Living in Texas is not what people portray it to be. I have never been to a rodeo, I have never owned a pair of cowgirl boots, and “Howdy” is nowhere in my vocabulary. However, I do have big hair and have a slight Southern accent. I live in a big suburban city called Arlington. I love my state and my city. I think that being a Southern belle has shaped me into being the woman I am becoming but I do not think that where I came from plays a significant role in my upbringing. I believe that it was the people who have raised me that have helped me become the person I am today. I am fortunate to have both a mother and father in my home. Having both parents is a blessing. In my dual credit class sociology class, my professor always touched on family.
