As I moved away from a primarily hispanic society I am starting to realize that the way I was raised is a little bit different than how my peers were raised.
And that is completely normal.
Now when it comes to my culture I am extremely loud and proud and Ive noticed I’ve ticked some people off for it. The way I’m loud and proud most of the time is that I relate a lot of things to how I was raised. I in no way arrogantly try to distinguish myself.
Why? Well the feedback I get from people is that I’m pigeon holding myself and its the only single factor that defines me. They believe I am cutting myself short when the “loudest” attribute I am constantly communicating to other people is that I am proud of my culture.
They believe I am not stating other things such as what motivates me, work ethic, skills, characteristics.
I completely understand their perspective but they need to understand there is something behind being proud.
What motivates me: Seeing my father and mother immigrating to this country at a very young age and being successful years later.
My entire family immigrated to this country for a better life. They have all worked their butts off to make it and they all did years later. My grandma who has always been passionate about her culture worked her ass off to retire peacefully. That boot strap mentality that my family has passed on to me has helped me so much in my life.
I can’t help but to be reminded my culture shaped me.
Be loud and proud of where you came from and use that upbringing as an opportunity.
Strength of Diversity 