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My Identity

I go to school at HMS, every morning to go get my education that I need. I could define myself in many ways. For instance, my culture is Mexican/American. My family and I go to Mexico every year. We have fun and go to different areas there. Currently, I have joined the Me to We club at school. On a daily basis I consist of playing and practicing my basketball skills. I enjoy learning new things, and I will never back down from an obstacle that's blocking me because I'll always find a way to fight it.

In 10 Years...

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In 10 years, I see myself making it to the NBA and making good money. I can see it. I'm walking onto the court getting ready while I'm wearing my jersey that says my last name on the back and it says "Chicago Bulls" on the front. I would be living in Downtown, Chicago. Also, I would see myself owning a sneaker store. With all the money, I would be getting, I would want to help all my family out because to me that's what really matters. By help I mean, help my parents on paying their bills.

Taken Away

Walking into that room, hurt everyone. Tears running down their face, on that cold New Years Eve day. His heart beating still, as we waited and prayed for him to open his eyes. Seeing everything connected to him on the bed, was something we never believed would happen on this special day for all of us. We never expected this. December 31st, 2013 was when it all happened. That day started like any normal New Years Eve day. I woke up happy to start the new year that was coming soon. I was going to get my haircut to get ready for the New Years Eve party we always have at my aunts house. Since my cousin cuts my hair, I knew everyone in the barbershop, especially his closest friend, Jose. I shook his hand the moment I saw him and told him "Happy New Years Jose". Once my cousin had cut all my hair, I went home and did everything to get ready for the party at my aunts house. When I was done putting on my fresh clothes, my mom, my dad and I went in our truck and left. While we we