FELICITACIONES MAURICO FUNES Y EL SALVADOR

Mauricio Funes was elected President of El Salvador yesterday. The first time the left leaning FMLN has won the presidential election in over 20 years. I dream that this could be the turning point for El Salvador, a nation which is so beautiful which has such strong people who deserve a new opportunity.

LA Times coverage here.

BBC World News coverage here.

Washington Post coverage here.

Tim's El Salvador Blog.

focus on the positive!

It was glorious. 5 days of beach, sun, swimming, reading, cooking, eating (many pupusas!), napping and even some cool family time. And ever since I've been home I've been under siege from indie music business heartbreak, knee problems, cold weather and my generally over scheduled life. I am so busy at work I can barely keep up and I'm not getting to the gym and it's amazing how quickly 5 days of bliss can be evaporated.

But there are good things on the horizon, here are a few:
Midterm exam is on Wednesday, after that it's over!
Going to D.C. with The Donnas and the musicFirst day on the hill.
Someone special's birthday.
quick trip to Austin.
Pablo and Maurix coming to visit.
Comet Gain coming to NY.
Learning more.
My knee healing and getting back on the fitness track.

Nos vemossss!

Simple Social Graces is taking a break. I'll be back next Wednesday. Until then I'll be here:

Arriba Con La Seleccion Salvadoreña!!

It's world cup qualifiers week and there is some awesome footie going on. Besides Paraguay's amazing victory over Venezuela, El Salvador beat Haiti 5-0 and will advance to the next round. WOOHOOOO. We at SSG HQ LOVE Paraguay and El Salvador and couldn't be more proud of all the guys!. In celebration we're jamming this tune quite a bit. Baila con nosotros!