Personal Narrative: My Cultural Identity

My Cultural Identity: Garden

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.

I. INTRODUCTION

Hook: “Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful!’ and sitting in the shade”-Ruyard Kipling. Gardens are made with patience, love and diligence; anyone can make a garden, but the biggest and most beautiful gardens are made with a plan in mind and someone determined to carry out their plan. Background: Growing up with a Caribbean background, and then emigrating to America in pursuit of a better life has had a tremendous influence on my outlook on determination and what it means to be successful. I have learned to appreciate the fact that America provides many tremendous opportunities of which I would like to take full advantage. Having learned the value of knowledge and education from my parents while also witnessing family members who chose not to embrace such values and suffered in consequence, I’ve gained a special appreciation for the many opportunities available in this country. Adjusting to a new culture and finding deep love for my native heritage and its assets has also humbled me. My parents have inspired me to strive toward taking advantage of every occasion which arises that would allow me to further increase my knowledge and degree of understanding. Thesis: With the blessing of determined genes, a motive to be successful and the strong bond of my family, I have an almost clear idea of what goals I want to achieve to be where I want a few years from now.

II. BODY

BODY

A. Topic Sentence Par #1: Growing up in Jamaica I never knew how hard my parents had it because I grew up accustomed to what I now realize are hardships, however, I was never in need of anything.

B. Topic Sentence Par #2: I appreciate the effort of my family for keeping our native culture alive, there are a lot of ways that I have deterred away from my native culture, but my family keeps me grounded and in touch with my