shouldnt the nba do something along the lines of this idea...?
i think the nba should make 32 teams. each conference would have 16 and every team would make playoffs. it would be a 32 team tournament. best regular season records could verse the worse teams in their division or conference. so this means the nba would need 2 more teams. they could move up 2 d league teams. they could incorporate 2 teams from other leagues (the aba or the ibl- isiah thomas owns the rights to the defunct ibl). i also heard david stern had the idea to make the nba more international and compete against eurpoean teams. (he wanted to make some of them part of the nba). or maybe like they did with the bobcats they could just create 2 new teams. in all, having every team in playoff games would give the nba more revenue and the sucky teams would still have a chance for a championship. i think the should do this. also, since some cities/states cant support their teams (kings) or just dont want to (clippers- yes, they are superfluous), while other places could really use one (virignia has zero pro sports teams, kansas city should have an nba team, las vegas obviously wants a team after the 2007 all star game and they could support them), the teams should be moved around. ownership should be changed. the clippers gm is cheap and mismanages the clippers, especially for the future. they are not valued in los angeles, and california has 4 nba teams as is. toronto likes the raptors, but i think ever since the grizzlies moved to memphis that it is just plain dumb to have only one nba team in canada. they should have at least two or none. giving them 2 would make sense if david stern incorporates eurpoean teams so that it does become international (the nba stresses internationality, even though it is the NATIONAL basketball association). one lone team makes it singled out and an oddity. the nba should move raptors to somewhere else if they dont put another team in canada (namely vancouver, the fans are itching for a team) or europe. europe has plenty of teams to include, with good, high paid players. many american players go there to play, as if you didnt know. also, now that brooklyn is getting a basketball team (the nets) (jay-z), what happens to new jersey? im not even sure if the deal to move the nets is set in stone in the first place, but i heard theyre building a barclays stadium for the team in brooklyn and theyre set to play in the 2009 - 2010 season. so that gives us new jersey, las vegas, kansas city, virginia, and possibly vancouver (depending on where the raptors go) as possible candidates for getting nba teams and rounding it out to 32 teams. anaheim and seattle could get teams too. anaheim would seem like a good match to get the clippers, especially after taking the angels from them. damn i didnt think of peurto rico until now. if the nba wants to expand internationally they could look to make a team in san juan (peurto rico is a united states territory). the kings could go to las vegas. then 2 teams to either be created or incorporated as i stated above, that would go to one of the cities/states i mentioned a few lines above or to stay in europe or canada. so, what the hell do you think of my rambled idea? suggestions? agreements? YES, i know it seems like a good idea but that im an idiot to think its that easy. duh, it takes a looooooooooot of money to do these moves but it all starts with a proposal. so... damn... no ones gonna read all this... shoulda at least made paragraph indentations damn... no ones gonna read all this... shoulda at least made paragraph indentations im really not bg on writing. honestly this was a stream of consciousness for me and i didnt even realize how long it was until the end. lol @ third response calling it a college essay. that reminds me, i have a few of those to do... im really not bg on writing. honestly this was a stream of consciousness for me and i didnt even realize how long it was until the end. lol @ third response calling it a college essay. that reminds me, i have a few of those to do... im really not bg on writing. honestly this was a stream of consciousness for me and i didnt even realize how long it was until the end. lol @ third response calling it a college essay. that reminds me, i have a few of those to do... hah the first two people to answer are kobe fans. i didnt expect 8 or so responses at all, albeit 10 minutes after putting up the question. damn why does y!a add the details more than once. it looks cluttered. im really not bg on writing. honestly this was a stream of consciousness for me and i didnt even realize how long it was until the end. lol @ third response calling it a college essay. that reminds me, i have a few of those to do...
Basketball - 9 Answers
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I really would read that if I had the patiencee.. sorrrry man
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that was too much to read i have too say lol but it does sound like a good idea...good thinkin
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Dude u have no life. That is a College Essay right there.
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Damnnn did you really write that
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why not..... almost everyone makes the playoffs now anyways
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Woahh
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umm my good friends how about a quick summary of that then ill let you know what i think. good job tho
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What the hell are you writing a college paper for?
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I agreee they should make more canadian nba teams.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Your opinion: Should Texas pass Arizona-type laws to thwart the alien menace?
Your opinion: Should Texas pass Arizona-type laws to thwart the alien menace?
Local open borders advocates sprang to action this month when lawmakers in Austin began to introduce legislation to consider in the coming year. Equal Voice Network, which consists of 10 social advocacy groups, is mobilizing to get local government, business and other entities to oppose state bills that they say are anti-immigrant, racist and harmful to the Rio Grande Valley. Several bills recently introduced in the Texas Legislature deal with immigration. One would make being in the U.S. illegally an act of criminal trespass. Some would require police to check the immigration status of people arrested or detained, like legislation implemented in Arizona. One would require public schools to keep track of alien children. Some would prohibit governments from using public money to print information in a language other than English. Others would deny state money to so-called sanctuary cities where immigration law is not fully enforced. “With the urgency that legislators immediately began introducing anti-immigrant bills, we realized we needed to act with urgency,†said Neha Singhal, coordinator of special programs for La Union del Pueblo Entero, a San Juan-based immigrant advocacy group that works with Equal Voice. LUPE and Equal Voice met Monday to begin forming a coalition to fight the bills. Some 35 to 40 people attended, representing business, agricultural, educational, social and governmental entities. The group intends to push organizations to draft resolutions opposing passage of select bills. In early January, it plans to have a rally on the steps of the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle-National Shrine, 400 N. Virgen de San Juan Blvd., San Juan. Members expect to be joined by several thousand volunteers as they then take the resolutions to the state capital while key bills are in committee. “In Austin, 2,000 people can match those guys’ lobbyists,†said Michael Seifert, coordinator of the Equal Voice Network, referring to the bills’ advocates. Equal Voice has identified 34 bills it regards as harmful or at least as cause for concern. Discussions are under way regarding which of them should be top targets for derailing. On Tuesday, the San Juan City Commission approved a resolution condemning legislation that would require law enforcement to question a person’s immigration status. Commissioner Armando Garza, who is also a member of Equal Voice, introduced the measure. He said a state senator and representative had contacted him to seek assistance in opposing the new bills. Alton, Brownsville, Cameron County and Hidalgo County have passed similar resolutions. Local advocates for immigrants said their concerns about the new bills extend beyond the sphere of social justice. They also fear the measures would hurt the Valley’s economy by harming business relations with Mexico. The issue is of crucial importance, and they are readying for a fight, they said.
Immigration - 5 Answers
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I support any of these border states that are highly affected by illegal immigration in passing laws that would protect their citizens against illegal immigrants. And no, I have never, will never and don't know anyone that gives a damn what "LUPE", the Equal Voice Network, or any of these other anti-American racist open border groups think.
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yes every state should.. and if they want to earn citizen ship they should file for it .. and have to work off a $20,000 fine for entering the country illegally and have work on getting a drivers license, SS#, and learn to speak english if they don't know it. so they can still pick strawberries, and fruit if they want .. there just have to pay taxes like everyone else.
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Americans are being hurt by illegals in this country , are jobs are affected , are hard earned American money is being used for these illegals , they always accuse the police for mistreating them and they break any law they choose and get away with it , my question is how are Americans treated in Mexico ,NOT GOOD there are Americans that have invested in Mexico business and had there business taken away and told to get out with force and truck drivers that are Americans are help up sometimes for days while the Mexican border parol lets the Mexicans go right by , SO WHY NOT GIVE AMERICANS the saftey and rights to be safe and I say EQUAL RIGHTS FOR AMERICANS BY AMERICANS and any idiot that is American that supports Mexicans to have special rights and I mean special rights should also check out the Americans abused by these people in America and in Mexico .
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I say all states across the nation should pass like laws to Arizona's. Leaving the illegals with no place to go except back to their own countries. At least Canada has the balls to have all their constables inquiring about peoples legal status in their country. If they can't provide legal documents, they are deported. Something this country should learn from.
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Texas, and every other state should pass these laws - if our Federal Government will not uphold the laws of the United States, it is up to the individual states to step in where the Federal Government has failed. Calling these measures "anti-immigration" and "racist" has been proven over and over again to be ignorant, inflammatory propaganda meant further these illegal and harmful agendas. America had better wake up and get smart, or we will soon be just another 3rd world country with internal wars and local dictators, just like Mexico - only we will have some very powerful enemies who want nothing more than to simply kill Americans.
Local open borders advocates sprang to action this month when lawmakers in Austin began to introduce legislation to consider in the coming year. Equal Voice Network, which consists of 10 social advocacy groups, is mobilizing to get local government, business and other entities to oppose state bills that they say are anti-immigrant, racist and harmful to the Rio Grande Valley. Several bills recently introduced in the Texas Legislature deal with immigration. One would make being in the U.S. illegally an act of criminal trespass. Some would require police to check the immigration status of people arrested or detained, like legislation implemented in Arizona. One would require public schools to keep track of alien children. Some would prohibit governments from using public money to print information in a language other than English. Others would deny state money to so-called sanctuary cities where immigration law is not fully enforced. “With the urgency that legislators immediately began introducing anti-immigrant bills, we realized we needed to act with urgency,†said Neha Singhal, coordinator of special programs for La Union del Pueblo Entero, a San Juan-based immigrant advocacy group that works with Equal Voice. LUPE and Equal Voice met Monday to begin forming a coalition to fight the bills. Some 35 to 40 people attended, representing business, agricultural, educational, social and governmental entities. The group intends to push organizations to draft resolutions opposing passage of select bills. In early January, it plans to have a rally on the steps of the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle-National Shrine, 400 N. Virgen de San Juan Blvd., San Juan. Members expect to be joined by several thousand volunteers as they then take the resolutions to the state capital while key bills are in committee. “In Austin, 2,000 people can match those guys’ lobbyists,†said Michael Seifert, coordinator of the Equal Voice Network, referring to the bills’ advocates. Equal Voice has identified 34 bills it regards as harmful or at least as cause for concern. Discussions are under way regarding which of them should be top targets for derailing. On Tuesday, the San Juan City Commission approved a resolution condemning legislation that would require law enforcement to question a person’s immigration status. Commissioner Armando Garza, who is also a member of Equal Voice, introduced the measure. He said a state senator and representative had contacted him to seek assistance in opposing the new bills. Alton, Brownsville, Cameron County and Hidalgo County have passed similar resolutions. Local advocates for immigrants said their concerns about the new bills extend beyond the sphere of social justice. They also fear the measures would hurt the Valley’s economy by harming business relations with Mexico. The issue is of crucial importance, and they are readying for a fight, they said.
Immigration - 5 Answers
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I support any of these border states that are highly affected by illegal immigration in passing laws that would protect their citizens against illegal immigrants. And no, I have never, will never and don't know anyone that gives a damn what "LUPE", the Equal Voice Network, or any of these other anti-American racist open border groups think.
2 :
yes every state should.. and if they want to earn citizen ship they should file for it .. and have to work off a $20,000 fine for entering the country illegally and have work on getting a drivers license, SS#, and learn to speak english if they don't know it. so they can still pick strawberries, and fruit if they want .. there just have to pay taxes like everyone else.
3 :
Americans are being hurt by illegals in this country , are jobs are affected , are hard earned American money is being used for these illegals , they always accuse the police for mistreating them and they break any law they choose and get away with it , my question is how are Americans treated in Mexico ,NOT GOOD there are Americans that have invested in Mexico business and had there business taken away and told to get out with force and truck drivers that are Americans are help up sometimes for days while the Mexican border parol lets the Mexicans go right by , SO WHY NOT GIVE AMERICANS the saftey and rights to be safe and I say EQUAL RIGHTS FOR AMERICANS BY AMERICANS and any idiot that is American that supports Mexicans to have special rights and I mean special rights should also check out the Americans abused by these people in America and in Mexico .
4 :
I say all states across the nation should pass like laws to Arizona's. Leaving the illegals with no place to go except back to their own countries. At least Canada has the balls to have all their constables inquiring about peoples legal status in their country. If they can't provide legal documents, they are deported. Something this country should learn from.
5 :
Texas, and every other state should pass these laws - if our Federal Government will not uphold the laws of the United States, it is up to the individual states to step in where the Federal Government has failed. Calling these measures "anti-immigration" and "racist" has been proven over and over again to be ignorant, inflammatory propaganda meant further these illegal and harmful agendas. America had better wake up and get smart, or we will soon be just another 3rd world country with internal wars and local dictators, just like Mexico - only we will have some very powerful enemies who want nothing more than to simply kill Americans.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
work 13-14 year old.?
work 13-14 year old.?
ok so i live in san juan capistrano/dana point in california. i really need a job but im 13. i turn 14 in like 2 months. can i get a work permit and lets say im still 13 and i find a job that accepts 14 yr olds with work permits could i still be accepted if u have any better ideas that allow me to make money please tell me. dont say babysitting or mowing lawns please and thank you. =)
Other - News & Events - 3 Answers
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You have to be 14 at the time of hire. You will need a work permit that you can get from the school. Most cities have a lot of summer jobs for teens. Good Luck.
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Here is more info on work permits: California law requires any student under the age of 18 to obtain a work permit. The hours a student may work vary according to age. 15 years and under: When school is not in session, they may work no more than 8 hours on any day and 40 hours a week maximum. Link: http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1233496943130
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This is what I do. www.cash crate.com/1290641 Take the space out between cash and crate.It gets blocked out for some reason. Anyone know if its slang or somehting? `^^ Im 14.This is something iv been doing for about 3 mounths.Its ligit.It gets a good $75 a mounth(only because I dont do it mch).Considering all I ever get is couch change I realy like this =D Fell free to message me through their site if you need help. It is an online thing so you dont have to worry about transportation or being robed at the store XD I hope this helps.Good luck. =) AND ASK YOUR PARENTS BEFORE YOU START!!! You could clean.I know some people will pay alot to have people do their dirty work for them lol. Hope you find something. Also use my blog for help http://batheinmoonlight.blogspot.com/ I <3 MONEY!!!
ok so i live in san juan capistrano/dana point in california. i really need a job but im 13. i turn 14 in like 2 months. can i get a work permit and lets say im still 13 and i find a job that accepts 14 yr olds with work permits could i still be accepted if u have any better ideas that allow me to make money please tell me. dont say babysitting or mowing lawns please and thank you. =)
Other - News & Events - 3 Answers
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You have to be 14 at the time of hire. You will need a work permit that you can get from the school. Most cities have a lot of summer jobs for teens. Good Luck.
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Here is more info on work permits: California law requires any student under the age of 18 to obtain a work permit. The hours a student may work vary according to age. 15 years and under: When school is not in session, they may work no more than 8 hours on any day and 40 hours a week maximum. Link: http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1233496943130
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This is what I do. www.cash crate.com/1290641 Take the space out between cash and crate.It gets blocked out for some reason. Anyone know if its slang or somehting? `^^ Im 14.This is something iv been doing for about 3 mounths.Its ligit.It gets a good $75 a mounth(only because I dont do it mch).Considering all I ever get is couch change I realy like this =D Fell free to message me through their site if you need help. It is an online thing so you dont have to worry about transportation or being robed at the store XD I hope this helps.Good luck. =) AND ASK YOUR PARENTS BEFORE YOU START!!! You could clean.I know some people will pay alot to have people do their dirty work for them lol. Hope you find something. Also use my blog for help http://batheinmoonlight.blogspot.com/ I <3 MONEY!!!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Cruise Questions... How much money should I bring, clothes, etc?
Cruise Questions... How much money should I bring, clothes, etc?
Ok here goes a few questions... I have never been on a cruise before and want to make sure i'm prepared so that I can just have fun on the cruise and not have to worry about anything... I'm 21 and going on a 9 day Princess Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean (Grand Turk, San Juan, St.Thomas and Bermuda.) I would like to know how much money I should expect to spend on and off the ship so I can have enough on my debit card and not worry about overdrawing my account. I do plan to drink a decent bit (and go to Margaritaville) and do some of the more expensive shore excursions such as Snuba diving. Also, if anyone knows from experience is there better snorkeling in San Juan or Bermuda? I'm also a horrible packer and try to bring everything I own on vacation which i'm sure won't fly on a cruise, so what should I pack? And is there anything else you would suggest I bring, do or just generally should know? Thanks!
Cruise Travel - 4 Answers
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If you can get to Trunk bay in St Thomas, that is the place to snorkel. Money wise, I would figure at least $1,000 for drinking, extras, tips, and a few shore excursions. That is per person. For this cruise(I have been on a similar cruise with Princess), bring only summer clothes like sandals, shorts, t shirts and tank tops, swim wear, flip flops, a hat and plenty of sun screen. For dinner wear sun dresses or cool slacks. Bring 1 pair of walking shoes too. Oh, be sure to call your bank to let them know you will be out of the USA. That way your debt card will not send up a bunch of red flags to the bank. p.s., Margaritaville is a lot of fun and they have neat souvenirs.
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I hear you need at least $100 a day when cruising, so I would say $900. You don't have to spend it all, but with tips, light gambling, alcohol, shopping, excursions etc. I think that would be a good starting number. I'm sure it would be easy to go way over that if you are not careful, but also very possible to stay well under it if you are.
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There is a saying.... Layout everything you've packed (including money) out on your bed. Leave half your stuff and take twice the money. Most people over pack. Also, I don't remember Princess having a baggage limit, I mean they aren't as strict as airlines, Just pack one large suitcase and a carry-on and of course extra bags for souvenirs.
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For me personally I bring next to no day clothing. I already know I'm going to be in a bathing suit every day so I bring several bathing suits and coverups. I bring usually one tshirt in case I get sunburned. You are expected to be covered inside the ship. I absolutely love the stretchy top sundress/ coverups right now. I have several of them. I also have a terry cloth halter dress. That is seriously all my day wear. If you are a gym rat, carry a pair of shorts and tennis shoes to work out in. For night time, lay out your stuff ahead of time. One dress for every night, a couple formal. Perhaps one replacement dress, in case you don't like that choice that night or need a dress with a bit more room in the waist. So 10 outfits for dinner. If you lay it all out at one time you are less likely to overpack. Shore excursions range all over the board but I've discovered a good budget is $100 per shore excursion. Snuba is right about that as well. My husband LOVED snuba! It was his favorite excursion. If you do a hike in the rain forest in PR, bring a ziplock bag. Our clothing smelled so bad after that. We left it out on the deck to dry but wow--it reeked. I had to wash my shirt 3 times before I could wear it again. You won't want that going back in your luggage. Now on to money. So plan on roughly $100 per person for the hotel tips that are automatically added to your credit card. They charge you per pay and on my last cruise it was $11 per day. $100 per shore excursion per person. I probably wouldn't do a shore excursion at St Thomas b/c that's where all your shopping will be and it's got so much to do right at the port. Walking through Charlotte Amalie is amazing. I usually buy some jewelry down there since it's so cheap but it really depends on what you are planning to buy. My husband and I usually spend about $100 on liquor to bring back--especially Cruzan rum which is one of our favorites. It's hard to guess how much you will buy at each port but St Thomas will be the place you'll shop. The only place to shop at Grand Turks is Margaritaville. Then alcohol. Cruise ships usually mix some strong drinks. They offer drink specials too that can often help you out by saving several bucks. On Carnival, the drink special is about $2 off if you bring your souvenir glass around. I usually drink about 2 drinks a day and my husband and I get a bottle of wine at dinner. On a 7 day, that's roughly a $400 bill. So for you by yourself, I would think if you set aside $200-300 you'd be fine. If you own snorkel gear, I'd pack your own snorkel gear. Also pack your own aloe vera and if you get motion sick, medicine. They have it on ship but the markup is outrageous. For going snorkeling/snuba, get a water camera from the drug store before you leave. But really if you want some great pictures check out this bag. http://cgi.ebay.com/DiCAPac-Camera-Water-Dust-Snow-Proof-Case-UV-Bag-WP510_W0QQitemZ180360733473QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29fe566321&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 My husband got one of these and it worked great. No water got into the camera at all and that way we were able to get some good clear pictures no the kinda blue tinged pictures the underwater cameras tend to give you. So I'd say you can do it on $800 for the 9 days. That gives you 100 for tips, 300 for shore excursions, 100 for shopping and 300 alcohol budget. You may want to allow yourself an extra 100 for the spa and if you want to buy jewelry, 100 for shopping won't be enough. Though since you already know you want to go to Margaritaville you could save money but not doing a shore excursion there. We just got off our last cruise in April and went to Grand Turks. Wasting the day in Margaritaville was what made Grand Turks one of my favorite stops. Margaritaville was awesome.
Ok here goes a few questions... I have never been on a cruise before and want to make sure i'm prepared so that I can just have fun on the cruise and not have to worry about anything... I'm 21 and going on a 9 day Princess Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean (Grand Turk, San Juan, St.Thomas and Bermuda.) I would like to know how much money I should expect to spend on and off the ship so I can have enough on my debit card and not worry about overdrawing my account. I do plan to drink a decent bit (and go to Margaritaville) and do some of the more expensive shore excursions such as Snuba diving. Also, if anyone knows from experience is there better snorkeling in San Juan or Bermuda? I'm also a horrible packer and try to bring everything I own on vacation which i'm sure won't fly on a cruise, so what should I pack? And is there anything else you would suggest I bring, do or just generally should know? Thanks!
Cruise Travel - 4 Answers
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If you can get to Trunk bay in St Thomas, that is the place to snorkel. Money wise, I would figure at least $1,000 for drinking, extras, tips, and a few shore excursions. That is per person. For this cruise(I have been on a similar cruise with Princess), bring only summer clothes like sandals, shorts, t shirts and tank tops, swim wear, flip flops, a hat and plenty of sun screen. For dinner wear sun dresses or cool slacks. Bring 1 pair of walking shoes too. Oh, be sure to call your bank to let them know you will be out of the USA. That way your debt card will not send up a bunch of red flags to the bank. p.s., Margaritaville is a lot of fun and they have neat souvenirs.
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I hear you need at least $100 a day when cruising, so I would say $900. You don't have to spend it all, but with tips, light gambling, alcohol, shopping, excursions etc. I think that would be a good starting number. I'm sure it would be easy to go way over that if you are not careful, but also very possible to stay well under it if you are.
3 :
There is a saying.... Layout everything you've packed (including money) out on your bed. Leave half your stuff and take twice the money. Most people over pack. Also, I don't remember Princess having a baggage limit, I mean they aren't as strict as airlines, Just pack one large suitcase and a carry-on and of course extra bags for souvenirs.
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For me personally I bring next to no day clothing. I already know I'm going to be in a bathing suit every day so I bring several bathing suits and coverups. I bring usually one tshirt in case I get sunburned. You are expected to be covered inside the ship. I absolutely love the stretchy top sundress/ coverups right now. I have several of them. I also have a terry cloth halter dress. That is seriously all my day wear. If you are a gym rat, carry a pair of shorts and tennis shoes to work out in. For night time, lay out your stuff ahead of time. One dress for every night, a couple formal. Perhaps one replacement dress, in case you don't like that choice that night or need a dress with a bit more room in the waist. So 10 outfits for dinner. If you lay it all out at one time you are less likely to overpack. Shore excursions range all over the board but I've discovered a good budget is $100 per shore excursion. Snuba is right about that as well. My husband LOVED snuba! It was his favorite excursion. If you do a hike in the rain forest in PR, bring a ziplock bag. Our clothing smelled so bad after that. We left it out on the deck to dry but wow--it reeked. I had to wash my shirt 3 times before I could wear it again. You won't want that going back in your luggage. Now on to money. So plan on roughly $100 per person for the hotel tips that are automatically added to your credit card. They charge you per pay and on my last cruise it was $11 per day. $100 per shore excursion per person. I probably wouldn't do a shore excursion at St Thomas b/c that's where all your shopping will be and it's got so much to do right at the port. Walking through Charlotte Amalie is amazing. I usually buy some jewelry down there since it's so cheap but it really depends on what you are planning to buy. My husband and I usually spend about $100 on liquor to bring back--especially Cruzan rum which is one of our favorites. It's hard to guess how much you will buy at each port but St Thomas will be the place you'll shop. The only place to shop at Grand Turks is Margaritaville. Then alcohol. Cruise ships usually mix some strong drinks. They offer drink specials too that can often help you out by saving several bucks. On Carnival, the drink special is about $2 off if you bring your souvenir glass around. I usually drink about 2 drinks a day and my husband and I get a bottle of wine at dinner. On a 7 day, that's roughly a $400 bill. So for you by yourself, I would think if you set aside $200-300 you'd be fine. If you own snorkel gear, I'd pack your own snorkel gear. Also pack your own aloe vera and if you get motion sick, medicine. They have it on ship but the markup is outrageous. For going snorkeling/snuba, get a water camera from the drug store before you leave. But really if you want some great pictures check out this bag. http://cgi.ebay.com/DiCAPac-Camera-Water-Dust-Snow-Proof-Case-UV-Bag-WP510_W0QQitemZ180360733473QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29fe566321&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 My husband got one of these and it worked great. No water got into the camera at all and that way we were able to get some good clear pictures no the kinda blue tinged pictures the underwater cameras tend to give you. So I'd say you can do it on $800 for the 9 days. That gives you 100 for tips, 300 for shore excursions, 100 for shopping and 300 alcohol budget. You may want to allow yourself an extra 100 for the spa and if you want to buy jewelry, 100 for shopping won't be enough. Though since you already know you want to go to Margaritaville you could save money but not doing a shore excursion there. We just got off our last cruise in April and went to Grand Turks. Wasting the day in Margaritaville was what made Grand Turks one of my favorite stops. Margaritaville was awesome.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
How to make it look like we bought this xbox new?
How to make it look like we bought this xbox new?
We are giving my friend an 360 for his bday (bc they took me to san juan) but we bought it off craigslist to save money how can we make it look new in the box
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The truth is that you can make it look new but it won't function like it's new. What I mean is that when you first turn on an Xbox 360 there is a video that automatically plays that shows you how it works and stuff. You cannot reset a hard drive to it's factory settings so, if he catches that, the whole faking like it's new thing will be ruined. As for making it look new, you really can't make it look new if you don't have the inside packaging in tact meaning that you need all the little plastic bags that everything came with. Good luck and that's an awesome birthday gift!
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an xbox is an xbox I wouldn't care if mine didn't look new as long as it works I'm sure they will love it.
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Just put it in a box, and wrap it. It's a gift, who cares where you got it? Who cares what it looks like? If it works, it's a good gift. The fact that it's not brand new and in the box doesn't make it a bad gift--it would be a bad gift if the recipient discovered you were trying to mislead them. ~Scottie
We are giving my friend an 360 for his bday (bc they took me to san juan) but we bought it off craigslist to save money how can we make it look new in the box
Xbox - 3 Answers
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The truth is that you can make it look new but it won't function like it's new. What I mean is that when you first turn on an Xbox 360 there is a video that automatically plays that shows you how it works and stuff. You cannot reset a hard drive to it's factory settings so, if he catches that, the whole faking like it's new thing will be ruined. As for making it look new, you really can't make it look new if you don't have the inside packaging in tact meaning that you need all the little plastic bags that everything came with. Good luck and that's an awesome birthday gift!
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an xbox is an xbox I wouldn't care if mine didn't look new as long as it works I'm sure they will love it.
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Just put it in a box, and wrap it. It's a gift, who cares where you got it? Who cares what it looks like? If it works, it's a good gift. The fact that it's not brand new and in the box doesn't make it a bad gift--it would be a bad gift if the recipient discovered you were trying to mislead them. ~Scottie
Sunday, April 28, 2013
What are the Best things to do in San Juan?
What are the Best things to do in San Juan?
My Boyfriend and I will be vacationing in San Juan on Aug 31- Sept 3. We are a 21 & 23 year old Black couple. This will be our first trip to PR and we are trying to make the best of it, in the little time we have. We are interested in the PR culture, Night Life, beaches,shopping, Sight seeing, as well as activities. Money is no object, so if you have any advice or personal experience you would like to share, that would be very much appreciated.
Puerto Rico - 4 Answers
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www.gotopuertorico.com If you are staying in Old San Juan, Condado or Isla Verde. First you should visit Old San Juan, their Forts "El Morro and San Cristobal", The Cathedral, the Governor House "La Fortaleza o Santa Catalina Castle", also could have something to eat on La Bombonera or Manolin. Go to Bacardi and take a tour. Shopping: Plaza las Americas, Beltz Outlets or Barceloneta Outlets. Could visit: Camuy Cavern, Arecibo Observatory. Visit Ponce the second most important city of PR, here you could see Serralles Castle, El Vigia (a beautiful cross on the top could see all ponce), Ponce firehouse (oldest on PR). Take a trip to El Yunque Rainforest and spent the day on Luquillo Beach. Night life around Isla Verde on different night clubs or go by night to old San Juan. Could also rent a car.
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Just for you two alone there are things you can see and do to make your trip a wonderful experience. Lets start off with the basics. Transportation: Depending on where you go and what you want to see and do, you can walk, take the AMA(Metropolitan Authority Bus) or take a cab or rent a car. The AMA buses are like the buses in the States. Regular fare one way is 75 cents per person. Senior, disabled pay half fare or 35 cents and students with ID pay 60 cents. The cabs here are plenty but a bit expensive and sincerely I have heard a cab driver say to two couples in San Juan that he could take them around the city for $35 which is pretty steep, so in Old San Juan there are FREE trolley rides. One trolley takes you up to the center of San Juan and the other will take you up by the Forts and the North part. From there a nice walk down is good so you can see old historical buildings, take in the life of everyday San Juan and even shop and eat at your own pace. The trolleys run up until 9p.m. the last I was told by the drivers. I take the trolley just about every day when I go to San Juan. Now renting is depending on where you rent can be expensive or cheap. Hertz-too expensive Budget-not too bad USave-1-787-717-7368 they are located in Condado and to have nice rates. Lanes Car and Truck Rental-I always rent from Lanes. They pick you up, take you to their local and will give you the car there. They will also take you to the airport if needed even pick you up there. Their rates are nice. 1-787-268-6161 or 1-787-268-6262 Dollar Rental-1-787-791-5500 Vias Car Rental-1-7887-791-4120 Call first and ask about any offers, specials rates or what every they have and even they may arrange for your pick up. Now for what to see: In Old San Juan, there are the Forts San Cristobal and El Morro. They are very old and have gift shops. There is an entrance fee of $1.50 to $2.00 I put both prices because I heard that it may change. Senior citizens and disabled persons with proper ID get in free. The Morro has a video room like a mini theatre that does show a half hour movie on the History of El Morro. It is interesting English Version has Spanish Subtitles and the Spanish Version has English Sub titles. There is also the Old San Juan Bautista Cathedral that is open to all to go in and see. Straight down from the cathedral to the bottom is the Old Entrance and Gates from what was the Harbor where ships did dock hundreds of years ago. Also right there on the right hand side is a house that is 3 stories high. It is the house of Old San Juan's first Female Mayor she was Felisa Rincon De Gautier. All here keys to the different cities are on display as well has her clothes, her furniture is still in tact and her certificates every thing. Visiting is free to all. She was the one who brought the first vans of rea snow to Puerto Rico so that the poor children could see it. She also made the Hiram Bithorn Stadium back in the 60's and she started here the Head Start Programs. Nice place. There are also plazas to visit. Right from the Cathedral across the street on the right is the Convento Hotel. It was back in the 1700's a convent. Then many, many years later abandon and turned into a casino. Then now it is restored to a Luxury Hotel. Nice place to see antiques. There are many gift shops in Old San Juan. If where you are staying has no casino then the Sharaton Hotel in San Juan has a casino and no smoking is in all places. In Condado there are beaches also in Isla Verde. There are night clubs in San Juan there is the New Billiard Palace, Krash club 1-787-722-1131,The Parrot Club Old San Juan-1-787-725-7370 and Club Lazer 1-787-721-7581 which is continue on going party. Now Condado have hotels, beaches and so does Isla Verde. Isla Verde has many restaurants open until late at night. Now out of San Juan-Condado there are other towns and places to see such as: El Yunque Rain Forest - I have been here and it is breath taking this is in Carolina. Las Cavernas de Camuy- in the town of Camuy on rout 2 these are caves that are wonderful to see. Don't worry about special hicking gear. A trolley takes you down and there are special walk ways so you don't have to worry about spike shoes. Just wear comfortable clothing such as sneakers, jeans just regular comfortable clothing. There is the Rum Bacardi plant in Catano, you can leave Old San Juan on the Ferry which is 50 cents one way per person. Take a bus to the plant and see the rum being made. Or maybe your hotel has guided tours set to go there. Plaza Las Americas- the biggest shopping mall in the Caribbean-there is Macy's, JC Penny, Sears just to mention a few and some local stores and plenty of restaurants to eat from Agrentine Fuegos and Fuegitos to Chinnese. If you want you can take the train from Stop 26 and go to the town of Bayamon. It is very interesting. From the train station in Bayamon, there is the Canton Shopping mall and straight across is the new town library. In Bayamon there is the center of the town plaze with it's very old Church, also the Old Mayors Office is now a museum. Very interesting. There is a house of Dolls. A woman has all kinds of Dolls collected and entrance to the house and mayors museum is free. All in walking distance. I hope this helps you out with your stay and you can log on toPuerto Rico Toursim to get more information. Or by calling some of the places that I have mentioned. Enjoy your stay here. Welcome, Bienvenidos.
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I don't think there is much to said after what other people already did. For few days, I would recommend you to rent a car and try after San Juan and Isla Verde to go to the west side of the Island you can do it in one day or you may stay in Lajas, La Parguera and see the luminescent bay it is near some beautiful beaches. For Shopping try Belz Outlets and Plaza Las Americas. Don't forget to check the site welcome.topuertorico.com Enjoy The Enchantment Island
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Well the San Juan area has several beaches including Condado Beach, Ocean Park, Isla Verde and El Escambrón. But if you are interested in a beach with true Caribbean blue waters, you should probably take a day trip to Culebra island or Vieques from Old San Juan; theres a ferry there that will take you there for like 60 bucks. Culture... Old San Juan has tons of historical stuff, fortresses, old Spanish manors, local landmarks, Museums, art galleries, etc. There's also the Bacardi place on the other side of the San Juan Bay. Shopping, again, Old San Juan if you want eclectic and kinda touristy stuff but if you want like a shopping center type setting, there's Plaza Las Americas, the Caribbeans biggest. Anchored by Macy's, JC Penney's, Sears and has everything from Coach, Armani and Zara to American Eagle Outfitters, Guess and Lucky Brand, including a movie theater and a bowling alley; or Plaza Carolina, Belz Outlet Mall. Night Life, theres every type of clubs, bars & pub. There's Shannan's Irish Pub in the suburb of Guaynabo (a local hotspot), Shots in Isla Verde, a couple of discos in Old San Juan plus all the bars in Calle San Sebastian. You could arrange a scuba tour, go the el Yunque( the only tropical rainforest in the US Park system), go to Ponce in the south, etc.
My Boyfriend and I will be vacationing in San Juan on Aug 31- Sept 3. We are a 21 & 23 year old Black couple. This will be our first trip to PR and we are trying to make the best of it, in the little time we have. We are interested in the PR culture, Night Life, beaches,shopping, Sight seeing, as well as activities. Money is no object, so if you have any advice or personal experience you would like to share, that would be very much appreciated.
Puerto Rico - 4 Answers
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www.gotopuertorico.com If you are staying in Old San Juan, Condado or Isla Verde. First you should visit Old San Juan, their Forts "El Morro and San Cristobal", The Cathedral, the Governor House "La Fortaleza o Santa Catalina Castle", also could have something to eat on La Bombonera or Manolin. Go to Bacardi and take a tour. Shopping: Plaza las Americas, Beltz Outlets or Barceloneta Outlets. Could visit: Camuy Cavern, Arecibo Observatory. Visit Ponce the second most important city of PR, here you could see Serralles Castle, El Vigia (a beautiful cross on the top could see all ponce), Ponce firehouse (oldest on PR). Take a trip to El Yunque Rainforest and spent the day on Luquillo Beach. Night life around Isla Verde on different night clubs or go by night to old San Juan. Could also rent a car.
2 :
Just for you two alone there are things you can see and do to make your trip a wonderful experience. Lets start off with the basics. Transportation: Depending on where you go and what you want to see and do, you can walk, take the AMA(Metropolitan Authority Bus) or take a cab or rent a car. The AMA buses are like the buses in the States. Regular fare one way is 75 cents per person. Senior, disabled pay half fare or 35 cents and students with ID pay 60 cents. The cabs here are plenty but a bit expensive and sincerely I have heard a cab driver say to two couples in San Juan that he could take them around the city for $35 which is pretty steep, so in Old San Juan there are FREE trolley rides. One trolley takes you up to the center of San Juan and the other will take you up by the Forts and the North part. From there a nice walk down is good so you can see old historical buildings, take in the life of everyday San Juan and even shop and eat at your own pace. The trolleys run up until 9p.m. the last I was told by the drivers. I take the trolley just about every day when I go to San Juan. Now renting is depending on where you rent can be expensive or cheap. Hertz-too expensive Budget-not too bad USave-1-787-717-7368 they are located in Condado and to have nice rates. Lanes Car and Truck Rental-I always rent from Lanes. They pick you up, take you to their local and will give you the car there. They will also take you to the airport if needed even pick you up there. Their rates are nice. 1-787-268-6161 or 1-787-268-6262 Dollar Rental-1-787-791-5500 Vias Car Rental-1-7887-791-4120 Call first and ask about any offers, specials rates or what every they have and even they may arrange for your pick up. Now for what to see: In Old San Juan, there are the Forts San Cristobal and El Morro. They are very old and have gift shops. There is an entrance fee of $1.50 to $2.00 I put both prices because I heard that it may change. Senior citizens and disabled persons with proper ID get in free. The Morro has a video room like a mini theatre that does show a half hour movie on the History of El Morro. It is interesting English Version has Spanish Subtitles and the Spanish Version has English Sub titles. There is also the Old San Juan Bautista Cathedral that is open to all to go in and see. Straight down from the cathedral to the bottom is the Old Entrance and Gates from what was the Harbor where ships did dock hundreds of years ago. Also right there on the right hand side is a house that is 3 stories high. It is the house of Old San Juan's first Female Mayor she was Felisa Rincon De Gautier. All here keys to the different cities are on display as well has her clothes, her furniture is still in tact and her certificates every thing. Visiting is free to all. She was the one who brought the first vans of rea snow to Puerto Rico so that the poor children could see it. She also made the Hiram Bithorn Stadium back in the 60's and she started here the Head Start Programs. Nice place. There are also plazas to visit. Right from the Cathedral across the street on the right is the Convento Hotel. It was back in the 1700's a convent. Then many, many years later abandon and turned into a casino. Then now it is restored to a Luxury Hotel. Nice place to see antiques. There are many gift shops in Old San Juan. If where you are staying has no casino then the Sharaton Hotel in San Juan has a casino and no smoking is in all places. In Condado there are beaches also in Isla Verde. There are night clubs in San Juan there is the New Billiard Palace, Krash club 1-787-722-1131,The Parrot Club Old San Juan-1-787-725-7370 and Club Lazer 1-787-721-7581 which is continue on going party. Now Condado have hotels, beaches and so does Isla Verde. Isla Verde has many restaurants open until late at night. Now out of San Juan-Condado there are other towns and places to see such as: El Yunque Rain Forest - I have been here and it is breath taking this is in Carolina. Las Cavernas de Camuy- in the town of Camuy on rout 2 these are caves that are wonderful to see. Don't worry about special hicking gear. A trolley takes you down and there are special walk ways so you don't have to worry about spike shoes. Just wear comfortable clothing such as sneakers, jeans just regular comfortable clothing. There is the Rum Bacardi plant in Catano, you can leave Old San Juan on the Ferry which is 50 cents one way per person. Take a bus to the plant and see the rum being made. Or maybe your hotel has guided tours set to go there. Plaza Las Americas- the biggest shopping mall in the Caribbean-there is Macy's, JC Penny, Sears just to mention a few and some local stores and plenty of restaurants to eat from Agrentine Fuegos and Fuegitos to Chinnese. If you want you can take the train from Stop 26 and go to the town of Bayamon. It is very interesting. From the train station in Bayamon, there is the Canton Shopping mall and straight across is the new town library. In Bayamon there is the center of the town plaze with it's very old Church, also the Old Mayors Office is now a museum. Very interesting. There is a house of Dolls. A woman has all kinds of Dolls collected and entrance to the house and mayors museum is free. All in walking distance. I hope this helps you out with your stay and you can log on toPuerto Rico Toursim to get more information. Or by calling some of the places that I have mentioned. Enjoy your stay here. Welcome, Bienvenidos.
3 :
I don't think there is much to said after what other people already did. For few days, I would recommend you to rent a car and try after San Juan and Isla Verde to go to the west side of the Island you can do it in one day or you may stay in Lajas, La Parguera and see the luminescent bay it is near some beautiful beaches. For Shopping try Belz Outlets and Plaza Las Americas. Don't forget to check the site welcome.topuertorico.com Enjoy The Enchantment Island
4 :
Well the San Juan area has several beaches including Condado Beach, Ocean Park, Isla Verde and El Escambrón. But if you are interested in a beach with true Caribbean blue waters, you should probably take a day trip to Culebra island or Vieques from Old San Juan; theres a ferry there that will take you there for like 60 bucks. Culture... Old San Juan has tons of historical stuff, fortresses, old Spanish manors, local landmarks, Museums, art galleries, etc. There's also the Bacardi place on the other side of the San Juan Bay. Shopping, again, Old San Juan if you want eclectic and kinda touristy stuff but if you want like a shopping center type setting, there's Plaza Las Americas, the Caribbeans biggest. Anchored by Macy's, JC Penney's, Sears and has everything from Coach, Armani and Zara to American Eagle Outfitters, Guess and Lucky Brand, including a movie theater and a bowling alley; or Plaza Carolina, Belz Outlet Mall. Night Life, theres every type of clubs, bars & pub. There's Shannan's Irish Pub in the suburb of Guaynabo (a local hotspot), Shots in Isla Verde, a couple of discos in Old San Juan plus all the bars in Calle San Sebastian. You could arrange a scuba tour, go the el Yunque( the only tropical rainforest in the US Park system), go to Ponce in the south, etc.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
i am 50 years old married 7 years ago whit a good american guy thinking to started my life in usa. I'm from
i am 50 years old married 7 years ago whit a good american guy thinking to started my life in usa. I'm from
Buenos Aires a middle profesional clase and understand time ago how dificult is for me to fit in american cultura is a really a bad dream because the isolote life style . I was a professional in my country and losed also this identity. Anyway is a badmare, lifestyle,people, relationship,family, profession ,lenguage arepass in my life.. I'd like to find an activity that give me chance to be whit more european latin people whit my uniersitary eductation, but i wont to come back to study because my english is really bad as you can see it, will take 5 years and also I am not 18 years anymore to start that pass again. I'll like to find an activity related whit my humanities profession that give the freedom to manage my time and make money in mjy area orange county ca. I'd like to sell or teach something but because my basic english is dificult to have access to american people. how to live in to countries so diferent and be happy? I 'll I'd like to find independient activity .
Singles & Dating - 7 Answers
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Interactive websites from Spanish to English.
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dont worry. your husband takes care of you. you can live happily here. ask him to help with the culture for six months. later there is no problem. it will be good here
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are there any types of groups you could join? Maybe something with a Spanish Heritage? Maybe ask around--even the chamber of commerce is a good place to get information from.
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There are plenty of jobs for spanish speakers in the US. Go to this website http://www.latpro.com/ and prepare your resume. Good luck.
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Where are you located in the US? I know in California there are a lot of organizations and clubs that you could be part of. Try to volunteer somewhere. Also if you are just yearning to get back in touch witch people from there try finding a website where you can chat with people that are from your background. Also if you are just looking for friends possibly you can post on Craig's list looking for a friend from your culture. Good luck!
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Hola yo vine a estados unidos hace 6 anos... y mi mama todavia no se acostumbra a esta vida que es tan differente...mi mama dice que este tipo de vida es para gente que le gusta estar aisolada...por eso nos regresamos a nuestro pais natal... xq mi mama extrana mucho a su familia =] trata de hacer nuevos amigos y distraerte por ejemplo ponte en clases de ingles donde vas a tener oportunidad de conocer a gente que esta igual que tu =]
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Hobbies and Friends. What I mean is that you're in a busy place, so why are you isolating yourself? It sounds like you're intimidated by the language barrier (between your Country and English language). You need to find some fun hobbies AND some new friends. It's always difficult starting out in a new place, where you don't know anyone. With your language barrier, you might feel that you can't make friends, because you won't understand them or they won't understand you. Why don't you post on Craigslist.com for your area for some female friends that speak your language......or go speak to your local parks a rec department head about TEACHING classes with your native language. You can also TAKE local clases with your park and rec department OR your local college campus. The thing is to get out and make friends, so you don't feel so isolated. And congratulations on your marriage. You found a rare treasure in love and I'm very happy for you. The rest will happen, just give it time...and get OUT of the house and find things that are fun for you.
Buenos Aires a middle profesional clase and understand time ago how dificult is for me to fit in american cultura is a really a bad dream because the isolote life style . I was a professional in my country and losed also this identity. Anyway is a badmare, lifestyle,people, relationship,family, profession ,lenguage arepass in my life.. I'd like to find an activity that give me chance to be whit more european latin people whit my uniersitary eductation, but i wont to come back to study because my english is really bad as you can see it, will take 5 years and also I am not 18 years anymore to start that pass again. I'll like to find an activity related whit my humanities profession that give the freedom to manage my time and make money in mjy area orange county ca. I'd like to sell or teach something but because my basic english is dificult to have access to american people. how to live in to countries so diferent and be happy? I 'll I'd like to find independient activity .
Singles & Dating - 7 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Interactive websites from Spanish to English.
2 :
dont worry. your husband takes care of you. you can live happily here. ask him to help with the culture for six months. later there is no problem. it will be good here
3 :
are there any types of groups you could join? Maybe something with a Spanish Heritage? Maybe ask around--even the chamber of commerce is a good place to get information from.
4 :
There are plenty of jobs for spanish speakers in the US. Go to this website http://www.latpro.com/ and prepare your resume. Good luck.
5 :
Where are you located in the US? I know in California there are a lot of organizations and clubs that you could be part of. Try to volunteer somewhere. Also if you are just yearning to get back in touch witch people from there try finding a website where you can chat with people that are from your background. Also if you are just looking for friends possibly you can post on Craig's list looking for a friend from your culture. Good luck!
6 :
Hola yo vine a estados unidos hace 6 anos... y mi mama todavia no se acostumbra a esta vida que es tan differente...mi mama dice que este tipo de vida es para gente que le gusta estar aisolada...por eso nos regresamos a nuestro pais natal... xq mi mama extrana mucho a su familia =] trata de hacer nuevos amigos y distraerte por ejemplo ponte en clases de ingles donde vas a tener oportunidad de conocer a gente que esta igual que tu =]
7 :
Hobbies and Friends. What I mean is that you're in a busy place, so why are you isolating yourself? It sounds like you're intimidated by the language barrier (between your Country and English language). You need to find some fun hobbies AND some new friends. It's always difficult starting out in a new place, where you don't know anyone. With your language barrier, you might feel that you can't make friends, because you won't understand them or they won't understand you. Why don't you post on Craigslist.com for your area for some female friends that speak your language......or go speak to your local parks a rec department head about TEACHING classes with your native language. You can also TAKE local clases with your park and rec department OR your local college campus. The thing is to get out and make friends, so you don't feel so isolated. And congratulations on your marriage. You found a rare treasure in love and I'm very happy for you. The rest will happen, just give it time...and get OUT of the house and find things that are fun for you.
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