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After researching my name “Lucy” I found out that it means “As of Light ''. Its origin first came from the latin name “Lucius” I was supposed to originally be name after my dads mom but my mom didn't think it would be fair, so then my mom thought to name me Melanie, but my dad didn't think it would fit me but it did end up being my middle name. So then my dad brought up my name. I think my name fits me because I don't really think I'd be a “Melanie” and seeing other names on me doesn't really fit well. I used to not like my name because I thought it sounded childish thinking of how I would be mature as an adult with a childlike name but now I don't really mind it. But I also think it fits me is because when my mom named me she later got a tattoo of the show "I Love Lucy" in the heart and shading and everything and I'm glad she did because that's something me and her share and bond over.

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Oye mi amor
No me digas que no
Y vamos juntando las almas
Oye mi amor
No me digas que no
Y vamos juntando los cuerpos

Oh-oh

Contigo yo me perdería
Contigo yo me perdería
Contigo yo hasta el fin del mundo

If i were to choose two songs and their lyrics that connect to my culture and me the 1st one would have to be “Oye Mi Amor '' by Mana and i say this because It's the first concert i've ever been to and it was by them. I remember going to see them and it was a blissful moment that I'd never forget and I think other people can say the same about this song and how this song can hold memories for them.

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Estas son las mañanitas
Que cantaba el rey David
Hoy por ser día de tu santo
Te las cantamos aquí

Despierta, mi bien, despierta
Mira que ya amaneció
Ya los pajaritos cantan
La luna ya se metió

Qué linda está la mañana
En que vengo a saludarte
Venimos todos con gusto
Y placer a felicitarte

The second song I would pick would have to be “Las Mañanitas” By Vicente Fernandez because whenever I think or hear this song it brings me so many memories of how I would wake up on my birthday to that song playing or playing that song for my loved ones during their birthdays or other occasions. And I think this song is also important to my culture because I think some people have a similar experience and connection with this song.

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Vicente Fernández - Las Mañanitas (Letra / Lyrics)

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I think for my first choice of food id choose pozole verde because it's something my grandma makes when it's cold or for the holidays and it just reminds me of when we come together as a family.

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My second entre would maybe be tamales  because whenever I eat tamales we have to make them as a family and we really only come together to make tamales is on a special occasion and its always fun to come together and later eat what we made.

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A location I can think of that matters to my cultural identity is in Chapala, Jalisco. I say this because I remember going there for personal reasons and meeting all my family I didn't  know I had. I was around 8 when I got there and it was so pretty and I felt calm there and it felt homey. I can't remember much cultural aspects other than just walking around and seeing people participate in beautiful traditions.

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And how my ethnicity matters to my cultural identity is because by saying i'm hispanic or as someone says there hispanic we can share how we have similarities or differences with each other and where we come from and i think learning about other people's ethnicity/culture is always something nice and enduring.

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don't think what I wear defines who I am in general but if I put on a lazy outfit like sweats with a sweater then I just don't feel like  dressing up. But most of the time i wear jeans and a black sweater or a tank top with a zip up and jeans. I don't think it says anything about my culture i think i just dress rather normal but when i do dress up is when i go to visit family in mexico and thats when i wear more traditional clothes.

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“If you have a dream don'It let anybody take it away.” - Selena Quintanilla. I chose this quote because it can say and inspire people including myself to work for your dreams and to accomplish them and she was also such a huge inspiration to everyone around her as she helped paved the way for Hispanic Singers.

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I'm not sure if i have a hero other than my mom who i slightly look up to. I haven't really thought of people who inspire me or influence my life only because  I don't want someone else to be a role model to me if it isn't someone I know personally like my mom. But my mom encourages me and reminds me that I should work hard if I want a better life for myself when I'm an adult and she shows me that by working all week long and earning things for herself that she works hard for. And she’s also taught me everything I know and for that I look up to her.

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I can speak English, which is what I was taught to learn. I can  speak some Spanish which isn't too hard unless someone speaks to me in fast spanish. I can finally speak some german. I was learning some phrases over the summer and I think I know some of the basics but I'm still learning.

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Some of my interests are music, journaling/writing and collecting little things. I mostly like listening to music, finding new music and collecting vinyl. I've been journaling since last year and mainly started because I like writing. I lastly like collecting things like pins or little figures like sonny angels and such,

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My favorite holiday would be christmas. And i only say that because i know other people like it for the gifts and stuff which is a nice part of it too but i mostly like it because it's a holiday where we have a break from school which can be stressful and it's good to take a break from. I also like it because I can get with my family and spend some time together with all of them even if it is to open presents for a few hours.