La diversidad

Hmmm. Let's talk about an issue a little bit more interesting that I have come across in Spain. Málaga to be exact. The topic I need to address is - Diversity. Now, I spoke to a friend who studied abroad in Barcelona spring semester and told me how I would see a rainbow of people in my new city. I also spoke with a friend who studied in London but visited Spain about how it will be like I am still home, but not. My view in this city is much different than what my two wonderful friends had seen. This is a southern, coastal city near the Mediterranean Sea and BEAUTIFUL with amazing weather (it does not rain here). It is not diverse - in my opinion and from what I've seen. I live in Silver Spring - that's practically the UN, I know we tend to see a majority but at the end of the day it is mixed - blessing of America being a melting pot. I am not complaining just informing my wonderful readers of my observation. For example one of the most amazing places here has to be "El Corte Ingles" this is like a mega mall.   

I mean this place has everything from a grocery store to designer makeup counters to appliances to a hair salon. Every time I go in I am mesmerized by all the beautiful jewelry and fun things just waiting to be bought. I am an American woman. True. Full of Caribbean blood running through my veins. Fact. I am also choooocolate colored I’d say. I went to the mall to see if Clinique (my favorite makeup brand) had my shade in Spain. The woman informed me they do not sell this color in Spain. She asked could I use this shade instead (their darkest) 

Clearly I chuckled and told her "No gracias". My classmates were shocked. I wasn't.  I miss the diversity of home. I miss how everyone is so different and the plethora of cultures is so rich. Just an observation :).

Happy Reading,

Fabiola