My parents are both Colombian and they came over to the United States 18 years ago which is almost my age. My parent's Colombian culture was deeply rooted in them as I grew up because they had just migrated from over there. It has influenced the way I am because living in Miami everyone’s Hispanic roots stay with them in a way because mostly everyone is Hispanic. My Colombian culture has influenced the way I dress, the food I eat and the way speak. In Miami, it is very easy to find a Colombian bakery or restaurant which I occasionally go to, to eat arepas and empanadas. My mom still has a bit of her Colombian accent and whenever I speak Spanish I find myself speaking with a bit of that accent as well. Whenever a family member comes from Colombia
