About me

My name is Kiara Matos. I am 23 years old. I was born in Puerto Rico, and lived there till the age of 8. I have two older brothers and an older sister. My parents, and my older sister came to the USA initially to live in the Bronx New York. We got kicked out of my aunts house, where we were staying and ended up in Boston MA. I suffered a lot with the transition of coming from Puerto Rico to then going to Connecticut, yes Connecticut was our second home after New York, As a little girl I wasn't very comfortable to change of schools and get used to 3 different environment in less than a year. Now as a grown woman, I know that destiny wanted us in Boston, and I'm glad that we ended up living here. I love New York and all, but I enjoy it better as long weekend visits, instead of living over there.  Yes I am a Yankees fan, well everyone in my home love the Yankees, I am the only one of my siblings that was born in Puerto Rico. My brothers and sister were born in New York, so I guess that makes me the only and pure Boricua.

I love to go to church, I was born and race in a very religious and strict house hold. But I enjoy my Sunday services. I like to go to the movies with loved ones. I love to travel, the main reason why I want to be successful is to one day travel the world. I enjoy having family get together. I enjoy working, currently I have 2 jobs, which drove me to take online courses, both jobs are full-times, plus a full-time student. 

I've had the same best friend since middle school. Our friendship goes for more than a decade. Her name is Marlin and she is from Dominican Republic. Many times she has told me that she didn't like me much when she first saw me, till she met me. I was kind of a bully/spoiled brat as a little girl. I understand why wouldn't she like me. Too honest, said things brutally the way they came out. Now as a grown woman she said that I have matured and say only what's asked. According to her and other friends, I am a good listener, give good advice, and I love to help others, I respect everyone's ways of being or thinking, as long as they are not affecting me or others. I guess that those are some of the good and bad qualities that I have heard if my self, and hey, I can't be that bad if she's still in my life after so many years. 

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Affirmation 

Being confident

about my self 

takes a lot more

than just a 

pretty face and 

nice body.

Sometimes, 

being smart is all.

Having light on my own 

and being original with 

a good heart

was what made me feel 

better. 

I have let people 

say hurtful things,

and mean actions

that will forever stay in my mind,

But as long 

as no one takes away my confidence

and shine

I guess I'll be alright.