Vega Romero contends “My view as a
Mexican is that my people are hard workers who possess a strong
desire to succeed in life. I was only one of the many Mexicans
willing to face the prospect of death and of leaving a mother
bereft, by crossing the United States border illegally, in the
attempt to make their dreams reality. I left my country without
knowledge of the many dangers involved, but with the help of God, I
arrived in the United States of America, without authorization of
U.S. government.
I asked myself what I wanted for my
future and I realized I desired many things. However, their
realization within the context of my current lifestyle seemed
impossible for I had no concept of the meaning of life. I was living
life like a blind man without the ability to see or to enjoy each
moment of my existence. I made mistakes that caused me to be locked
up behind bars. I've had to spend part of my life in the chaos of an
institution, far away from my home country and my loved ones. I
thought I was a failure. I didn't know who I could become.
I finally realized that no matter
what situation I was in I was still blessed in so many ways. One of
the greatest blessings was the ability to make choices. This
understanding helped me to open my eyes little by little. The
quality of my existence began to change, not only for me but for
others around me. I discovered the joy of sharing my new-found
positive thinking with the intent of making others smile.
This book is designed to help men and
women improve their lives through positive ideas and the true
experiences from which they came. The heartfelt honesty and passion
that I have put into this book convinces me that it has the power to
touch any heart, no matter the race or color of skin. Mexicans and
Latin Americans will continue to be my inspiration to write and
paint. My hope is that my writing encourages people to share
precious values and to extend a hand to anyone. We know who we are
but not who we can become.”
Oscar
Vega Romero was born and raised in Mexico. He was the second child
in a family of six sons and a daughter. His parents, a hard-working
laborer father and a home-maker
mother, impressed upon him the importance of education and setting a
good example. Romero immigrated to the United States in 1998. He is
a videographer, an artist, and a writer who uses his artistic
talents to teach, entertain, and make others more aware of their
hidden potential.
