Hora de Decir Adios.

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July 26, 2010

Time to Say Goodbye.

Post by Seba, my loose translations in italics. Leave him comments so he’ll keep writing the occasional blog post here and there!

Asi es, nuevamente llego ese momento en que nos vamos de vuelta a USA. En esta ocasion vamos por matrimonios, por mas menos 10 semanas. Es raro decirlo pero en cierto sentido no me quiero ir a USA, al menos no ahora. Quizas no es el “ahora” el que me incomoda, quizas es la cantidad de tiempo.

That’s right. Yet again, it’s time for us to go back to the U.S. This time we’re headed there for 10 weeks to shoot weddings. It’s strange to say, but in a certain sense, I don’t really want to go back, at least not right now. Maybe it’s not the “now” part that bothers me, maybe it’s how long we’re going for.

Siempre que planeamos los viajes, matrimonios y otras cosas tratamos de sacar el maximo provecho de cada viaje, cada oportunidad. Quizas a cualquier persona le sonaria super emocionante irse de viaje por 10 semanas, USA y Espana, y no quiero que me entiendan mal. No es que no este emocionado, por que si lo estoy. Es solo que me da algo de pena irme, como siempre. Y para los que se preguntan, no son mis amigos, no es mi familia……son mis perros. A mis amigos y familia los puedo llamar, les puedo decir que vuelvo, o cuando vuelvo, a mis perros no. No hay como explicarles que voy a volver, que no los deje abandonaos.

Whenever we plan our traveling for weddings and other things, we try to take advantage of every trip, every opportunity. Maybe some people would think it’s sounds super exciting to travel for 10 weeks, to the U.S. and Spain, and I don’t want anyone to misunderstand me because it’s not that I’m not excited — I am. It’s just that I’m a little sad about leaving, like always. For those who ask why, I’m not sad about my friends and my family, I’m sad about leaving my dogs. I can call my friends and family, I can tell them I’m coming back, when I’m coming back, but I can’t tell that to my dogs. There’s no way to explain to them that I’m leaving, but coming back — that I’m not abandoning them.

Eso es lo unico que me da pena cada ves que salgo de viaje. Y cada ves con la Kyle decimos “La proxima ves vamos a viajar mas corto”, pero siempre es lo mismo, 1, 2 o 3 meses.

That’s the only thing that gets me down every time we leave to travel. And each time, Kyle and I say, “Next time we’re going to leave for less time.” But then we always end up going for 1, 2 or 3 months.

Por lo menos ahora Papito no se queda solo, se queda con Machasa. Yo se que Papito ama a cualquiera y siempre es feliz. Machasa no estoy tan seguro, depende mucho de mi y de Papito. Es como medio tonto, medio guagualon aun.

At least now Papito won’t be alone, Machasa will be here too. I know that Papito loves anyone and is always happy. I’m not so sure about Machasa though. He’s really dependent on me and on Papito. He’s a little slow, he’s still a giant baby.

En fin, ahora ya estamos armando las cosas para irnos, lavando ropa, pensando que empaca, haciendo el presupuesto (la Kyle lo tiene hecho como hace 6 meses) y haciendo los ultimos tramites, sesiones antes de irnos.

Anyway, we’re packing our bags, washing our clothes, thinking about packing, making our budget (Kyle’s had it done for 6 months now), running last minute errands, and doing the last sessions before we go.

Anoche comimos aca en la casa, una pequena comida como despedida. La verdad no fue tan pequena. Me comi como 1 kilo de queso derretido con papas, carne, chorizos, etc. A la noche, por supuesto, me queria morir. El dolor de guata no me lo quitaba nadie, pero no ipmorta.

Si tuviera que hacerlo denuevo, lo haria. Absolutamente valio la pena.

Last night we had dinner here at the house, a little goodbye supper. The truth is that it wasn’t actually that little. I ate like 1 kilo of melted cheese on potatoes, meet, sausages, etc. And at night, of course, I wanted to die. My stomach ache wouldn’t go away for anything. But that doesn’t matter.

If I had to do it again, I would. Worth it.

Como se come todo esto junto???

Con una maquinita como esta.

So how does one eat all of that?

With a little machine like this.

Arriba colocas todo lo carne te ocurra, abajo todo el queso que puedas, y listo xD

On the top you put all the meat you want, and underneath you put all the cheese that you can, and voila :)


Nota aparte: Lo que espero con mas ansias?? Banana pudding de Magnolia’s en New York. =)

Separate note: What I’m most excited about? Banana pudding from Magnolia’s in NYC.

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  1. Seba yo tambien siento lo mismo cuando viajo. Han sido 4 semanas desde que veo a mis perros (Murphy y Roscoe) y estoy contando los dias para verlos ( 7!) Pasenlo bien sabiendo que cuando lleguen los perros estaran contentos por verlos..para ellos es igual 10 minutos o 10 meses.

    Comment by Maria — July 27, 2010 @ 3:43 am

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  2. I always felt the same way when I left my dog Zoe in Minnesota, she doesn't understand when you say you're coming back. I'm sure Machasa will be ok as long as Papito is with him. Looks like you had a good meal for going away. Both of you guys have fun in the US, and I can't wait to see all the good photos!! You guys make such a good team!!

    Comment by Shannon Kasella — July 27, 2010 @ 3:49 am

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  3. Cuando me recordaste que se iban, lo primero que pensé fue en sus perritos, y me acordé de la vez que nos fuimos de la casa con mi familia, todos apurados a Santiago porque mi abuelo había fallecido… y el Polo nos esperó casi dos días después con un cojín roto, las plumas esparcidas por todo el patio, blaaaanco todo (se veia re bonito), de puro ansioso… y el plato de comida seguía lleno con lo que le habíamos dejado cuando nos fuimos; no quiso comer nada… y yo le mostré el plato cuando llegamos, lloriqueando me bajaba las orejas y le dije q nunca lo ibamos a dejar solito, q ya habiamos llegado y que comiera, y recién ahi comió el pobre.
    De seguro la historia no los tranquiliza, pero los perros son inteligentes! Papito ya sabe que uds vuelven, y le va a contar a Machasa :) y los esperarán contentos!!!
    Mucha suerte en su viaje!!! aprovechen mucho, no dejen de contarnos como les va, y pasenlo bien!
    Seba, algún día iré a New York y comeré de esos bananna pudding.
    A todo esto… una amiga se va a New York este jueves, tal vez vayan en el mismo vuelo, jaja.

    Comment by Loquenoves — July 27, 2010 @ 4:15 am

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  4. Seba please oh please write more!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have the BEST time ever on your trip. I can't wait to hear what you have to say about the restaurants I'm sending you both to in NYC. Don't worry about your doggies, they will be just fine. :)

    Comment by GlobalButterfly — July 27, 2010 @ 4:15 am

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  5. how sad!! poor pups! I saw a card the other day that said “children are for people who can't have dogs”

    Comment by LanaRenee — July 27, 2010 @ 4:22 am

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  6. You know we feel the same, and the part about “you can call your family and friends” is always my response for why I miss Lola so much when we're away (also why I miss foods from CA so much when we're in Chile…it's hard to telephone food). I know she loves staying with her abuelos, and I don't think she really misses us when she's with them, but we definitely miss her and always have that little bit of sadness mixed with all the good things about traveling.

    Comment by emilyinchile — July 27, 2010 @ 6:27 am

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  7. Hi Seba!

    Yeah, I love to travel too, but after about 2 weeks I get homesick, especially for Matt. Well, actually it's more like 2 days, but who's counting?

    Comment by Jenn — July 27, 2010 @ 9:58 am

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  8. Whoa! Your supper looks delicious! And poor Machasa looks like he's going to cry ha ha. Your babies are going to miss you terribly I'm sure. Have a fabulous time on your photographic adventure in the States and Spain! See you when you get back!

    Comment by Lou — July 27, 2010 @ 12:08 pm

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  9. Kids with fur. That's what they are! A pair of miniature schnauzers here so we too sing in that same choir. Mi hermanito me regalo un aparato parecida a su machinita pero su uso es para un tipo de panqueque relleno de riquesas. In your US travels stop in to Williams-Sonoma and check out an Ebelskiver.

    Comment by JCinCA — July 27, 2010 @ 2:15 pm

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  10. Time to say goodbye, me asustó un poco el título, tiene muchas interpretaciones y todas tristes.
    Esta es igualmente triste, pero es más bien circunstancial, cuando ustedes regresen estoy seguro que los perritos van a reventar de contentos por verlos otra vez, y un viaje así ya es algo fantástico; que se por trabajo, y juntos más encima es algo ya, awesome.
    Espero tengan un muy buen viaje y publiquen las lindas fotos que siempre nos sorprenden.
    ¿Con quién se quedará Papi y Machasa, con los papás de Seba? (El sábado yo comí casi lo mismo, pero le agregaron chuletas parrilleras y papas fritas, super sano)

    Comment by Marmo — July 27, 2010 @ 4:13 pm

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  11. Can you Skype with your dogs? They would at least recognize your voice!

    I wish we could see you during your US visit this time around. I would have loved for you to shoot my sis-in-law's wedding at the end of August. A photographer was the one thing she had figured out pre-engagement since she knew she'd have to whip out some engagement & bridal pictures pretty fast in her 7 week engagement.

    I hope you have a great trip and if you ever make it over to this side of the country we have an excellent guest bedroom!

    Comment by Lindsey Tanner — July 27, 2010 @ 4:45 pm

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  12. Lo bueno de los perros es que cuando vuelvas a verlos, se olviden por completo que lo habías dejado un par de meses solo. Eso, es ser fiel!!
    Pásanlo bien….que disfruten y traenme un cupcake de Magnolias!!!!

    Comment by tanya — July 27, 2010 @ 6:45 pm

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  13. Seba I totally feel you. If I had to leave Obi for that long I would d-i-e and might not go … awwww poor Seba and puppy separation anxiety!!

    Comment by Andrea Gonzalez — July 27, 2010 @ 7:47 pm

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  14. Love it! Wasting more time on the blog..dreaming about a career that would let me and my love travel back and forth – count your blessings!!!

    Comment by Alessandra — July 27, 2010 @ 8:02 pm

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  15. Mmmmm, melted cheese. Oh, sorry. I got distracted there for a minute…I know I'm supposed to be writing something for Seba. ;)

    I'm heading to the U.S. in August, and I'll be there for one month. I'm very excited about the trip, but I, too, will miss my kitty while I'm gone. I know she'll be in good hands though, and that's what you have to keep in mind about your two dogs! Think of how their tails will wag when you finally come home. Safe travels!

    Comment by Katie Alley — July 27, 2010 @ 8:17 pm

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  16. Caesar Milan says dogs live in the moment so I am sure they will miss you but when you get home I am sure it's like you never left.

    Comment by kristyleaperkins — July 27, 2010 @ 9:21 pm

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  17. cvvcc

    Comment by kristyleaperkins — July 27, 2010 @ 9:22 pm

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  18. Me ENCANTA la comida asi en esa maquinita…como se llama? No me acuerdo. Pero es demasiada rica.

    Y si, te entiendo 100%. Mis perros viven en EEUU asi que casi nunca estoy con ellas, pero es cierto, que cuando vuelva, es como si nunca me hubiera ido. Lo que si es que cuando me voy de nuevo, y una de ellas ve mis maletas listas para empacar, me empieza a ignorar, porque sabe que ya me voy. Es super triste y me da mucha pena.

    Que les vaya super en EEUU!

    Comment by Abby Hall — July 27, 2010 @ 10:45 pm

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  19. Oh my gosh, I need to send myself that card! Too funny!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:47 pm

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  20. In Spanish it's called raclette, I think? I'm not sure what it's called in English because I've never seen that in the U.S.

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:47 pm

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  21. I love that you are quoting me Casear Milan. He's awesome.

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:47 pm

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  22. I actually meant to make a note at the end of the post that I like how Seba started out writing about the dogs and our traveling and his feelings and then took a nose dive straight into melted cheese :)

    Have a great trip, Katie!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:48 pm

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  23. Oh we totally count our blessings! I loooooove this job, and this traveling. Nothing is perfect, that's all…if only we flew in a private plane and could take our dogs back and forth with us, hahaha! Now THAT would be perfect!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:49 pm

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  24. :( Me too! I'm sad to leave Papito!!!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:49 pm

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  25. So true, it's definitely harder on the human's than it is on them.

    And I would totally bring you back a cupcake, but since we go to NYC tomorrow, but then go to other places through October, doubtful it would stay good that long :) Next time!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:50 pm

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  26. We do Skype with our dogs! Actually it hurts my heart because then Papi hears our voices and she sits there and cocks her head trying to figure out where we are and gets confused. But we make Seba's parents put her in the background where we can watch her and she can't hear us.

    You guys don't have any plans to be in Michigan at all??? We'll be there for the whole month of September. I'm planning on meeting up with Abbie Rogers (Ondarko) who is pregnant with her first baby! So exciting, we're all grown up now!

    Well next time you know someone who is having a longer than 7 week engagement feel free to recommend us :) Actually if she still needs a photographer in Utah, let me know, I think I know of a good one there, though I have no clue what city she's in.

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:52 pm

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  27. Jajaja, no te preocupes, siempre es hora de decir adios a alguien en nuestro mundo, pero tambien siempre es hora de decir hola a alguien :)

    Papito y Machasa se quedan con los papas de Seba, y el papa de Seba LES AMA. Asi que yo se que estan en muy buenas manos. Pero igual me da pena, mas por nosotros que por ellos, jajajaj!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:53 pm

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  28. Fur babies, gotta love em!!!!

    And that sounds cool, but might be a bit too heavy to bring back in our suitcases :)

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:54 pm

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  29. The salad is mine! Picky me, no cheese, blah to meat, I'm such a bitch!

    Machasa always looks like he's going to cry or always is crying. He's a sad dog. The trainer says that he doesn't function properly socially because he was separated from his mom so young :(

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:55 pm

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  30. I still vote that you eventually convince Matt to travel with you and come to Chile (once we get our new apartment!!!)

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:55 pm

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  31. Lola doesn't miss you, Papi and Machasa don't miss us, but you get it. It's way harder for the fur parents than it is for the fur babies! They have too much fun with their fur grandparents to miss us, even if their memories were longer than 45 seconds or whatever it is!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:57 pm

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  32. Yeeeees, tell Seba to write more so he can half the blogging for me, hahahaha!

    And I'm pretty sure he's going to be even more excited about all the delicious places you are sending us because he has these crazy hyper sensitive taste buds so he's way more of a foodie than me! I'll take pictures of his reactions. I already told him about the vanilla bean french toast and he's very excited :)

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 10:58 pm

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  33. Jajaja, eso me encanto, ojala que si Papito le cuente a Machasa para tranquilizarle. Es que Papito es un perro feliz y lo pasa bien donde sea, con quien sea. Ama la vida, asi no mas, como su ama…pero Machasa llora por todo, se estresa por todo, asi que igual me da pena que el se va a volver loco, o no comer o algo asi como Polo.

    Y Pia, cuentale a tu amiga del banana pudding de Magnolia's. Hasta a mi me gusta, y ni siquiera me gustan cosas de banana ni el pudin, jajajjaa!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 11:00 pm

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  34. Thanks Shannon!

    Yeah, leaving dogs is just so hard, but I really do believe it's harder on us owners than it is on them. They're happy one hour later, because they forgot you were ever there, hahaha!

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 11:01 pm

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  35. Ahhhh, you totally get it! 4 weeks is too long!!! Who are Murphy y Roscoe with?

    Comment by kylehepp — July 27, 2010 @ 11:02 pm

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  36. Ha! Glad you like CM! When I have children I am also going to follow his
    advice. He rocks. I wanted to write more but Disqus was being stupid and I
    couldn't get it to do what I wanted.

    I was going to say that I'm sending blog love to Seba for his post. Was also
    going to ask you where you are going in Spain?

    Comment by kristyleaperkins — July 27, 2010 @ 11:42 pm

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  37. Vanilla bean french toast. Yuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmm!

    Comment by Ritamae39 — July 28, 2010 @ 2:11 am

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  38. No creo Kyle! si tiene a Papito para que lo anime :) los perritos son de lo más inteligentes!!! Polito es un mamón igual, es súper llorón, pero me han dicho que su raza en sí es llorona jajaja.

    Me acordé de una película, Hachiko, es de un perrito de raza Akita, es una historia HERMOSA, cuando tengas algo de tiempo, intenta buscarla y verla con Seba, yo lloré al verla y me hubiese gustado no estar sola, jaja.

    Le dije a mi amiga del banana pudding!! le dije que lo probara por mi! jajaja :)

    Comment by Loquenoves — July 28, 2010 @ 2:30 am

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  39. safe journey & update us with more gorgeous pics!

    Comment by shue — July 28, 2010 @ 2:45 am

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  40. Have a great trip! I did a skype test run with my parents yesterday and my mom wanted me to get my cat so she could see him. I reminded her that soon it will be other way around and I will be the one on the other end wanting to see HIM! :)

    Comment by hawolf — July 28, 2010 @ 3:37 am

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  41. :o
    estaran en nueva york?
    se que tiene una agenda apretada pero si quieren visitar los suburbios los esperamos felices
    nosotros nos vamos el martes, pero A VIVIR a eeuu
    :(
    estoy pensando hacer un blog como http://www.chilenaenny.cl para contar experiencias, analizar la sociedad gringa y conocer otras chilenas viviendo en eeuu. quizas puedo ayudar a otras inmigrantes y encontrar otras chilenitas fuera de chile. obvio q la idea es copiada haha
    :p

    Comment by anita — July 28, 2010 @ 4:50 am

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  42. I think Raclette is the international name… we also call it like this in Europe. Now let me try a few Spanish words (still learning as I never had it at school)
    Seba, yo entiendo bien como tu sientes. Sentimos lo mismo por Hundele nuestro perro cuando viajamos. También no vives en tu hogar por 10 semanas es mucho… Espero que tienen un buen tiempo en gringo landia….

    Comment by Andre — July 28, 2010 @ 11:27 am

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  43. This is so great, Seba! I hope you're like me and you comment on/try to pet every single dog you see in New York.

    You guys must come to Portland sometime. The western estados need some Kyle Hepp Photography too. Have a fantastic trip.

    Comment by Carrie — July 28, 2010 @ 5:56 pm

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  44. Are you guys coming to Boston?! Come stay with us!! :)

    Comment by Caitlin Dobbie — August 2, 2010 @ 9:46 am

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