Manny P.O.VMy name is Manuel Antonio Rodriguez. I was born November 8th, 1973 on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. To parents Gloria and Alfredo. I’m the youngest of eight siblings. Five sisters, and two brothers. Growing up in the countryside of the island with my family was awesome. My parents worked in the city. And that’s where we attended school.We lived on my grandparent’s homestead in a 4 bedroom home. One of the many houses out here on the land. My Papau and Memau had nine kids, including my dad. We grew most of our own food. Lots of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. We also raised chickens, cows, goats, sheep, turkeys, pigs, and rabbits. That we butchered for food.My Papau also taught me how to hunt and fish. I enjoy hunting the most. It just felt, I don’t know..? Natural to me. He showed me how to use a wooden bow & arrow first. Then various knives, axes, machetes, and finally guns. I was excellent at all types of weaponry. It was second nature.We sold the land an
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