If I were to write the story of my life, I would title it “Mango con Chile.” I choose this title because it can be viewed as a metaphor not only for my home, but for life. Mangos are sweet fruits, but they can also be sour. This is the same thing with life; sometimes life circumstances are promising, and sometimes they can be disappointing.
Also, mango con chile is a traditional Mexican snack. Thinking about it draws me back to my childhood, a time when I often enjoyed this delicious combo with my friends and family. The chile is a spice which symbolizes the flavors, or variety of outcomes, in life. Also, chile is sour and has a little kick that can make my mouth water; this symbolizes how sometimes life is not what we expect, but the combination of our different experiences often results in an outcome that is perfect for us.
Mango con chile provides a great metaphor for life as it is the perfect pairing of the sweet and spicy; it is also a perfect combination for my taste buds.