As for an update on life in general, Ray is still “saving the world” selling solar with SolarCity. I think he and his team are finding that getting into the hearts and minds of the Mexican people is a little bit more difficult than originally expected. It seems as though, most mexicanos prefer a house visit rather than a phone call, where they can spend … Continue reading First Month of Madness in Mexico City

[English Translation at the end] Me parece apropiado escribir este blog final en español. Hace un año publiqué en mi blog, “Como tercera generación puertorriqueña siento que he perdido el contacto con mi herencia latina – especialmente el idioma. Hace dos años que descubrí el baile de salsa – y que encontré un pedazo de mi alma que había estado añorando. El próximo capítulo de … Continue reading La Despedida de Mi Querida Barcelona

It’s the classic mundane phrase you learn your first week of Spanish class: Pregunta: ¿Cuanto tiempo llevas aqui en Barcelona? Respuesta: Llevo __ semanas/meses. (Translation: How long have you been in Barcelona? I have been here (blank) weeks/ months). Imagine my surprise when a new girl in one of my classes prompted this question, and I started to say, “Llevo 5…pero no, espera, hoy es … Continue reading “Llevo 6 meses”: Letting Go of The American

Over the past weekend, I went to my first salsa congress in Spain. A very very small congress (nothing like the major ones in San Francisco or anything) in the little beach town of Lloret de Mar. For the amazing price of 60€ you received access to all the classes, the salsa party on Saturday night, meals and lodging. What a deal! There were various venders … Continue reading Salsa Hunting in Catalunya