Personal Narrative: Where I Grow Up

I was raised in the Northeast side of Houston Texas around the Jensen Area. Where I grew up has
Has taught me a lot of life lessons. It taught me to not trust anyone no matter what because sooner or
Later they will turn their back on you.

My family have always been there for me and I will always try to keep it like that because family is
The Only thing that will always be there for you. My home is always clean and maintained because we
Try to take care of it and keep it clean.

My neighborhood is still the same as far as I remember. They haven’t fixed anything except for my
Elementary school (Coop Elementary) where I went back then. They also fixed Parker road not so long
Ago but they haven’t fixed other main roads
I started working when I was in the 9th grade and I am still working right now. I’ve always liked
Earning my own money because it feels better than just getting handouts. Right now I love my job
Because I am learning to become better and get paid decent money. I will work my way up to try and
Be better and be able to do more stuff so that way I can get paid more.

When I was little I had more family members here in Houston. As a kid I have always been friends
With my cousin because we used to live in the same house a couple years back. He is also my only
Cousin here in Houston because the rest of them are in Chicago.
My grandpa used to live with me too when I was 3 years old but he moved back to Mexico so I haven’t
Seen him since. I have never met any of my grandmas or aunts because they are all in Mexico.

My parents always told me to respect people if I want to get respected back. I have always
Followed that rule which means “As long as you respect me, I will respect you back”. I was raised to be
Humble. My parents have taught me so many things, this is why I am the way I am now. I don’t