The Cities That I 've Lived

grew up in Chicago, Illinois, a beautiful city surrounded by violence and controversy by the media. I found things more simple when I was kid growing up here, there wasn't much to worry about but as I got older things became more complex here. The sounds of the " L "' or as you know it as, The Train, and the roaring sounds of cars passing by my house made me feel alive while growing up and as a matter of fact still does. You could wake up in the morning and see the vibrant blue skies being pierced by the skyscrapers and see other kids playing ball or riding their bikes. When it was summer time I would play ins sprinklers or go downtown and play in the fountains with my family. Of course, like most big cities I had to watch my back while growing up because you never knew what somebody was up to. It's weird really growing up here because you never know what's going to happen next , wether it's a good thing or a bad thing. All I can really say about growing up in Chicago is that if I had the chance to redo it, I'd do if a million times.

I was born in Dallas, Texas but when I was 3 years old I was taken to my parents’ home country, Mexico. My mother took my younger sister and me to Mexico while my father stayed in the United States and worked to provide for us. I spend 6 years in Mexico and I went to school there. I had an amazing childhood in the place my parents were born and had the opportunity to grow up around my family and culture. I became a fond lover of the traditions and the peaceful life of what I consider my country. I have many amazing memories from living in Mexico. The way everything called for a celebration where everyone was invited. The dedication that every festival I attended showed. Simply all the traditions that even when I live miles away from Mexico have stuck with me, things I still celebrate with my family every year. I love to be able to call myself Mexican American and to be able to share my parents. My love for Mexican culture plays a role in my decision to want to go to Spain. I want to see where some of the customs I know originated from and see where my ancestors came from.

My father is from jerez zacatecas and my mother is from huajuapan de leon. My parents came here to have a better life and then they met each other and had 3 girls. My sister are proud of where we grew up. Growing up in san bernardino california has taught me a lot for example it has tough me to fight for what I believe in. also that fear shouldn't

Mexico. Land of the Aztec warriors. Land of the Latin lovers. Land of my blood. Mexico is the land that I abandoned as an infant, with my mother, and never looked back. Except, I had to go back the month prior to the start of my Junior year in high school.

Born and raised in Texas, i lived with both my parents. The most important move

Now if the dead are buried far away from their homes, graves are decorated with the idea that the dead return their first and then to their how with livens. Mexicans visit graveyards, decorate the graves in their best forms and spend time there, in the presence of their departed friends, family members and lovesome. In some villages, they lay flower petals as paths, candles and offerings along the path leading from the cemetery to their homes. The spirits will be able to find their way. In some communities, it is expected to spend the whole night in the cemetery, and people throw a party of it, having a picnic supper, playing music, talking and drinking through the night. Gatherings are often held during the yearly event, it can involve the

I was born in Montrose, Colorado. Yet, I didn't spend much of my life roaming around it's land. When I was three, my parents had an epiphany, decided to buy an RV, and take my brother and me to Mexico on exhilarating and exotic adventures.

I am from Alabama aka AL, but I live in Colorado now. When I was down there I lived in a small town that is called Frisco City, Al that has trees everywhere and there are lakes everywhere too. I loved everything about my hometown, but I had to leave my home because I was young and dumb. Also I wanted to see a new place. When someone asked me why I left AL I told them why. I have been in CO for 1 year and I like the jobs here and the education is great. I really miss my family and my hometown, so I wanted to go back home to see my family because I haven't seen them in a year. That's why I am telling you about my trip back home.

I lived happily in Puebla when I was a child, I had friends to play with and my school was absolutely awesome. But sadly, my dad was fired from his job so we moved to Acapulco, all of my father’s family is from here so that was the main reason we choose to moved, so he decided to open his own business. We’ve had difficult times, but everything has been the greatest of experience.

I was born in Matamoros,Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is a little town located across the border from Brownsville, Texas. I lived there for more than 15 years. Mexico is full of history; it has a rich culture and thousands of unique traditions. I believe that we, Mexicans, are very polite, humble, and warm people.We love celebrations and celebrate almost everything.

California. The state that’s known for its palm trees and beaches. That’s where I learned about the next chapter of my life. When I first arrived to California, the atmosphere and culture caught me off guard. Seeing all my friends made me feel welcome and thrilled to live in such a beautiful place. I knew from the moment I got into the taxi with my sister that I wanted to take photos for a living there. My love of California came to be because of my experience during senior year, having the opportunity to visit with my sister and seeing the culture there, and the goals I want to reach in the near future.

Growing up in my hometown of Granbury, Texas was interesting. Only because while I wasa child it was a small town that required you to drive at the minimum of forty five minutes in order to vist the nearest hardware store or an hour to go to a water park. Not much has changed since then and now besides the fact all the main hardware stores have now set up shop inside the city limits of Granbury and as well as more restaurants. Even though more restaurantshave come to Granbury the one that I have enjoyed since my teens is names Mi Famila and it has the best Mexican food I have had since first trying

Texas is the place that I love the most. I can do anything I want as long as I do not get in trouble with my parents. Every time I go to Texas I always have fun with my cousins. I have lots of family members in Texas that I do not know about yet. Someday I will meet all of them if I go back to Texas one day.

I was born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas and lived there until I was 11 years old. We moved to Laredo, TX because my mom's employer wanted her to run a forwarding agency. The biggest difference that I noticed between my native culture and host culture was education. In Mexico, I would go to school from 7:30am-12:30pm, had 3 weeks of summer vacation, and 2 weeks of winter break. Not to mention, we had the same teacher from 1st grade through 6th grade. Getting used to longer school hours and changing classrooms every period took some getting used to. I actually hated my first summer since I spent most of it in Mexico and had to wait for my cousins to get out of school.

I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I learned everything I needed to know there. Everything that has to do with life that is. I started my education there and I will continue it where ever I go. My educational background was just as normal and fun like any other kids. But I was the unique child that made my education different and more enjoyable. My learning process has five processes: elementary, middle, high school, college, and the future.