Archive for October, 2008
Hazing in Peru
Posted on 09. Oct, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I get a good dose of hazing in Peru courtesy of my basketball teammates, which is described in humiliating detail.
I got a good dose of Peruvian hazing last night after we pounded a team 73 – 46. There were a handful of new guys who I assume were from the high school team that Coach wants to start exposing them to this league. … Read more
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Peruvians Who Inspire Me
Posted on 03. Oct, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I talk about a few everyday Peruvians’ admirable spirit: a little girl who works at a snack stand, a shoelaces vendor, and my barber.
Dani’s a ten year-old girl who works with her mother at the corner of Don Bosco and San Pedro. Her mother is a chocolatera – a street vendor of candy, snacks, drinks, and cigarettes. After school Dani works with her mother until 9 or 10 pm. She also spends her weekends on that corner. She’s growing up much different than I did. … Read more
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