Social Media lets us reach more people faster and with less effort, it makes it easier for us to communicate and it lets more people find us! But what about sharing? According to the dictionary sharing means to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., JOINTLY!
Social Media lets us share small details of our lives with anyone and everyone; from family pictures celebrating holidays to recipes of our favorite foods. By using social media to share more of ourselves and our culture we learn from each other and we are building more diverse and tolerant communities.
I have always been interested in other cultures. When I lived in Guatemala I loved cooking Thai dishes going to Indian restaurants and buying books about Italian architecture or African art and sometimes just finding these would be difficult. Now I can spend just minutes on Pintrest and feel like I have traveled around the world. If I crave something different for dinner I will go on twitter and look for an interesting recipe shared by people I follow and have gotten to know even if I have never met them.
Now that I live in the United States people find my culture interesting and exciting and I love how easily I can share it by using social media so that anyone who is interested in learning about my country’s traditions and culture can with just a mouse click.
Through social media I have joined a community of Latinas that understand and share my love for my language (Spanish), for colorful food, spicy music and big family gatherings. Through social media I have found a place where I can not only share part of who I am, but a community where I feel at home away from home.
CONNECT WITH ME ON PINTREST HERE!
This post was written as an entry for the Ella Media SheStreams 2012 conference pass giveaway.
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Paula studied architecture and now makes a living as a freelance writer,traveler and amateur photographer.She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala.She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on travel,food and bicultural and bilingual parenting .
When she is not on a plane or road trip she likes to create recipes inspired in the flavors of her native Guatemala.
- Guatemalan Dulce de Chilacayote Recipe (Crystalized Chilacayote Candy) - February 26, 2024
- Guatemalan Naranjas en Miel Recipe (Candied Oranges Recipe) - February 25, 2024
- Traditional Guatemalan Candy - February 25, 2024
Felicidades! You won the giveaway for a SheStreams conference pass! Nos vemos en Ft. Lauderdale!
WOHOO!! Looking forward to it, can’t wait to meet you Melanie.
It is amazing what social media allows us to share for the good and the bad. I am glad that you are sharing your culture and beliefs – we are all different but are also very much alike.