75 Palabras in Guatemala

Buen Provecho | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

“Feliz Cumpleaños” means Happy Birthday, but cumple means “you complete” + “years.” So the term is also used for death anniversaries or any anniversary, every time you complete a year… For example, on July 19[…]

Mucha Bulla | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

June 11, 2017June 11, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

When I moved to site, I treated myself to my first ever bluetooth, wireless speaker. I’m not one for keeping up on technology trends, not until they aren’t exciting and new anymore, then I consider[…]

Mujeron | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

May 20, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

I’m a new woman! Actually, I’m exactly the same. But I’ve had a Mayan makeover (I couldn’t resist the alliteration). I finally acquired a complete set of traje típico: güipil, corte and faja. A Güipil[…]

Significa | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

May 7, 2017May 7, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

I called from across the street to a man in a bright red shirt. I recognized something: the font of that familiar “KEEP CALM and CARRY ON” message. It said “KEEP CALM and TAKE ACTION.”[…]

Creído | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

April 30, 2017April 30, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

After I moved in to my Santa Clara home, a lady in the market asked my host mom “So are you proud now?” In Spanish, estás creída? She’s referring to the time my host mom[…]

Pena | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

April 30, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

Pena is like concern for another. It should have been my first post in Guatemala! Before we even stepped foot in country, we were told “no tengas pena!” and it keeps popping up like the dead[…]

Bolo | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

April 11, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

A Very Important Advisory: I must recognize that one could easily read this post and believe that I am painting a picture of the customs of this culture. This is not at all the case. I’m[…]

Me Cuesta | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

April 5, 2017April 10, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

November 24, 2016: We stood in a circle on the grass as our boss passed out classic manila folders. We were celebrating Thanksgiving Day in the cocoon of the well-manicured office. Like it was a medical[…]

Animar | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

April 2, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

Amenazas are threats. Whenever I don’t like the way something sounds I just say “Amenazas!” and it’s always worked for me. Like a charm because I like making people laugh and the translation of the[…]

Chow Mein | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

April 1, 2017 First Person Foreign75 Words in Guatemala

Until moving here, I hadn’t truly considered how eating Chinese cuisine in my country is a far cry from being “authentic.” Chinese inspired? Sure. But when I say “Chow Mein” for example I’m sure that[…]