I am from the land of warriors Coahuila, Guerrero where my father took his first breath.
I am from the bordertown of Tijuana, Baja California where my parents felt as close to home as they would ever get.
I am from the U.S/Mexican border my parents crossed in search of a better life.
I am from the violent streets of Logan Heights that my parents moved away from in order to ensure a better future for my siblings and I.
I am from the neighborhood of City Heights where I first attended school and began my immersion into American culture.
I am from Spring Valley where I lived most of my life and grew up with what felt like a thousand cousins in an enclosed community.
I am from Lomita Village where we moved into a house of our own and witnessed as all the great family moments turned it into a home.
I am from Temecula where I pursued work in my brother-in-laws tile company to help my family pay the bills.
I am from Lemon Grove where I can finally focus in school and work towards my goal of becoming a teacher where I hope to make an impact in student's lives.
I am from a collection of addresses that each form a chapter in my life and influenced who I am today.
I am from wherever life takes me next and I am comfortable with the uncertainty because where I've been has prepared me.
Hey Luis,
ReplyDeleteI could really relate to your post. My parents were also born in Mexico and for a little part of my life I lived in TJ as well. Then they moved over here before I started school because they wanted me and my brother to have a better education. I don't really remember much from Tj just the stories my parents told me. I liked how you started from where your parents started from because it really shows that you are a family oriented person, I am too. Great Post!
-Emilio
Hey Luis.
ReplyDeleteYour post is very relatable . I too used to live in TJ and know what its like to cross the border every morning bright and early make line and go to school. I also like that you mentioned a few of the cities such as Spring valley cause I too used to live there as well and know it is not the prettiest of neighborhoods to grow u in. I can see similarities between the way we grew up and I wish you the bet on becoming a teacher. Nice post!
-Rudy