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A breathtaking view looking down on my city in the nighttime

Shouting neighbors who are criminals yell at their dogs to stop making noise and disturbance to the community

Helpful people passing out flyers and walking around for extra volunteer work

Saturday mornings at the Noe Valley Farmers Market with a band at the ready and sweet flavored honey sticks

A cold cozy street that sits high on San Francisco and you can hear the birds chirping in harmony

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Let’s go right now; out of the house on weekdays when our mother is at home

Can you get your hockey bag ready on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays before and exhausting practice

What do you want to eat when I come home to my cozy robe and warm room

10 minutes ‘til you get out of bed on rushed weekdays before warm, steamy showers

In a minute when I ask my dad to look at a video with me or show him something

1 sec while I am finishing up my homework awaiting a delicious dinner

Did you brush your teeth while I am in bed ready for some sound sleep; so tired I can barely keep my eyes open

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Jamaican rice and peas on Thanksgiving when I can taste the origin of the dish

Steamy roast chicken after hockey practice and my dad is telling me to eat more protein

Toasted bagels for breakfast every single day

Pancakes on Sunday mornings after a sleepover with my friend

Juicy steak is cooking looking at my mom is shuffling around the kitchen

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Mellow Christmases in Florida when my grandmother waits for me to arrive

Broken candy canes being eaten off of the floor

Exiting Christmas eve walks chattering about what we hope for tomorrow