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There is a city called Morelia located in the Mexican state of Michoacan.  This is where I was born. However, I was brought to the States when I was eight months old; therefore, I have no memory of Mexico. We settled in Grantsville City in Tooele County. With no other family members, I didn't get to see the traditions of Mexican culture. What I know of the Mexican culture is what my parents and coworkers have told me about in recent years.

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“You don’t choose the day you enter the world and you don’t chose the day you leave. It’s what you do in between that makes all the difference.” – Anita Septimu

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Traveling has had a significant impact on the lives of my wife and I. There is a certain feeling that is difficult to explain how traveling makes me feel. I love stopping in a diner in a random town, meeting different people, and listening to their life stories. My favorite memory so far from traveling would be from last year. I had planned a secret trip; then, I woke up my wife at 4:00 in the morning. I told her to pack her bags because I was taking her on a spontaneous trip somewhere she had no idea where we were going; we ended up going to Glenwood Springs, CO. Because it was an impromptu trip, I believe that's what made it so memorable.

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One thing from my culture that I have come to love is cooking. I learned from my mom and taught my wife, too, because she has fallen in love with authentic Mexican food. I love cooking the most because it brings everyone together, and I love that most of all.

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I was growing up in a small town with no neighbors or other minority groups. Making friends was pretty complex, so to spend my time, I would target practice every day for my past time as a child. We used to rent a spot to sell at the swap meet, and my parents would buy me a case of sodas that I could sell to the people shopping. I think they did it because, in my culture, they started teaching the boys to work early; regardless, I would sell everything and buy a cheap airsoft pistol from another vendor. During the week, I would spend hours target practicing and shooting until it broke then I would work for another one. I would spend endless hours practicing.

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“The man, who goes afoot, prepared to camp anywhere and in any weather, is the most independent fellow on earth.”― Dave Canterbury

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Bushcraft has been life-changing for me. I love being in the woods with no technology and a small backpack with limited supplies. I have sometimes taken this hobby to clear my head—A place where I can feel safe. Sitting next to the fire on a gloomy day during the gray hour is very comforting. I have learned many skills where it has translated into my daily life, and I'm thankful for that.