Identify Your Cultures Exhibit by Elena Paz https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o Made with the help of a typing monkey en-us 2017-09-03 18:07:34 UTC 2026-02-21 03:04:43 UTC hello@padlet.com I am of Latina/Hispanic origin, with my mother coming from Mexico, and my father from Argentina. I was born and raised in the states, but had the privilege to experience a a bright and diverse upbringing. I feel blessed being able to speak Spanish, and eat various colorful and rich dishes. Sometimes my siblings and I would feel a little out of place growing up because we'd feel too "American" for the Latino's, but too "Latino" for the American's. Thankfully that is not usually the case anymore. elenapaz1 https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184421606 2017-09-03 18:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184421606 Growing up I was raised as a Latter Day Saint/Mormon, but as I got older I distanced myself from the church. I had very supportive parents, so thankfully I don't feel any animosity towards the church. Living in Utah almost everyone has an opinion about Mormons, so it's an integral part of the culture here. I currently don't associate myself with any religion, but I do consider myself spiritual and open minded towards learning about other religions. I like to read about eastern philosophies/religion, such as Buddhism and Taoism. elenapaz1 https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184422103 2017-09-03 18:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184422103 Spirituality leads into yoga. I absolutely love yoga, and the people I've met and the culture I've experienced since adopting it into my life. I love using yoga to exercise, to meditate, and to better myself in general as a person. Since I really value the part that yoga plays in my life, I don't like to go too much into detail about it because I don't want it to lose it's meaning. I believe that if others are truly curious about it, they should investigate it on their own, whether it's through Youtube videos, books or classes. I'm currently in a class to become a certified Yoga teacher as well. elenapaz1 https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184422695 2017-09-03 18:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184422695 Ever since I was a little girl I was absolutely smitten with the world of fashion, but I never considered it a serious passion. That is until I decided to go to school for it about a year ago. I'm currently in the Fashion Design program at SLCC with an emphasis in Technical Design. Where a normal fashion designer comes up with the idea of the clothes, it'd be my job to bridge the gap between fashion designers and manufacturers. After SLCC, i plan to transfer to the Fashion Institute of Design in Manhattan, NYC. elenapaz1 https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184423113 2017-09-03 18:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184423113 I went to culinary school for about 2 years (first year in high school, and the second year right after high school). I have always had an intense desire to create in the kitchen ever since I was little. I think being raised Latina/Hispanic played a big part in that since my Abuela (grandma) was always making salsas and beautiful traditional dishes, that remind me of the beauty and ingenuity of my people. I also love entertaining people and making them feel at home. elenapaz1 https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184423375 2017-09-03 18:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/elenapaz1/sivlsj889r1o/wish/184423375