Many people have influenced me in my young life. One of those many influential people is my father. He started as a poor Mexican man and then reached the American Dream. He worked himself to the bone. He came to the United States in 1968 searching for a better life in America. He was cheated at times, but he did not let it occur again. He always tells me that I should always be proud of my culture and that I will succeed in life. He still works very hard. He says he does this because he just wants to see me graduate college just like my older sister did. This is because he only had the oppurtunity to finish elementary school. The reason for this is because his 15 brothers and sisters needed food and so he had to start working at a young age.
My Father
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June 18, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Anthony, I really think you’re on to something with this post. I would love to read a much longer piece about your father’s life and how it has influenced you. You should definitely consider expanding this into a full-length essay.
Also, since you put this on your blog, you should definitely give the link to your father. I’m sure he would love to read this.
Ian
June 18, 2008 at 7:02 pm
It touches me that you are so aware of how hard your father worked to achieve the American dream for himself and his family. So many people take that for granted. Thank you for sharing your story with us it was so brave to write and share your truth with so many strangers.
June 18, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Anthony,
I just wanted to let you know that I am very proud of you! Oh, and you know dad thinks the world of you. I am glad that you realize how hard its been for dad to provide you with everything you have. Please read this entry every time you throw a tantrum!!!! =) Te quiero.