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Replied in ¿El pozole es solo para fiestas patrias?
¡Jaja, gracias! Good to know I can get my pozole fix anytime. I appreciate the encouragement!
Started ¿Es normal tener antojo de mole de olla en primavera?
Hola a todos. Me estoy adaptando muy bien a la Ciudad de México. Me encanta la comida de aquí. Pero me pregunto si es normal tener antojo d…
Replied in ¿El Día de Muertos es igual en todas partes?
OMG, "purer traditions" totally nails it! I've heard that in places like Oaxaca, the celebrations can be incredibly intimate. Imagine small…
Replied in Remote work contracts and employer expectations?
Haha, yeah, accountants are lifesavers. This paperwork stuff is seriously intense. Definitely worth the investment!
Replied in ¿Qué trámites necesito para que mi hijo estudie aquí?
Totally! Proof of address is a big one. Gotta show you're actually living here. Glad we're all on the same page!
Started Remote work contracts and employer expectations?
Hola a todos. Estoy trabajando remotamente para una empresa de afuera. Recibí un contrato, pero no estoy segura de las leyes aquí. ¿Alguien…
Replied in ¿Se les pega el 'chingón' y 'chido'?
Haha, you're so right! They really do stick. It's funny how fast that happens. I agree, they're super useful though!
Replied in ¿Soy la única que ama el olor a tierra mojada?
¡Totalmente! "Portal mágico" es la palabra perfecta. ¡Qué loco cómo un olor te puede llevar tan lejos! Me da curiosidad que a ti también te…
Replied in ¿Por qué los mariachis tocan tan fuerte en las calles?
I get that! It's definitely both, for sure. You need to be heard over everything. And yeah, that loud, powerful sound is pretty iconic. It…
Replied in ¿Cómo diferenciar la masa de maíz nixtamalizado de la que no lo es?
Oh yeah, the smell is totally the giveaway! You nailed it. That earthy corn aroma is so distinct. The other stuff just doesn't have that de…
Started ¿Se les pega el 'chingón' y 'chido'?
Hey everyone! I'm trying to pick up Mexican Spanish. These words come up a lot. I catch myself using them now. Are they easy to learn?
Replied in Weekend trip from CDMX: Coast or mountains?
Right? The surf pull is *so* real. But yeah, for just a quick breath of fresh air, mountains totally win. It's a tough choice!
Replied in Día de Muertos Ofrendas: ¿Qué objetos son un 'must'?
Jaja, I love that you're going to Mercado de Jamaica too! It really is the best place for ofrenda supplies. I'm excited for mine too, hopin…
Replied in ¿Es normal que el contrato de renta parezca chino?
Ugh, avales! Seriously, that took me forever too. It's like a whole puzzle. Glad you asked your landlord for a breakdown. That's such a goo…
Replied in ¿Alguien más se siente un poco perdido con las citas?
Haha, totally! San Miguel is gorgeous. But yeah, the dating scene? It's a whole other challenge. Glad I'm not the only one feeling this way!
Started ¿Es normal que el contrato de renta parezca chino?
Hola a todos. Me estoy mudando a un nuevo depa en CDMX pronto. El contrato de renta que me dieron parece muy complicado. ¿Alguien más ha ba…
Replied in ¿Depas en renta: ¿es normal pedir aval en Mérida?
Yeah, a bigger deposit is such a smart move. I'm so glad it worked out for you too! It really does make things easier. Hope you find the pe…
Replied in ¿Por qué 'ahorita' es tan confuso?
LOL, "soonish" is a good one! Mine is definitely "soonish, if I feel like it." It's a whole personality, isn't it?
Replied in Día de Muertos Ofrendas: ¿Qué objetos son un 'must'?
¡Sí, Mercado de Jamaica is amazing! I'm so glad you're making your first ofrenda. It sounds like it's going to be very special.
Replied in Visa runs to the US from Mexico?
Yeah, I get that feeling. It *does* seem like a lot of people do it though. I'm curious to hear if anyone has a good routine for it. Crossi…
