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My story starts about 16 years ago in a small town named Kingsville. I was born on April 23rd at 11:30 PM, to Jose and Cassandra Rincones. They are a big part of my life and have molded me into the young man I am today. Many people have made me the person I am today, along with the situations i’ve been placed into as I grow older. When I was 7 years old my family and I packed up our lives and moved to Humacao, Puerto Rico. I met people there that will forever have an impact on my life. I had a very educated Spanish teacher who taught me numerous life lessons, and is someone I felt I could confide in anytime I needed it. So at 10 years old you’re just excited about the world and it’s wonders so being someone i was with everyday made me talk to her a lot. She was honest with me about every single question I asked. Whether it had anything to do with Spanish. She taught me how to respect a girl at 10 years old, and how to make Mallorca (a Puerto Rican sweetbread). She and I had a very similar sense of humor that we continue to share to this day, and that is what made us such good friends. The most useful, and realistic advice she ever gave me was that you may make mistakes in life, but no matter what, always speak for what is right . She also always told me ” If you ever think of something funny, you have to say it. Win, lose, or draw…”. She is in her early 70’s now and is someone I still keep in close contact with to this day. I am very grateful for her and she has made me the person I am today.