Am I a Child of the West?

I think I am a child of the west for many reasons. Before I continue, I would like to mention that the western culture is very different from how the western culture was perceived in the 1800's. Now, the western culture is perceived as a relaxed and easy-going culture. Many think of California as a place where many people don't care about what they will do later in life....... I do not place myself into that category. Although I am very focused with my studies, I am most definitely a California girl. I love to be by the beach and have all of the possibilities in a day that California offers. For example, when I wake up, I have the opportunities to do anything that I feel like that day. I could go surfing, freeboarding, or hiking.  This is why I categorize myself as a western child.