Five Key Facts about Myself
Hey everyone,
- I grew up with my two parents that are very hard working and always seek the best for my siblings and I. I believe that their upbringings cultivated my personality because I too always seek for better for myself and my family. I am the third and last child, therefore I am the baby of the family.
2. I’m from Queens, New York. Although both my parents were hardworking, money always seemed to be tight because of bills so I never was spoiled and always was/will be humble and appreciative of what I have, regardless, I will still seek for more of what is best for me.
3. I am Mexican-American. It use to bother me when people would think otherwise of my background because people would automatically assume I was from central or south america because of my skin tone. Then at home I would be called too black for my own race, I am darker than most of my family members. I would be called names but that did not bother me. What bothered me was that outside of home I was told I looked nothing like the race I am very prideful of and at home I would be discriminated because I was not light enough. I felt as if I did not really belong because of many colorist comments towards me or comparisons towards my other family members. It happened consistently so it ended up being normal. Now, I think this has shaped who I am today because I try to be very aware of the wrong teachings many family members have taught me and teach myself to be more accepting of who people are.
4. I’ve always been hardworking and charismatic! I started working when I was 12 lol, it was obviously under the books. I would paint little kids faces and would make balloon animals. I always been the type to keep moving forward so after that job I found another one and after that one I would move on to another. I just seemed to always like experiencing new things. I believe that this made me who I am today, all the encounters with people made me realize new things and view the world in different perspectives.
5. I love to go out and explore new places! I enjoy having conversations with people and hearing their ideology or just hearing them out sometimes. I like to take pictures and am thinking of doing modeling as a side hustle nothing too serious, I hope. Also I am looking for new friends so if you are too, follow me on the insta and text me 🙂 @lvpessss
Hi Guadalupe, that 5th fact you said definitely describes me to the core. I love having conversations about what makes a person who they are and what’s going on in their head. I would also describe myself as photogenic at times, depending on how I’m feeling.
I hate the colorism that you had to face. It’s always the ethnic household this happens in. also you’re really cute. hehehe
Guadalupe, Thanks for this honest and interesting introduction. I suspect that your experiences of prejudice or colorism are something other classmates can identify with. You sound like a very positive, optimistic person!
Hey Guadalupe, I agree with your third point.I am also mexican and in fact have the same problem as you.People always assume I am from South or Central America because I am a lighter complexion than the “typical” mexican.However, I do not allow it to get to my head because in my heart I know my roots.