Mexican-American is who I am. Sometimes I feel like I don't stay in touch with my roots or express that side of me correctly-correctly according to "standards." My mom has both Mexican and Spanish blood running through her veins while my dad just has Mexican.
Something you may not know about me is that I am a fluent Spanish speaker, writer, and reader! I enjoy being able to say that I am a Latina. All I can do is embrace who I am and be proud of my heritage. I grew up listening to "Rancheras," "Norteño," "Mariachi," and "Cumbias"-shout out to my father-although I was deprived as a child and didn't go to bailes (dances) causing me to have little to no dancing rhythm. However, I have acquired some moves over the years so no worries! ;)
I stopped listening to that kind of music for a while, but over the last month I have gotten really into it again with the help of my diverse roomate who enjoys that music as well! Over the last couple of days I have made a playlist with salsa and cumbia music to just turn on whenever I feel like wearing a flowy skirt and some heels to dance in my room! Judge if you must! :)
Sometimes I suck at doing "traditional"-I use quotations because what may be traditional to someone may not be traditional to the next- Mexican things.For example, this past December my friend Hannah wanted some authentic horchata (google it) and let's just say it didn't taste as delicious as when my lovely mother made it. BUT, I learned! I do know how to cook other yummy Mexican dishes which makes up for my lack of being able to make a drink...or so I like to think!
My family is loud-especially when we have reunions with all the cousins, tias, tios, etc- you either hate it or love it. Honestly, we could care less. We stick together and will feed you until WE think you've had enough.
You may have guessed this already, but I was feelin this side of me tonight and decided to write about it! :) Thank you for taking the time to read this...that's it for now. I am attatching a picture of my mom and dad when they were in their 20's? :)
Love and Happiness to you all!
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ReplyDeleteThis totally reminds me of the ping pong song you have in spanish... hahahaha that was prob my favorite park of the whole trip.
ReplyDeletehaha yeah this side of me comes out at random moments :) I want to go back on our trip.
ReplyDeleteGood for you on your blog! Even better, that you honor and celebrate your heritage! Plus, you speak/write/THINK Spanish. I'm impressed, that's for sure. Bet you didn't know that I'm Tia Sheryl .... to my nephew, Brandon. (Today's his 11th birthday). His mama, Laura Valdes-Smith, is from Saltillo, Mexico, and she teaches kindergarten in Katy, TX. His father in my brother, Steven (my only sibling).
ReplyDeleteKeep writing!