Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=ColombiaLover;2483353]Well, I have a masters and PhD (not from a diploma mill) and I am in academia, teaching in a fairly practice disciplined. As bright as my colleagues are in their chosen fields, so many of them have zero common sense and struggle to live in the real world. I am so often perplexed regarding their view of the world. This often holds true for PhDs who work in non-academic settings also, based on my experience.

Years ago I saw a summary of an article from a journal on personality disorders. The article talked about the incidence of mental illness in PhDs and, at least in some fields, the proportion of PhDs with some personality disorder or mental illness was fairly significant. This was especially true in the arts and humanities, but also in the sciences. I wish I could find that article and cite specifics.

At any rate, clearly one's formal education has little to do with common sense or the ability to monger.[/QUOTE]You failed to mention what PhD stands for, piled high and deep. Not in your case though!

And for those with just HSD's (High School Diplomas), they should never under estimated. Some of the smartest people I have ever met have no more than an HSD.

[QUOTE=SJobs;2483331]As for the usefulness of my posts, I have two things to say, and a recommendation.[/QUOTE]I am happy to read your nonsense. It is only for a few more weeks, jaja. I hope you continue to post the good stuff blow by blow non-stop for at least 6 months after you arrive.

Here is a link.
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[QUOTE=Surfer500;2483342]Each building will have a written set of rules that all owners and their renters must adhere to. Perception is everything, and most Colombians are very religious and don't tolerate our hobby well. [/QUOTE]Don't let anyone bully or intimidate you. It's legal to receive guests in your home.

There are good humble conservative religious people That many people like. But the arrogant judgmental Religious people that are often accusing good citizens of "Being agents of Satan" Are Looked down upon by a lot of Colombians. The Bible preaches forgiveness and not to judge your brothers. So some crazy rude idiot passing judgment is only pretending to be conservative and religious. These "pretenders" get a lot of hate in the media, online forms, cinema, etc For their irrational behavior.

Plus in this specific case the pretenders do not have the upper ground on morality. What is wrong with these people they like to say "you cannot do this" "you cannot do that. " But look what happens as a result of their policies. It is widely known that many priests who cannot get married or be with women have sexual relationships with men and often engage in illegal pedophilia with kids who work at the church. So obviously "the no sex policy" had some horrible consequences for the people that follow those guidelines. So why should anyone listen to these arrogant "pretenders"? They only smear the image of religion.

Take the example of Martin Luther he was a priest and he said "I can get married if I want" and he got married and he still priest.

Did someone "Affiliated" with religionsay not to use condoms? Would the world be a better place if no one used condoms?

[QUOTE=ColombiaLover;2483353]Well, I have a masters and PhD (not from a diploma mill) and I am in academia, teaching in a fairly practice disciplined. As bright as my colleagues are in their chosen fields, so many of them have zero common sense and struggle to live in the real world.

Years ago I saw a summary of an article from a journal on personality disorders. The article talked about the incidence of mental illness in PhDs and, at least in some fields, the proportion of PhDs with some personality disorder or mental illness was fairly significant.

At any rate, clearly one's formal education has little to do with common sense or the ability to monger.[/QUOTE]PhD in engineering may be good in mathematics. But there are other skills that for the most part are not taught in school or university.

A lot of things are meant to be learned outside of the education system. For example interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills, teamwork skills, creative problem skills, etiquette In business in everyday life, negotiation skills, Mental health awareness.

Does a PhD degree include the book that teaches you how to get what you want in the social arena without Generating conflict and also making sure the people around you are happy? Probably not checked the curriculum of electrical engineering doesn't include this type of knowledge.

[QUOTE=Frank11;2483415]PhD in engineering may be good in mathematics. But there are other skills that for the most part are not taught in school or university.

A lot of things are meant to be learned outside of the education system. For example interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills, teamwork skills, creative problem skills, etiquette In business in everyday life, negotiation skills, Mental health awareness.

Does a PhD degree include the book that teaches you how to get what you want in the social arena without Generating conflict and also making sure the people around you are happy? Probably not checked the curriculum of electrical engineering doesn't include this type of knowledge.[/QUOTE]The PhD training doesn't, but if you've founded startups, then all those skills are needed.

[QUOTE=SJobs;2483235]In case you missed it, the president has already decided that Colombia will open for international flights in September.[/QUOTE]Having international flights in place is necessary condition for people to travel there, but largely not sufficient. Many countries have international flights, but do not allow people to enter unless for "essential travel" and with quarantine. I understand both conditions are not a stop for you, and I wish you it will be enough. Keep us posted when you make it.

[QUOTE=Surfer500;2483387]You failed to mention what PhD stands for, piled high and deep. Not in your case though!

And for those with just HSD's (High School Diplomas), they should never under estimated. Some of the smartest people I have ever met have no more than an HSD.[/QUOTE]Many times less is really is more.

Ala Bill Gates and Zuckerbergs university degrees LOL.

It seems the most over-rated "degrees" are the tech field and JD and all you attorneys that like to think you can argue here know its true LMAO.

[QUOTE=Frank11;2483413]Don't let anyone bully or intimidate you. It's legal to receive guests in your home.

There are good humble conservative religious people That many people like. But the arrogant judgmental Religious people that are often accusing good citizens of "Being agents of Satan" Are Looked down upon by a lot of Colombians. The Bible preaches forgiveness and not to judge your brothers. So some crazy rude idiot passing judgment is only pretending to be conservative and religious. These "pretenders" get a lot of hate in the media, online forms, cinema, etc For their irrational behavior.

Plus in this specific case the pretenders do not have the upper ground on morality. What is wrong with these people they like to say "you cannot do this" "you cannot do that. " But look what happens as a result of their policies. It is widely known that many priests who cannot get married or be with women have sexual relationships with men and often engage in illegal pedophilia with kids who work at the church. So obviously "the no sex policy" had some horrible consequences for the people that follow those guidelines. So why should anyone listen to these arrogant "pretenders"? They only smear the image of religion.

Take the example of Martin Luther he was a priest and he said "I can get married if I want" and he got married and he still priest.

Did someone "Affiliated" with religionsay not to use condoms? Would the world be a better place if no one used condoms?[/QUOTE]Some good points. While a lot of Colombians may be fairly religious, they also accept that people want to fuck around. It's expected that a man wants sex and will sometimes pay for it (prostitution is legal afterall). BUT, they also prefer it to be low-key. They don't like young, sleazily-dressed chicas being paraded in their faces (or in the hallways of their building).

[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2483264]I know you did not ask me but I will throw my two cents in here. When you say "penthouse" it makes me think that you will be in a secure building with a door man or some type of security. Then you just tell them you are not home when said girls come. Most will call about any guest anyway but I doubt they are going to stalk your building or anything. My most pressing concern if I was buying a condo there would be whether I could get a chica up to my apartment if the buildings have some restrictions like most of the buildings rentals are in. Another thing to be damn careful about is this: you love the eighteen year olds, I assume because they are young and fresh looking (I do not have anything against them either) but you have to be damn careful about checking their cedulas because if she happens to be seventeen years and 363 days old, and say some neighbor calls the police (which from my understanding has happened before) even if she swears to the authorities that you did not have sex and they do not give you 14 years in prison, they will take your apartment in a heartbeat with no compensation. I have thought this through because I dabble with the ideal of someday retiring there myself and it would pay to have security but at the same time it just has to be a tolerant building for our hobby.

Outside of those concerns you also have to worry about getting charged "gringo prices", but I am not sure you can avoid that if you are buying a penthouse in Provenza.[/QUOTE]Thank you for these meaningful advice, I'm thinking along the same line. It's a first world problem, but it is nonetheless a real problem.

[QUOTE=Frank11;2483413]Don't let anyone bully or intimidate you. It's legal to receive guests in your home.

There are good humble conservative religious people That many people like. But the arrogant judgmental Religious people that are often accusing good citizens of "Being agents of Satan" Are Looked down upon by a lot of Colombians. The Bible preaches forgiveness and not to judge your brothers. So some crazy rude idiot passing judgment is only pretending to be conservative and religious. These "pretenders" get a lot of hate in the media, online forms, cinema, etc For their irrational behavior.

Plus in this specific case the pretenders do not have the upper ground on morality. What is wrong with these people they like to say "you cannot do this" "you cannot do that. " But look what happens as a result of their policies. It is widely known that many priests who cannot get married or be with women have sexual relationships with men and often engage in illegal pedophilia with kids who work at the church. So obviously "the no sex policy" had some horrible consequences for the people that follow those guidelines. So why should anyone listen to these arrogant "pretenders"? They only smear the image of religion.

Take the example of Martin Luther he was a priest and he said "I can get married if I want" and he got married and he still priest.

Did someone "Affiliated" with religionsay not to use condoms? Would the world be a better place if no one used condoms?[/QUOTE]Very well put.

[QUOTE=SJobs;2483462]Thank you for these meaningful advice, I'm thinking along the same line. It's a first world problem, but it is nonetheless a real problem.[/QUOTE]Hope you make it there bro, and look forward to reading your adventures.

On one of the previous trips, I hooked up with an instagram chicka in Medellin. She has a banging bod and a cute face, but the sex was not great. She was dead fish. I still follow her on Instagram, and have seen her photos without makeup. At least to me she looks fugly without makeup. Anyone had similar experiences?

[QUOTE=MMHikeus;2483467]On one of the previous trips, I hooked up with an instagram chicka in Medellin. She has a banging bod and a cute face, but the sex was not great. She was dead fish. I still follow her on Instagram, and have seen her photos without makeup. At least to me she looks fugly without makeup. Anyone had similar experiences?[/QUOTE]Yes, all of my life. I began to develop my "x-ray vision " for make-up as an early adult. Its crucial in my opinion. Gaining experience seeing individual women, of different ethnicities and skin types, with and without make -up will really build your analysis skills. Furthermore, their trickery is magnified greatly in the realm of photos and video. The most beautiful women are alluring without make-up. When you see a woman in a lot of make-up, your first question is "what is she hiding, and why?" proceed with suspicion from there. Sometimes its just insecurity, often more than that though.

A woman looking quite different without make-up should never be a surprise.. "expect the expected"

Why are so many strip clubs so damned dimly lit? Well, I think you know the answer.

Now, don't get me started on the geometric illusions of tall shoes/heels. I'll just say this, if you find a girl who looks hot in very flat shoes... strongly consider keeping her.

[QUOTE=MMHikeus;2483467]On one of the previous trips, I hooked up with an instagram chicka in Medellin. She has a banging bod and a cute face, but the sex was not great. She was dead fish. I still follow her on Instagram, and have seen her photos without makeup. At least to me she looks fugly without makeup. Anyone had similar experiences?[/QUOTE]Did you just discover this phenomenon? Most girls don't look as good without makeup, and especially when it's a photo. In person, frequently the difference isn't as stark. But photos can be cruel and capture things you don't notice when you're in person.

After boning hundreds of pros in the last 20+ years (and 100's of non-pros in the preceding 20 years), I have concluded there's no correlation between looks and performance. Some chicas are just beasts in the bedroom and some are just dead fish. That said, pros in Colombia are usually on point. Pros in Brasil are even more on point.

Back to the fooled-by-photos/make-up thing. To me the biggest thing a chica can do to cover up undesirable qualities is what she has over her lower abdomen. It's always a let down to be with a hot-looking girl and then you pull down her pants to uncover really ugly baby damage. That's the great thing about the FKKs where you see them walking around completely naked.