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I've lived in the United States since I was about three, and am very grateful for the freedoms and opportunities I am granted here in America. Growing up with multiple cultures has shaped the person I am, and today I consider myself to be ethnically Colombian, yet also American. I love knowledge, and strive to make the most out of situations.

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I am extremely grateful for my parents, and all their effort into raising me and making sure I was never short on anything. I feel it is important to appreciate one's family, and to spend as much time with them as possible. I also value education, since I know many do get the same educational opportunities as myself. However, treatment of others is important, and one must take into perspective other's circumstances and try to help when one can.

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Although I am Christian, I do not solely base my beliefs on Christian principles. I believe in compassion, in human beings helping out one another regardless of the possible gain, and simply trying to be the best version of oneself's even if it is difficult. Personally, I struggle with accepting and appreciate myself, but I do believe it is the first step to appreciating one another's viewpoints so we can all get along. Yet yes, I do believe the bible has good values to live by.

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My parents have raised me to believe in the importance of family time, so we eat dinner together every day and talk about our day. My mother and I also cook traditional Colombian foods on special occasions. Some foods include: arepas, pandebonos, and empanadas. We also pray every morning, not always as a family and not really a specific prayer, more of just a quick thanks and prayer for our family and others to stay safe or heal.

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I have many rules for myself, although it is often difficult to keep myself in check over them. For instance, I have a rule that if I have ever told someone a personal tidbit and they shared it with someone else when I said not to, to never tell that person something personal ever again. However, that is extreme and unforgiving, and in my opinion over dramatic, so I tend to just be wary but still share what's on my mind, it's not as if I've never done that myself so it'd be hypocritical to be unforgiving. I also have a rule to never be rude, which is easier to follow since I feel guilty when I do something that comes off as rude.

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Currently I m a freshman at Roseville High School, and mainly dependent on my parents for economic support, housing, emotional support, and mentoring. I'm sure I think I know much more than I actually do, but as I grow older I learn new things every day. For now though, I am content with being unsure of exactly what career path I want to follow, and making the most out of my teenage years and trying hard academically.

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As I grow older my responsibilities change as more is expected of me. Among my peers I have the role of a supportive friend, and to my teachers I try to take on the role of a dedicated student. In my family I try and often fail to be responsible daughter, because often I am forgetful of my chores or I break a dish or two. However, I feel that I am improving, and now I am able to listen if not take part in my parent's adult discussions.

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I am surrounded by a large variety of people, each with their own unique perceptions, and some I agree with or adopt, despite having my own set of views. For instance, I  believe that the only way to be fair in any situation is to look at the issue from the perspective of the other person. If someone is crying or grumpy, rather than automatically perceiving them as dramatic or unstable, it helps to consider what they could be going through.  Also, it helps for one's overall well being to be optimistic.