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"Profile"
My name is Sarai, and I was born in Santa Maria, California
in 1988. I have 3 brothers, 4 sisters and I am the youngest.
My mom came to the United States with all my brothers and
sisters on her own before I was born because she had very
little opportunity in Mexico. She moved to California in the
area where my grandparents were staying. While working in
the fields of strawberries she met my father. He helped her
with us kids and taught us about values and holidays,
something we did not really know about before meeting him
because my mother could never afford to celebrate holidays.
Mostly, they passed by unnoticed. |
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My father always took me to baseball games as a child. He taught me to love all the sports and to always support our Houston teams. I eagerly anticipated game days because those were the days I knew I would be spending great, quality time with my father. The best part about going to a game was eating the hot dogs! You can’t go to an Astros game without eating a hot dog! It’s fun to see everyone cheering and screaming at the top of their lungs and then to calm it all down and sing together, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” I also love wearing my Astros hat and holding my dad’s baseball glove, hoping to catch a foul ball. When my sisters come into town from California to visit, he takes us all to the baseball games. It’s the absolute best bonding family time. Some games, I’m not even paying attention to whether we’re winning or losing. I’m just enjoying the time we’re sharing with one another. Every game brings us closer together, and that’s one of the many reasons why I love my dad so much. Those special moments I keep inside me, and I bring them back whenever I’m doubting myself or my abilities. “Go Astros!” |
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I’ll never forget the first time I went to a football game. The stadium was full, and the crowd was very loud. The energy and the support of the Texans fans was amazing! Everybody was dancing, cheering and carrying on. Every Sunday, Monday and Thursday night I am on my couch screaming and cheering on the game, but there is nothing like watching it at the stadium. The cheerleaders, the music, the fans, the food and the vibe of all the fans is such a great entertaining environment. We’re not always able to go, but there is nothing like football season, which always includes barbecuing and spending quality time with loved ones. My daughters love the Texans. They know when the game comes on, it’s time to cheer for our team and wear our Texans jerseys with pride! One day, I hope to take all three of my daughters to share in the wonderful experience I had while attending the game. |
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I’ll never forgot when I scored my first goal as a little
girl on my first soccer team. My team was mostly boys, and
all of them were much taller than me. I despaired over my
abilities in the game. Most days, I wanted to burst into
tears, but I could always hear my father and brother
cheering and screaming in the distance, “Don’t give up.” |
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Basketball is a sport I have always loved watching. At the
age of 7, I can still remember watching The Finals of 1995.
Everyone in my apartment complex was outside shouting with
excitement and yelling with joy. I would lean my head out
the window and scream, “Go Rockets! Go Houston Rockets!”
When we finally won, all the vehicles outside were honking,
everyone was clapping and cheering on the Houston Rockets
for winning the NBA Championship. Ever since that night, I
have been a huge fan of basketball. |
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I met 2 ambitious and talented softball players who play for
the San Jacinto Softball Team today. All I can say is, we
are very proud to have these young ladies represent our
school and all the other young women playing on the team
too. I asked them a few questions about what it’s like to be
a part of our San Jacinto sports team. |
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When I thought about how I would raise kids before I had
them, I dreamed I would be a very lenient mom. Someone who
would let them do as they wanted. Of course, that went out
the window real quick. All of my children do have different
personalities, so I have a different way of teaching each of
them. My kids are learning right from wrong individually,
and I am learning with them as we all grow up together. |
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I’m not one to get up and go to the gym everyday. Taking
time for exercise out of my daily life, is just not on my
mind. I’m way too busy, but I know I have to maintain myself
and be fit and live a healthy lifestyle. This particular day
I went to the park to take a walk with my friends. I decided
to ask someone who was exercising close by a few questions.
He seemed pretty healthy and fit. I was curious how he kept
up his energy and found the time to work out. He gave me a
few tips and advice: |
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Shopping is a women’s best therapy. Just a little
shopping puts a smile on our faces. I personally love to
shop, what woman doesn’t? There are times we have to be
presentable for a job, interview or a special occasion
and there are times we just need to let our hair down.
All types of clothing, accessories and shoes are
must-have items in your closet! Casual clothing,
exercise clothing, bed clothing or whatever the reason
clothing--You have to go to the mall, Almeda Mall
preferably... and you always must buy at least one item. |