JE #10

Most memorable characters I encountered on my journey toward Border Consciousness

-Mama Chona

-Gregorio Cortez

-Ivon

-Miguel Chico

-Miguel Grande

-Concha

-Rudy Robles

-Felix

-Shelly

-JoEl

Border Summit: At the Alamo

Host: Speedy Gonzalez

Guests:

         Rudy Robles

         Ivon

         Miguel Chico

Miguel Grande

Shelly

Special Guests: **

*cue Mexican music*

Speedy: ¡Ándale! ¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! Hola amigos!

Speedy: Okay pues, what does Border Consciousness mean to you?

Rudy Robles: Uhhh I think I’ll pass that question. *whispers* I was born in East LA.

Speedy: Aww c’mon, don’t be a poosy cat ese.

Rudy Robles: Uhhh well I think it has to do with borders and being conscious.

Ivon: No shit Sherlock. I think it’s a process of becoming aware of the confines the border imposes and the desire to resist those confines.

Speedy: Ooooo sí sí. What Borders have you crossed?

Rudy Robles: Well you wouldn’t believe the shit I went through! I had to ACTUALLY cross the border. Beat that man. *whispers* I was born in East LA.

Ivon: Well upon reflection, I think I was suffering from cultural schizophrenia due to being torn between my hometown of El Paso and new home in Los Angeles. It’s something that is still on my mind, but I think I’ve conquered it.

Shelley: Well, I felt like I was in limbo…

Speedy: Das Neplanta mija…

Shelly: Oh okay Neplanta. I was fascinated by my ancestry yet was suffering from historical amnesia. I suppose learning about my culture was the border I crossed.

Miguel Chico: Leaving my family was the biggest border I’ve crossed because I can be myself when I’m not around them, which I am very grateful for.

Miguel Grande: ¡Cállate mi hijo! Such a joto. Be a man for once and find a mujer to fulfill your needs, like I do.

Speedy: Aye! It looks like we have special guests! Oye!

Tonto: Hi. I, Tanto. We come.

Speedy: Órale carnal! Bienvenidos!

Lone Ranger: Hello all, I just wanted to let everyone know I don’t mean to be an ASS…I just can’t help it.

Speedy: Uhhh okay ese, whatever you say gringo! Adios everybody!