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My river begins on February 12, 2006 in Seattle, Washington.

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Meeting my bestfriend was a big influence on my identity. I would be way different if I hadn’t met her. I spend a lot of my time with her and we dance together, so she has had a big impact on me.

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I’ve danced Mexican folklorico with my mom and at home since I was very little. When I was 5, I started dancing with my dance group and since then I’ve learned so much about my culture and my roots.

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In 2019 I did a summer program called SLCI where I did small classes and did fun activities at the UW with other highschool students from around the world. Before that I was a very shy person but I learned how to become a leader and stand out.

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My life there is always something going on so my river wouldn’t be straight. There are a few parts where theres more of an angle but most of it would be a little bendy.

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I have always had friends come and go but I’ve always had my mom and my best friend. My mom is the one who had me start dancing and shes the one who keeps me on track. My best friend has been with me through the good and the bad and weve basically became the same person.

My dance group is most important to me. They’re my family and I’ve known them for so long that they helped shape me into who I am today.

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Right now I’m at a pretty chill time of my life. I don’t have to worry too much about college but it’s still on my mind. My dance group is starting up again since Covid and it’s great.

In the future I think I’ll have a similar scenery but the obstacles will definitely change and probably the shape as well. I just hope I can surround myself with positive people and act positively.