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32 Things You Know When You Are Colombian

Wheter you are in Colombia or far way from home, you can relate to many of these "colombianadas"

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32 Things You Know When You Are Colombian
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You could be born in Colombia or any where around the world

1. Empanadas con ají are glorious.

2. For you, nothing compares to Colombian coffee.

3. You die inside when someone spells ColUmbia instead of ColOmbia.

4. You put el queso inside of the chocolate.

Some might add bread to the mix.

5. In your opinion nothing beats "Sabados Felices."

You can always count on them to out a smile in your face.

6. You love chivas!

And you could not wait to until you were old enough to be in one.

7. When la seleccion plays, it's time to wear your jersey.

It does not matter the final score we are still proud of our boys.

8. It's not a party until somebody opens el "guaro."

9. In your opinion, nothing beats Colombian food.

If these do not water your mouth, I don't know what it will.

10. You can not say a sentences with out saying a diminutive.

You could be the tallest person in the world you, when grandma is calling you, your name is going to end in -cito or -cita.

11. For you Christmas starts Diciembre 7 with la noche de las Velitas...

But let's be honest, you probably have your tree up since November 1.

12. ...And ends January 6 with el Dia de los Reyes Magos.

13. December for you means Buñelos and Natilla.

Can you tell we like food a lot?

14. La Novena has a special place in your heart.

15. You celebrate Valentine's Day in September.

And it's not called "San Valetin" but "Amor y Amistad."

16. "Si Señor/ Si señora" and "Usted" comes second nature to you.

Any Colombian can relate to this.

17. Nothing beats a "Caldito" when you are sick.

According to Colombian abuelas and mothers, this cures everything.

18. Everywhere you go you find another Colombian.

The bond that now you have this person is strong enough to invite them to you house.

19. La pega is everything.

Families have being broken over who get more "pega."

20. You know how you dance salsa ... (or at least you have some decent moves)

And you start dancing anywhere at anytime.

21. There is at least one sombrero vueltiao at home.

22. You own a Mochila.

23. You grew up drinking natural juices of Mora, Lulo, Maracuya and Guanoabana.

Please do not forget about Guayaba juice.

24. You watched this el Club 10 while growing up.

25. You hate when someone brings up Pablo Escobar or the Drugs.

We are way more than just bad time in out history.

26. Vallenato has a special place in your heart.

27. You love and support Juanes, Shakira, Carlos Vive and Sofia Vergara.

Or of any Colombian making the country proud.

28. You say "regalame" when buying stuff.

We are not asking for gift, we just want to buy something.

29. You always find a reason to celebrate.

It. Could. Be. For. Anything.

30. You know what tejo is.

And have no idea how to explain to non-Colombians.

31. You point to things/places with your mouth.

And normally the explanation is followed by "cosa" or "cosito"

32. Finally you love your country with all your heart.

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