Melissa S. Creary
stories about science, sickle cell, and selfhood
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Un-Educated (Originally Posted: August 8, 2012)
The story of race and Brazil is a long and complex one. Not unlike the story found in the US. What makes it especially complex is that Brazilians find their stance on race to be superior to that in the…
Read MoreDor (Originally Posted: July 28, 2012)
living with sickle cell disease, i think in prevention mode everyday. how can i prevent the most pain today? i have a baseline. what i can deal with and what i don’t even notice. this is my everyday. but above…
Read MoreIt’s A Small World After All… (Originally Posted: July 24, 2012)
I am living in a friend of a friend’s house here all because I sent an email inquiring about a meeting. Who knew the person who works on all the things I’m interested in would offer me a place to…
Read MoreLost And Found (Originally Posted: July 17, 2012)
I got lost again today. It’s to be expected. I’ve only been here a few days after all. When I was in Belgium, Jennifer and I got lost so much. All the time. And I got frustrated. Sometimes because when…
Read MoreBriefly Being Bahian (Originally Posted: July 15, 2012)
I am in Salvador, Bahia for six weeks to participate in more intensive language training and conduct some preliminary research. In the 36 hours I’ve been here, I’ve navigated the route between school and home, had my first guarana, ingested…
Read MoreSunsets (Originally Posted: July 31, 2011)
My friend the world traveler Ashlie told me in Greece, “You seen one sunset, you’ve seen them all” as she fell asleep on the loveliest of ones in Santorini. I dunno… I think I disagree Ash.
Read MoreHi. Hello. How are you. (Originally Posted: July 31, 2011)
My name is Melissa, and yes I can afford to eat at the same restaurant as you. Boa Noite.
Read MoreCapoeira Em Salvador (Originally Posted: July 29, 2011)
Tonight I met up with a virtual friend who I had been introduced to a few months ago (via facebook/email) by another friend who insisted we meet due to our similar interests in health in Brazil. Ugo will be in…
Read MoreNew Spot in Salvador (Originally Posted: July 28, 2011)
I am renting a spacious condo in Barra, Salvador-a few minutes from the beach. There are lots of food options and it seems safe enough. I visit the historic center ths weekend and hopefully get in good beach time. …
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