Comments on: Confessions of a Gringa Latina

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By: Tracy Galindo

Tracy Galindo — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:16:35 +0000

All of these comments and experiences are so inspiring! Thank you for your thoughts, feedback and encouragement! Ana, yes, that is so true — I’ve spoken to Latinas much like yourself that do have a passion for other cultures outside their own, so I suppose my article could expand beyond strictly “Gringas!” Would be fun too, to dig deeper into the Brian Weiss theories, wouldn’t it Angel, it is so beautiful to hear about your experience with Guatemala this past summer — so glad you can relate! Alma, thanks for the kind words — you are right on target with your note about the European influence…I apologize, I should have been more specific in my article; however, when I referenced ‘European blood’ I was referring specifically to my Irish, Norwegian and German heritage as opposed to Europe as a whole. And Carolyn, how cool that you are also from the suburbs of Chicago…I am now following you on Twitter and look forward to hearing more about your adventures in teaching in a dual language setting — how rewarding that must be!

¡Gracias, de nuevo, por todos los comentarios y el apoyo en general! Muchos saludos de parte de La Gringa Latina (una de muchas)

By: Carolyn Slavin

Carolyn Slavin — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:07:45 +0000

Tracy! I feel the same way!!! My twitter is @gringaorgullosa I was the first person to take both AP Spanish classes my senior year of high school (Literature and Language). And I am also from the Chicago suburbs, Glenview to be exact. I now live in Austin, Texas and teach bilingual 1st grade (dual language) and use my Spanish fluency every single day teaching in both languages. I love my job and I love helping other children become bilingual not only based on their heritage but also based on their interests and the many benefits that bilingualism will bring them.

By: Alma

Alma — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:26:04 +0000

That’s great, Tracy! Your story is definitely interesting and I look forward to hearing more about you as you continue writing in your blog. I must point out, however, that Latina/Hispanic/what-have-you roots do tend to have European roots. Perhaps not stereotypically fair-skinned roots, but still. Other than that little tid-bit, I loved your entry, as it was funny, warm and insightful. Keep up the good work!

By: Angel

Angel — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:32:07 +0000

I absolutely LOVE THIS! I too consider mysely Latina de corazón! I love the culture, the people and the language! I visited Guatemala in June and I must say it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen! I was so welcomed by its people and felt a sense of home! Thank you Tracy for this beautiful article!

By: Ana Flores

Ana Flores — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:19:37 +0000

Thanks for sharing this Tracy! I could actually identify because that’s how I feel about the Mexican culture. People could swear I’m mexicana and I promote the culture so much. Sometimes you can’t explain certain affinities, but I tend to lean toward Brian Weiss’ explanation more