After a busy time searching for work, I think I finally have my feet in a few doors. This afternoon, I was stressing and worrying, borderline nervous, before my fourth interview. Before I walked in, U2's Pride was playing, and I felt a little calmed and relieved. Today's interview was at another branch of the women's gym I visited on Tuesday, and I think it's safe to say that I will be teaching yoga there on Monday nights. I will know for sure after attending the current teacher's last class this coming Monday. If I like it, I will have the opportunity to take over. This is quite the morale booster!
After heading out to the third mall for the interview and several bus rides later, we were back in City Center searching for food. I had spotted a Mexican Cafe on the way out to the mall, and was eager to see more. I have had mad cravings for Mexican food. Chips and salsa, enchiladas, rice and beans, spicy food! Because it was only 4 in the afternoon, we were able to eat dinner at the lunch price at the adorable cafe. The decoration of the second floor cafe was authentic, and the food was absolutely delicious. Ironically, I felt more at home in the Mexican restaurant that I have in the American restaurants and bars (too many cow skulls and horseshoes, ha!). I am excited to go back to our special little restaurant. Although we were the only people in the entire place, I could totally see it being packed during happy hour or salsa dancing into the wee morning!
Decorations inside Mexican Cafe (reminds me of my classroom!)
The second-story view (the sun was nice and warm)
An empty bottle of Cholula, my favorite hot sauce...I miss it so much!
The expansive bar!
Yesterday I was looking through a ChCh tourist brochure, something I really haven't done since arriving. We've walked about the city quite a lot, so I was surprised to find a picture of a lit square bustling with restaurants, bars, and people. It was called SOL square in the photo, and I ripped the page out in hopes of seeking it out one day. After leaving Mexican Cafe, however, we stumbled right upon it! The restaurants, bars, and stores are quite classy. There are retro couches and chairs sprawled across the cobblestone terrace, and heat lamps galore. The buildings surrounding the square are tall, enclosing the space, and crazy art (bicycles, mesh men walking tightropes, and a car!) are hanging from the walls and in between the buildings. I can't wait to visit that corner of ChCh again soon! It's interesting to think that I had seen all of the City Center, and then to walk one block further to discover this gem! I hope that it lives up to all that I hope it is.
Tomorrow I have an interview with a nanny family. It seems to be the biggest lead so far. The right hours and location, and hopefully the right family. I have been anticipating this meeting; I have been playing phone tag with the out-of-town family since last Saturday! The job search is (finally!) looking up! Whether I get the nanny and/or yoga gig or not, I hope that this momentum can continue so that I can be successful in finding work! Wish me luck!
After heading out to the third mall for the interview and several bus rides later, we were back in City Center searching for food. I had spotted a Mexican Cafe on the way out to the mall, and was eager to see more. I have had mad cravings for Mexican food. Chips and salsa, enchiladas, rice and beans, spicy food! Because it was only 4 in the afternoon, we were able to eat dinner at the lunch price at the adorable cafe. The decoration of the second floor cafe was authentic, and the food was absolutely delicious. Ironically, I felt more at home in the Mexican restaurant that I have in the American restaurants and bars (too many cow skulls and horseshoes, ha!). I am excited to go back to our special little restaurant. Although we were the only people in the entire place, I could totally see it being packed during happy hour or salsa dancing into the wee morning!
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