Pa'lante

Como dice la Saralegui... pa'lante! :)

I'm itching to move but only if it's forward.

Horoscope diversion + announcement

As my trusty horoscope says today, I am finding it difficult to sit in my seat!

Leo
By Rick LevineThe social aspects of your day may grow very complicated, pressuring you to contract your energy. However, you have personal business that must be attended to today, even if it's not much fun. Once you push through your own resistance, everything seems to become easier, freeing up enough time for you to do something totally unexpected by your peers. Setting your mind on a particular accomplishment is a wise strategy, but things won't necessarily turn out as planned. Let the element of surprise work in your favor.

I have 2 pending stories on my desk. One is short and sweet but I don't want it to take time away from the other, which is really interesting but increasingly complicated one. And it's even more challenging after getting a phone call this morning from UNITY: Journalists of Color Inc. telling me that I got accepted to their 2011 Global Reporting Fellowship. I'll have the honor to cover the UN High-Level Meeting on AIDS, where the past and future response to the disease will be discussed and mapped out. I'm going to NYC for the first time, for a week, where I'll have the privilege of working with experienced journalists and will have the chance to meet world leaders. I couldn't be more ecstatic!!!!!

But for now, I have to get down to business, finish the tasks at hand, and find the least goofy picture of myself to send off to UNITY for a bio. :)

Ambiguous horoscopes that fit

Horoscopes are fun to follow because sometimes they make so much sense ... don't judge. :)

Here's today's Leo:

"Today's reliable Taurus New Moon falls in your 10th House of Status, making it easier to express yourself on the job. Although you're able to explain a complicated recipe for success in very simple language, you may worry about your inability to execute your own strategy. Obviously, being an inspiring speaker now isn't enough. Overcome your fear of failure and lead by example, so that others can more easily follow you."

I had a lot of fun touring the flower market today for my Mother's Day story. I got to interview people in Spanish! Muy fun-o. Now I wish I could incorporate all their fascinating personal stories into my article but I'm worried that I'll stray from the core concept of identifying the power of the Latino economy. So I will follow my horoscope's advice and just do it! :)

Infographics - part 2 (Handmade!!)

My infographic obsession is very active today!!

Check out this guy who makes HOMEMADE infographics with balloons, stickers, chalk and his camera!! ::insert geeky shrieks here::

Photographer Crafts Handmade Infographics - DesignTAXI.com

Check out his flickr stream HERE

Awesome Hispanic Population Infographics

Fac-sinating! :)

I am in LOVE with the Pew Hispanic Center and the Pew Research Center in general for their fantastic graphics and easy-to-digest presentations of important statistics.

See what I mean by clicking HERE

Check out their Twitter feed HERE

Sigh. I'm loving this Dia de las Madres story more and more. :)

Latino Mobility

Ay, ay, ay...

"Latinos should be mindful that focusing exclusively on the importance of the family may create a difficult choice for young Latinos in the United States. Is the Latino family sending subtle, or not so subtle, hints that living close to abuelita is more important than a better job or higher education? Do young Latinos have enough acquaintances outside their families and beyond their local communities to feel comfortable among strangers? Are Latino parents sending a mixed message?" - Multiamerican blog post discussing Being Latino article 

Can anyone who is reading this relate? asks Leslie Berestein Rojas.


Most definitely! I've had bittersweet conversations with my family and my finance every time i apply for an out of state job. Every time I apply for these jobs I secretly hope I don't get them. And then I am disappointed in myself for thinking this way.

The "right opportunities" line toward the end really resonated and appeased the little voice in the back of my head that tells me I'm doing the right thing by staying put. But I've promised myself that if a great gig is offered outside of L.A., I will most definitely consider it seriously.

Sigh. :-)

Overall, I'm happy to be where I am today and don't regret any academic or career choices I've made. I've given my all and gone for unique opportunities and if I am here it is because that is where I am supposed to be.

Sentimental Consumerism

While working on a story comparing Mother's Day to Dia de las Madres I missed my mommy who's out of town.

I think I want to get her one of these sweet juicers so she can make her questionable but healthy nopal, carrot, apple mashup. :)