Western Washington is the home to many Native American tribes including the Suquamish, Snoqualmie, and Quinault. Smoked salmon is a part of their native traditions, as well as a part of my local culture. It is a tasty appetizer that many people in western Washington and nationwide enjoy eating and an important item to share with the people I meet. Sharing this item with the locals would help them to imagine what the flavors and styles of food are like where I come from.
I enjoy playing the violin and taking private lessons. I love playing different songs on the violin because of the variety of different rhythms and variations that the …show more content…
Smartphone applications can be applied to almost anything, including topics such as health, education, careers, social media, and communication. Almost every day, my teachers encourage me to use my smartphone to play games to familiarize myself with information and use the different apps to study for upcoming exams. Both my robotics team and AP Physics class use different smartphone applications as a form of communication to help schedule group meetings, teach others different concepts they may not understand, and keep people up to date on different matters. Smartphones are an important aspect of the American culture, and an item that represents what people use every day to make their lives simpler. Along with showing the locals my technology, I would enjoy learning about what technology they use daily. It is important for me to bring smoked salmon, a violin, and a smartphone with me on my backpacking trip because these three items are all objects that I have grown up with, enjoyed using, and all properly reflect my culture and