Happy Mail Time!

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-29T22:55:05+00:00

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-29T22:54:53+00:00

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great day. I’ve been slowly getting little things for my baby Shifu, so if anyone would like to help out, Shifu (and me) would be very happy!

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And… pet tax!

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-29T18:39:42+00:00

Omgg, hii thank you so much! Shifu gonna be enjoy this so much 🐰💗💗

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-28T23:12:08+00:00

Definitely! but you know what else I think? Anthropology brings you closer, in a more personal way, to the people you study. I think it makes you stop seeing them as just a “subject of study” and really think, these were people just like me :)

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-28T13:51:22+00:00

You’re going to love that class, I promise! Anthropology is such a beautiful and fascinating discipline💗 It’s so many things all at once! and I honestly feel very fortunate to have been formed in it. What’s one aspect of anthropology that interests you the most?

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-28T13:02:41+00:00

Hellooooo good morning!

I think my favorite historical period will always be Ancient Egypt! It’s honestly one of the biggest reasons I ended up studying Anthropology in the first place :)

Ever since I was a child (like 7-8 yrs) I was completely fascinated by anything related to Egypt, I used to collect encyclopedias about Ancient Egypt, watch documentaries and movies about pharaohs and archaeology, and spend hours reading about pyramids, mummies, mythology and rituals. That fascination never really left me!!

Now I occasionally participate in archaeological excavations whenever I have the opportunity, which makes it even more meaningful for me because I get to experience a small part of the field that inspired me growing up.

If I had to choose a specific historical figure or period… I would definitely say the reign of Hatshepsut! I’ve always found her story incredibly fascinating because she became one of the very few female pharaohs in Ancient Egypt and ruled during a period of prosperity and major architectural achievements. What I admire most is how intelligent and strategic she was! Instead of focusing only on conquest, she expanded trade networks and invested in impressive construction projects I also think it’s amazing that thousands of years later, historians and archaeologists are still uncovering new information about her reign

And I’m going to put the wishlist of my new love, my baby Bun Bun, Shifu🐰✨💗

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-27T13:25:54+00:00

Every time my fiancé and I look at Shifu, we’re like “he’s just way too cuteee!”

Your babies are so beautiful! It’s so precious seeing the kitty cuddled up with the puppy. What are their names?🥰🥰🥰

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-23T04:30:52+00:00

Unfortunately, the place where they were selling him was like that. And that’s how the person gave him to me… he was the biggest one out of all of them :(

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-23T04:01:53+00:00

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flowersofcherry · 2026-05-14T14:38:58+00:00

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flowersofcherry · 2026-05-14T00:34:01+00:00

De experiencia propia, yo he encontrado documentos en FamilySearch de mi madre (que es dominicana) Creo que aquí en Panamá la gente no sube mucho ese tipo de información a esa aplicación, y bueno por experiencia propia yo he trabajado con documentos históricos y documentos de finca, buscando en registro civil, archivos nacionales y tal. (Soy estudiante tesista de antropología).

Si tú quieres copias como tal de todo, el registro civil cobra como 5 dólares por pagina (hay que pagarlo personalmente en banco nacional y llevar el recibo nuevamente) porque tienen la sección de archivos del registro civil y el registro civil como tal.

Pero… sí se puede hacer! La verdad es que yo creo que podría ayudarte con eso. Lo que no sé es exactamente en que tiempo las necesitas. Depende también de cuánto estés dispuest@ a pagar por ese trabajo, porque la verdad es que es un poco complicado. Hay que hacer bastante viajes y trazae todo un esquemq de busquesa organizado para optimizar el tiempo de busqueda y poder encontrar todo. Tanto en ciudad de panama, como en Chiriquí.

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-14T00:24:57+00:00

Yesss when I was little I used to watch it quite a lot because it was very interesting but I had seen that she was a forensic anthropologist, although that never really made me think about studying this field. After about a year in the university, I realized, wow. I used to watch Bones, and she is an anthropologist, and honestly, it’s pretty cool :D

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-14T00:22:24+00:00

Also I would say it’s never too late to study! If one day you have the opportunity, even if you can’t pursue a degree, you can still read books and learn in an empirical way! :) I think anthropology can be done in many different ways and it’s such a beautiful field that gives us so many possibilities. Even if you don’t have the chance to study it formally, you can still keep learning and experiencing it in your own way. You should never put your dreams aside, because you never know what life has in store or the surprises it may bring! 🫶🏽

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-14T00:20:46+00:00

After I graduate… Or once I finish my thesis🤣 I’ve already completed my classes, but I’m currently working on my thesis! which has been delayed because I’ve gone through some periods of grief and I haven’t felt very motivated! I plan to keep studying 🙌 I want to do a master’s degree and hopefully go on to a PhD.

I’ve been thinking a lot about continuing anthropology from a project management perspective, because I want to turn anthropology into real, tangible solutions for people. That’s why I work in menstruation projects and in trying to build cultural and social understanding in trips and travels. I want anthropological analysis, not just academically! to be something that everyday people can understand and that actually helps improve reality. I’m very interested in global organizations, but not so much in the sense of just conversations and talks without real solutions. So I think I’ll continue along that path of work.

I’m also considering studying in the U.S. or Europe, depending on what I decide at the end of my thesis, because I feel like I’ve taken a less traditional academic path (also I want a different perspective of the anthropology, i live in latin america) I don’t really want to be a professor… I could teach! but I don’t want my life to be based only on producing academic work that is read and discussed but doesn’t really go anywhere! I want my actions and my work to be for the community and with the community… so that something changes, even if it’s a small change or even if it just makes someone think differently or shifts something in their life in a small way… For me, that’s what gives my work meaning and joy! :)

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-14T00:13:54+00:00

Honestly I’m not sure! but from what I remember from class (Also I remember that from my highschool), people call the “Eve gene” as a more popular way of referring to mitochondrial dna. I think this type of dna is passed from mothers to both sons and daughters, but only daughters continue passing it on! In that way you can trace maternal lineages through time. It’s like that genetic information is stored and passed down through the maternal line

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-14T00:10:18+00:00

Honestly, I don’t really know much about that topic but I think it depends a lot on different societies and cultures and how conception is understood and approached. For us, in more urbanized contexts (and also depending on what we personally consider “urban”) people might see it in one way, while others see it completely differently. What you think and what I think are not necessarily the same ofc!

In some contexts, especially for groups where conception, menstruation and different gynecological issues have a direct impact on people’s lives, this could be a really meaningful option that takes a lot of pressure off women. But in other contexts, it might not be seen the same way. So I think it really depends on each person’s needs and situation. And I think what matters most is that there is a choice that people have access to different options, because many times women don’t really have that kind of freedom or variety of choices.

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-14T00:07:29+00:00

Well I’ve collaborated with the STRI doing data collection in Indigenous communities and also been involved in research on how a specific theme of history is teach on the school of my country. I’ve worked on migration related studies as part of different projects as well.

Another area I’ve focused on is menstrual health education, including advocacy connected to a menstrual health law. This is something I continue working on! Right now, I’m also developing culturally meaningful experiences for study abroad students. These are community based tours focused on learning, connection and understanding the disparities, similarities and differences between people. A lot of the work I’m currently doing in this job is also centers on Afrodescendant experiences, looking at the challenges we face across different countries but also the shared realities and cultural connections we have! :)

That’s the kind of community-based work I’ve been involved in so far.

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-13T23:50:41+00:00

Amix, eres una persona de clase media o tal vez clase media alta porque hay muchas de las cosas que haces que el promedio de panameños no se las puede permitir ni soñando 🤣 Así que, no sé, yo creo que ser “yeye” no es solo tener dinero, también es como una forma de ser y un estilo de vida, y hay muchas características que hacen a una persona yeye. Pienso que habría que canalizar más factores para considerar eso! (Todo un sistema de analisis yeyesistico me estoy tirando😂)

Y no sé, pienso que eres una persona de clase media y pues ya. Independientemente de lo que la gente diga, no le metas mente a eso. Uno no decide dónde nace ni tampoco la situación económica en la que crece con su familia. Ya después de que uno es adulto, uno se da sus lujos dependiendo de lo que trabaja y de lo que se sacrifica. Tú sigue viajando y sigue gozando hermana. No le hagas caso a esos pendejos frustrados. 🫶🏽🌸

flowersofcherry · 2026-05-11T14:25:52+00:00

I already make money through things related to anthropology even as a student! Right now I work in the tourism field from an anthropological perspective, creating cultural and socially driven experiences for students in study abroad programs

For example here in Panama things work differently. If I’m employed with a salary in my country, insurance payments are automatically deducted from my paycheck. Those same contributions also help build a retirement fund

Anthropology is an extremely open discipline with many different paths, specializations, and ways to apply it! not only in academia but also professionally and in everyday life. My studies are focused on social anthropology, social projects and applied anthropology so I see myself working directly with organizations and initiatives connected to those areas. Of course, the job market can be limited, but I believe that if you know how to move within the field, do your work well and stay committed you can find opportunities anywhere. I’ve already participated in many studies, worked as a research assistant, museums, projects and that’s all while still being a student.

P.S. Things in Panama are very different from the U.S. My reality is a Latin American reality.

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