Adventures
Crazy Dog Lady: Confusion and Hilarity
One of the great things about being an expat versus a traveler is that you get to experience simple, every day stuff. You get to find a favorite bakery, choose a local hang out, and get to know the people of your neighborhood. I would like to use this post to tell you all about one of my favorite neighborhood characters... Continue reading
How to Use an Argentine AC
When summer came around in Buenos Aires, I finally wheeled out the little AC unit my landlord pointed out to me months ago but never explained how to use. It took me a few minutes to figure it out and once I did, I couldn't get over how ridiculous it is. I thought I'd share the experience with all of you. Continue reading
Finding freedom in Buenos Aires
I have been trapped before and I always realize it and get out. I know that there is no point in living a life that feels like work. Towards the end of high school I was miserable in my suburban town and desperately needed to better myself. I knew it made much more financial sense to live at home and commute to school, but I couldn't... Continue reading
Argentine Pickup Approaches, AKA, Why I’m Single
There seem to be a few different pick up approaches that Argentine men use. I'm not saying these are the only ones, I'm sure there are plenty of worthy Argentine males who are much classier than the men I'm about to describe, but I am a Creepster Magnet, and these are the types of pick ups I am exposed to each and every day. Continue reading
The Fall of My Reign in Argentina
So name is Rease Kirchner. I live in Argentina, where the last two presidents have had the last name Kirchner. No relation, but it's an incredibly rare name in Argentina. Times have changed. My dynasty has fallen and now getting mail or doing anything involving using my ID is much more difficult in this country! Continue reading
Dear Awkward Girl from the Suburbs: It Gets Better.
Today is my birthday! However, that is not really the focus of this post (though you can still feel free to send me cards and presents!). This week, June 23rd to be exact, is my 1 year anniversary as an Expat in Buenos Aires. That shit is crazy. Continue reading
