNcrime!

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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msaucey says on Dec 9, 2007, 21:11:

GS, maybe she can track down Mona for us....

I mean, we know that Cali is big, but sometimes it's just referred to as a little town, right...

Puddin, there's a lot of Salsa Clubs in Cali... You wouldn't have any issues finding new friends at those places.... =)

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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Puddin says on Dec 10, 2007, 08:16:

well not really but i wouldnt go alone to those places you what i mean...
but heres a good news one of my classmates invite me to go clubbing with her and a couple of friends more...it should be fun i guess..
wish me luck any ways..!!!

NOT AS HAPPY AS BEFORE BUT GETTING THERE... Liz 0.o

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msaucey says on Dec 10, 2007, 08:24:

That should be fun..... That's a starting point..... I'm sure you'll have fun.....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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billyb says on Dec 10, 2007, 18:06:

We always refered to Cali as one big pueblo because no matter were you went, you always ran into the same people. That of course has changed.

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