Andrea R Blog

  Boston Vs. Sonora I have been living in Boston since 2017, I am from a small city in Sonora Mexico. Massachusetts is completely different than my hometown, but i have learned to adapt. Re staurants Restaurants in Boston are more formal and expensive than in my city.  Many people from other countries live in Boston, so the variety of food at the restaurants is greater than in my hometown.  Healthy food  In Sonora the food is fresher than Massachusetts. Organic and healthy food in Sonora is more accessible while in Massachusetts this food is more expensive.  Weather   Seasons in Massachusetts are beautiful, but the winter is very cold. The beaches in Sonora are hot, while the water at Boston's beaches is much colder. Infrastructure  Boston is more modern than my city. Boston has more buildings and infrastructure while Sonora is a rural state. Safety/cleanliness The streets feel safer here compared to my city. Boston streets look cleaner but the air in ...

Christmas day  I have great memories from my childhood, one of my favorites was sharing the Christmas holiday season with all my family. I remember how much I enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree and putting up decorations with my sisters and grandparents at their house. On Christmas eve my grandmother, my mother and my aunts made dinner, they prepared delicious traditional Christmas from Sonora dishes like pork leg, turkey, salads, refried beans, tamales, pozole and more. My sister and I prepared flan, chocolate cake and cupcakes for dessert. We anxiously waited for the Christmas presents, and I got a barbie cash register that I loved very much. I will always remember and appreciate those beautiful memories with my family.