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The orange haze of the sunlight slowly withdraws from the horizon as the waves crash on shore. I look up into the deep blue sea and see the sun kissing the horizon and am reminded of how surreal life is. Whenever I find myself lost or in trouble I always find myself near the ocean. As I reach the shore, I take a few steps into the water and reach for my earphones and I begin to distance myself from reality. The first song that comes on is the most comforting and familiar. The piano chorus of “Hey Jude” by The Beatles gradually starts to play and I am transported to London in 1969. Despite my youth and lack of experience I feel a massive feeling of nostalgia. Ironically, I can relate to the rebellious and revolutionary music of the 70’s; this …show more content…

The song gently begins with the strum of a guitar and a raspy voice starts to sing a poetic melody in the beautiful Spanish language. The song “Latinoamericá” starts and I am reminded of my tradition and my Hispanic roots. I look back to the parked car behind me and I see the people who have brought me to this beach and the people who will stay with me for all future beach trips. These people are my family, the people who have sacrificed everything for me and have taken pride in all of their imperfections and hard work. Undoubtedly, I trust that I am capable of carrying on their hard work and ambition. The simple poetry of the song embraces what it is to be Hispanic and the pride in my country, El Salvador, and for my heritage. Then, I look back into the distance and see the waves descending into the shore just as the next song opens. I hear my favorite feminist, Kate Nash, vocalize the phrase, “I’m an independent woman of the twenty first century.” I hear all the strong and powerful women who have fearlessly shattered broken social injustice and inequality. During this time I am inspired to work harder; just like the massive waves coming to shore I must reach out and make my own mark on this

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