Clubbin'

This Saturday that just pasted I went to a club called 90 Degrees with a few of my friends. It was fun but expensive. It was $30 because it was a celebrity night. Elepahant Man and all these other Jamaican performers were there. Overall, it was good but when the Jamaican performers came out, I didn't understand a third of what they were saying. I wish my boyfriend was there to translate(he's 1/2 Jamaican) but he was sick. Even though I couldn't understand them, they had these dances that were pretty cool. Me and my friends ended up leaving around five o'clock in the morning. The last time I went to a club was on my birthday(6/21), so I was definately exhausted but I really enjoyed it.

My Puppy!!!

This past weekend on Saturday, I got my new puppy. Yay! I named him Mozart and my boyfriend bought it for me for our six month anniverary. We adopted him and he is so cute. I didn't end up getting none of the breeds that I originally wanted but that's ok. I've had him for about five days now and I feel like a full blown mother. I didn't know that having a puppy would be such a big responsibilty but its a responsibility that I'm willing to take.

"Traditions"

A local festival that we have is the Peruvian Independence Day festival, celebrated on every 28th of July. Even though there are a lot of traditional Peruvian foods, the one that probably stands out the most is Ceviche. Ceviche is an appetizer made with raw fish, shrimp, and calamari. It is mixed together and cooked with lemon juice. It is eaten with a side of sweet potato, lettuce, sliced onions, Peruvian corn, and/or canchita(fried Peruvian corn kernels).

Those attending this event for the first time will learn that Peruvians are really family oriented people. They will learn that the Peruvian culture is very diverse. Ranging from white, black, to even Asian Peruvians. Peruvians are very proud of their country, from the food they cultivate to the riches the country provides. Also, they will learn about our strong religious beliefs in "El Senor de los Milagros" (The God of Miracles).

But in my opinion, when it comes to food, a dish is "traditional" when your country is the only one known for it. Your country is where the dish originated from. Also, when people who aren’t from your country ask you for that dish. For example, there have been times where I have told people that my family is from Peru and they tell me to bring them some Ceviche, the next time my mom makes some. The difference between calling a food "traditional" and simply describing peoples eating preference is that usually everybody likes the traditional food. For instance, it would be dumb to make pumpkin pie "traditional" in my family when nobody likes to eat pumpkin pie.

Shut The "Beep" Up!

This past weekend I went to go see the movie Quarantine. The movie was OK, I thought the plot about how it turned out to be rabies was pretty cool. When I get my dog, it will get a rabies shot. But the thing I didn't like about the movie was the view. I know they're trying to give the movie a more realistic feel but it was just too much. To be honest, it made me and my boyfriend a bit nauseous. But what really pissed me off was when people would talk throughout the movie. It's so annoying! I've seen a pattern that people usually talk the most during scary movies. There is nothing wrong with saying something to your friend but say it quiet enough so just your friend hears it, not everybody else. Plus, some people go to see scary movies just to get a little scared (believe or not), and somebody talking lessens the effect. So, if you feel the need to narrate the movie, please wait till it comes out on DVD and watch it at home.

Register For Classes...Just Don't Take My Class

Today, MDC is registering for the Spring 2009 Term. I looked at the classes and I got a headache. Trying to figure out how I can take all the classes I need and want, with the work schedule that I have was so confusing. Also, I love school but not to the point to go five days a week. I would like to just keep it Monday, Wensday, and Friday. I'm going to go register tomorrow but hopefully the classes I need aren't taken.