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I'm from a little country south of here connecting the Americas. Most people don't know where it is until I mention its claim to fame....Pierce Brosnan's "The Taylor of Panama." No, not really. A couple of my great, great grands came from the British islands (Scottland to be exact) to help the U.S. build the canal in the late 19th century. Even in another country, at another time, far, far away, my ancestors were working for the man! I digress....It's a diverse country in terms of race (many), food (damned good!), and music (¡caliente!). We speak spanish, but most people speak english too. Some are rich, but many are poor. The days are hot and sweaty, and when it rains, it floods. The beaches are beautiful, and so are the people. Parties are for your entire family (including friends, since friends = family), and nobody leaves a until the rum is done and dancing has worn out their feet. The families are huge, but tight. And pride runs deep. We come to the U.S. and we long to go back. And no matter what brought them to Panama, or how long they’ve been there, they proudly represent where they are. And if they leave, their hearts stay right there in that little country. I lived in Heidelberg, Germany for 8 years. What a blast. Im living now in Boulder, Colorado and working for IBM.I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4