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Personal Narrative: My Trip To Mexico

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I Had many teachers through this journey called “life.” Only one teacher stood out the most from all of them. My grandma from my mother’s side is a great teacher. My grandma’s name is Leonarda Rueda, also known as Lala. Lala is 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 120lbs. Lala is 81 years with all black hair, naturally tan skin, and has blue eyes. Leonarda Rueda taught me many lessons in life. In 2010 I travel to Mexico to visit her. When I finally reached my destination in Mexico. I decided to go to the store down by the corner. I got to the store, and for some reason I got in fight. After the fight I went back to grandma’s house. The next day she found out what happen. Lala told me a person fill with anger will always cause a conflict.
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