Tag Archives: basketball
Nasty Follow-Ups
Posted on 10. Jan, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Summing up developments regarding hazing, basketball, racism, sex, work and Peruvian culture in the following sections: From Hazed to Hazer, Basketball, Cholo Cholin, AQP Gringo Tours, Anita, Milagros, and Scrawny Anorexic.
From Hazed To Hazer
A week after the team put Icy Hot in my ass, I met Sebastián – a new addition to the team who wasn’t at our initiation. Coach said he must adhere to tradition and singled me out, probably due to my performance when the team subdued me. He addressed me in English while pointing at Sebastián, “Colin, fetch … Read more
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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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Basketball Champs and Anita’s Done
Posted on 08. Sep, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Simon catches a brichera (two actually, at the same time). My team wins the city championship. Anita’s in love.
After leaving Arequipa my Irish cousin Simon sent this email:
I just wanted to fill you in on a weird happening i had in Lima. As you may remember when we were in Deja Vu in Arequipa we were both dancing with those two gringo hunters (you had the smaller one with huge tits and a nice ass) …
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Latest Dating and Basketball in AQP, Peru
Posted on 27. Aug, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I talk about two new girls I’m dating, and my basketball team.
I have two potential girlfriend-replacements. However, I was pretty drunk when I met each one and almost didn’t remember what they looked like. They’re attractive but not girlfriend material. … Read more
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Basketball, Language, and Civil Unrest in Peru
Posted on 15. Jun, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: My new basketball team, improving Spanish, and the protest / civil unrest dimension of Arequipa, Peru.
My basketball team played our first game last Wednesday night. I played about 15 of the 40 minute game. In my 15 minutes, I had 2 points, several rebounds, a few blocks, and 3 fouls. The refs here call MUCH closer than in the States. Or maybe they’re picking on me because I’m a gringo playing rough. … Read more
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Other Oddities & 1st Pics from Arequipa, Peru
Posted on 01. Jun, 2008 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Another round of miscellaneous oddities to a gringo in Peru.
Little Things
There’s this odd phenomenon in Peru of giving children English and American names. I’ve met people named Billy, Jennifer, Percy, Stephanie, Henry, Washington. I don’t get it. … Read more
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