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12 FACTS ABOUT ME
01
I was born in Colima, México and grew up in Toluca, México. I have a brother and a sister. I’m the oldest.
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02
When I was young, I had a pet turtle named Tita and a French Poodle named Peluzo.
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03
Singing, dancing ballet, and playing piano have been my passions.
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04
During high school, I enjoyed participating in United Nation Models.
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05
Some of my dearest memories in college involve singing on a stage, a summer spent in France, and an internship in the Mexican Embassy in Washington, DC.
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06
I spent a week at the beach volunteering in a sea turtle camp during my junior year at college.
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07
I married my college sweetheart, Patrizio, after seven years together.
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08
For our 1st year anniversary, my husband gave me a Scottie puppy which we named Chester.
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09
My husband, Chester, and I lived in Germany for six months. It was one of my happiest times!
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10
Our dog Rogers is adopted, so supporting animal shelters is a cause that’s very dear to my heart.
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11
I am a member of a Prayer Shawl Ministry in which we knit shawls, scarves and hats for people who need comfort during hard times.
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12
I collect inspirational quotes in journals.
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MY 10 FAVORITES
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FOOD
Asian
![MarianaRios_pink_color](https://marianariosramirez.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MarianaRios_pink_color.png)
COLOR
Pink
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ANIMAL
Dog
![MarianaRios_fall](https://marianariosramirez.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MarianaRios_fall.png)
SEASON
Fall
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HOLIDAY
Christmas
![MarianaRios_beach_icon](https://marianariosramirez.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MarianaRios_beach_icon.png)
VACATION SPOT
Beach
![MarianaRios_photography](https://marianariosramirez.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MarianaRios_photography.png)
HOBBY
Photography
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PICTURE BOOK
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
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MOVIE
The Notebook
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DISNEY MOVIE
Tangled – Rapunzel