I am from…..no snow, yes fog, 

and from car tires screeching outside my window. 

I am from big hills and curvy roads, 

and from neighbors walking their dogs down the street. 

I am from…..being the favorite child, 

and from hoping to one day be happier than I am today. 

I am from…lots and lots of mac and cheese, 

and from warm waffles every morning.

I am from my grandma’s very spicy Indian food.

and from all the chocolate my dad gives me, 

I am from all the bags of chips that fill my pantry.

and from…..going to church every Christmas Eve, 

I am from……watching T.V with my siblings 

and from getting on a 6 hour flight every year for Diwali.

I am from…..people who say I am annoying, 

and from people who call me stubborn

I am from people who say I make them laugh, 

and from others who say I am kind (which is negotiable) 

I am from…..fighting and arguments, 

and from inequity, and unfairness 

I am from joy and happiness, 

and from anger and sadness. 

I am from grief and despair, 

and from hope and cheer

This is where I am from.