There is a strange feeling attached to a round-trip ticket to the United States, essentially transforming a passport holder into a tourist. Sitting in my Central American house, surrounded by everything that makes it a home, I plan the details of my trip just as backpacker would with the newest Lone[...]
Posts Tagged ‘disabilities’
Recognizing Difference
I have been disappointed with the education provided by Anakena when I am wearing my red, white and blue lenses. However, the school is quite impressive when you consider that “discapacidades en Santiago, Chile” brings up less than ten relevant results in Google, which is nothing for a city of f[...]
August 19th, 2010 - 7:49 am § in Around Town, Culture, Good Ideas, Guatemala, In the Field, Volunteer
Lessons in Purchasing Power and Investment
I have tried my hardest over the past few years to bury the key concepts and bold lettering that were force fed in business school, a process heavily aided by the acquisition of two new languages and ether-like Chinese rice wine. Last week, however, I was reminded of the purchasing power of American[...]
May 26th, 2010 - 3:59 pm § in Around Town, Guatemala
Living in Shades of Gray
My confidence and comfort in life for the past six months was built solely upon the statement, “I just got back from a year in China.” The line demanded respect in a “what have you done lately?” sort of way and diverted attention from life’s next step and my flat lining socioeconomic statu[...]
