East's AMA

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Happy August!

Exhaustedly starting this at 3 AM since LO is up again... seems like we could start another MOTN thread since so many of us are having extra wake up calls!

[jags8]

You're not living in the US, correct? What country are you in?

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Aug 1, 2016 4:43:19 GMT -5 jags8 said:

You're not living in the US, correct? What country are you in?

[jags8]

Aug 1, 2016 7:11:52 GMT -5 @east said:

Aug 1, 2016 4:43:19 GMT -5 jags8 said:

You're not living in the US, correct? What country are you in?

We are in Colombia.

Why did you move to Columbia?

What do you miss about the US?

What do you love about Columbia?

[minae01]

Where were you born? Do you still have family in the states?

Where have you lived?

[sammie]

How did you and your H meet?

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Aug 1, 2016 8:07:50 GMT -5 jags8 said:

Aug 1, 2016 7:11:52 GMT -5 @east said:

We are in Colombia.

Why did you move to Columbia?

What do you miss about the US?

What do you love about Columbia?

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Aug 1, 2016 8:14:00 GMT -5 minae01 said:

Where were you born? Do you still have family in the states?

Where have you lived?

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Aug 1, 2016 8:44:17 GMT -5 sammie said:

How did you and your H meet?

[sammie]

Aug 1, 2016 7:11:52 GMT -5 @east said:

Aug 1, 2016 4:43:19 GMT -5 jags8 said:

You're not living in the US, correct? What country are you in?

We are in Colombia.

We were in Colombia earlier this year (Bogota and Cartagena). I loved it there.

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Aug 1, 2016 9:47:34 GMT -5 @pennygirl2013 said:

What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Do you drink coffee? If so how do you take it?

Butter pecan. DH likes to make fun of me because it's "an old person flavor"

I love coffee. Usually black but I do love a latte if we're out.

[None]

Do yu like moving often or do you dream of your forever home?

Whats your forever home like?

Are you a snuggler?

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Aug 1, 2016 9:54:01 GMT -5 None said:

Do yu like moving often or do you dream of your forever home?

Whats your forever home like?

Are you a snuggler?

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Aug 1, 2016 10:05:04 GMT -5 heartbot said:

Did you do any extracurriculars in high school?

What did you major in in college?

If you could meet any person, living or dead, who would it be?

[creepyeyeball]

How is parenting viewed differently in Columbia vs. America?

You've described youraelf as sort of hippy natural before. How so?

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Aug 1, 2016 10:37:45 GMT -5 creepyeyeball said:

How is parenting viewed differently in Columbia vs. America?

You've described youraelf as sort of hippy natural before. How so?

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Aug 1, 2016 11:44:17 GMT -5 abbeyd said:

Are you an adventurous eater?

Have you learned to cook local cuisine?

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Aug 1, 2016 12:27:23 GMT -5 kendylouwho said:

Aug 1, 2016 11:56:16 GMT -5 @east said:

Tell us about this best meal you've ever had.

[sammie]

Aug 1, 2016 9:45:42 GMT -5 @east said:

Aug 1, 2016 9:38:07 GMT -5 sammie said:

We were in Colombia earlier this year (Bogota and Cartagena). I loved it there.

That's awesome! How long were you in Bogota? We've been here 2 months but haven't done a lot of touristy stuff, found a few favorite restaurants and are just enjoying the city. I'm sure we'll make to to Cartagena at some point before we leave the country!

We were in Bogota about four days. We stayed north of the Zona Rosa and did a ton of walking around there, it was so interesting. We visited the Salt Cathedral, Mount Monserrate, La Candelaria (Museo Botero, Gold Museum) and Usaquen. I would love to go back someday - that city is truly a "hidden" gem for most Americans.

[sammie]

Aug 1, 2016 10:48:24 GMT -5 @east said:

Aug 1, 2016 10:37:45 GMT -5 creepyeyeball said:

How is parenting viewed differently in Columbia vs. America?

You've described youraelf as sort of hippy natural before. How so?

Honestly, I don't really know any Colombians to compare. The weirdest difference I've noticed so far is the lack of babies outside. I thought I was getting weird looks for being American but my Spanish tutor said that it's because I wear the baby in an Ergo. I've been told that, for the most part, babies don't go outside for about the first 6 months. Since then I've noticed the only little babies I see are usually American or French.

I think I just fall a little more towards the crunchy side of parenting but I mostly can only compare with my family. We cloth diaper, extended BF, baby wear (we got a stroller when DD1 was 1 year old) are mostly vegetarian. My mom & I got in some debates about food and screen time when we were staying with them before coming to Colombia so they think I'm a crazy hippy.

Re vegetarianism, I was surprised at how veggie friendly Bogota was. I found a lot to eat there that was really good.

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Aug 1, 2016 12:41:20 GMT -5 sammie said:

Aug 1, 2016 9:45:42 GMT -5 @east said:

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Aug 1, 2016 13:00:39 GMT -5 abbeyd said:

Oh my gosh I love arepas. I'd love to try authentic ones!

We had these sweet corn ones a couple weekends ago that were just insane. They were so good.

[None]

Do go barefoot in your home?

Do you want more babies?

How many baby carriers to you have?

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Aug 1, 2016 14:09:25 GMT -5 @unicornofthesea said:

Favorite dessert?

Favorite Disney movie?

Favorite chips?

Dessert - Rice Krispies treats with cinnamon

Disney movie - I love kids movies. I really like Aladdin.

Chips - sour cream and cheddar

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Aug 1, 2016 15:28:02 GMT -5 None said:

Do go barefoot in your home?

Do you want more babies?

How many baby carriers to you have?

Barefoot - yes, we're trying to get better at leaving shoes by the door. There is so much dust and dirt here that I like to track in as little extra as possible. Our feet are black by the end of the day even though I mop (almost) every day.

More babies - no, birthing LO was quite the experience. I don't want to do it again. DH will probably get snipped when we are back in the US. If we had an oops #3 I wouldn't totally flip out though.

Carriers - I have 2 Ergos. One original one and one of the Adapt once to carry a little one without the insert.

[minae01]

What does your husband do that you guys move so often? Is he in the military? I can't remember!

Irrational fear?

Storey behind your screename?

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Aug 1, 2016 22:22:35 GMT -5 minae01 said:

What does your husband do that you guys move so often? Is he in the military? I can't remember!

Irrational fear?

Storey behind your screename?