I Interviewed my father who is 53 years old and has had a lot of ups and downs with his dreams. From looking for coins under the couch to eating out whenever we feel like. How his dreams came truea and it feels good to have worked hard for what he has now.
Jaime Ruiz, Dad
How old were you when you came to America?
I came here really young, I was 17 when I finally got here. It took me about 4 times to actually get here. Since I got here illegally.
Was it dangerous?
Yes, it was since when I came to America I passed through deserts that at night you cant see nothing.
What motivated you to get here?
Well i knew a better life was awaiting me and that this would be the greatest challenge of my life.
When you arrived to America what was you dream?
Well when I got here the 1st thing I wanted was a job. Yet I don't consider that to be my dream. Behind my my mind I knew I would go to school here and try to get as many degrees as possible. I also wanted to own two homes. One here for my future family and another in Mexico so when I would visit I'd have a place to stay.
Would you say you got all you wanted?
Yes, I got my family and the two homes. I also was able to attend college and get the degrees I wanted and needed. With hard work and dedication my dreams got accomplished and new ones were realized along the way.
With you dreams being accomplished which one do you think was the best?
Well they were all pretty neat to have accomplished. Yet I would say going to college was the best. I never thought I would be able to go and learn new things that now a days I can help my kids with. Now when any of my daughters ask for help in geometry instead of saying "I don't know", I right away understand the problems given.
Overall I believe my parents went through a lot to get to their American dreams.
Like the time they had to send my sisters inside the house because the ice cream man was coming. They didn't have enough money to buy them certain things they wanted. Yet, now a days their taking it one day at a time and enjoying their paletas Ponchos.
Dreams
what does it mean?
12 comments:
Wow ur dad was pretty young when he came here. It makes me feel good that he got to have an education. That is cool that u get ur dad to help on Geometry.
p.s Thanx for the comment
hello
well im happy your dad got to acomplish his american dream. your blog was bvery intersting
hey you snap in your Interviewed, you sound like a real reporter. and your dad come in the age 17, pass through deserts. well im happy your dad made it and he got to acomplish his american dream.
Your dad was lucky to have been able to accomplish his goals. Many people dont have that oportunity.
Your dad didn't give up and managed to get here. Well at least he got a degree other parents wish they had a career to earn more money n help their children with their education.Your so lucky you get help from him on math!! :)
Dude your dad is awesome. I have not heard that an immigrant who struggled to get here went to college. Good job on the interview but you need to watch out for some spellimg.
dayum lol
yeah my dad came like at the same age and did struggle to get here.
but he didnt go to college =[
bt thts cool that your dad did.
well yeah your lucky he got and education and he also helps you with your h/w.
good job buddy =]
Great blog...your dad pass threw many hard times as all the immigrant people, just to reach their goal. is good that your that got able to accomplish his goal and got an education which many immigrnats have wanted.
You should be proud of your dad! he seems like a very successful person. i share the dream with your dad when he said that he wants to own 2 houses.. ha! but i want to own 3.. 2 in The U.S and 1 in Mexico. Hope i can accoplish it.
GREAT JOB INTERVIWING HIM.
Your dad had it hard coming to the U.S. like my dad. It's good he actually got his degree. My dad only went to 4th grade in school. good job.
well Jessica your dad was lucky to accomplish his dream completely. He got two houses and a family he always wanted, so what else can he ask for?
I like how you made your post like an interview.
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