Personal Narrative: Moving To Mexico

Celebrating holidays from both countries, each with their own special traditions, I was able to become more appreciative of where my roots lie. From the U.S. national anthem, to the beautiful folklorico dances of Mexico, I am fascinated with the blended culture I

Have you ever said yes or no to someone? Did you regret or was it worth it? The short story "A&P" by John Updike and the poem "Sadie and Maud" by Gwendolyn Brooks both said no to their call for adventure, and none of them regretted it. My call for adventure was whether I should move or stay in Haiti. I accepted my adventure, and I haven't regretted it yet.

Did you move around a lot when you were a child? When I was 9 I learned what it meant to lose all your friends and leave behind all you know because your mother has decided to move to the Mexican border in Arizona. Before we moved it was my purpose in life to sprout wings and go to a different dimension. For a while it stayed like this because I had friends that were just like me. After we moved I learned about Amelia Earhart in school and decided that I wanted to become a pilot and travel the world.

“We carefully count out the money, figuring out the exchange pesos to dollars” (Cantu 8). I can only imagine how tough this life must have been. To have to transverse an international border, which comes with some degree of treachery as noted above, just to go to a family members quinceanera (as the author did) will eventually breed feelings of discontentment. Many Mexicans despised the creation of the border seeing it as

Moving to Dominican Republic as a young American came with many challenges. One of the main challenges was crime; crime is one of the biggest problems for tourist. I moved to the Dominican Republic at the age of 11 with my parents. I was in middle school when I had my first close encounter with crime during the summer, a week right before school started. I was robbed by two assailants, one on a motorcycle and the other man was walking.

One thing I can never deny is my heritage. I am a Mexican American. I was born in America, but nurtured in an all-Mexican Household. I speak Spanish at home and English elsewhere. I eat authentic Mexican food that my mother makes, and American fast food when I go out with friends.

I wanted to return to Ecuador, but I also think of my

My brother has always mentioned how fun the Fiesta De San Marcos is in Aguascalientes, Mexico. One year I decided to take a trip with him. As we arrived I started observing the differences in culture and started experiencing their way of living. I learned how they have siesta time and close shop at noon to have lunch with their families and in the night the Spanish inspired city lights up with all the boots of Fiesta. At first, this was a shock to me since I am used to going anywhere at any time for things needed, but by observation and partition knowledge I learned how to work around those little obstacles and got to enjoy my trip.

The first eight years of my life, I spent in India where I was born. Growing up I was constantly reminded by my parents that I needed to make them proud by getting a good job and living a good lifestyle. They told me this because they did not want to see me live a hard life like they did. When I was nine years old, I moved from India to the United States of America. The reason why I moved to America was not because I was living a bad life in India, it was so that I could have a better education and more opportunities in life.

I believe in family vacations to Mexico Going to Mexico is like a dream came true. It 's more than a country it 's a lifetime away and everyone should relax at this beautiful destination. Whether traveling for a vacation or for a quick getaway this destination is great for both. Mexico has truly made me a happier person and less stressed and it made me feel great when I was there because I felt like the world was open and free.

I used to have this grudges in my heart when everything go hard that would made me wanted to blame my parent. But I can’t because I was not raise to think that way. When I come to America, I was eleven years old and no one asked me if I wanted to come it just happen in a second. I was in a cold place with extended family that I never met before and that one person who raise me and made me feel secure was still back in the country. I had to lived months without her and next thing you know I adapted and convince myself they are doing this because the wanted the best for me.

Finally I see a Mexican flag followed by a sign saying now entering Mexico. After the long trip the first place we go, is to a little restaurant called Camarones Carmen owned by my grandparents themselves. Where we enjoyed the heat, good food and time with our loved ones. Camarones for those that don't speak spanish translates to Shrimps. My Grandparents owned a very popular seafood restaurant in San Luis Rio Colorado Mexico.

The locals were very friendly and made a great first yet lasting impression. Everyone spoke extremely fast, which was a little difficult to comprehend at first. Most said phrases like, “Hola, cómo está ?” meaning “Hello, how are you?” or “Bienvenido a Mexico.”

Moving to a new country can be difficult sometimes. Leaving all my relatives and friends back home was the saddest thing for me. My mother told me that we were moving to a new country. At first, I thought my mother was joking about it. but little did I know that she was telling the truth.

Cozumel , Mexico is an amazing place to visit. My personal experience was so fun! I swam with all kinds of sea life, went paddleboarding and had a great time. Some places I would like to visit when I go back are the Mayan Ruins, Xcaret Park, and Tulum Beach. My favorite part of Mexico was swimming with the dolphins whose skin is very soft and silky.