Orlando's Cultural Identity by ORLANDO OLIVAR BASURTO

Orlando

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-05 21:38:19 UTC

The origin of my name comes from one of my mom's uncles who died. I forgot how he died but it was the day I was born so she named me after him. My name fits me really well, like its recognizable and most of the time people remember me as Orlando. The meaning of my first name doesn't fit me though because I am NOT famous!!!! :,(

Pozole

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-05 21:42:20 UTC

Its really special to me because my mom always made it during big events and special occasions like my birthday, or like around the time my father passed. Its sooooooo yummy my mommy has been using my dads mom recipe recently and its sooo good as well.

Chilaquiles

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-05 21:44:28 UTC

I just fw them a lot and they're really nostalgic for me because I ate em a ton as a kid.

Ethnicity

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-05 21:49:28 UTC

Me being Mexican American matters to my cultural identity because it decides my cultural practices.

Geographic Location

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-05 21:52:31 UTC

My dad comes from Guerrero and my mom comes from Puebla which means I'm 100% awesome!!!

"99.9% of gamblers quit before they win big"

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-05 22:00:18 UTC

When I play games of luck like poker, blackjack, or any betting game that involves money, I make sure to NEVER quit. This is because anyone and everyone is one spin, one card, one chip, away from winning big and changing their lives and I believe one day if I keep playing that ill become super rich and get back at the naysayers who doubted my passion.

ICE

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-05 22:06:28 UTC

My parents always told me this spooky tale of these people known as ICE. It's said that if you're caught fooling around too much in the United States, you'll be sent back to where you originally came from. Thankfully I'm a citizen of the U.S so I don't gotta worry about them but my parents are mad terrified of em.

Gambling

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-06 18:36:26 UTC

I have interests in gambling. Just any betting game that involves money. It makes me who I am because without gambling Id be nothing. Its thrilling, and makes you win BIGGGGG even if you're in debt, you are always one spin away from being a gazilianare and I think that's beautiful.

Sickness Remedies

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-06 22:13:26 UTC

These sickness remedies I would say are traditions and are part of my cultural identity because a lot of latinos can relate to this. When you are sick you get pressed for not wearing socks and then get yelled at as soon as you start coughing though you better sit tight because your mom is about to smother you in vapor rub and there's definitely a pot of caldo boiling. To finish it off, you better not even think about drinking regular water because you'll be drowning in sparking water which I don't really mind

Hair Ties

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-06 22:17:25 UTC

I don't know if this counts nor care but the hairtie is a staple in long haired men culture and I understand why. It defines me because it decides how my hair looks and like its to a point where I have friends I'm really close to that have never even seen me with my hair down. so that's why I believe its super important to my identity.

My Oldest Brother

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-06 22:21:11 UTC

My oldest brother is my biggest opposition. He encourages and inspires me by filling me with the raging desire to surpass him academically. He's already in CSDH and he's really smart but I NEED TO SURPASS HIM!!!! ahahaha he's really cool though and I love him a lot and he loves me too. He actually wants me to surpass him and live better he's super duper awesome sauce and deserves the best.

Hermoso Cariño

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-13 19:52:47 UTC

Hermoso cariño, hermoso cariño
Ya estoy como un niño
Con nuevo juguete
Contento y feliz

This song relates to me because it reminds me of my Girlfriend who I love super very much. She sooo pretty and really does make me as happy as a kid with a new toy. It makes me really happy to be her boyfriend because shes so awesome and shes the best girl in the world. I can't remember life without her shes the best thing to ever happen to me.

Cuando Volverás

oolivarb0001 — 2024-09-13 20:08:26 UTC

¿Cuándo volverás? ¿Cuándo volverás?
Ay, dime mami adónde tu estarás
¿Cuándo volverás? ¿Cuándo volverás?
Dime morena ¿si hay otro en mi lugar?

This song relates to me because my mom ADORED this song and abused the hell out of it every day she cleaned. I hated it and Aventura in general, but now that I'm older I can finally understand what they're saying and I adore this song and many more wayyyyy more than my mommy.