Embracing My Mexican Heritage Through Storytelling As I sit down to write this final post for my blog series, I can’t help but reflect on the journey I’ve taken over the past eight weeks. What started as an assignment quickly grew into something much more personal and meaningful. Writing these Read more…
Bridging Two Worlds by Balancing my Identity: Traveling as a First-Gen Latina Every trip turns into a tightrope of balancing my identity. When I pack my bags for Mexico, I’m not just preparing for a trip — I’m preparing for an emotional journey too. Being a first-generation Latina means I Read more…
Every December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception transforms towns across Mexico into vibrant celebrations of faith, tradition, and devotion to the Virgin Mary. When I was little, my family would travel to my mom’s hometown, Ojo Seco, where the entire community came together for what felt like one Read more…
What Secrets Do Family Recipes Hold? Mexican food isn’t just about flavor—it’s about history, tradition, and the stories passed down from one generation to the next. Every dish has a meaning, every ingredient a purpose, and every recipe a history that connects families to their roots. When I was little, Read more…
Finding Myself in Mexico: More Than Just a Destination Growing up in the United States as a first-generation Latina, I was often finding myself caught between two worlds. At home, Spanish flowed freely, the scent of homemade Mexican food filled the air, and the traditions of my parents’ homeland shaped Read more…
Discover México Beyond the Beaten Path México has always held a special place in my heart. It’s not just a country I visit—it’s a part of who I am. My parents are both from small towns—my mom from Ojo Seco, Guanajuato, and my dad from San Juan Tetipac, Oaxaca. Growing Read more…