I am from

Cold New York city winters nights

Then to Hot Summers at my beach house

From waking up on a school morning and hearing

“Wake up!” and

“Get out of bed!” or
“Get ready for school!”

Coming from sports games

Busy streets with bright lights and loud music

Hot beaches with cold water

Lots of crazy and loud people

Hanging out with friends after school

Crazy activities with sports and creating

Mouth Watering brownies

The smell of baked goods filling the house
Moving from house to house trying to find the right place to call home

I am from

“Trick or treat!”

“Merry Christmas”

“Happy Chanuka”

“And Happy Birthday!”

Coming home to smell the fresh baked goods right out of the oven.

Having two hard-working parents who look after me day after day

From coming to school and seeing my friends waiting for me

After the day going somewhere or having a friend over

I am from going on sushi nights with my mom and dad every once in a while

My brother tickling me even when I tell him to stop.

Growing up with people I love and care for

My dad’s homemade dishes from lasagna to chicken-rice and beans

Sharing emotions with my mom and family

Reading and watching Harry Potter

Making burritos, burgers, and fish

Fishing and then cleaning them gut for gut  (don’t recommend)

Staying up till midnight fighting to stay awake

Living in a noisy house

This is where I am from