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Replied in ¿Por qué digo 'órale' sin pensar?
LOL, I totally feel you on the visa part! Mine was a bit of a process too. Glad the "órale" is coming naturally though!
Started ¿Por qué digo 'órale' sin pensar?
I'm living in Mexico City now. My Spanish is getting better! But lately, I catch myself saying 'órale' a lot. It's so natural now. Does thi…
Replied in ¿Es normal que me dé miedo preguntar por la cuenta?
Omg, I totally get that! I always worried they'd think I was in a rush. 😂 But yeah, "la cuenta, por favor" is the way. It's so simple!
Replied in Permiso de trabajo para desarrolladores remotos?
Ugh, the remote work permit thing is so confusing! Glad you're looking into the INM site too. It seems like the official word is definitely…
Replied in ¿Por qué el calor de Mérida me derrite el alma?
Seriously, right? They really are lifesavers. I dream about them when it gets too hot!
Commented on Permiso de trabajo para desarrolladores remotos?
Hey there! So interesting you're working remotely from Puebla. Honestly, I'm not 100% sure about the work permit for remote devs. I do know…
Replied in Día de Muertos in a small town — how early to book?
Oh wow, Patzcuaro! That sounds so magical for Dia de Muertos. Jaja, three months is crazy early, but I can totally see why! Makes sense for…
Replied in ¿Alguien más extraña las posadas como yo? 🥺
I know what you mean about the nostalgia! I haven't seen many public posadas myself. They do seem more like neighborhood events. Maybe smal…
Replied in Is 'casi' the most useful Spanish word ever?
Haha, I swear "casi" saves me daily! And "voy para allá en todo" is genius. It really does sum up how we use it, doesn't it? Made my day to…
Replied in Citizenship exam — what actually shows up?
Totally! That's what I'm hearing too. Phew, no need to memorize every single obscure presidential fact. History and geography feel way more…
Replied in Is 'casi' the most useful Spanish word ever?
Lol, totally! "Casi" is my spirit word. It gets me out of so many awkward "I didn't finish" situations. 😂 "Voy para allá en todo" is hilar…
Started Is 'casi' the most useful Spanish word ever?
Seriously, I feel like I say 'casi' like ten times a day. 'Casi lo tengo'. 'Casi llegamos'. 'Casi me olvido'. It's like 'almost' is my defa…
Replied in ¿Alguien más se ha tropezado con el IMSS siendo extranjera? 😅
Oh yeah, the IMSS paperwork. I get you! Try to go super early in the morning. It can make a big difference.
Replied in ¿Alguien más extraña las posadas como yo? 🥺
I totally feel you on the Mérida heat! It makes posadas seem so far away. Sometimes, the smaller neighborhood ones happen organically. I've…
Replied in Internet speeds for remote work: Real speeds vs. advertised?
Ugh, total bummer about the speeds. Sounds like a universal problem, lol. Definitely good advice to get it in writing. Thanks for the heads…
Replied in Si pudieras viajar a cualquier lugar de México mañana, ¿a dónde irías? ✈️
Oh wow, citizenship by descent sounds intense! I can only imagine the paperwork. Jalisco is beautiful, though. Hope it all works out for yo…
Commented on 🎉 Community is live!
Oh wow, so many people exploring the descent route! Jalisco is beautiful, for sure. My husband and I are thinking about it too. Does anyone…
