Although things seem to be in chaos, I find that perseverance and a big dose of patience when dealing with the paperwork machine is a tactic to assist you. I had to let go of my way of thinking somewhat and understand that a cup of tinto shared with others really starts to bring down some difficulties with transactions such as these. Albeit when you're in the trenches, it does appear that business as we think or are used to should really run from point A to B and not A to Z and then back to B," explained one expat. Another said, "you have to be very patient! Remember, nothing is consistent either. Advertising Campaigns is a series of advertisement messages that share a single idea and theme which make up an integrated marketing communication. Enjoy the positive things, because if you focus on the negative stuff you wont last that's for sure. Lots of negative things, but lots of positive stuff. Every country has negative crap. Colombia sure has a lot of problems, and a lot of things will stay screwed up for a while.