I arrived into the neighborhood of Laureles today. I am sietting in a Kentucky Fried Chicken writing this blog post. It's my 14th day here in Medellin. I've done alot. I also miss Guatemala. Ive traded in backpack-freedom for city-living. The stories of thievery and drugging here in Medellin bother me. I dont like living somewhere that I have to watch my back. I am vigilent and that's exhausting. I think there are plenty of beautiful cities with good wifi wherein someone can live and run an online business.
I am not in love with Medellin. Perhaps it will grow on me when I make more connections and friends.
My best friend so far has been an old lady named Luz Marina. She was introduced to me as a disciplinarian who cant take any level of non-cleanliness. I found her to give respect freely and provide a nice chat. I gave her a hug when I left my Pobalado appt this AM.
I felt no great love leaving the Manila neighborhood of Poblado. People told me it was an AMAZING place to be. I dont think restaurants make the place. It's not gyms either. It's not supermarkets. It's people.
My favorite people moment in Poblado came just this morning, playing ball with the Medellin Basketball Whats App group at my local court. I wish I'd gotten to play with them more. It was awesome connecting with them. I will have to go visit, from time to time.
This morning I had a phone conversation with a good friend. When we were both younger, I served as his mentor. I talked to him about the business world and listened to his trials and tribulations, going through middle and high school. It's crazy how quickly they age. We talk now about Star Wars, business, reading... alot of good stuff. He's gone from mentee to friend.
Actually, my best people-moment came two weeks ago when I won the local Spanish Language pre-release tournament. I entered with a warrior mindset, applying tools for focus that I learned from my travels. I went 8-1 and took first place. My one loss came from a disqualification after I claimed a turn-one victory over my opponent in the 8th game of the tournament.
The locals were very impressed by me and it felt cool. Now, I'm getting to know them personally. I get a certain level of celebrity, but what's more, it's let everyone know who I am. I'm now developing relationships. I cant wait to really play-play with them.
I have created two all new deck archetypes. I have been creating decks since I was a child, and can often brew up some really unique, 2nd tier decks. I still lose to decks at the top of the competitive tiers. I want to make one of those decks one day. I think I will.
Medellin is beautiful. It's temperate every day. It's verdant. I just wonder if it's wasting away, chasing dreams of capitalism. Luz Marina said all the young people care about is drinking and partying. Typical old-people talk. I spoke with a man about my age and he told me all about the ongoing presidential elections. Actually the vote has taken place and results should be published in the next few days. He spewed borderline Anti-American vitriol and decried the candidates who were not his preferred choice. I dont like talking to people who see politics as Black/White. I do not believe our sources of information are good enough to feel so strongly. I wish to learn more from valid sources. I don't appreciate conversations that get into the illuminati... because there's so much real stuff going on in local communities and on a larger scale that matter more than the illuminati murdering Keanu Reeves' wife -- allegedly ;)
Now that I am in Laureles, I am looking forward to pursuing these hobbies: dance, basketball, weightlifting, pokemon, yoga, and writing. Above all, I will continue to put in good work-days for my business.
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