I have been receiving some critics about my pesimist view about Miami. Let me tell you one thing, nobody forced me to come here, so if I am now living in Miami its because the good things are much more than the bad things.
But the bad things are more fun to write about...
C'mon! I would never bitch about the place where I live, specially if I have chosen to live here. Even if I didnt really like it, I am too proud to admit I have made a mistake ;-)
Now, honestly, I am enjoying this paradise. The settling down time is being tougher and longer than what I expected but, who does not want to spend some time in Miami??
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
All about the looks
Miami is an interesting place when it comes to looks. Its all about the looks.
What you wear, how fit you are, how big are your boobs, how tanned you are and what car you drive are key to determine your "success" in a place like Miami.
The funny thing is to see all these attributes completely blown up and overdone.
You see a blend of tacky, expensive, flashy outfits around. Even dogs wear branded clothes. Its hard to find a good tailor to have a suit made. Hard to find European looking clothes. And the ones you find are way too expensive. Thank God for the Spanish miracle Zara though.
Its madness. Everybody works out. No matter the age, the social status, the occupation... Everybody. It is a healthy habit unless you take it to extremes. And some do over here, believe me.
I am sure Miami has the highest concentration of silicon and botox per capita in the world. It gets ridiculous. Again, when taken to the extreme, you see pneumatic ladies who look weird, disproportionate. Dont get me wrong, I am fine with plastic surgery, just make it look natural.
Sometimes it feels like a zoo. Unbelieveable creatures parading in frint of your eyes. Its worth sitting at a Starbucks and enjoying the sight.
Only in Miami...
What you wear, how fit you are, how big are your boobs, how tanned you are and what car you drive are key to determine your "success" in a place like Miami.
The funny thing is to see all these attributes completely blown up and overdone.
You see a blend of tacky, expensive, flashy outfits around. Even dogs wear branded clothes. Its hard to find a good tailor to have a suit made. Hard to find European looking clothes. And the ones you find are way too expensive. Thank God for the Spanish miracle Zara though.
Its madness. Everybody works out. No matter the age, the social status, the occupation... Everybody. It is a healthy habit unless you take it to extremes. And some do over here, believe me.
I am sure Miami has the highest concentration of silicon and botox per capita in the world. It gets ridiculous. Again, when taken to the extreme, you see pneumatic ladies who look weird, disproportionate. Dont get me wrong, I am fine with plastic surgery, just make it look natural.
Sometimes it feels like a zoo. Unbelieveable creatures parading in frint of your eyes. Its worth sitting at a Starbucks and enjoying the sight.
Only in Miami...
Where and how to make friends?
Miami is definitelty not a great place to make new friends. And I guess it is due to the actual set up of the city. It is a huge place and everything movement takes too long.
You really need to make an effort to work on your social life. Attend parties, go out a lot.. And that involves a lot of driving, which is both tiring and discouraging.
Another way to make friends is in your own condo. But people are not that friendly. You would never hear a "hello" in the morning elevator ride. People develop a sense of individualism and isolation. During the day, you dont see too many people socializing. Of course, as I worte in another post, there is no downtown or city center where to hang out and about, which makes interaction way more difficult.
There are not many enablers for social life. No neighborhood or "barrios".
And if you happen to be at a socializing place and start a conversation, the conversation themes are superficial. A great way to have fun that night and to make acquaintances, but not great to make new good friends.
I must say we have been lucky in finding good friends (despite the fact we have to drive 30 minutes to meet up with them). But comparing it to other places where we have lived, Miami ranks lower in the Friend-making scale.
You really need to make an effort to work on your social life. Attend parties, go out a lot.. And that involves a lot of driving, which is both tiring and discouraging.
Another way to make friends is in your own condo. But people are not that friendly. You would never hear a "hello" in the morning elevator ride. People develop a sense of individualism and isolation. During the day, you dont see too many people socializing. Of course, as I worte in another post, there is no downtown or city center where to hang out and about, which makes interaction way more difficult.
There are not many enablers for social life. No neighborhood or "barrios".
And if you happen to be at a socializing place and start a conversation, the conversation themes are superficial. A great way to have fun that night and to make acquaintances, but not great to make new good friends.
I must say we have been lucky in finding good friends (despite the fact we have to drive 30 minutes to meet up with them). But comparing it to other places where we have lived, Miami ranks lower in the Friend-making scale.
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