Veronica Fernandez’s Diary

Students discovered taking part in religious practices were prejudiced. At the time, I wondered why so much unfairness? Many times these individuals had better moral standards than those who occupied management positions.

Yesterday at work, my colleagues were discussing the expectations of the Cuban people following the election of a new US president. It made me wonder: Will Obama really be able to solve the massive financial crisis that is threatening his country?

Bebito was always very restless. When I was born he was already a handsome young man, but even so he used to play with my sister and me. He adored motorcycles and everything dangerous. He kept my grandmother in pure terror.

Cojimar is best known for being the place where Ernest Hemmingway’s The Old Man and the Sea was situated. The seaside town, located in east Havana, has a long fishing tradition that has passed from generation to generation.

I have a neighbor who often drops by my house when the Brazilian soap opera is on. She’s over 55, but has continued working despite being past retirement age, having labored for more than 30 years as the secretary of a textile company here in the Cuban capital.Yesterday she mentioned that she was feeling upset.When she arrived at work she was approached by a close friend who serves as the company’s gardener.

From the moment that I get out onto the streets in Cojimar, located 15 minutes by bus from the city of Havana, there’s always some neighbor approaching me to ask how I think the transportation will go that day, more so if it’s Monday.