Destiny Flores

Six Word Memoir

Rough beginning, always a happy ending

When I was seven years old, they took my mom from me. I remember her holding me so tight and telling me that she will be back for me. I was so confused on what happened. No one would tell me why they took her away from me. It was so hard being without the most important person in my life. All I would get were phone calls. It wasn't the same. In 2009, my mom got deported. I made a promise to myself that I will become the successful daughter she always wanted me to be. All my years throughout school I got good grades because I wanted to see a huge smile on her face. and show her that I am strong and doing it on my own. In eighth grade, she saw me promote through a Facetime call. I would've liked her to be there and yelling my name out so loud. This year she virtually saw me graduate. Being without her at first was very difficult for me, but now I am working towards my goal and waiting to bring her back. Doing all these things are for a reason.

I am making my #1 fan proud.

Where I'm From

I am from a small box

From Nestle and Knorr

I am from the Mexican family in the neighborhood

(Lonely, elegant, the barking of the dog never stops)

I am from the fig tree, the three leafed tree with purple fruit with seeds

I'm from running a marathon and making it to the finish line

From Alejandra Flores and Maria Flores

I'm from the mountain hikes and Westside Grill

From its gonna be okay and you are very strong

I'm from the Christian Beliefs and praying every night

I'm from the Garlic town and Tijuana, quesabirrias, tacos de adobada

From the daughter whose mother got deported to Tijuana

The cousin who had to take in another child

To having a camera roll full of pictures in which our smiles are from ear to ear

Take in all the memories and keep them in the small box