Blonde Book: Persuasion (Jane Austen) I knew Jane Austen would eventually make an appearance... Me too! And this one in particular reminds me so much of Colombian dating. It also happens to be one of my favorites. Why? Okay, so the heroine is lovely old Anne Elliott, whose sister and father conspire... Ver post completo.
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Archivo marzo 2013
Blonde Spanglish #6: I’ll Call/Love You
Blonde Spanglish: I'll Call/Love You That's not Spanglish, it's a hearing problem... Okay, okay, but it's still a real danger. A friend of mine was over excited to hear the words 'Te amo' (I love you) at the end of a phone call when what she was really being told was something akin to 'Te llamo'.... Ver post completo.
Men To Avoid #14: The Psychologist
Codename: The Psychologist Why should I worry? Surely, the clue is in the title. We all know the amount of research that goes into manipulating people to behave in a certain way (I hope to share some tips here) but there are some guys who take it way too seriously. They know the tricks of dating to... Ver post completo.
Blonde Dating Tip #2: Slow Down
Blonde Dating Tip: Slow Down Good Lord, are you giving driving advice now? Hardly. I’m talking about the speed of Colombian dating. Personally, I prefer it but it takes some getting used to. Mostly because it’s so different to the speed with which we date in the US, England, Australia etc. Explain!... Ver post completo.
Blonde Art Tip #5: Enrique Grau
Blonde Art Tip: Enrique Grau Colombia’s Caribbean coast works its magic again! Yep, what a contribution that part of the world has made to Colombian creativity. Enrique Grau (1920-2004) was born in Panama to Colombian parents but raised in Cartagena. He did study in New York and spend time in Italy... Ver post completo.
Bizarre Dating Ritual #14: ‘Low Rice’
Bizarre Dating Ritual: The 'Low Rice' or Arroz en Bajo Collective groan from blonde women everywhere! Agreed. Could we hate this any more? You'd better define it, for those who are blissfully unaware... Okay, well there are many definitions of arroz en bajo but one is to imagine a crowded hob... Ver post completo.
Blonde Beauty Tip #4: Ombré Hair
Blonde Beauty Tip: Ombré Hair What? Man hair? No, ombré hair not hombre hair. It’s all the rage in Hollywood. Basically, celebrities are dip-dying the ends of their lovely long hair to give it a two-tone, slightly hippie look. Fans include Drew Barrymore, SJP and Rachel Bilson. Hang on, so the... Ver post completo.
Blonde Spanglish #8: We’re a Couple
Blonde Spanglish: We’re a couple What’s wrong with that? Oh, this one makes me feel sad. My friend was having a long but very slow dating experience with a cute Colombian, you know, one week you see him and the next week you don’t. Eventually, he sent her a message asking about a date and she... Ver post completo.
Blonde Food Tip #5: Bandeja Paisa
Blonde Food Tip: Bandeja Paisa Aw, an old favourite! I know, it's a funny old meal, with such a mixture of different cuisines and so damned huge! There are some variations but really a bandeja paisa should contain red kidney beans cooked with pork, white rice, minced meat, chicharon, plantain, arepa,... Ver post completo.
Hot Date Spot #12: La Destilería
Hot Date Spot: La Destilería (Calle 85 # 12 - 91) Surely that's betraying your darling Pravda... I know! I do love Pravda, but it can be so exhausting trying to secure a table there. La Destilería is the new Pravda, a fantastic martini menu, great atmosphere and still plenty of room. Why is... Ver post completo.