..Or at least that’s what it feels like. Coming from Buffalo where I can’t remember a Christmas without snow, it’s been beyond weird for me to see decorations and trees go up while melting in near 100 degree weather. Its strange thinking of not being home for the holidays this year, instead I’ll be traveling through Brazil, Lima, Bolivia, and the north of Argentina. We had a cookie making party the other day to try and bring some holiday cheer to BsAs, but sadly it didn’t include any frosted cutouts or peanut butter varieties. The recipe was German, and I had to cover my eyes a little when they were putting the butter in. It was somewhat unnerving.

I’m not sure yet when we’re leaving for our gran trip around S America, but if we’re here for Christmas, it’ll be interesting to see how things are. I’ve heard it’s nothing like in the States, after midnight it’s tradition to leave your family, go out to clubs and party with friends.

My body combat class is still going well, but I think Thursday I’m taking it to the next level with capoeira classes! I have a friend that’s been to a place he loved, so we’re going together to try it out. There’s a lot of interesting history associated with it, he was telling me that the music played was originally intended to disguise the fact that it’s not a dance, but rather a trained fighting style. I also found out it’s similar to karate or any other martial arts in that there are levels with corresponding belts you work towards, so who knows, maybe I’ll be past beginner stage by the time I leave!

As the first semester has ended, I’ve had the time get started with the internship hunt. Today I’m going to follow up in person to L’Oreal, where I applied for a communications internship. UCA, my university here, is also helping pass around my resume so I’m hoping in the next weeks to get something. Last night was spent getting everything together and emailing contacts for a summer internship within Conde Nast. It’s crazy how you have to get started on them so early. They’re so competitive! I’m a little nervous that the long-distance thing might hurt my chances, but hopefully I can pull off an impressive phone interview.