Santiago City seems like a really safe city.. Maybe its just the places I`m hanging out in? The reason why I think this is due to the amount of security guards. The are many types.. a few are - the security guard at the metro stations, every metro station. These also double as friendly advice givers and helpers with ticket issues. They also help you through the turn styles if you have lots of bags. Secondly there are security guards at my building. They just stro...

Well, today is the 18th September, Independence Day. So day off for everyone. Seems the night before Independence Day is bigger than big here, not sure but may even surpass New Years. Will wait and see on that one. Went to party at my school and then some of us decided to go out for Terremotos. Terremoto literally means ´earthquake´ an apt name for a drink that literally leaves you shaking. The best place to drink teremotos is at ´La piojera´ a massive pub wh...

So... I have to admit last week wasn´t the best of weeks here... I was really struggling as I feel increasingly alone due to the limited Spanish and also the importance of family here. But I struggled on a quite a few things have happened to make things a little better.. a) I have a better job. Although its only a few hours at the moment, I will build these up over time. I generally have a good feeling about the staff and the organisation of this school, so tha...

So this is how this week has gone so far... Was offered another job on Friday. Told Carlos (possible new boss) that I would talk to current boss. Monday, talk to Ivan current boss. He said it would be good if I could work till the end of the month. I agree, fair enough. Go to Carlos, tell him I can´t start till the end of the month. He says he wants me to start on this Wednesday, but he´s happy to wait. Tuesday, Ivan tells me that I need to decide by afternoon...

So.. Friday was an interesting day. I got a phone call from another English Institute and when I went in to see them after working in the morning, they offered me a job there. Now I have talk to my other work and somehow get the best deal for myself. Needless to say I was pretty happy as the money at this new place is a lot better. And I will also get an open work visa, which doesn´t tie me to the school, but lets me work anywhere if I want, so its a way better ...