AllAboutMeography

My full name is Pamela Jocelyn Salcedo Gomez, I was born in Aspen Colorado on June
14th, 1997 and I am 18 years old. The day of my birth my father was the only one present. I was
born at 1:22 pm and weighed 7lb 4oz. I was a big baby! Before I popped out my father had
mentioned that I was still right side up for a while before I finally decided to flip around and
come out that afternoon. During my mothers labor, I was told that the nurses suspected that I
might actually be a boy because my mothers contractions were too strong. They said boys
usually cause stronger pain, but then I came out a girl.

I am the second oldest of 5. My older sister is 21, and already has two children and
another on the way. We grew up as best friends, dressed the same and did everything together
until middle school when we drifted apart and were enemies for a couple years. You know how
dramatic sisters can be. But once her first son turned 1 we got closer and now our friendship
grows stronger each and everyday. My older sister has taught me to be brave.
My younger brother is 14, and the only boy in the family other than my father. Hes an
asshole but in a funny way. Hes got a very open mind and is capable of getting you to double
think about the way you look at things. My brother has always motivated me to keep
learning/going and to build a better me.
Then theres my little sister Laila, shes 5 and shes my mini me. She goes with me
almost everywhere I go. Shes got a lot of my characteristics. Shes taught me that its important
to stay humble and be more respectful and loving.
And last but not least my baby sister Leia. the newborn. Shes taught me that
responsibility is a major key in life.

What would I define success as? Id say that in order to truly be successful you have to be
content with yourself and your position in life. No matter at what age youre at or where in life
youve arrived. If you are satisfied with your actions and look forward to the next day and
everyday after that as yourself. You, my friend, have reached success. Which is what I am
striving for at the moment.

Most importantly, Id like to mention the two who raised me and taught me all that I
know to this point in my life. My role models and the two I dearly look up to, my parents. Martin
and Cecilia Salcedo. Been together 24 years and married 20 years. They are what make me look
forward to my future. Both incredibly kind and loving life.

First of all My father, the main man. My father is one out of ten, with 5 sisters and 5 brothers. He
is the youngest male and the second youngest of all. Born and raised until the age of 16 in his
home town Jalisco my father was a good child as he grew up, not a big trouble maker, got good
grades and was very respectful. When he was younger he wanted to be a mechanic or an
electrician but soon left school after his freshman year and came to the U.S with one of his older
brothers to work towards providing for their family back home. He lived and enjoyed his time in
california building friendships, working and having the chance to go out every weekend. He
stayed in California for about 2 years then was moved down to Colorado arriving in 1991 to live
with one of his sisters. A year later he met my mom and has been with her ever since. My father
is the man who taught me how to draw and think twice before acting. My father can do
everything. He is the first one I go to when I get into a situation, have a problem and or question
and raised me to be independant. He currently has his own company in painting/drywall and is
the provider of the household.
Then theres my mother, the 9th child out of 14. 10 sisters and 4 brothers, born and raised in a
town called Sombrerete. She was also a good child when she was little but unlike my father she
only made it to 6th grade. She had no goal for her future, at the time, she said children didnt
really put much thought into that kind of stuff. We just let things go with the flow. My mother
was daddy's favorite, daddy's little girl. Unfortunately, her father was murdered when she was 11
and her mother and older siblings took care of everybody else after that. Soon, my mother came
to Colorado in the late 1990s with one of her sisters because there are better opportunities for
women here and also celebrated her sixteenth birthday here. 2 months later she met my father
and theyve been together ever since. My mother has successfully received a CNA, Pre
GED/math certificates, as well as volunteer as a Padre mentor parent mentor 5 days a week for
a full year at CMS and went to cop training for 4 months. She learned and knows how to fire a
gun now, yet she has prohibited them in the house or anywhere near us our whole lives, can you
believe it haha. My mother has gone through 5 pregnacies and worked full time cleaning houses
and going to school during all of them except me. Gave birth and went straight back to work the
next day after each (except me, my older sister gave her a hard time while I was a baby, thats
why). My mother is a whole nother level of a parent. There is literaly noone Ive met who could
possibly tough her out nor one up her. My mother has gone through so much and pushes through
all kinds of situations, my mom is a badass. She has always encouraged me to keep going and
showed me that everything is literaly possible if you put your mind to it and stay positive.
Happily Married with 5 children now, 3 dogs, 4 ducks, and a turtle. They say they would have
never imagined creating such a wonderful life together and pray for many more years in this
paradise