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I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Thus, I try my best to keep up with the standards the bible establishes. My religion has affected my life as it prevented me to consume drugs, excessive use of alcohol, and implemented traits such as kindness and compassion into my personality.

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Growing up in latin culture centered family, there was an emphasizes on family. My parents allowed and encouraged me live with them as long as I wanted. Hence, I would classify the culture I grew up in as a collective one. The bond between father and son, mother and daughter, grandparent and grand kids, are an important part of my life.

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My grandparents were immigrants who came to the US to gain more opportunities. They had rough working conditions as they were in the orchard fields in California, waking up at 4 am and leaving at 5 pm. Consequently, a work ethic revolving around time management and persistence was instilled in me.

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Spanish is the only language my grandparents know how to speak and read. Consequently, it is hard for me to communicate with them as Spanish is not my mother tongue. however, when I do speak Spanish I talk in a different tone and use different words. Thus, it contributes to the social construction metaphor which includes facial expression and verbal communication.

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Masculinity is emphasized in latin culture, men are not supposed to cry. In fact they are supposed to be the emotionally strong person in the family. Thus, I felt compelled to go tot he gym to assert my masculinity and to lose some weight. The more I go to the gym and exercise I find that it has helped me in more ways than just losing weight. It has become a coping strategy to relieve the stresses I have in life. When you are lifting weights, it is just you and that piece of metal. No other obstacle could come in your way. It is a sort of peaceful environment. While relieving your stress you are also improving your overall health. At the end of a gym session I feel more productive and ready to tackle on anything that comes my way.