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Gringa Confessions: Dating in the U.S. vs Dating in Chile
Unsplash photo by Akshar Dave First and foremost a big ole disclaimer is important here as everyone's experience is different! This post...
ThoughtsandThings
Dec 15, 20208 min read
4 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About Being Alone Abroad.
Unsplash Photo by Anthony Tran Years ago when I stepped on that plane to Chile all by myself, during that 9-hour flight, I stressed and...
ThoughtsandThings
Nov 2, 20207 min read
Living Abroad: Expectation vs Reality
With the current travel restrictions and life in a pandemic, it could seem kind of crazy to entertain the thought of moving to another...
ThoughtsandThings
Oct 19, 20206 min read
3 Life Lessons I've Learned From Chileans
With September 18th still front of mind, and a lot of the spirit being about feeling prideful about being Chilean (which according to me...
ThoughtsandThings
Sep 21, 20205 min read
Feminism Series: Part 1
Image Source As someone who considers myself a feminist, I am all too familiar with the awkward moments, silences, and tension this...
ThoughtsandThings
Sep 7, 202011 min read
The Mapuche Conflict In The Araucanía: 3 Things To Keep Front Of Mind
Image Source By now, I'm sure most of you (who live in Chile) have heard about the conflict in the Aracuanía as it's dominated national...
ThoughtsandThings
Aug 24, 20206 min read
7 Mindful Habits Learned During Quarantine
1: Implement Morning and Sleep Routines Pre-quarantine, my mornings definitely looked like Ana's as I struggled to pull myself out of...
ThoughtsandThings
Aug 13, 20204 min read
12 Ways to Connect with Chile from your Couch
1: A Fantastic Woman A Fantastic Woman is a fantastic (for a lack of a better word) film about Marina, a young transgender woman and the...
ThoughtsandThings
Aug 6, 20203 min read
ThoughtsandThings Interviews 0 Waste on Recycling in Chile
ThoughtsandThings: Can you tell me a bit about how 0 Waste came about and why an interactive solution to recycling in Chile is necessary?...
ThoughtsandThings
Jul 30, 20206 min read
10 Small Companies To Cover Your Essential Needs That Don't Break The Bank
It’s no secret that small businesses have been hit especially hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also no secret that the word...
ThoughtsandThings
Jul 23, 20203 min read
A Reflection on Privilege in a Pandemic
During the past few months at home, I have not been able to get the concept of privilege out of my head. The immense privilege myself,...
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Jul 16, 20204 min read
5 Things to Know About ThoughtsandThings
1. Who Am I? First and foremost, let's get ourselves acquainted! My name is Mary Martha, but you can call me M&M. Over four years ago I...
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Jul 9, 20202 min read
Plant-Based Eating in Santiago de Chile
Image Source It was August of 2019 and the Amazon was ablaze, breaking hearts across the globe. A dear friend of mine inspired my...
ThoughtsandThings
Jan 26, 20205 min read
The Dark Side of Beauty Ideals
It was the last week of February of 2016 in Santiago de Chile and the person I was with mentioned something that really stuck with me. He...
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Jan 12, 20204 min read
Five Small Chilean Businesses You Should Know About
There are endless benefits to supporting small businesses. From improving the local economy, or that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you...
ThoughtsandThings
Jan 3, 20203 min read
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