Daily Archives: September 15, 2015

Johanna, Where Are You From?

I’m from waking up early on saturday mornings, cuddling up in a blanket and going to watch old reruns of shows that make me laugh, while my brother plays baseball in the backyard and shouts to the neighbors to come and play.   I’m from crazy friends that always are there for me and would … Continue reading Johanna, Where Are You From?

Erin, Where Are You From?

I’m from the place where ferrets play, hopping and bounding around, and somehow always getting into trouble. All three of them scampering around having endless fun throughout the room. Using clothes as hiding places and using my laptop as a trampoline, they always seem to get into trouble… I’m from those weekend movie nights with … Continue reading Erin, Where Are You From?

Caden, Where Are You From

I’m from rising up and early on a crisp morning, thinking anythings possible, seeing my mom smile down at me feeling me with a warm feeling as she embraces me, seeing my dad dance to Fitz and The Tantrums as he makes burnt toast and starts singing “Ooooh it’s crazy what they think about me…” … Continue reading Caden, Where Are You From

Julia, Where Are You From?

I’m from early mornings to late nights, parents who get everyone where they need to be, 3 loud siblings and lots of homework. My family is always running somewhere, to the mall, to sports, to friends, and finally home.   I’m from flying off a tube with my best friends falling into the water, to … Continue reading Julia, Where Are You From?

Louie, Where Are You From?

  I’m from 4 hour Trick-or-Treating expeditions with friends, playing soda pong with a diabetic friend on halloween and a face full of pizza, With friends chanting “ Chug Chug Chug” in my ear.   I’m from getting into fake football fights at practice, dropping a few atomic elbows here and there, listening to the … Continue reading Louie, Where Are You From?

Will, Where Are You From?

I’m from rushing to get up for school in the early dawn hours and catch the bus to school. “Will, the bus will be here any minute,” my parents screamed to me. Sitting on the porch half asleep waiting for the school bus to get to my house. I’m from going to Country Pizza with … Continue reading Will, Where Are You From?

Olivia, Where Are You From?

I’m from waking up to oatmeal and tea every morning, and occasionally having Coco Puffs because they taste so good. Every morning fighting for the bathroom with my brother because we both need to get ready. “Hurry up Olivia, your hair doesn’t take that long!” He’ll say. I’m from 3 minute drives to my grandparents … Continue reading Olivia, Where Are You From?

Zoe, Where Are You From?

I’m from​ ​the trail running, root jumping, stream crossing, heart pounding, sweat that runs down   my face as I try to keep up with my father’s pace on our latest 5k. “Go Zoe Go… Straight to the   finish line” he yelled and I as I feel his encouragement.       I’m from​ … Continue reading Zoe, Where Are You From?

Margaret, Where Are You From?

Margaret, where are you from? Where are you from, Margaret?   I’m from learning a few words in sign language to spark my love for a language without physically talking. A language used by moving your hands into different symbols, and someone (if they know sign language) knows exactly what you mean.     I’m … Continue reading Margaret, Where Are You From?

Parker, Where Are Your From?

Parker, Where Are You From? Where Are You From, Parker? I’m from a dream to be in the NBA. The dream that helps me practice and to continue through bad games. Or when I get down on myself  I think back about how I just need to keep trying my hardest to succeed the more … Continue reading Parker, Where Are Your From?

Andrew, Where Are You From?

Andrew, where are you from? Where are you from, Andrew? I’m from being on the soccer field four days in a row, or playing in games that were too tense to forget, Remembering watching my first soccer  FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid in a league game on FOX I’m from trips with the ECC to … Continue reading Andrew, Where Are You From?

Lauren, Where Are You From?

  Lauren, Where Are You From?   I’m from trips to Block Island, biking all around, going there every year since I was three. Sipping on ice cold lemonade while sitting on the porch, at the inn looking out into the ocean as the sun sets. I’m from cooking with my mom. Puerto Rican food … Continue reading Lauren, Where Are You From?

Hanna, Where Are You From?

Hanna, where are you from? Where are you from, Hanna? I’m from Christmas Eve, laughing with my cousins, begging to open my presents, eating tons of spaghetti, and drinking eggnog until I feel sick . I’m from singing on a chairlift during ski club making sure everybody can hear, whispering secrets behind hand, running around … Continue reading Hanna, Where Are You From?

Jenna, Where Are You From?

Jenna, Where are you from? Where are you from, Jenna? I’m from rolling out of bed each morning and hopping on the bus, spending 6 plus hours in a chair, going to cheer practice, sleeping, then doing it all over again. I’m from hanging out with family, flying a mini helicopter into a corn field- … Continue reading Jenna, Where Are You From?

Colin, Where Are You From?

Colin, Where Are You From? I’m from scaling the massive green pine tree in my front yard and watching my parents pull in the driveway. When they were out of their car, I would shout their name from my nest and chuckle at the confused looks on their faces. I’m from Gate 4 at Yankee … Continue reading Colin, Where Are You From?

Jake, Where Are You From?

Jake, where are you from? Where are you from, Jake?   I’m From baseball practice everyday, smacking homers over the left field fence, but still never in a game, dreaming of the big stage playing in front of thousands of fans every night and getting that walk of hit.   I’m from delicious home cooked … Continue reading Jake, Where Are You From?

Maddy, Where Are You From?

Maddy, Where are you from? Where are you from, Maddy? I’m from spending hot summer days at the pool, having water gun fights with my cousins, teaching them how to swim, and going on their trampoline. Making castles in the sandbox getting covered with sand, going across the monkey bars and playing dress-up together.   … Continue reading Maddy, Where Are You From?