tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post3884237415251934458..comments2024-01-16T07:18:56.206-03:00Comments on Fly Brother: What I Appreciate About the USAFly Brotherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02675211627726489759noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-4784987427317329012008-09-26T12:40:00.000-03:002008-09-26T12:40:00.000-03:00LMAO @ "Bring it on "that's all i have to sayP.S :...LMAO @ "Bring it on "<BR/><BR/>that's all i have to say<BR/><BR/>P.S : Canada has more than 2 truly international cities : Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal... ha ! But yes i got ur point about diversity.Soldierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279314633820060748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-36143699428465420702008-09-22T22:24:00.000-03:002008-09-22T22:24:00.000-03:00hehe no i just moved here for the tails.hehe no i just moved here for the tails.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442878001933795958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-59976436707798770512008-09-21T18:46:00.000-03:002008-09-21T18:46:00.000-03:00Darious - I need to stop by your spot and catch up...Darious - I need to stop by your spot and catch up. I also need to ask my moms to send me a box of Jiffy cornbread mix in the next care package.<BR/><BR/>Duncan - Thanks for commenting. American law enforcement in general scares the crap outta me, and immigration is no exception. I'm often "randomly" searched returning from Latin America, depending on my attire. I hope after this election our country will re-acquaint itself with the world.<BR/><BR/>Kwere - Glad to know my post inspires others...long ones, too!<BR/><BR/>Kevin - LOL @ the wack cosmos. But you didn't move to Brazil for the cocktails, didya? ;-)<BR/><BR/>Harvey - There are other large cities in Brazil, but they don't have the same type of international cultural draw as the biggies SP and Rio. Salvador, for example, is a monumental paean to Brazilian culture that should not be missed. The historical cultural melange that is Brazil throbs through the air in that city, but it's still quintessentially Brazilian and nothing more, as are the other large cities in the country.<BR/><BR/>Felicia - You will be receiving an email about that shortly. By the way, other than the District itself, my favorite part of the DC area is the Virginia suburbs.<BR/><BR/>Miki - Thanks for commenting! I will certainly be a repeat visitor.<BR/><BR/>Jean - Many thanks for your comment. I would never really compare the EU culturally with the US. Other than the 50 states acting somewhat economically like little independent countries, the fact that one main language is spoken and that the country grew as one political entity after independence, to me, interferes the idea that it can be compared with Europe and its myriad languages and histories. Also, many (not all, of course) of the super-cosmopolitan cities in Europe are national capitals, and in some instances, former imperial capitals (London, Paris, Madrid) and therefore serve as magnets for the cultures they came in contact with as colonizers. Considering the USA's relatively short-lived imperial existence, I still find it remarkable that the country has consistently served as a draw for other cultures and I'm glad that one of the benefits of this migration is an array of multicultural cities within one continent-spanning country. Again, I thank you for reading and appreciate comments from my fellow expats.Fly Brotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02675211627726489759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-85619328191599727012008-09-19T07:07:00.000-03:002008-09-19T07:07:00.000-03:00Been out of the States for clsoe to 15 years now. ...Been out of the States for clsoe to 15 years now. Agree with some of what you say, but strongly disagree with others. Take the two cities point: imagine the EU as one country and you end up with dozens of truly interesting and diverse international cities.Sbongile Mbikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245890099074241585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-18174856891039790502008-09-16T02:09:00.000-03:002008-09-16T02:09:00.000-03:00I love your list so much! I agree so much about fi...I love your list so much! I agree so much about film/movies as well. Japanese cinema and TV makes me want to pull out all of my hair!<BR/><BR/>Another thing I do miss about America is the fact that you can blend in just a little bit more. Here in Japan it's impossible! But I guess that comes with the territory of being an ex pat! <BR/><BR/>I look forward to reading more of your blog and feel free to stop by mine again! :)Crossing Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784832078896201863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-14388884833250441392008-09-15T08:28:00.000-03:002008-09-15T08:28:00.000-03:00My favorite thing about the U.S. is that the only ...My favorite thing about the U.S. is that the only limit is the limit we set upon ourselves. <BR/>2. The open road<BR/>3. Large apartments, lofts, etc.<BR/>4. Food from all over the world!<BR/>5. My beautiful Virginia (New Yorkers please come to my state in peace please. We like it peaceful in Virginia)<BR/>6. The blood, sweat and tears of my people are in the very soil that I walk on and I hope that I make them proud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-59848299825228280302008-09-15T08:16:00.000-03:002008-09-15T08:16:00.000-03:00Sounds like you may be thinking about moving back ...Sounds like you may be thinking about moving back to the States? Or would you try to really settle in another country? I've lived in 5 years in Paris, France, 4 years in Sweden and now one year in Seoul, South Korea. I'm thinking of having the best of both worlds. No, I WILL have the best of both worlds as I base myself in the U.S. while still continuing to work abroad and travel internationally, but I must admit, I love the ease of living in the States, no need for work permits, renewing visas, etc. Oy vey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-7132205202244450492008-09-13T18:44:00.000-03:002008-09-13T18:44:00.000-03:00Hey, diversity, what about Brazil? never been ther...Hey, diversity, what about Brazil? never been there, but I would bet that they have more than 2 truely diverse cities.<BR/><BR/>When I was in Japan I missed big apartments, wide open-spaces where you can lie on the grass, I missed the diversity (of opinion as well as people)... I can't say I missed the food though!Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04124970399121600312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-70048057106310049462008-09-13T11:12:00.000-03:002008-09-13T11:12:00.000-03:00And fishbowl sized martinis.And cranberry juice. ...And fishbowl sized martinis.<BR/><BR/>And cranberry juice. They make Cosmopolitans in Sao Paulo with cherry juice. *shiver*Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442878001933795958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-44560971518910688232008-09-12T16:52:00.000-03:002008-09-12T16:52:00.000-03:00i started writing a response and couldn't stop. it...i started writing a response and couldn't stop. it ended up being so long that i just made it a post in my blog. when you get a moment, check it out. i didn't even say half of what i could have said. i've got this love-hate relationship with america.kwerekwerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01057201172646578598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-12635963409301085152008-09-11T21:08:00.000-03:002008-09-11T21:08:00.000-03:00Great article, as an Irishman I’m scared sh*tless ...Great article, as an Irishman I’m scared sh*tless by American immigration and as result only travel to the US when absolutely necessary. <BR/>However, it’s incredible how much I owe to American culture, music, movies, tv (thank you Sesame St & HBO), art, job, burgers…etc<BR/>Looking forward to the day that a person arriving off a flight in O’Hare can’t be locked up indefinitely without charge. The world is waiting America, please meet us half way, it’ll be great to get reacquainted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883929634670798061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225088520200629410.post-27532940635838364962008-09-11T20:27:00.000-03:002008-09-11T20:27:00.000-03:00I love sooo many things about America. Like for re...I love sooo many things about America. Like for real - there's way too much to mention.<BR/><BR/>But I'm with you on grits - lol - I love them. I'm going to be doing a shrimp and grits dish on my food blog - www.everydaycookin.blogspot.comDarius T. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225878800405121386noreply@blogger.com