I am from being picky

from “I am not hungry”

To begging for more
Expensive foreign foods
Weird Looks and Happiness

I am from going out

Spending and consuming more
To not want any more chicken mom makes
To now going to school from home
Hiding my real emotions
Can’t walk home and feel left out

To now crying in silence

Hiding and controlling my anger
To show that I can’t feel weak in public
Reaching motivation to now feeling happy

I now enjoy Christmas dinners

Happily consuming my Grandma’s tamales
Enjoying Easter egg hunts
To Having fun Family events

I am from hating on my traditional actions, and meals

To now enjoying the smell of chicken, rice, and noodles
That give me more strength
Now enjoying family talks about “College”
To remember “ When I first fell off my bike”

Now listening to family CD’s, memory books, and videos

Of what I now seem to grow thanks to my past surroundings
I am from a confused and dejected little girl
To almost an adult who I now know
How To Be Happy!