#laarenosa

[lagringalatinaincolombia]

Chapter 2: Barranquilla 

Welcome to La Arenosa! Obviously I have not kept up with my blog in such a long time... que pena con ustedes. 

Two years ago today (tonight to be more exact) marks one of the worst nights in my life and it’s really had me reflecting for the past week. Mostly, about how dramatically my life has changed in the span of two years. And how I truly believe that moving to Colombia saved my life. That may seem like a wild ass statement but I truly feel that this opportunity has given me more life when death was staring me right in the eyes. This evening two years ago, I promised to my dad at his bedside that I was moving to Colombia. I wasn’t going to disappoint him and made sure that no matter how much it hurt, I needed to keep moving forward even if it meant alone.

Since then I have had the most amazing and eye-opening experience living in Colombia. An experience I could have never even imagined. There has been the good, the pretty and the ugly but every single moment has been so influential in the person I am today.

This year has brought me so many more responsibiltiies as a serve as a mentor for the first-year teachers here on the Caribbean coast of the country. And God knew what he was doing when he placed them in my life because every single one of them has brought me so much joy being able to see them embark on this journey and fall in love with this beautiful country.

Here are some of the things that popped up on my Colombian Bingo card:

first and foremost, survived Carnaval

got robbed at Theatron but dragged la ladrona from her hair and got my phone back 

been extorted by a really hot guy I met on Bumble ._.

fainted on Isla Grande from having just a granola bar, some herb and beer for breakfast when it was 35°C

juggled multiple costeño men and learned they are a whole other breed 

saw Don Omar live last week!

made multiple friends from Paris? and now need to visit in the near future!

discovered my undying love for Vallenato and Checo Acosta

As of today, I have visited about half of the departments in Colombia and have met so many really cool people along the way. With the exception of my most recent roomate, Zhamara, who kicked me out of our apartment with a week’s notice and then proceeded to reject my request that she return part of my rent for the last month.... Otherwise it has all been peachy!

Now, I am currently living alone, for the first time in my entire life, in the neighborhood of El Prado. I have decided that although I love living with other people, las costeñas here are not my biggest fans lol. Which is honestly understandable, there is a lot of me to love :) 

Anyways, I still have a few months left here in Colombia before my visa expires and I have to return back to Texas. I have no idea what awaits for me back home and what I’ll do next but that’s what excites me the most! Now, I feel like I can literally do anything and succeed because of everything I’ve learned during this period in my life. All I know is that I look forward to finally reuniting with my beautiful mom and sweet hermanito. I’ll let the wind take me wherever it blows... maybe even back to Colombia?

[daletraita]

Testo della canzone “La Arenosa” di Mercedes Sosa

[daletrafra]

Paroles de la chanson “La Arenosa” de Mercedes Sosa

[daletraeng]

See the lyrics for the song “La Arenosa” by Mercedes Sosa

[academiaplap-blog]

Nuestro programa de #certificación en #coaching #empresarial y de vida inicia en noviembre nuevos grupos en #barranquilla y #santiagodecali Informes e inscripciones: Bquilla: +57 (301) 502-6863 Cali: +57 (322) 447-1538 www.plap.co . . . . #caliescali #cali #barranquilla2018 #barranquillacolombia #laarenosa #lasucursaldelcielo #cartagena #santamarta #valledelcauca #curso #cursos #formación #entrenamiento #liderazgo #inteligenciaemocional #executivecoaching #businesscoach #icf #actp #academiaplap (at Barranquilla) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUr1dPF6_s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mc80vq9zj795

[cuervoloomi]

#tb #teextraño #colombia 🇨🇴 Mi segunda Casa!🙏🏾⚡️ #baranquilla #curambalabella #laarenosa #hp #klok #rd https://www.instagram.com/p/COQSLoJAILA/?igshid=1mk8tzzaph0nd

[angelita0513]

Amo este #TBT de mis viajes en solitario. 🙋🏻‍♀️🤗✌ #Mitiempo. #Nuevoslugares. #Descubriendosabores. #Barranquilla. #Laarenosa. (en Varadero Pescados & Mariscos) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Bgo3GAwaR6B7JdtPD43T_Hf6XBNaCellLS5Y0/?igshid=1gwlg3pnnnhjo

[wilmer1693]

Conoces seres de la nada y te quedas con el cariño de ellos, no tiene precio #friends #barranquilla #curramba #currambalabella #laarenosa #laventanaalmundo #likepic #likepicture #likemoment #men #boy #girls (en La Ventana Al Mun) https://www.instagram.com/p/B30tCNLlTY4/?igshid=1hwqifu2myzkx

[kokorobelleza]

De regreso después de un buen descanso y recargo de energías para darlo todo en nuestro estudio de belleza personalizada... Unas vacaciones muy cortas, pero se pudo recorrer esos sitios donde siempre he sentido alegría y mis recuerdos añoran con volver... Colombia🇨🇴tierra querida, el mejor lugar del mundo. Quedaron muchos encuentros, abrazos, besos y conversaciones sin poderse dar... pero siempre están presente en mi corazón y los espero con los brazos abiertos. #colombia #elmejorcafe #barranquilla #elmejorvividerodelmundo #laarenosa #ventanaalmundo #puertadeoro #cartagena #laheroica #elcorralitodepiedra #cartagenadeindias #bogota #atenasdeamerica #zipaquira #maravilladelmundo #catedraldesal #orgullosamentecolombiano #corronchoenlaseuropas #colombianosporelmundo #kokorobelleza #tubellezaenarmonia #beautycoach #stylist #summer2019 #holidays #happy #family #friends #morriña #guayabo (en Colombia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ofaRTiIgH/?igshid=1mhq6cyr9zknu

[daletraita]

Testo della canzone “La Arenosa” di Mercedes Sosa

[juandagarcia93]

🇨🇴 En la casa de la selección 🇨🇴La Ventana al mundo es un monumento público ubicado en Barranquilla, Colombia. Fue construido a finales de 2018 para coincidir con los XXIII Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de los cuales la ciudad fue anfitriona. #barranquilla #ventanaalmundo #laarenosa #vacation #travel #colombia #greatday #beautifulday #love #history #enjoylife #hot #befree #turista #ship #breeze #beach #cruise #sea #hotel #window 🌊 (en Ventana Al Mundo Simbolo De Barranquilla) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzReh2Uh5EW/?igshid=e07y6xph5s6g

[adrianheredia29-blog]

#BUENOSDÍAS🌏 Nada Como Un Buen Café En Esta Mañana #barranquilla #miercoles VAMOS CON TODO #excelentemañana #alegria #metas #laarenosa #buenaenergia #BuenaActitud #CharitoIlumina 💡 (en Desde Barranquilla Para El Mundo) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxG-WvJC_r3piAYpdWtYtwFq1Kv-PWQeCcSGg0/?igshid=13a8i5egbcvmd

[leduarb-blog]

Este hermoso roble con sus moradas y preciosas flores, nos deleita en nuestro CDI del barrio Las Flores. ¡Mágico tributo! #fundaciónelliriodelosvalles #barranquilla #lasflores #via40 #laarenosa #flores #flower #fiore #belleza #beauty #bellezza #fall #otoño #autunno (en Las Flores Vía 40) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnpM90Mhy-p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cr9v1pw3bnrb

[kokorobelleza]

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Ayyy que se saltan las lágrimas... Barranquilla para el mundo... Si vas te quieres quedar... Y es que en Barranquilla sabemos mover y bailar con caderas y todo el cuerpo... @shakira te adoramos... Eres orgullo de Barranquilla.... @bquilla2018 te luciste ❤💞💓💖🎉🌞#juegoscentroamericanos #shakira #diva #reina #barranquilla #barranquillerisimo #juegoscentroamericanosydelcaribe #puertadeorodecolombia #laarenosa #cunadelaaviacion #ventanaalmundo #guapa #calurosa #sabrosa #delcarajo #inmortal #teadoro #ilovebarranquilla #i❤️killa #caribedecarnaval #barranquilla2018 #caribe #patrimoniodelahumanidad #alegre #tropical #carnavaldebarranquilla #sonriente #feliz #falsamodestiajamas #delobuenolomejor

[giovanni0914]

205 AÑOS DE BARRANQUILLA !!! Barranquilla, procera e inmortal Ceñida de agua y madurada al sol Savia joven del árbol nacional.
Del jubiloso porvenir crisol Ilusión del Caribe blanco-azul De Colombia tendida en el umbral Da su voz y su músculo al progreso Barranquilla, procera e inmortal!
Coronada de firme amanecer Que conduce en su espalda el porvenir: las sirenas de fábrica y taller son rumor arterial de su vivir existir 
Barranquilla sabe cantar y sobre el yunque martillar. Tajamares de Bocas de Ceniza Cuchillada del río sobre el mar al Caribe central colombianiza tu robusta aptitud de navegar. #barranquilla #city #lovers #love #fun #love #histroy #himno #junior #laarenosa #curramba #carnaval #puerto #catedral #estadio #metropolitano #iglesias #colombia #205 #años #years #life #lifestyle #likeforlike #likesforlikes #like4like @elheraldoco @juanchojaramillo63 @gestionsocialbarranquilla @alcaldiabarranquilla #bienvenidos #welcome #puertadeoro (en Barranquilla)

[adrianheredia29-blog]

#barranquilla #lunes  #buenosdias VAMOS CON TODO #excelentemañana #alegria #metas  #laarenosa Con Calma Remix fueego! #SummerAnthem 🔥 @americanidol 🌴 @katyperry (en Barranquilla Atlanntico) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxr50LFpBdOHaJJXctXUUPQ637orC7ZeI502Ww0/?igshid=1sfwvjh70gfqd