About Trends

To me this is a very good example of how we could separate culture and trends. It is very normal to confuse those two, because sometimes we are so used to something that we think it is part of our culture, but in reality its about trends. In this case we can see two things: Mexicans definitely are not like this (rude, with many tattoos, shaved, long t-shirts, jeans, and others), this is only a style, that could be part of any other culture. Second the fact that some Thai men are using the "Mexican style" doesn't mean that it turn them less Thai, I mean, a trend is only a superficial thing that we take. It may reflect our personality, but doesn't change our culture. Those men still being Thai, and they have normal lives. They just use this style as a hobby and get fun of it. I think it is a interesting way to know new people and spend time with them, sharing things in common. 

DiscriminACTION

For me it is hard to believe that Colombia is one of those countries where discrimination still exists and affects a lot of Colombian's lives. We are a very young country! and we have so much variety and mestizaje. When people talk about racism, the first thing that come to my mind is: Where is it? I can not see it! 

After seen this video I only can have an idea of what it is, but, also I can think about a posible solution. Maybe the only thing that can stop this problem is the education. Even if there are groups of people who seek for the wellness of the AfroColombians, we need that the victims themselves to act, and make their own changes. The government should give education to all those kids that are victims of the racism, because they are the future of our country as well as the other kids are.They could achieve the social stability that we don't have in our country yet. I mean if we have more equality and prepared people, we can have a chance to get more opinions, posibles solutions and actions needed. 

A Little Bit about My Self

Hello! My name is Daniela but you can also call me "Coco", yes, I know, it is kind of wierd but also it's funny :) I'm from a little town in the north coast of Colombia called Santa Marta, this place is very nice. I've spend almost all my life there, until one day, when I finished the school and came to live in Barranquilla. Then I started to study Graphic Design at Uninorte. At the begining was very hard for me to move on to another city, but it was what I really wanted. A lot of people prefer to stay in their homes and be comfortable, but in reallity, it is more exciting live alone and make some mistakes. I've always dreamed with travel around the world and learn about many cultures, because I find it very interesting. Also I like cooking, but here between us, I dont know many recepies... my goal is to learn about food while I'm traveling, for now im only know how to cook pancakes.. I'm such an expert ;) Mmmm another thing you should know about me is that I love the music a lot! in my free time I sign alone, and search for new songs to listen. By listen to music, I have learn some of my english, it is a cool way to learn. And finally I would like to admit that I'm a movie lover! When I have the chance, I go to the cinema with friends and family, I really enjoy the movies.The genres I like the most are romantic comedy, drama and sci-fi. If you asked me for a recomendation, I recomend to you Perfect Sense, maybe next time I will tell you another one!