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When Araceli was young she lived we her mom because her dad when she was young. Her childhood was a lot rougher because she had to get a job at a very young and did not have all the luxury her kid have like a dad and cell phones. Araceli first work with her uncle who had a lawn care business. Araceli was born in mexico but came to united states at very young age so she was basically born her. Araceli biggest inspiration was her uncle who helped out her whole family and didn't care who it was unlike her family now. Araceli doesn't know her neighbor because she spend a lot of time in her house due to her new baby girl. If she could describe her neighborhood in one word it would be quiet because it is very quiet. Araceli has 3 nice kids and is

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