The Girl I Am

                  In China, my name means smart and strong and it resembles a strong soldier or hero. My Chinese zodiac is the tiger, which is a king in the forest that is power and obedient. In the Chinese culture, the girl was not welcome as the boy. But in my family, I already have a older brother and I am the youngest one, so I still is my parent the cheerful daughter. Choosing the right name is important in Chinese culture. My name is Li Hui and it was given by my lovely grandfather. It includes a lot of expectation, love and thankfulness. My last name follows my father's Li. It is in Chinese culture the posterity to follow the male last name their whole life. One of the most famous and beneficent king in Chinese history, his last name is Li . Therefore Li is the biggest ethnic last name in China. So I am one of his descendants. Even it is only told in history, I am still proud of my name. 

                  I was born in summer the hottest season of the year. My mom keeps talking about this, even today. My birthday is very superstitious because it is not common to have a birthday in the summer and date and time. Therefore, I will be very distinct to other persons. Since I was little, my parents raised me as a boy, they knew I can do better than myself.  Their encouragement benefits me until today. I grow up to be a person who is confident, brave and strong. I am grateful for everything my family gave me and we grow together.

                 I got my English name Christine when I came to the US and attended the church community school. The deepest impression was I got a lot of love, sharing and help from the church. One of my coach suggested this name, and I want be a person like them and be a positive influence in the community.