I am from a lengthy house in the traditional mission district and a smooth but unorganized wooden desk

I am from that desk where I perch, distracted while completing my homework

From laying on my gray couch watching eye-opening movies

I am from attentively watching and waiting for the Giants to revive and get better at the reason they exist

I am from food and pork that tastes the best when it is barbequed, with scrumptious barbeque sauce

I am from sitting on my couch, watching excellent movies on the long weekends

From an old wooden deck on the outside of my home and the peculiar succulents sitting in their pots

I am from parking in the same garage constantly

I am from playing basketball in my hallway

I am from walking up a vast hill to my house

From a squeaky gate on my wooden porch

I am from people saying “hi” to me when I am just strolling around

I am from my parents always reminding me that I am extremely creative and imaginative

From being asked to take out the trash

I am from being asked and then yelled at to come to dinner constantly

From being called funny

I am from people calling me dramatic and people reminding me that I am always hungry

I am from fried calamari and toasted Naan bread at the good old-fashioned Aslam’s Rasoi

I am from all kinds of tasteful pasta from extravagant fancy Italian restaurants and eating pasta bolognese especially

I am from decent homemade meals

I am from a stuffed and full refrigerator to an empty one a couple days later

I am from staying home while my parents go out for a long dinner with their friends.

I am from delicious New York pizza from Amici’s and Arnell’s

I am from yummy paneer and other Indian delights

From Greek, and Caesar salads covered in shredded parmesan

I am from occasional Chinese takeout with a significant amount of chow mein and beef and rice

I am from grand ranch dressing on those mouth-watering salads

I am from fantastically ripe fruits year round

I am from going to New York every year

I am from beautiful summers on Shelter Island, Long Island

I am from the wonderful holidays always with my dear family

From neatly wrapped presents under the tree

I am from purchasing a new ornament every year to go on our Christmas tree

I am from Halloween with creative costumes

From trading all forms of candy after trick-or-treating

I am from carving different pumpkins on Halloween

From sailing every year and learning brand new skills

I am from going to brunch with my grandma when she visits us

I am from hot and humid weather in the summer of New York

I am from picking the finest Christmas tree in a damp tree patch

I am from seeing the stunning lights on the tree once we have finished decorating.

This is where I’m from.