So it was always worth learning about the dry stuff - like "mitochondria" and "nucleus" in order to understand how life-forms break down food to get energy, or why children look so similar to their parents.
However, I was not always passionate about traveling. For a long time, I traveled on accident. My family moved around all over the country (and in Mexico) throughout my childhood and teen years, so from a young age I was used to seeing a variety of environments. I switched from living in small towns, to bustling cities, and from the East to the West coast.
Eventually, for a few years, my family moved to the Northern part of Mexico, close to the American border. From our house, I would often go from Mexico to the U.S.A., then later in the day, travel back from the U.S.A. to Mexico. It was so interesting to see how different the culture is on either side of the border, even when these countries are right next to each other, the only thing separating the two being a wall. Different foods, like street tacos and fresh tortillas could be found in Mexico that just were not the same in the U.S.A. At first, living in Mexico was uncomfortable because I did not know the language. My mom is Mexican, and I grew up always hearing her speak Spanish to my aunts and uncles. She never spoke Spanish to me, however, so while I understood a lot, I could not really have a conversation. I did pick up some Spanish during my time in Mexico, though, and now I can speak much more of the language than when I was younger!
When I was older, and was staying in California for school, I actually missed the feeling of experiencing a new location and culture. This is why, as I became a legal adult, I traveled as much as my funds would allow.
