Testing The Waters

So, sometimes I sit down to write my weekly blog and I know what I'm going to write about. Usually by the time I sit down at my computer and put my fingers on the keys to type I've done all the research and compiled all the necessary info and photos I'd need to tell the story BUT this week was different. After spending 5 days in Monterey I came back and I had a bit of writers block. Well, actually it was writers block fueled by indecision, I could not decide on this weeks subject.  I wrestled with the idea of sharing with you guys my experience in Monterey. Monterey at one time served as both the Spanish and Mexican capital of California from the late 1700's to early 1800's and is celebrated as one of the most historic towns on the West Coast. It was a relaxing vacay and writers block aside, I returned home inspired and invigorated but I could not settle on what to write about for this weeks post... I mean, while in Monterey I did find out some really cool...

We are all trying to figure ourselves out. There are tons of TV shows, magazines and books dedicated to help us with this inner search. It seems like I'm asking myself the question "Who am I?" more and more often. Because I remain open to change and personal growth is my life's goal I'm usually asking myself "Who am I... right now?" At other times "Who am I? "pulls sharp focus on my past, my family history, and my genealogy. Ethnically I am Italian/Puerto Rican but I was raised with my Italian side of my family. For most of my life I've identified with my Italian ethnicity.  I was raised with all the Italian traditions and on Sundays I'm usually making gravy (that's Tomato Sauce to you Non-Italians). I have no real connection to my Puerto Rican side except that my dad was born in Ponce, PR and I happen to be an AMAZING Salsa dancer. Since my dad died when I was a child I never really experienced my Puerto Rican heritage. Who ...