tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post7662058895143161906..comments2024-01-06T04:19:07.616-08:00Comments on Real Social Dynamics Blog: The Mexico I Experienced -- 15 Cities In 6 WeeksTyler-Real Social Dynamicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06957018105278795280noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-71591675141851627812008-08-21T09:49:00.000-07:002008-08-21T09:49:00.000-07:00Tyler, Just read this and I'm very impressed. You ...Tyler, Just read this and I'm very impressed. You do have balls my man.<BR/><BR/>I've done Cancun, Puerta Vallarta, Cabo, the "Gringo Way" and to be honest, that's the way I like it.<BR/><BR/>For me to see the incredible poverty just makes me too sad.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why my life is so rich, and yes I consider that a very good thing, but I everyday have an attitude of extreme gratitude.Michael Crosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18268340117689769650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-87696607154637982372008-06-27T19:02:00.000-07:002008-06-27T19:02:00.000-07:00Heyy! Why is it that after finishing the Blue Prin...Heyy! Why is it that after finishing the Blue Print, I feel kind of morbid? I was sad that the class was over but wtf, I feel so wierd! Is there some other place I can go to talk about it?Nick Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345422023019126829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-38996908026441870902008-06-18T17:08:00.000-07:002008-06-18T17:08:00.000-07:00Wow, amazing. It's always enlightening to watch ou...Wow, amazing. It's always enlightening to watch our daily reality through other's eyes. It's a way of remembering how what we consider as beeing normal, for others, is a totally new experience. And also, is a way of remembering how much more we have to do in our daily lives to compensate for the lacking of resources for the common people here in Mexico.<BR/>I liked your attitude on looking to find the non common for tourist places, to have a real picture of the great contrasts our country has.<BR/>Also liked your interest in seeing how there are people here, whom despite their lack or resources, live day by day, beeing happy with simple stuff, without worring about superficial things. Living the present, enjoying simple things life brings to them. Despite their poverty, is people from whom we can daily learn the importance of beeing able to be happy without having expensive stuff (cars, clothing, houses, etc).<BR/>great experience, thnks for sharing!!Piolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04878005369348720855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-21493586032791444922008-05-29T07:53:00.000-07:002008-05-29T07:53:00.000-07:00Looks like fun.It's amazing how travelling for a f...Looks like fun.<BR/><BR/>It's amazing how travelling for a few weeks eventually just makes you forget work, school or whatever you're doing and just relax and have fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-30777456949312768992008-05-21T08:59:00.000-07:002008-05-21T08:59:00.000-07:00Luke Skywalker style: You WILL let me into your co...Luke Skywalker style: You WILL let me into your country, this passport is JUST FINE. <BR/><BR/>Actually I think it's not Luke but Obi Wan that spoke in the film at the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-43029359411934717892008-05-16T14:34:00.000-07:002008-05-16T14:34:00.000-07:00Here is how it works:Lot of real experiences -> [T...Here is how it works:<BR/><BR/>Lot of real experiences -> [Tyler's mind] -> lot of great value.<BR/><BR/>[Tyler's mind] is money. It's so cool how you can generate value based on all your experiences.<BR/><BR/>You saw real poverty and you are really aware of it (while the average american is watching badTV like a zombie loool).<BR/><BR/>Go Tyler Go !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-6107111297045381782008-05-15T08:43:00.000-07:002008-05-15T08:43:00.000-07:00Good Stuff!When you go back to live, go snorkellin...Good Stuff!<BR/><BR/>When you go back to live, go snorkelling in the caves that run under the peninsula. You should be able to find a company to take you to some great spots. It's a fantastic experience<BR/><BR/> - A Time to ThrillUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209128529641559088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-12435231187209970042008-05-13T08:11:00.000-07:002008-05-13T08:11:00.000-07:00Dude! It looks like you had an insane time. Quick ...Dude! It looks like you had an insane time. Quick observation: An interesting string of thoughts come to me as I was going through my Linguistics notes yesterday. The major thing that separates humans from other animals on the planet is language, which allows us to communicate those wonderfully intelligent thoughts our super developed brains produce to one another. Language and humans are so intertwined that they both shape one another. People learn to interact with the tangible world through language and the way in which you use language says something about you to others. In society there are many linguistic barriers; the cool people speak in a certain manner, the 'chody' people speak in another. Even the language that you speak puts you somewhere on the social ladder. Many people would rate French higher than isiXhosa for instance because they think it's “more romantic”. You do some travelling so you might have noticed that in countries where people speak relatively unknown languages they rate languages like English and French higher than their own language and the girls might even sneak away with you because you speak some language that they consider to be cool. I think the whole situation is fascinating and I'm astounded by how much presence language has in the dynamics of social interactions. Look into it and you might even find it useful on your travels.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm noticing that the world is filled with so many interpersonal systems that cracking one matrix is merely scratching the surface. Our society is made of layer upon layer of matrixes and acquiring “the sight” for one matrix opens the door into another matrix and you find that the rabbit hole goes pretty deep.Charles Sibotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387031215317827106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-17289839552906187012008-05-11T06:47:00.000-07:002008-05-11T06:47:00.000-07:00Fantastic travelogue and photos. My mind expanded ...Fantastic travelogue and photos. My mind expanded just READING it. I can't wait to go there myself.Globetrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804813327439473139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-21052195943691532302008-05-08T13:17:00.000-07:002008-05-08T13:17:00.000-07:00Love it.. This article got me so grounded and moti...Love it.. This article got me so grounded and motivated that I just hoped it would keep going..<BR/><BR/>But off to live my own adventureous life..! : ) <BR/><BR/>The DuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-42794777008369237142008-05-07T21:56:00.000-07:002008-05-07T21:56:00.000-07:00Hey Tyler Durden, what´s up man? Yeah, I relate ...Hey Tyler Durden, what´s up man? Yeah, I relate to what you are saying about how traveling is draining. That is definitely true. I am down here in South America on an internship. I mean it has been an awesome time, I have seen some beautiful places, done some awesome things, my view about what "normal" is has changed because the culture in Latin America is different than the US in a lot of ways. But man, being in a new place, with a new language, trying to do it all without all of your support system at your fingertips(your friends, your technology, your comforts, etc.)is hard as hell. I like the new direction of your blog, it´s interesting to think about what life is about and direct our lives in a better more refreshing way. I´d be interested to see what your religious beliefs are. Not that I am religious, but just wondering...alright PEACE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-67123882551877898112008-05-06T09:19:00.000-07:002008-05-06T09:19:00.000-07:00cool man, interesting reportcool man, interesting reportAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-83217396791409272932008-05-06T08:58:00.000-07:002008-05-06T08:58:00.000-07:00This was a great read, your writing skills are get...This was a great read, your writing skills are getting very sharp. Keep it up!Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07441236962878033576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-10150190319720352812008-05-06T08:42:00.000-07:002008-05-06T08:42:00.000-07:00awesome report and pics, Tyler. inspires me to liv...awesome report and pics, Tyler. inspires me to live life to the fullest and see the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-26676567665449562702008-05-06T06:00:00.000-07:002008-05-06T06:00:00.000-07:00It's awesome to look for uncommon views over old t...It's awesome to look for uncommon views over old towns. The city is the same, your eyes are the one who change the experience of it.Bernardo Torreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662342363470083661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-88507611943119457312008-05-06T01:53:00.000-07:002008-05-06T01:53:00.000-07:00Just read the whole thing... really cool man. Lik...Just read the whole thing... really cool man. Liked the part where you mentioned how they work harder and complain less. I noticed that alot in Thailand too. <BR/><BR/>I think maybe it comes down to being more in align with their values - like they really HAVE to make the the money for sustenance, whereas if we wanted we could probably just sponge off the government all our lives if it came down to it. <BR/><BR/>"working jobs we hate to buy things we dont need" - TD, FightClub<BR/><BR/>Thats not an option in 2nd/3rd world areas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-57396153917831800182008-05-06T01:13:00.000-07:002008-05-06T01:13:00.000-07:00Thanks for the post! Loved it :)Thanks for the post! Loved it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-77095633186765479402008-05-06T00:21:00.000-07:002008-05-06T00:21:00.000-07:00"Damn that thing was in need of replacement. Every..."Damn that thing was in need of replacement. Every time I went through customs they laughed at me asking if I'd put it in the laundry. <BR/><BR/>Good thing I know how to talk. <BR/><BR/>Social dynamics, Luke Skywalker style: You WILL let me into your country, this passport is JUST FINE. <BR/>"<BR/><BR/><BR/>HAHAH yes me too. Mine HAS been through the laundry, a water fight at Thai new year, and a thunderstorm. Getting into the US should be interesting...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-73172843957885585912008-05-05T21:35:00.000-07:002008-05-05T21:35:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your experience wit...Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-49523196874616500142008-05-05T21:13:00.000-07:002008-05-05T21:13:00.000-07:00looks like you got built, big time. man I need to ...looks like you got built, big time. man I need to hit the gymAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-4040332520520402008-05-05T21:01:00.000-07:002008-05-05T21:01:00.000-07:00Cool man I really got something out of thisLove it...Cool man I really got something out of this<BR/><BR/>Love it<BR/><BR/>J AtomikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-48174318473250816112008-05-05T20:49:00.000-07:002008-05-05T20:49:00.000-07:00Two points stuck out, one in the post, one in a co...Two points stuck out, one in the post, one in a comment...<BR/><BR/>1. The highway between Tehuacan and Teotitlan really does have the most amazing cactus I have ever seen anywhere.<BR/><BR/>2. I actually have been kidnapped in Mexico DF. It was a taxi scam from one of the bus stations. Scary. We did eventually make it back to my car parked at the Laredo Airport (probably couldn't do that these days). Jerked the key lock out of the ignition with a slide hammer, used a screwdriver to start it.<BR/><BR/>Then again, I was mugged in New Orleans once as well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-52099157872499460082008-05-05T18:33:00.000-07:002008-05-05T18:33:00.000-07:00thanks to visit my country, sadly you couldnt visi...thanks to visit my country, sadly you couldnt visit Queretaro <BR/><BR/>Maybe next time??<BR/><BR/>the aqueduct and peña de bernal are waiting for you my friend.<BR/><BR/>http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/3833/dsc00009dq3.jpg<BR/><BR/>http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/516/lapeadebernalqg9.jpg<BR/><BR/>Its nice to read about the reality of Mexico from another point of view, sometimes as you said I shutdown because theres so much poverty that it hurts, thanks to open my eyes. (again)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-73180328426022959932008-05-05T17:23:00.000-07:002008-05-05T17:23:00.000-07:00Really fantastic article, read it from top to bott...Really fantastic article, read it from top to bottom. Looks like you had an incredible experience. Really appreciate the time and effort that must have gone into writing this up. Thank you.tfflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12936860617497863376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37394673.post-10766282306341636062008-05-05T17:22:00.000-07:002008-05-05T17:22:00.000-07:00Beautiful. Thanks for that.Beautiful. Thanks for that.Scott Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362833851701671617noreply@blogger.com