"El Grito" 2011

Today I got the opportunity and the honor to participate in "El Grito de Independencia" at the McAllen Convention Center.  I got to model Jalisco's traditional outfit in front of thousands of people.  It was an awesome feeling to represent with pride my motherland:) I almost cried... yea, Ima bit too emotional at times...   At first, I wasn't nervous at all... but as soon as I stepped on that stage, the butterflies in my tummy kicked in!  It was a little scary to stand in front of all those people, specially the "gentlemen in suits." I mean, I did not want to trip and fall in front of the mayor or Noticias 48......    o.O

I got to walk around the expo, and there was a lot of people selling mexican candy, artesanias, jewerly, food, ice cream, etc.  Everything was made and brought from Mexico ;) 

In addition to all that, I would like to Thank Mrs. Rochelle Sinder, owner of Ballet Folklorico Raices de Dos Tierras for giving me the privilege and the honor to participate in this awesome event :)

It was a great experience to have modeled and participated in this event.  It was a very emotional moment, I will never forget where I came from, and I will never forget my roots :)

VIVA MEXICO!

VIVA JALISCO!

R-E-P-R-E-S-E-N-T-I-N-G

Jalisco, Tapamaulipas and Michoacan