Hermanas Unidas Statewide Conference 2006

Friday I ran away to Hollywood with three Hermanas. I don't know if I have mentioned the Hermanas Unidas (pronounced erRRr-man-us oo-nee-das contrary to prior belief...) but they are the women's Latina group - "Sisters United".

I joined them just over a week ago and went with my fellow sisters for the annual statewide conference at the Woodcrest Hilton in Hollywood. Friday was a big party session spent largely with me trying to adapt to the local dancing style... Unlike what you might imagine, the moves were a little less salsa / cha-cha and instead a little more dry humping on the dance floor, pornstar style....

Saturday I attended a couple of interesting information sessions connected to being a successful hermanas. In particular I found sessions helpful on overcoming communication assumptions, professional networking and the psychological barriers of being a renoun Latina. The afternoon was capped off by displays from each of the Hermanas Unidas Chapters (different university groups) about what they had done throughout the year. It was fun and interesting and concluded with a massive chapter vs. chapter dance off (again, porn star dance style). Being a rookie, I had to go up on stage with my clubs president to represent our group. We won. Not really. I just hate loosing.

Sunday we drove past the infamous "Hollywood" sign on the way home... My carpool laughed at me but I don't care. I'm cool!