Prompt: Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it
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The bottom drawer of my dresser contains shalwar kameez's, or Pakistani dresses, of a rainbow of colors and designs. Gold beads and gems line the chest of every suit. The current fashion trend demands that they hang nearly floor length, so that you can't get away with wearing flats without tripping over the fabric.
From Quran Khatum's (an event held in celebration of the completion of the Quran) to Eid Al-Fitr, I'm always excited to wear my traditional suits. However, as a Pakistani growing up in America, I spend most of my days dressed in american clothes with my school friends. As a child I had no problem living in these two worlds, but as I aged, I began to lose touch with my more cultural side. After moving, I realized how hard it was to become established in a Pakistani community. As my suits and bangles collected dust, not a single weekend was spent greeting my elders with a smile and an "Asalamwaulaikum." I couldn't help but feel that something was missing. I use to love letting my different sides shine through. Coming to a school with not much diversity was incredibly terrifying.
As the months progressed, my family was finally able to start making connections with other Pakistani's. I finally felt whole again. I gained enough confidence to walk through my school and realize how lucky I was to be just a little different. With my shalwar kameez, bangles, and maybe even a dab of lipstick, I leave my house with pride.
Please let me know if I did a good job answering the prompt, and any improvements I can make! Thank you :)
The bottom drawer of my dresser contains shalwar kameez's, or Pakistani dresses, of a rainbow of colors and designs. Gold beads and gems line the chest of every suit. The current fashion trend demands that they hang nearly floor length, so that you can't get away with wearing flats without tripping over the fabric.
From Quran Khatum's (an event held in celebration of the completion of the Quran) to Eid Al-Fitr, I'm always excited to wear my traditional suits. However, as a Pakistani growing up in America, I spend most of my days dressed in american clothes with my school friends. As a child I had no problem living in these two worlds, but as I aged, I began to lose touch with my more cultural side. After moving, I realized how hard it was to become established in a Pakistani community. As my suits and bangles collected dust, not a single weekend was spent greeting my elders with a smile and an "Asalamwaulaikum." I couldn't help but feel that something was missing. I use to love letting my different sides shine through. Coming to a school with not much diversity was incredibly terrifying.
As the months progressed, my family was finally able to start making connections with other Pakistani's. I finally felt whole again. I gained enough confidence to walk through my school and realize how lucky I was to be just a little different. With my shalwar kameez, bangles, and maybe even a dab of lipstick, I leave my house with pride.
