Someone of Cuban heritage that is acutely aware of their roots whether or not they were born there.

When you eat dirt for the first time and leave your family to build a shack in the woods

Expression for something that is considered very liberal, tolerant or open minded. Originates from south-east England, and is word play: although Cuba might have the relaxed image commonly associated with the Caribean islands, its communist leadership makes it actually really restricted and stern.