-Im a 17 y,o dominican girl living in nyc -lived in dominican republic for 2 years when i was younger than i moved to the us when i was 5; learned english. -my grandmother got breast cancer in 2004 and had both her breasts removed ,and she had to move from dominican republic to US. -she also had a kidney removed last year. -she is a very important figure to me growing up and now,. -Also how being from dominican republic and how my background defines me. I basically want this essay to be captivating and actually some what memorable when someone reads it. -try not to sound too intellectual though!