Personal Narrative: Moving To Houston

Born in Los Angeles California yet raised in “Drip City” also known as Houston Texas. Though these two environments are quite different, Something that didn't change was the family I would be raised in.Growing up in a family which which has taught me to respect my culture and morals as well as embrace my religion has paved the way for me as an individual to take a more broad understanding of the world. The person I am today reflects not only what my family has made out of me, but my surroundings as well.
When moving to Houston when i was 3, my Father stayed in california so that our family had a steady source of income. At the age of 8, forced by my mother, my father had to quit his job as a car salesman at porsche in beverly hills. Though I was happy that he came back to live with us, it was as if I didn't have that connection that all fathers should have with their son.. Living …show more content…
Whenever I was in need, those around me would always have my back and support me to the fullest. Given that people were there to support me meant a lot, but why? I was supported because people had faith in me,believed that I would get somewhere and knew that I wouldn't let them down. Me being an individual supported by the reason of others had no choice but to fulfill that reason.Specifically, one person in my community has influenced me greatly and has taught me skills needed to survive in the real world. This person is my next door neighbor, Frank. I've known Frank as long as I can remember, he has molded my mental state of mind into a figure which depends on itself and only itself to provide. It's as if Frank was the hammer and chisel which slowly chipped pieces of rock away from my body to shape something I have not yet become. As a individual, Learning to grow up did everything besides hider me. This built a mentality for me, to help those in need for only you will be there in their most needy