"Mi Familia"

I am not much of a reader or writer although the few times that I have actually read a book on my own, I have to admit I love picking up a word here and there. It broadens my vocabulary and also works that rusty thing called imagination. Lately, I have been reading It's All in the Frijoles by Yolanda Nava. This book is AMAZING, or at least to me. It's filled with saying that I grew up with, it made me feel understood in a sense. This book reinforced my identity, it inspired me tremendously to feel proud of where I come from. Family to me is the most important thing, in a sense they are the pillars of my stability. They encourage me, they drive me to do better and above all they challenge me. I often thank the teachers that have pushed me to do better, who have challenged me to reach for the stars. But they only reinforce the push that I receive from my family. My mother has always told me, "Cindi, you our mirror, what ever you do in life reflects on your family". She has always said that to me ever since I was little, I always understood it as I have to be good in school, respectful to my elders and get good grades. Today I continue to see it as to be on my best behavior, although I think it has a much more profound meaning. I want to make them proud, I am their mirror I represent their character, their beliefs, but most importantly I represent La Familia Tapia.