Who I am




Karina. late twenties. Cuban-American. Peace Corps Health Resource Volunteer. MPH grad. Realistic optimist.


Interesting fact: the interesting fact I always give when I'm asked to give an interesting fact is that I'm left-handed.

The blog title comes from a poem by John Donne, my favorite poet. He's famous for the phrases "death be not proud," "no man is an island," and "for whom the bell tolls," but my personal favorite is clear. Be yourself. Be positive. Be a person you would admire. Be strong and encouraging, for yourself, for others, for the world. Be your own palace.

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