Assignment 1 Baggage.

Sorry everyone I forgot to do this part of the assignment because I had it for some reason written on week 2 assignment on my syllabus and just saw the revised one today. Anyways, I am not a big fan of the word baggage because I do not feel that having different experiences that might be out of the norm or not accepted by all as a baggage but more as shaping myself as an individual.
I was brought up Protestant yet it was a very odd childhood. My mom worked at a place called Grailville which is one of the largest women retreat centers in the United States. So, even though I was protestant I grew up walking through labyrinths and going to Easter at barn in the middle of cornfields. Then on top of that I lived in Cincinnati, so I also had the city life aspect. Now, I was forced to do confirmation but because I was stubborn and did not like the specific church I decided not to join the church. After this experience I became intrigued with religion and other types of cultures, I have even studied simple meditation styles. I have even been to belly dancing ceremonies and sweat lodges.
Now that is my mom's side, yet my dad is a blue collar worker to I have that aspect. I grew up becoming a large sports fan being active in wrestling, soccer, basketball and baseball throughout grade school and high school. So, that was an interesting mesh of parents in my belief.
Myself, I really have no religious affiliation after this childhood. All I know is I love different cultures which leads to me traveling. I have been to Italy, France and England on top of living in China and teaching English and traveling throughout for three and a half months. In general I am a very open guy and have no problem accepting anyone, so if there is anything anyone wants to ask me I never get offended and enjoy the conversation.