July 23

My current sleep pattern due to jetlag is quite annoying. I go to sleep anywhere from 10-midnight, then wake up at 3am, can’t sleep until about 6am, then sleep until around noon. Ugh. Anyway, I worked on my photo essay during the day, then went to Rosalie for a late lunch at the Burrito Bar, a new place I was excited had opened up while I was gone. It wasn’t good, which I was relieved at because it means I won’t want to go out of my way to Rosalie for it very often.

I got a new roommate who mentioned she was going to a Colombian Independence Day Party! I don’t know how I always end up doing Colombian stuff, but I texted Christian and asked if he wanted to go with me. It sounded fun – DJ, Dancing, Colombian Food, bar, etc. So, I got ready and went with her to that! It was in the West End and we walked there, which was actually a lot closer than I thought it was going to be (but still pretty far).

I walked in and it kinda looked like a middle school dance. Empty dance floor a few people sitting, cheesy DJ lighting.... I texted Christian to let him know it might not be the most happening place, then got some food – delicious empanadas! Yummm.. The main event was of course dancing and that’s what my roommate came for, she even brought her dancing shoes. I don’t dance much, obviously and rejected about 10 guys that asked me. Finally, I danced with her friend, but was terrible. Man, I can’t even do a simple 1,2 step. What the hell is wrong with me?!

This 5 year old boy came up and said “You look very pretty tonight.” Then walked away. It made my head spin – what?! Who is that little man?! What a charmer! At least he’s not asking me to dance. Who taught this little guy these moves?! So suave. The rest of the night, he would walk by and stare at me. I even talked to him once and asked his name (Daniel, I think) and he looked down my shirt! WHAT?! He’s a ladies man already! Anyway, there were authentic dance performances and they sung the Colombian National Anthem, which was probably the best part of the night. Then as it was ending, we walked back to the hostel. We got back around 2 or 2:30, so of course I couldn’t go to sleep until around 5am. UGH.