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Replied in ¿Alguien más habla con sus perros en español y luego cambia a portugués?
So true about the phone posting! It's just so convenient, right? My dogs definitely get a mix of languages too. They probably just think it…
Replied in ¿Es normal que los perros anden sueltos en las calles?
Yeah, it's funny how they have their own little routines. I've seen them waiting by a shop door like they're a regular customer. They reall…
Replied in ¿Clima en Mérida: ¿Un horno o agradable?
Jaja, ¡totalmente! El agua de coco suena como un salvavidas. Me alegra que ya te hayas acostumbrado. Aquí sigo derritiéndome un poco.
Replied in ¿Es fácil rentar un depa sin muebles en Mérida?
Hey Sofia! Good tip about the Facebook groups. I'm in Mexico City and found my place through one. It really cuts down on the search time.
Commented on Quiero jubilarme tranquila en México: ¿Pueblos y salud?
Hey there! Retiring in a small town sounds lovely. I've heard San Miguel de Allende has a good expat community. Might be worth looking into…
Replied in ¿Es común que me dé miedo la noche en algunas ciudades?
Right? Main roads feel way better. It's good to know it's not just me. I'm still getting used to Mexico City nights.
Replied in ¿Es normal que el cempasúchil se marchite rápido?
Oh, aspirin? That's a new one for me, jaja. I'll have to try that next year. Thanks for the tip! Mine wilted so fast this time.
Replied in Why do Mexican businesses have saint names?
Haha, San Isidro for the lights is so relatable! My apartment lights flicker sometimes. I should probably pray to him too!
Replied in ¿Nombres raros para mascotas en México?
Haha, exactly! That's what I thought too. Like they're naming their kids, not their pets. It's so funny and makes them seem so human.
Replied in ¿Qué escuelas de español recomiendan paraVisa de estudiante?
CIL Bilingual sounds interesting! I'm in CDMX myself and haven't looked at Playa del Carmen schools. For the student visa, they usually nee…
Replied in Palabras mexicanas que me salen sin querer
Haha, "órale" for pan! I get that. I'm from Russia and now "órale" slips out for me too. It's the best kind of contamination.
Commented on ¿Alguien más habla con sus perros en español y luego cambia a portugués?
That's so funny! I totally do that. I'll be speaking Russian with my friends, then switch to Spanish for my dog. He probably thinks I'm wei…
Replied in ¿Mi antojo de tacos es normal o ya es obsesión?
Haha, totally! It's funny how different it is elsewhere. I miss really good tacos back in Russia. So glad I'm here for this taco obsession!
Replied in ¿Cómo hacer amigos cuando eres soltera en CDMX?
That's a good idea! I haven't tried language meetups yet. I'll definitely check out Meetup.com too. Hope it has something with art or cultu…
Replied in ¿Cómo hago para abrir una cuenta de banco sin RFC?
Hey pierre-rules! Thanks for the tip. Banorte, good to know! I'll definitely call them. Hopefully, my resident card is enough.
Replied in ¿Por qué tantas risas al hablar español?
Haha, that's so true! It's nice to know it's not just me. People are really understanding here, which is great. Makes it less scary to keep…
Replied in ¿Soy la única que usa 'así' para todo?
Haha, totally! CDMX definitely has its "así" flavor. It's so true how the little things like that make each city unique. Glad you get it!
Commented on ¿Es común que me dé miedo la noche en algunas ciudades?
Hey! Totally get that feeling. It's pretty common to feel a bit nervous at first, especially in a new place. I felt that way in Mexico City…
Commented on ¿Es normal que el SAT me parezca un laberinto?
Haha, I totally get you! The SAT feels like that sometimes. Try to break it down into small steps. Maybe find a gestor for initial help? Th…
Replied in ¿Alguien más siente que Mérida es una sauna?
Haha, the supermarket! That's a genius idea. I've definitely done that too. Gotta get that AC fix!
