It’s See-Toy-En Mag [Dot] Com
Oct 22nd, 2008 by citoyen192
First, the site is pronounced (See-Toy-En) and it’s the French word for “Citizen.” I named my initial blog “Citoyen Du Monde Inc.” at citoyenmag.blogspot.com back in 2006 when I had traveled throughout Europe, immersing myself in the blossoming of the European Union and becoming enamored with the idea of being more than a citizen of one nation. Being a “citizen of the world” became a staple for me ideologically. I was stuck on the french version of the phrase because it was the height of the “Freedom Fries” fiasco and I felt it was a great moniker symbolizing my cultural transcendence.
I’ve been a blogger for six years, a writer my entire life and an obsessed photog. I spent the last 18 months blogging “professionally” for a Latino-sports website known as Machochip.com. I was the full-time editor and covered beats ranging from sports gossip, sports, video games, tech and everything else Latinos are into.
Before Machochip, my obsessions revolved around politics, music, art and this idea of global citizenry known as being a “citizen of the world.” After spending much time traveling through Europe, I began to question my Mexican-American identity against a backdrop of multiculturalism.
Now I’m living in Mexico City and struggling to decipher my place in the world. Hope you guys enjoy the podcasts, photos, fiction, travel reviews and whatever else I manage to toss your way.