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  1. Vagrant Violet

    Private personal trainer rates/fees?

    Hi! Do you mind sharing the BsAs website that you found with the personal trainers? Thank you in advance! :)
  2. Vagrant Violet

    The Argentines are not all right

    Very sobering, indeed. As someone who has battled mood disorders and mental illness for decades, it's heartbreaking - the whole damn situation. Some facets of this whole quilombo were inevitable, I suppose, such as the Covid pandemic, but others - namely the lack of accessibility to adequate...
  3. Vagrant Violet

    Medical insurance premium adjustments and inflation

    All of the above. In August 2023 my family pediatrician was already charging $10,000 pesos apart from our OSDE 210 insurance 😳
  4. Vagrant Violet

    Money transfer issue anyone?

    Last evening, I tried to use MoneyGram to send U$130 to my husband's Santander account again (1 week after the failed attempt). It was rejected and canceled in an hour 😐
  5. Vagrant Violet

    Money transfer issue anyone?

    Interesting that you mentioned this. At the end of July, I transferred approximately $300,000 pesos to my Supervielle account and about $200,000 to m y husband Santander accountant On MoneyGram. When I needed to transfer again about a week ago (the equivalent of U$110 and $150 respectively)...
  6. Vagrant Violet

    Shortages: How are you being affected?

    Before going to the US a few months ago, I casually mentioned my trip to my dentist, who then asked me ("sin compromiso" ;)) if I could bring her back a special headset for magnifying purposes, as she needed it for work and simply could not get it. How was I going to say no to the woman who puts...
  7. Vagrant Violet

    Is it possible to find a truly remote US job from Buenos Aires?

    Sure, I downloaded the “TextMe” app on my iPhone (though I am not sure it is available on Android… it most likely is). It works with incoming and outgoing calls, and I suppose text messages as well (given the name), though I have not had to test that feature out. I also added the new number to...
  8. Vagrant Violet

    Is it possible to find a truly remote US job from Buenos Aires?

    One factor that wound up working in my favor was getting a subscription for a US phone number associated with my Argentine smartphone. I’ve seen monthly and annual plans for very little, but they can be well worth the investment. My only advice is NOT to get the mobile number through Skype. I...
  9. Vagrant Violet

    Selling Lenovo ThinkBook (w/ Spanish Keyboard) - EXCELLENT Condition

    Hey, RP! I totally agree! At this point, I would honestly consider it fine and dandy if I sold it for even half that price. (Can't blame a gal for trying! ;) )
  10. Vagrant Violet

    Selling Lenovo ThinkBook (w/ Spanish Keyboard) - EXCELLENT Condition

    I am selling a Lenovo ThinkBook. It is in EXCELLENT condition, but I am selling it because I just can’t get used to the Spanish keyboard (I bought it new from Mercado Libre before I knew I would travel back to the United States, but I needed a computer at the time). More specs about the laptop...
  11. Vagrant Violet

    Where can I find strong blue cheese and also sour cream?

    I've found that (although it's labeled as a cream cheese) CasanCrem *light* has the consistency of sour cream. It's not expensive, perhaps give it a shot? :)
  12. Vagrant Violet

    Immigration Lawyer in 2023

    I, too, highly recommend Gabriel Celano. I found out about him nearly 14 years ago from an English-speaking next door neighbor. As they say, "Good whiskey needs no signboard." Despite having a Facebook page, IG, and webpage, the firm doesn't advertise because just word-of-mouth recommendations...
  13. Vagrant Violet

    BAExpat Member Featured In the La Nación

    It's a delicate situation to say the least. On one hand, it's understandable why so many Russians are fleeing and choosing Argentina to settle down and/or give birth. But while it's definitely not a crime to be pregnant (as stated in the protest sign in the photo below from La Nación), with too...
  14. Vagrant Violet

    How much do you tip at cafes and restaurants?

    I've worked before as a waitress, a café barista, and a few other positions that rely primarily on tips. Let me tell you all, I can assert that these jobs are difficult physically (and sometimes mentally). Hence, I would say I am a consistently generous tipper, whether here or back in the US -...
  15. Vagrant Violet

    US ex pats that married Argentine Citizen help

    Heya, heya, Redpossum! True... tanto tiempo! I'm still here, keeping busy between two adorable (but crazy ;) ) kids and my ridiculous teaching hours. Can't complain, though. I hope you are well! <3
  16. Vagrant Violet

    US ex pats that married Argentine Citizen help

    Hello, Sam. I’m also a US citizen who married an Argentine citizen in CABA 11+ years ago. You don’t need to show any proof of income, though if you’ve been married before, I imagine you’ll need to show proof that you are currently legally single. However, I don’t know if you and your fiancée...
  17. Vagrant Violet

    Moneygram transfer

    Bingo! I sent myself a small transfer about an hour and a half ago... lo and behold, it just appeared in my Supervielle account 👍
  18. Vagrant Violet

    Who Does Pasta Belong To?

    "Who does pasta belong to, Argentina or Italy?"... Pfffft! :rolleyes: Lest we forget: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/4-000-year-old-noodles-found-in-china
  19. Vagrant Violet

    Best translation of “ tranquilo todo se va a acomodar, tené fe !!”

    Hey, hey! Long time, no see indeed... I'm still here and kickin', Redpossum! :)
  20. Vagrant Violet

    Best translation of “ tranquilo todo se va a acomodar, tené fe !!”

    I would say the closest interpretation (rather than direct translation) would be: "Don't worry! Everything will work out, have faith!" Saludos!
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