I have been there actually to Iguazu. Very nice friendly people especially compared to the Paraguayans. I took Portuguese in college but I can't speak it.
It gets ugly on here at times. I just got a message from someone I had been writing to that he was fed up and leaving the site. He said he was tired of being dropped after talking to people. I feel bad for him but I've been through it too so I think it is just how it is on here. If they didn't criticize you for being from Brazil (and deciding you want a visa before getting to know you) they'd find another reason to be rude. Don't stress about it, there are a few really great people on here. You just have to wade through the c$#p first...
We celebrate American holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, 4th of July etc. There are endless Jewish holidays all of which (believe me) are mainly excuses for eating. The fall is the most important round of holidays with more in the spring, there is a bit of a respite in the summer (probably because it was so hot in the desert 3,000 years ago.) The calendar is a lunar calendar but there is a holiday near Christmas which isn't an important holiday but is when gifts are exchanged and yes, more food is eaten. Plus each Friday night is a time when families gather (and eat.) I don't think there is any lack of celebration or food in the religion and it really is quite joyous much of the time.
Hi Trish, My favorite website is aish.com-I think you will find some good info there. For the vast majority of Jews it isn't much different than life lived by our friends and neighbors except we don't celebrate Christmas and Easter (unless in a relationship with someone who does.) There are more religious Jews of course but like more religious Christians, Muslims and Hindus etc. there are fewer of them and their lives are more circumscribed.
I received an email from my ex-girlfriend today. This requires a little set-up.
We had dinner some 2 1/2 months ago. We've always been cordial, and stay in touch. Went to the nice little Italian place across the street, just like we always used to. It was nice and awkward at the same time. It always is. This time, even a little more awkward, as she told me she had parted company with her boyfriend.
We said our goodbyes, and promised to stay in touch. Paralysis by Analysis followed. I know we loved each other very much. I am also a firm believer that we were not together for a reason (mostly, I blame myself). I struggled with what to do, sometimes mightily. In the end, I accepted things as they are. I did nothing.
I sent a "hey, how are you?" type note last night. Told her about my father in the hospital, and that I got a new bike - siginificant since I had to sell the one we more-or-less bought together to get the new one. I also suggested dinner sometime.
I got a reply today. She said sorry to hear about my father, nice bike, and, well, she reconciled with said boyfriend and they are engaged.
Wow.
Of course, I am very happy for her, and she deserves to be happy. In fact, made it a point to tell her so. But why do I feel so odd? Did I not fully let her go? I am the sort that reconciles things and moves on. Why, in this particular situation, am I finding this difficult?
I know we must live with the decisions we make. I accept this. I have to. This chapter of my life has been closed for me.
Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? How did you react?
Hopefully you were at South Coast Plaza so at least you got some shopping in. I think things and people look better when we can't have them. Everyone goes through this. Let it go and find someone new. Exes are exes for a reason.
Your new pics could be Indian and Indians are Asian. Lots of us have what I call generic ethnic looks. I live in a really diverse place and people have thought I was everything from Armenian to Yemeni. So go with it. Maybe you can be the next Bollywood sensation....
Sure-fire ways to boost the number of email responses in your inbox By Caroline Presno, Ed.D., P.C.C.
How frustrating is it when you reach out to a woman online and she doesn't contact you back?
Here are the most common reasons why you didn't hear from her, and ways to work around them so you can boost the number of email responses in your inbox.
1. She's getting a lot of attention online. A key thing to remember is that women's inboxes tend to get crowded with potential suitors. Make sure that you stand out from the competition by commenting about something specific she said in her profile, such as, "You mentioned you really like movies. What are some of your favorites?" Don't send her the same email you sent to 20 other women. It doesn't make her feel special.
2. You contacted her just because she looks hot. How many times have you skimmed a profile quickly and then contacted her right away because she is cute-looking in her photo? And then she doesn't respond. If you go back and reread her profile in depth, there will be things you missed which give you the clues as to why she didn't contact you. Maybe you missed that she has three dogs and your profile says you don't like pets.
3. You posted the wrong photo. “Guys, you need to start paying more attention to the photos you are choosing for your profiles.” Don't even think about posting a photo until you show it to a few women (a coworker, sister or friend you trust) and get their reactions. What you think is a fine-looking picture may look like a menacing mug shot to us. Also, a pet peeve for women is a photo where you've got your arm around some other woman who was obviously cut out of the picture. Last, but not least, choose pictures where you can see your face clearly.
4. She may think your email was too forward. “Make sure you are not asking her for a lot of personal information” You don't want to make her shy away from you even though you are just trying to get to know her. Avoid asking things like her place of work, specifics about where she lives or details about her children. Also, don't suggest meeting in person in the first email.
5. You focus on past breakups in your profile. “When women read your profile, they want to learn about you, not your exes.” If you are including too much detail about bad past relationships in your profile, you may end up sounding bitter and jaded, which is a turnoff. As you get to know a woman online over time, then you can get into both of your relationship histories. It's not something for your profile.
6. You aren't her type. Even though you think your profile and her profile could walk off into a romantic sunset together, she may feel that you are not her type. I know it's hard to do, but gentlemen, try not to take this personally. The process of online dating is sorting through a variety of profiles to find the ones that are best suited to you. If she doesn't think you will be a good fit, then you probably won't be and she's saving you a lot of time and effort.
I responded to someone. He emailed asking my hopes/dreams/goals in life. I answered and never heard back from him like a month ago. Then the other day I got a flower from him. Well, I went off. I'm still pissed about it. I had some choice words for him. His response? That he hadn't thought I was interested because my answers were too brief. Huh? I told him some very personal stuff in that little box. I don't know him but I took the time to answer all his questions. For him not to respond was beyond rude. I've been rejected on here many times but now it seems that it isn't just the quality of my answers to questions but the quantity as well?? I think there are alot of people on here wasting time and playing games. So it goes both ways, its not like the men are trying so hard and being rejected.
Entendido. Muchas partes de los EEUU son bilingues. Soy de una de esas partes. Aprendemos desde chiquitos los dos idiomas en la escuela y es necesario hablar los dos idiomas para conseguir trabajo. He tenido muchas aventuras en mi vida con los hombres de varias nacionalidades y raices y espero tener mas....Me gustan los hombres, pues.
Calmate, hombre. Te estamos jalando el pelo. Los "forums" son asi. Bromeamos mucho para pasar el tiempo. La verdad si la aceptas o no es que vives en Cuba, un pais que no tiene relaciones con los EEUU y tampoco sera facil con una europea si quieres mudar. Asi es. No dudo que encuentres alguien algun dia. No seas tan defensivo...SONRIE
Somebody posts this once a week it seems. You are in the same boat as everyone else on here. Do you think everyone else is hooking up except you? I've lost count of the times I've been rejected. My dad used to always say that if you knock on enough doors you make a sale. Living in Cuba probably takes you out of the race for alot of women, it's expensive and time consuming to import men and customs doesn't look too kindly on it seeing as how we manufacture so many locally. Keep trying.
The story behind it was tragic though. The author killed himself because no one would publish him and he thought he had no talent. After his death his mother convinced a publisher to take the book and it's been a cult classic. I suppose the lesson is never to give up.
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Just kidding. 
Maybe you can be the next Bollywood sensation....
RE: Introducing myself!
Yeah, about the size of uh, Texas. Right around Brownsville...