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Monday, September 22, 2014

The Importance of Place

Where we live is very much part of how we live, the choices we make, and the person we become.  The people we encounter help to mold us and the time that we live in captures our biases.  

Your blog this week is to think about where you live.  How has the place, the time, the people all influenced the person that you are?  Describe where you live--your home, your neighborhood, your city.  Think of a metaphor that captures the essence of your home.  In your post, incorporate this metaphor to help illustrate this world where you reside.  

Your post should be about one to two solid paragraphs, and I should have a very clear picture of your home.  

*Remember that others will see your post.  Do not post something so personal that you do not want others to see or read.  

59 comments:

BeccaGardella said...

I have lived in this house for fifteen years with my mom, dad, and my two sisters. These people shaped the person I am today; responsible and kind. It’s a place where I can relieve stress and always feel safe. My house is a sanctuary, where I can get away from school, work, and the world. The warmth of the fireplace in the winter and the coolness of the air conditioning in the summer. As I watch the seasons change, so does the scenery outside my house. This house brings back so many memories, like Christmas morning, family dinners, and just all the times we laugh and have a good time. I don’t know what I would do without house, I grew up in this house, I love this house, and I can’t really think of life without this house in it. This house will always have a place in my heart, even after I have house of my own.
B. Gardella 5/6 Period

Unknown said...

The place that I live has shaped me into the person I am now. This place has been my home for all seventeen years of my life, and that is something to be thankful for. There was never the worry about what city might we move to next, or would I be comfortable in a different place. An averaged size home, but very small compared to the size of my family. For seven people, there are only 4 bedrooms. The largeness of my family and the smallness of my have formed me into a person that is trustworthy, loving, and nonjudgmental. The house brings me closer to my family.

The house is old, but the life inside the house is always fresh and moving. The walls painted by the hands of all ages. The front yard landscaped by the groaning children and perfectionist father. Everything inside the house describes the family inside perfectly. The flowers in the front show the life all around. The model boats that are all around the living room show the activities we do together. Home is most certainly where the heart is in this house.
B. Geiss 5/6 Period

Unknown said...

I have moved a total of five times, putting me in many different homes. I once lived with a family friend, and once with my grandparents. I now though, go between houses every day. I am not going to lie, it is not easy. I have always thought that I was missing out; not living in one house my whole life, as a whole family, always together. However, since I have been going between houses since I was 3, it is nothing extremely new to me. I will admit though, that having two homes has been extremely beneficial. If I didn't have two homes, I would have never met my best friend who is truly like a sister to me. My home in Brunswick is total opposite my home in Litchfield (basically a bunch of cornfield in the middle of nowhere). My home in Brunswick is the average home, I would say, a four bedroom colonial, with the finished basement. My home in Litchfield however, is a large ranch house in the middle of the woods, that my dad built himself, along with a barn and a lake down the road. I can't say I would choose a house as a favorite, because I have so many amazing memories in both of them. I think this explains my dual personality. I honestly love to be by myself, which may sound odd, but that's what growing up in the country does to you. It makes you appreciate the peace and quiet. On the other hand, in Brunswick, there isn't much peace and quiet. The hustle and bustle of rush hour traffic on Center Road make it hard to concentrate. I consider myself quite blessed to have two homes, and the other people that now live in them with me. It is amazing to think that if I didn't have two homes, then I wouldn't have had some of the amazing opportunities that I have had. For example, sports. I would have never become interested in bowling, and it has had such an amazing impact on my life. Since my best friend moved to Florida, I have become so tightly knit with my other best friend Emily, and am blessed to say she is the little sister I never had. Living in two homes, going back and forth, does take a toll on a kid, especially if it is all they have been used to for fourteen years. My life has been like a game of tennis, and I was always the tennis ball, going back and forth across the court. However, I cannot manage to call only one of these houses that I live in my one and only home. I can honestly say I get the best of both worlds.

SchleichS 1 Period

Unknown said...

After moving from our first house to a larger second one because my mother was pregnant with my brother, that had been molded into my home for a long part of my childhood. People from all up and down the block would come over at all hours of the day from morning to late at night when they would be called inside. My house was similar to an airport with the way people came and went constantly throughout the day. That made me become much more open and friendly with people, and definitely kept me in shape up until the point that we had to move out of that house. Then came the transition from a decently sized ranch house to a much smaller apartment. This house was basically a prison. Not because it was an unbearable experience but because of the way it was so much different from where I originally lived. There were no children playing outside because there really wasn't anywhere to do so. I became very inactive and began only doing things inside that made me pretty lazy. Fortunately that experience was short lived, and we were able to move into a larger, more comfortable living space. At this new location, although smaller than the second house, our house has become the airport again. Kids and teenagers of all different ages and sizes are constantly coming and going. It is also the place that I have met my clsest ever friend in life. To this day, these moving experiences have taught me not to care so much about what you have in a material world, but to instead embrace the available resources that you do have around you. In all reality, a house is not a home unless you live there comfortably.

Unknown said...

Where I live is something special that no one else in the entire world has. Our house was one of the first's on our block and was created by hand with the combined financial aid of my parents. From there they lived in the single floor house where you enter and are then stepping into the kitchen. The house itself is in the middle of the street and has a gray-blue hue to the siding while portraying dark green shingles on the roof. The couple lived there for about a decade before they decided to have a child. This child would be the first of two who had a grand imagination that reached out to science from his father and had a large understanding of morals from his mother. He would grow up in that house, everyday from anything he did he would return to the same cozy and quaint home that he loved so much. This was the place where he rejoiced at the welcoming of his baby brother at the age of five, and cried endless tears at the loss of his grandfather. He would become a part of this home, and he would never leave in spirit. His brother learned his morals from his parents and continues to learn from his brother as well. No matter what has happened to this family their home has always been there for them and will always continue to do so.

Unknown said...

There's no place like home

The household I live in is your typical suburban neighborhood. Two story house with a basement used for storage, nice color shutters and beautiful plants and fresh cut grass on sundays.in the front of it with a decorated back yard with an above ground pool. The nice sunny days really add a nice feeling to my household. My house holds memories that I will carry forever which will make me a more intelligent, wise and caring person. We moved to our house in 2000 from a two story house in the west side of Cleveland. As things were getting bad my parents wanted better life for my brother and I. They wanted us to have a successful future and I couldn't of agreed more on their decision to move. We all love the house, it brought us closer together. The neighbors were some of the nicest people we have ever met. They were caring and always lending a hand to help with whatever help we needed, we returned the favor of course. Our house has also had some bad memories and experiences such as me finding out that i had renal kidney failure and was in need of a kidney transplant. Also in that year I lost my beloved grandmother she was a big part of my life and she was always around along with my family, when we lost her old. I felt that my life was spiraling out of control and I couldn't control it 3 years after I was diagnosed, I was put on dialysis as my condition was getting worse. But in the time of darkness for me I received a kidney which saved my life and brought light to my dark time. I spent a lot of time home after my operation since i was unable to go back to school for 3 months, I had amazing friends and neighbors came to support me in my time of need. Brunswick immediately became a special place in my heart as our town has endured tragedy, grief and the unthinkable. We support each other in those times of need. And when i go off to college or move far away. My house will always be apart of my life forever. It's where i grew up and i till stay with me forever. Along with the community of brunswick

Danial Lea 1st Period

Unknown said...

Where I live now is much different from where I used to live. I used to live in Parma more then half my life. Parma is a lot different than Brunswick, it‘s a different scenery and the people are different as well. I moved into a house in Brunswick after completing my freshmen year at Normandy in Parma. The house I live in has a different set up then most houses have, in my opinion that is what makes it unique. Ever since we moved my mom who is an interior decorator has changed so much making it our own. When you first walk in the house you run into the kitchen which is my favorite spot after school; where I can do homework and make something to eat. Then a few steps down on your left hand side there is door leading you to the garage which is more like a man-cave for my step-dad. If you just go down the steps from the kitchen it overlooks my living room that which has a white leather couch and a flat screen TV that comes in handy on game days. In the living room is a door leading into my backyard where my dogs run wild and play and where I planted my first apple tree. The basement has a country theme with a built -in- bar; in the basement is where we have family parties at and some of my best memories were made. I come from a loving, crazy Italian family that I wouldn’t trade for the world and that is what has built me. Also in the small neighborhood I live in is very quite and not many teens my age live by, but I’ve met a lot of genuine old people, like the lady next door who brings over bakery. I’ve met all kinds of people since I’ve moved, being new you accept anyone and you learn about them. When I first moved out here I learned that distance can change everything. Some of my best friends that I didn’t go a day without talking to I don’t even speak to now; but on the positive side I’ve met some of my best friends I couldn’t imagine my life without. This house has taught me that things change and you can change things.

-Giavonna Gilbride
5th/6th

mir2615 said...

The house that built me. I have lived in the same tan house my whole life. This house is were i grew and the house grew with me. My house cares for my family; my parents and my little sister and our two cats. It is the place where everyone feels safe. When on vacation for a long time sometimes you need to go home and sleep in your bed and be in familiar surroundings. This house is where i have lived all of my life, it is a place of peace and happiness. The house holds the bedroom where i went to sleep and cry or just lock out the world. It had renovations, it changed almost like me. I changed as a person along with my house.

This house holds so many memories one can forget. It held my barbie jeep in the garage that my sister and i would ride around in. The front yard is a place where I taught not only myself but my sister soccer skillf. So many birthday parties and Thanksgiving dinners were held here. It is a place of gathering and love. This is not just some house on a street among the others, it is a large house full of wonders and family and happiness.

M, Al-Zarraq 5/6 period

Unknown said...

the house I live in has made me the person I am today! it has kept me safe and kept the dangers of the outside world at bay! It has protected me and my family safe and thats all that matters.

I live in an apartment and when you first walk in, you enter the living room. walk through the hallway and you enter the bedrooms and walk straight ahead you enter the bathroom.I have made so many memories in my house. I live in my house with my 3 adorable cats. I live by some interesting people and have very nice neighbors. overall, I love where I live!

Unknown said...

The house I live in has impacted my life more then anything else. Being the youngest child, I have lived in the same house since I was two years old. All of my memories have formed around this house. I currently live in hinckley and attend a brunswick school, because of that I do not have many friends that I have grown up with that attend the same school. My neighbor hood is quiet and calm with no disturbances or problems. Everyone keeps to themselves in a way and we all like it like that. My house feels big when you are on the inside because I now just live with my mom and dad in a 5 bedroom house. I have two dogs that I have grown up with as well. The surrounding of my house are very peaceful I live in a very suburban area with not much around except convent stores and gas stations within a few miles. I love where I have grown up and the thought of having to leave for college in a year scares me to death because housing conditions are one thing i have always cherished.

Unknown said...

The place I live at is a major influence in my behaviors today. My house is not big per say but my yard is huge. We have over 2 acres in our backyard, which is a huge reason why I am so active and play so many sports. Also my house and neighborhood has inspired me to be very friendly and more of a people person because I am very family oriented with my neighbors and my friends. As for my city, when I first hear Brunswick I automatically think of strength and courage. Our city as a whole is very strong because of all of the tough troubles we have went through. The house I live at is a stadium for all people and sports.

Eric Bulic 3rd Period

Nick B said...

I have not lived in Brunswick my whole life. I spent all of my elementary school days in Parma. Parma is nothing like Brunswick; the area I was living in was becoming unsafe. We moved to a three story house in Brunswick when I was 10 years old. My yard is moderately sized. I have spent a lot of summers playing backyard sports with my neighbors and it is always a good time. Having a decent sized yard with no pool made my house the headquarters for our play. I also live right next to a pond with a park through the woods, so I always have people walking around the area. My neighborhood overall is a very nice place and I live by a lot of good people. We have all become friends over the years and enjoy each other's company.

I can compare my house and neighborhood to a machine. We all contribute pieces and parts to make everyone happy. Our neighborhood would not be the same if everyone stopped contributing what they do now. Everyone is always outside and having fun during the summer, so it's the ideal place to hang out. If you take out one piece or part of the machine, the machine stops working. Our machine is a great one and I can't imagine it being anything else. I love my neighborhood and wouldn't change a thing. The world is also like one giant machine. If you take out one piece or part of the machine, you could break a peace and it could become a disaster where the machine stops working. Everyone wants the machine to continue doing its job so that it is as smooth as it can work.

Bloxsom, N.

5/6th period.

Paul S. said...

I've lived in this house for about three and a half years. I moved here just in time for 9th grade here at BHS. At first, I didn't like it as much because I was used to my old house in Wisconsin. Actually I moved around a lot in Wisconsin as well. Eventually though, I began to embrace my new home in Ohio and the people I surrounded myself with at school and at home. My house is in a generally sunny and friendly neighborhood. It made things easier to get used to and I have friends in the neighborhood. The people that I surround myself with like the friends in my neighborhood and my family in my house helped to shape me into the person that I am. After all who are we without friends and family?

Unknown said...

I have moved once in my life. When I was 7 years old, my family and I moved from a very small house in Parma out to Brunswick. The house that my family and I used to live in was equivalent to my living room and kitchen put together of the house I live in now. We also didn’t live in a very good neighborhood, and the school systems at the time weren’t that great. Since the move, I haven’t really seen much of the friends that I had when I was younger, so I haven’t grown up with the same friends.
The house that I live in now had really impacted my life. I now live in a house that is almost triple the size that I used to live in. We live in a very warm household and a friendly neighborhood. Everyone in my neighborhood is very young and caring. We all get along with each other and are very close with their kids too. I have spent many days after school or in the summer time playing kickball with everyone in my neighborhood. I have learned to take care of many different ages of kids with everyone in my neighborhood. As for the city, Brunswick is a very strong place to live in. Everyone is caring and has always been together since all the tragic events that have taken place. I would not be who I am today without the support of everyone. I would not want to live anywhere else.

Unknown said...

For the first couple years of my life I lived in Lakewood, Ohio. Lakewood was very different from where I live now. In Lakewood, the houses were older and spaced closer together, but the people were not. I moved from Lakewood to Brunswick, Ohio when I was 4 years old. In Brunswick, the houses are much larger and the people here are more of a family. My house is on the corner of a cul-de-sac with an in-ground pool in the backyard. When driving by, one would usually see people swimming in my backyard, playing volleyball on the side of my house, or playing basketball in my driveway. I live in a very friendly neighborhood with different people to talk to everyday. Down the street from me is a park where I used to play when I was young. All of the memories I have of growing up are in this house, and all of them are wonderful.
I have always grown up in an open house full of loving and generous people. I have always been able to talk things out with my family and get great advice about the decisions I should make and how I should live my life. My parents have always encouraged me to try my best and to never give up on things, even if they become difficult. I have one brother, and since we are twins, he has also pushed me to do better as well. Like most siblings, we can be very competitive, so this forces me to stay focused on what is important and to value my education as well. My brother and I also share a lot of the same friends, so we constantly have people coming in and out of our house. We believe in an open door policy, so often times people show up unannounced; they are always welcome so this does not bother us, in fact it makes our lives more interesting. My home is a hospital: we have a lot of people coming and going, but we take care of anyone who walks through our door, sometimes they walk in broken but we always mend them back together.

Muha, J 5-6th period

Unknown said...

I have lived in this house for seventeen years now. It has been the place where I have learned a lot of what I know to this very day. my house is, as Forrest Gump would say, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." My house, neighborhood, and city can relate to this very well because each and every day is something new. There is always something going on whether I know about it or not. when you walk into my house, you see the kitchen and a room to your right and the stairs to your left. When you enter the kitchen, you see the living room where our family spends time together. If you walk past the kitchen, you will see the Great Room as we call it because it is a new edition to our house and looks, well, great. My home is one where I know I can go anywhere in the house and feel like I can do anything in any of the rooms simply because of how friendly it is. This seems to be the average house, but I can assure you it's not. This house and the people that live in it have taught me to be who I am today. All of my morals and values have come from my parents and my grandmother who lives with us. Being around them and both of my sisters nearly all the time has really made me who I am. Like many others, we have suffered loss, and while it is something that is painful and heartbreaking, dealing and going through it with them has made me a stronger person because we all support each other, in good and bad times.
The city and neighborhood has also had a great affect on me and who I am. Throughout my life, all the neighbors that have been around for many years have grown close with my family. We all get along very well, for the most part anyway. They have helped to reinforce what my parents had taught me which in a way, had helped me stay on the path they had started on. Being the teen that I am, it helped me to learn that if others are saying what my parents teach me, then I should take note of that. Brunswick as a city, over the years has convinced me that this is the best city to have grown up in. With everything that happened with the car accident, how we all came together, and even the tragic deaths to follow. The way we support each other and care for one another, has really made this an unforgettable experience, Forrest was right when he said that, my family, neighborhood, and city couldn't have proved it nay better.

Unknown said...

I moved into my house 10 years ago, back when I was an only child. 2 years after moving in, my twin sisters were born and then my youngest sister a year after that. My house is in a decent sized development that houses several families with children my sisters' ages, so they are always at my houses causing trouble. This house is were I have grown up and were I feel comfortable. It has both good memories and unpleasant memories which have made me into the person that I am today.

Jasmeet Toor said...

My house is not big it a decent sized 5 bedroom house with a small yard its nothing special but it has a big influence on my behaviors. Also the neighborhood I live in is a good one it has inspired me to be very nice. It helped me meet new people and it is a family oriented with friend and neighbors. My city Brunswick when I hear it the first thing that comes to mind is how we always stick together like all of the struggles we have been through the past couple years it has made us all come together and we are stronger than ever.

Unknown said...

I have lived in 6 houses in my lifetime, and have lived in my current one for about three years now. A nice condo in the fairways right next to a pond filled with life. Sitting out on the porch while hearing the frogs, fish jumping, ducks diving, and fountain going. Having the fire going during the cold winter nights. Each time the fire alarm goes off I just know it will be a good dinner. Coming home from school to have my dog come and jump on me and always make my day. Quite nights with my sister being gone at college. A loving family who is always there for you. A warm, cozy, and loving household. But when I hear home, I just don't think of my household.

When I hear home I think of Brunswick. It is where I've grown into who I am today. It's where I realized and made life decisions that I still don't know if they're the right ones. Where my family lives, and by family, I don't mean people I'm related too. I have lived in too many houses to say that's where I have grown up in, because it is not. I can talk greatly about all of my houses, but not the places. Brunswick is my home, and has made me into the person I am today.
Home is where the heart is.
Pelka, E. 1st period

Unknown said...

I have not lived in the same house all my life. Up until I was 7 years old, I lived in the condominiums behind KFC in Brunswick, which were a creamish, white color with accenting red shutters. I learned how to accomplish the most important tasks over there, like crawling, walking, and talking. I experienced having my first sibling, who I thought was going to be a puppy, and had to grasp the concept of sharing with her. I started my education in that house, getting to ride the big yellow school bus for the first time. Memories that will forever be apart of me were created with the kids in the surrounding condos as well. Days were filled with bike riding, sidewalk chalk, whiffle ball, bubbles, tag, and any other activities that would keep us entertained while our parents relaxed and talked with the neighbors who became their life-long friends. Everything seemed simple then. Little did I know that I would be torn away from my childhood best friends when I moved to my second house.

Our second house, the one that has helped me grow into the person I am today, is definitely different than the first. This one isn't as closely connected with the neighbors as in the condominiums, but it does provide my family with a spacious front and back yard where we enjoy our own privacy. Its exterior is formed from orange-red bricks and brown shutters, while its interior is formed from the hard work of my dad's keen eye for design. It's the house where I played basketball outside with my friends and swam in the summer, and where I built snowmen and ran around in the snow with the different dogs that have been in my life. This is where I've matured and learned important life lessons, one being that hard work and dedication can get you anywhere. It's where I feel safe and where I have the most important people in my life to fall back on when I need them. I believe this change in homes represents my own personal growth. Besides the physical growth from young to old, it also illustrates my maturation from a small, innocent mind to a larger, more developed one.

Unknown said...

I have not lived in my house all that long to be honest. A little over a year to be exact. It is not much, just your common two story house that many people would be able to picture. Though much has been put into this house over that year long period and has taught me different skills I had not known I had. I have helped my dad build a fence, paint the garage, and insulate the crawl space beneath my house. We have also painted almost every other room in the house but the kitchen. That will come next. We have shaped this house to what we want to become the "perfect" home. My mom and sister have gradually decorated the interior with different decor such as paintings and little knick-knacks. Over time, I believe we can achieve the goal of what we want our home to be and eventually be able to say home is where the heart is.

-Mike Glencer 5/6 Period

Unknown said...

My house is located in a rural area in Brunswick, Ohio. I have lived in this house since i was about three years old. It is a two story house with four bedrooms and a basement. My backyard is about a half of an acre with a couple trees that are starting to get up to about twenty feet in height. Living in this house and in this location has taught me many different qualities. My parents have taught me responsibility, respect, and manners. My neighbors have taught me the idea of friendship at a young age. My brothers taught me courage and how to stick up for myself and those that i care about. My sister has taught me how to be a role model and a leader. My friends come around often, and they have taught me how friends will always be there for you and how to be a good friend. Overall, the city of Brunswick has taught me the true meaning of family.

Renfro, B. 1st period

Adam_Weber said...

My house is a place were i can escape reality, i can put down the distractions of my cell phone and enjoy the time i have with my family. Living in Valley City is slightly different then living in Brunswick. First, the size, many people would consider Valley City more of a village than a city because of the size. The city itself is very secluded and quite and there is not much night life. Corn fields surround the city of less then 1,000 people.
Our house is similar to most everyone else's home, a loving and encouraging environment. All 3 family members have their own sanctuary in the house, my father has a man cave, my mother has her jewelry room where she can create her jewelry pieces and work on her art, and i have my bedroom, a safe haven for me to express my likes on the walls and decorations of what i enjoy most in life. My home is a place were i can find peace and relax from the struggles of reality.

Unknown said...

The environment in which one lives has a very big role in shaping their life. If the environment is very negative, the person growing up in that might be a very negative person and same with a positive environment. Where I am living, is a very supportive environment. The neighbors all look out for each other and the neighborhood is very peaceful. My house is very neat and organized, which sets the stage for me to be neat and organized. My house also has a lot of trees and plants outside for privacy which allows me to relax. I live in a house with my mom and dad, along with my brother. I have been in this house for seventeen years now, and it is a place where I can escape reality and go to my own world. This house and neighborhood has taught me how people can be so close and care so much for each other. A house is where life stories begin.
N. Pozna 5/6

Unknown said...

Home to me is when you are surrounded by people who love and support you. Having that comfort and the feeling you are safe. I have a house that feels like home. When I was little I grew in a condo outside of Brunswick. That place was where I went the first night I came home from the hospital, where my sister and I had our first baths, where I began to walk. That place was where I had a lot of first growing up. It is a place that will always have a special place in my heart. When I was five my parents packed our bags and Sami and I packed our bunny and we moved to Brunswick. The neighbors we met were so nice. Sami and I made some new friends the day we moved into the house. Everyone was so welcoming. We decided to build our new home and started making our new life.

Our home is a four bedroom, two and a half bath with a basement. Outside we have a very beautiful yard with and above ground pool. My mother is very Italian. So when I say our house is very Italian I mean it is very Italian. All of our walls are custom painted browns and gold’s. We have grapes hanging on the ceiling with crystal chandlers. My bedroom is pink and green but has that old look to it. Everyone says our room can be on the cover of a magazine. One of the bedrooms we converted into the library and the others are bedrooms with an old fashion feel. My mother is OCD. So growing up in a house that has a lot of breakables and a mother with OCD I really learned responsibility. It was hard to live like that when we were little. It was like being in a cage where you can see the outside through the bars but cannot go anywhere. But I learned organization and how to keep a very clean house. Growing up I soon realized that it was not about the house it was about the people in it. The people who love you and watch you grow up as someone they are proud of. Now, realizing I am going to college next year showed me that I was so stupid growing up. I am going to live at college and realize I love my house. It is where I grew up and made memorizes. It is a house full of love. It is a home.
-Alexa Shaneyfelt 3rd period

Unknown said...

Where I live today has certainly influenced the kind of person I am. It can be described as big and very friendly. I sometimes like to think of my house as a place to relax after stressful days at school. Sometimes in the late summer I like to relax in the pool and test myself to see how long I can hold my breath or how fast I can swim. My pool was the first place where I learned how to swim! I was self-taught so I believe I can say that I am one that likes to figure out things on my own. I have always really enjoyed riding my bike; it gives me time to think about things and to keep in shaped by riding up and down the street.

The neighborhood is also another factor that helped shape me into who I am today. My neighbors are always willing to help out with whatever I need and they are there to also just simply give advice. This now is something I have found myself doing throughout my daily life. During the holidays we a would have block parties and it is then that I feel like they are my expended family. Though, it is not only my neighborhood that influence who I am, but also the community.

In Brunswick I have met many people willing to help me, especially in my scouting career in Troop 513. This troop is where I met many of my closest friends. They are always willing to help me and my family whenever it is needed. For example, when my house flooded a couple months ago they came over with fans and vacuums asking if we needed any help. This troop has allowed me to participate in and achieve things that only a few get an opportunity to do in a life time, and for that I am grateful to have so many kind people that are willing to go out of their way to help others. This behavior has certain influenced the kind of person I am today. And I will make it my goal to follow in the footsteps in front of me.

Unknown said...

Moving in this suburban home for the start of middle school was a complete life changer. I will be sure that life will change, but my question is, when will I experience change, and what kind of outcome will this change make me feel? To sketch out the layout of this is: four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a basement, a garaged, etc. Just like a normal person would usually say, however what set this apart from a normal person is, “What’s around the person.” This is suggesting description outside the home; and for my neighbors and I have to deal with the highway noise of the highway. And every time I go to the backyard, I will always see that big tower in front of me. Visual aids are not the only answer of description, but its imaginations and comparisons. On the cool sunrise are lies hidden within the soul, while the warm sunset reveals the truth.
Having this home unite with personal beliefs help understand what is deferent between two or more ideas. For the neighborhood that I live in had friends for me to socialize with; both in school and out of school. By the time high school start I already knew that thing was going to change. We all may come from different elementary and middle schools, but that does not mean we should become strangers. At first I did believe in this ideology; now I leave that to my past and I build on to make a better future. Living in Brunswick also let me gain more knowledge of the fun things to do visit. I will never forget this memory of not only changing life but the future.
Dhanraj J. 3rd period

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I have lived in the home I am in now for about 9 years. It is in a decent neighborhood next to a creek and has a lot of land behind it. It is a tan color with red shutters and has 3 floors. This home is where I hold most of my memories at because I only lived in my first home until I was about 8. My home is my relaxing get away place. When I am at home I do not have to worry about reality, or anyone else but my family and myself. It gets me away from the school work, my job, and anything stressful. Being at home gives me the freedom to do whatever I want and not worry about anyone else.

Living in the city that I live in has taught me to stick together with the people that live around you and act like a family. This city as a whole has gone through a lot and have had to be caring for each other and act as a family to help each other get by. Everyone in the city influences me and influences everyone else, but my family has influenced me most. Always having someone there for entertainment, help, or just to talk to such as my brother, sister, mom and dad have taught me a lot about enjoying life and being at home.
-Jake Busch 5/6

Kathryn Feeney said...

I haven't lived in Brunswick my whole life, but to me, this is my hometown. The house I live in now will always be my childhood home. I'm so grateful for my little corner of the universe, my room, where I can go to be alone and I have to freedom to decorate the walls and do what I please. I've always been very independent, and I think my house and my room reflects that. My home is also where everyone comes to hang out. I've hosted hundreds of bonfires in the beautiful backyard that my dad has spent hundreds of hours working on. We have had every family Christmas party since as long as we've lived here. It's always full of life and excitement, but you can also take a break from the world when you need to. I know that wherever I go and whatever I do, I'll always have an amazing place to come home to.

Nikki Shotzbarger said...

I have lived in one house my entire life. It is not just a house. It is my home and it has definitely had an impact on who I am. Living in the same house for over 17 years has made me hesitant of changing my normal routine. I learned so many things in my house. I learned how to walk, talk and play soccer in the spacious backyard.

My house is home to my parents, my dog, two cats, and me. Pets need a lot of attention and taking care of them has made me into a responsible person. My house used to be home to my older brother and sister, but they left for college and had moved on with their lives. That was a hard part in my life because they were always around me and then they were gone. I was lonely for a while after they left, but then I grew to be independent which is a big part of who I am. My house holds so many memories and I wouldn't want to trade it for anything.

Unknown said...

My house has influenced me as a person greatly, but more so the people that have lived inside it with me. My family is whats most important in my life, and around the house, there's always someone looking to cheer you up. Growing up, it was always noisy in my house and there always seemed to be some commotion going on but it gave me a sense of comfort cause I knew there was always someone to talk to. My mom has done more for me than I ever thought was humanly possible and she never stops giving me all that she can. The best thing about where I grew up is that I always felt I could be myself. Not only in my home, but also in my community. Everyone seems to fit in and no one gets left out and I'm thankful for that. I've always been very fortunate to be raised in a loving family inside of a home where I can always count on my family to have my back. The Brunswick community as a whole has impacted my life immensely and I wouldn't be the same person I am today if I were raised anywhere else. I've been impacted so positively by the way this community doesn't let hardships bring us down, but how we actually have come out stronger through each hardship. It has taught me how to have a positive outlook on a negative situation and I couldn't imagine growing up anywhere else than in my Brunswick Blue Devil community. Its warm, its comfortable, its somewhere where I'm not afraid to be myself, its my home.

J.Ustar 5/6 period

HallieLemon said...

Growing up, my family moved a lot, but about 10 years ago my family settled into a condo in Brunswick, Ohio. My first time seeing our house i remember thinking how much smaller it was than anything we've ever lived in. Over the years this house transformed into a home. The tree in my front yard turned into the background of every single picture my mom took of me on the first day of school. The tiny kitchen with a wooden table surrounded by six chairs became the place where my family came together every sunday to cook dinner together. The living room that my parents redecorated time after time, became the place where my friends would get together every New Years to countdown the past year, and begin a new one together. My bedroom transformed from a room that had Jonas Brothers posters covering every inch of the walls into a room that was covered in pictures of my family and my artwork. Photo albums contain infinite amounts of memories. Some that will make you laugh, some will make you happy. Others will make cry and some will make you sad. While looking back on the memories shared within your home, you can see how you have transformed and how you have changed. You can look back on the moments you've cried and the moments you've laughed

Unknown said...

My house is three stories, like an ordinary house someone can picture. Family photos on the wall and warm colors. A very welcoming and cozy house. I've lived in Brunswick all my life. I believe that the community has made me the person I am today and has a made a huge influence on my life. I wouldn't want to change a thing about it. Even if I had the change too. I have two older sisters that are moved out so now it is just me, living with my mom and dad. We are just like any other family and are friendly to everyone.
-Amy Bruce, 1st period

Unknown said...

This house I grew up in is a suburban two story house with a basement. there is a porch used for watching thunderstorms at night, and a deck in the back for family gatherings during the day. There is a forest in the backyard which was an oasis in my childhood. Many forts were built and many adventures were made back in there. I grew up here my entire life with my mom, dad, and two older sisters who molded me to become the person I am today. My parents taught me the same lesson that my grandparents taught them. They taught me to work hard, respect others, but still have a lot of fun while doing it. The same lessons will be passed onto my children, and then onto theirs. These lessons have made my family exceptionally close, and very fun. But, this house is what all of these memories occurred. This house's cracks are filled with the images of my life, and this house is my Home.3730

Unknown said...

The house I grew up in has made me who I am today. It's been there through all of the rough times for my family and I. When we immigrated from Ukraine we moved many times. So many bad neighborhoods and bad environments. My parents settled on Brunswick to give my brother and I a good place to grow up. I live in a brown house that always look beautiful on the outside because my mom loves plants and decorating. It's also as equally beautiful and unique on the inside. When you walk in, it's our living room and straight ahead is our kitchen. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom and downstairs is the family room, computer room, other bathroom and basement. Our house is unique because it has that European feel to it. My mom loves decorating our house. We've lived here for years and this house has seen it all. When my mother's parents had passed away, our first dog in America, our first cat, her kittens, my brother graduating and most importantly, how much my family and I have grown in these 8 years.

Lina Husak 5/6

-danny janowski said...

Where I have grown up has done more for me than just words can say. Where I have grown up has shaped who I am today. It has introduced me to basically every single person I have ever met. It has given me endless amount of life lessons that I use every day. If I didn’t live where I did today my life would be a completely different story. I live with my mom and dad who have basically shaped who I am today. They taught me right from wrong. Basically all the necessities of how to live in the world today. It was also by pure chance that I was able to live where I live today. Because before the age of 3 I lived in Broadview Heights with my grandfather. My mother and father were just looking for houses never even hearing of Brunswick until they found our house. So I always thought that was pretty cool knowing that there could’ve always been a chance I hadn’t even lived in Brunswick.
I live in a fairly decent sized house in a neighborhood of houses of all about the size. My neighborhood is filled with an abundance of modern day families who all mostly keep to themselves. Through the years we have had things like “block parties” but over the last few years they haven’t been occurring as often. My house specifically is a 2 story house mostly made out of brick. When you walk in you will immediately be walking into the kitchen. It’s a very welcoming house if I do say so myself. My city as an overall is rated one of the safest cities in the nation. Even though I could give my two cents of the crappy roads are everywhere and the reality of there never really being able to do anything in it. Brunswick, Ohio is a pretty nice welcoming city to live in. I like the people for the most part because most of them have been very friendly. Life is like an ever shifting kaleidoscope. A slight change and all patterns alter.
Danny Janowski 5/6

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Unknown said...

The place that I live holds a place in my heart that no one else can ever realize. This is where I've grown up and where I've breathed throughout my entire 17, almost 18 years of existence on this earth. Nothing has had a bigger impact on my life than my home, and the people who have lived in it alongside myself. My mother and father, is who I credit for the person that I am today. They tutored me, they mentored me, they guided me. Even to this day, they wish for nothing but the best for their youngest son. They showed me the way, and for that, I am forever grateful. It truly is a blessing to have a place that I can call home. A place that I can wake up every morning in a comfy bed, to hold all the clothes that I want, and necessities at my disposal. Although I can admit that it is sometimes taken for granted, it's never wasted. As time goes on, nothing changes but my own maturity.

Brunswick, however, is my real home. Not many people appreciate this small town the way that I do. I love the people, the location, and the atmosphere. Being in a town such as Brunswick has made me realize that family is everything. What I love most is that this city is a big 30,000 person family. We let nothing bring us down. All of the hardships that we have encountered have done nothing but make us stronger. That's what makes my home such a special place in my life. As I grow older, I realize that I never want to leave this place. Although my home will technically be the place that I will be residing at the time, Brunswick will forever be my true home.

N. Hudak, 3rd Period

Unknown said...

I have lived most of my life in this town of Brunswick, Ohio. This town has been a great place to live in and has impacted my life deeply. The first year I lived I was the kid who had no friends as is to be accepted with any new person living in a new town. Then as the school year was in full swing I began to make new friends and started to realize that the people in this town are very special in a way I could not understand. My school career went on and I just pushed the thought aside, then went on with my life. When I got into high school I joined the marching band and meet Mr. Wardeska.
In the marching band we are taught the most important lessons taught in school. Life lessons are far more important than any school subject because they will stick with you longer and leave a larger impact. This has certainly come out in marching band with the lessons Mr. W has told us. The most recent one is after practice one night Mr. W said “This town will always think of them self’s, second best”. This is sadly true that the people think they will never be the best. I however believe that we need to break this form and be the best. This town is a baby wanting to take is first step, but is too scared to do it.

Unknown said...

See, here’s the thing, I’ve moved around for most of my life, and I don’t have a very emotional connection to my house. I haven’t lived in my house for 17 some years, maybe 1 year and half, like most of the houses I’ve lived in during my life. But, I’ll try my hardest. There is a roof, to protect us from the storms that may face us. There’s walls, to give my family structure, but also doors, to not trap us. The hardwood floors can fill the house with music from foot taps. One constant, in any house my family has lived in, from past to present, from Euclid ,Parma, Brunswick, there’s always a television playing in my house. It’s almost a guaranteed promise that the show Seinfeld will be playing in my house. In my house, there’s always laughter. We love to laugh. The biggest lesson I've learned in any of the houses is money isn't nothing if you can't laugh and enjoy yourself.
- Wiley 3rd Period.

Unknown said...

Each person has their own home which has turned them into the person they are today. Since day 1 I have grown up in the same white house I was fortunate enough to have my parents build long before I was dinner and drinks. Being the second house on our street, the house has been there since 1982; that is a pretty long time. Walking into the house you first see the family room and kitchen which have changed very little since the house was built. No matter who is home someone is always in the kitchen or family room watching television or cooking food for dinner. Of course each of us has our own room; I have a space in the basement with a work bench where I can work on my fishing and hunting equipment. This is also my dads but is more often used by myself. My mom and two sisters, Kait and Sam can usually be found in the family room or kitchen. Being surrounded by this has shaped my morals and my personality; polite and sarcastic.
Home is where the heart is.

Unknown said...

I have lived in the same house since the day I was born. It's fairly big and yellow with a wrap around front porch, different than any other on the street. In the back my Papa helped us build a deck as big as the house that leads to our pool. We have a soccer field in our basement because my brother, sister and I all loved the game. My dad built it for us so we could practice more and more helping us to become better players. Inside our house you will see pictures of our family everywhere from the top of the piano, the fireplace, the tables, walls and even the kitchen cabinets. Some things need fixed and it isn't picture perfect but it's my perfect home.

- K. Hotz 5/6

Unknown said...

I have lived in three different homes, I have lived in Cleveland OH. for 5 years of my life I don't really remember much because I was 5 years old when I moved so I don't really have allot that impacted me there. But when I moved to Brunswick in 2003 my life changed forever. I met people that I wish I haven't met and I am glad I have met. My best friend of 11 years is now no longer my friend due to the fact she thinks she is better than me because she had two sons before the age of 20. I would have not grown into the young women I am today if it wasn't for moving to Brunswick. It's safer, cleaner, and just a better enviorment to live in. I have lived hear for 11 years and just recently moved to a different house in Brunswick a year ago. It is better, bigger and even more better then the first house we moved into. Growing up with my Mother and Father and my two brothers made my life what it is today. If it wasn't for Brunswick I would have never met my boyfriend who I have been with a year now. I really love Brunswick and if it wasn't for this city and my family, I wouldn't have turned into the wonderful young women I am today.

K. Pieper 3 Period

September 28, 2014 at 9:52 pm

Unknown said...

I haven't lived in the same house, or even brunswick, for my whole life. I was born in Cleveland and lived there for a year or so before moving to brunswick. I think I lived somewhere else for a few months before the house I'm currently in. To me, this house doesn't have a whole lot of meaning to me. To me it has five people in it with separate lives. We may all be family, but we all have so many things going on, it's pretty rare were all home together. We've only had dinner together at the table 5 or 6 times in the last year.
When you come through the front door, you walk into the living room. There's some pictures on the wall on the right, right by the door. I honestly don't know what any of them are. My moms diplomas is on the wall, and my dads and my medals from different races are hanging up in the corner. For the most part, it's nothing special. A kitchen with dirty dishes in the sink, and laundry pilled on the table, waiting to be sorted. And down the hall with more pictures on the walls that I couldn't tell you what a single picture is of, is three bedrooms that belong to people who have their own lives. Mine,min the basement, is just a holding place for anything I find interesting and want to keep.

My neighbour has horses that he considers mine, my friend that lives next to me has chickens and goats and rabbits that we like to play with and catch. I think between the people I live with being pretty different, and always busy with something, and my neighbour and friend with the different animals I hang around, has made me who I am simply because I don't have anyone in my family to try and model my life after because there's are so hard to follow sometimes. Even if I did, I wouldn't try to be like them anyway. And my neighbour and friend, and watching their animals, have taught me to just be myself. Like sitting with Hayley watching the chickens, and how they all get along great, but also do there own thing, has taught me that other people are great, but I'm still myself, and that's who I should be. To me, the house, and everything in it, is just another thing. None of the objects really have a meaning. My medals, and the clarinets, and weird little things I save in my room actually have some meaning to me, but the biggest thing to me is the memories and lessons learned. Not the objects.

-Dakota. M. 1st period.

Unknown said...

They say that home is where the heart is and if that is true than my heart is not truly in brunswick. From the time I was born up until last year I lived, grew up, and was raised in Cleveland. Every memory, both good and bad is centered around that house. Our house was full of the warmth and closeness that you could only feel with a family. The kind of warmth that everyone hopes that their future family of their own will have. From waking up late on weekends to having movie nights in the living room with my family that house is where I belonged. If you would have asked me where I thought I'd be living my whole life I would have told you in my house in Cleveland. I did not expect my life to go the way it did and for me to be forced to move to brunswick and in with my sister. Things are very different here at my brunswick home. Yes this house may be bigger but throughout my time living here I still do not feel as if I belong. The process of me having to move away has made me into who I am today. I had to leave all of my friends and family behind and was expected to just find replacements in a matter of months. These experiences have taught me to be strong and most importantly to be patient until I turn 18 and can decide where home truly is.
A storc 5/6

Unknown said...

Ever since I was little my family and I would move from one house to the other, and we never really would settle down. And for multiple reason ranging from my mother not liking where we lived, or just not being able to pay the rent. It was emotionally stressful. Not just for them, but also for my sister and I, but all though we have our differences we have managed to still stick together even in the midst of the chaos. And I have now settled down in our recently 'bought' home in Medina, with the nicest room I have ever had so I no longer have to worry about having to get rid of things. Not to mention being able to fit all of my furniture, which is also a plus. But, we have finally settled down and I am looking forward to spending my last year of High school at Brunswick. -Karra Adkins, Period 1

Unknown said...

The house that I live in has changed the way I live. I have only lived in this house for six months, but in those six months I have been able to gain friendships that was not possible before. Before this house my family and I lived in Huron, OH with my stepmom for three years. Keeping friends was rough being fifty miles away, and I struggled. Being back in Brunswick, the city I grew up in, means so much to me and has made me a much more positive person. Being in this house is a warm breath of fresh air everyday, something to be optimistic about because I can always look back and think of a worse time. The house itself is very nice, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and with two floors and a basement. The house however was not that important to me, it was all about the location, and the location is perfect.
W. Crosher 3

Aferry2015 said...

I live in a moderate size home; I have a dog, two brothers, a mom and a dad. We do all live together under one roof. I have lived in the house I live in now for most of my life. It is a house with a basement that is unfinished but works well for my brother when him and his friends like to rough house down there it also is a home for my drum set where I can go down there and just relax and play music. Then on the middle floor I have a kitchen a dining room a den and a living room. They are always kept fairly clean; I usually don’t spend very much time down there. Then there is the upstairs where we have two bathrooms and four bedrooms, my bedroom is where I spend most of my time because it is my little escape from reality. I like to go into my room and just think while staying up late doing my homework. I think that my house and where I grew up did affect how I see things because of how I was raised and the kind of atmosphere I am in. I think that it affects me in a positive and negative.
I think that it has affected me in a positive way by letting me be who I want to be and what I want to be for example my I have my room, I am able to hang up posters of artist and paint the walls and rearrange the room to my liking. It is a sense of relief when after a long day I can look around my room and see the lady gaga posters and feel inspired. There is however always a negative with every positive I think that growing up in a Brunswick is that people no matter where you go are horrible people and they will hurt you no matter what but I find that in Brunswick people tend to be more judging of people and complain more than most but I guess it can also be a positive because it helps you learn much earlier what people are capable of and not to let people manipulate you.
A. Ferry 1st Period

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Unknown said...

My home is like a garden; quiet and peaceful but filled with beautiful creations. Even though we just moved into this house a little over a year ago, it has definitely shaped the teenager I am today. Before this home, I lived in a much larger house that my dad had built before I was born. It’s where I learned to read and write, made important friends, and grew up until I was 16. But sometimes, life brings change. A while after my parents got divorced, my mom stated that we were moving. It was too hard to stay in a house that had so many memories. Soon, after a few months, my mother found this cute little house in a beautiful neighborhood not far from our last home. Even though some people may say that moving isn’t always the best thing in the world, I believed it gave me a second chance to grow up to be who I want to be. I didn’t have to walk in a certain room and immediately be reminded of the past. It took a while to get used to, but we were able to make it our own and now I feel like I’ve lived here my whole life. My sister and I each have our own bedroom, which gives me space to slip off into my own little world, but two larger parts of our house, the kitchen and family room, help bring us all together. We can all sit comfortably and talk about our day or simply just watch movies. We have a decent size patio, where we can sit out by the fire, sometimes neighbors included, and just relax under the stars on a Friday night. Even though it’s a lot smaller than I’m used to, it’s peaceful. This home has taught me that beautiful things can come out of change, even if you didn't believe it would. I've grown up to respect and cherish the things I have, and also cherish the things that I've been given unexpectedly.
-Winston. S 5/6*

Unknown said...

I have lived in my house for my entire life. My home has been a rose within a wild field. My house is a place where I can relax, a place where I can shed my stress and do as I want. With my three younger brothers I can act silly, shout loud, sing, and joke around however I want to. When the fall permeates the house and streams of air flow across my feet I reach absolute content. The red hibiscus, yellow day lilies, orange Asian lilies, and pink locust trees invite to the warm environment of my house. It is not always a sanctuary however, for all roses bear their thorns. The hectic jumble of material objects and random schedules continuously destroys any kind of sanity. It is at these times that the open field and small forest behind my home remain for the sheer purpose of keeping me calm and enjoying myself. Coming home every day to the light blue house lets me relax, be creative, and be who I really am.
The people I have encountered throughout my life has had such a major impact on how I have developed as an individual. Whether it be living with a brother with autism, having rather stubborn relatives, or making all friends with all different kinds of people. Every person comes with their own perspective, their own abilities, their own difficulties, and their own beliefs. Without every new perspective I would not be who I am. If I did not meet as many people and never got a chance to explore Brunswick and people across the region from martial then I would not be able to take in the world as a whole and learn from every new experience. These positions come not only from people but also form the blooming of technology. With technology and the wondrous invention of the internet I get to be exposed to numerous ideas, positions, and opinions. Without the internet and my education with is a blessing of the time I am in has opened me up to experiences that those of the past would never have gotten to receive.
~ Colton Kemp, 1st

KevinCratty said...

I have lived in Brunswick my whole life, well as long as I can remember. I originally lived in Strongsville for at least one year, but I don’t remember that. All I know is that my family and I were forced to move out due to flooding. Anyways Brunswick has always been a big influence on me and I grew up in a normal middle class neighborhood surrounded by many kids of my age. I went to Crestview Elementary School and that happened to be right in my neighborhood so I usually ended up walking home from school or riding my bike. I met many of the kids in my neighborhood this way and those people are still my friends to this day. I lived basically right by all the big neighborhoods in Brunswick and as I grew my range of friends grew and this greatly increased my social aspects. I never really had friends over y house due to how boring my house kind of was for kids, but I was the only kid with a pool giving me a great advantage over everyone. Due to the pool I got a range a friends using me for my pool and friends who just wanted to come hang with me, helped me figure out who real friends were. All in all, I have grown in such a great environment, including my neighborhood, friends, and awesome small city. Brunswick has really made me the person I am now, especially the high school. I really appreciate everything this small town has done for me.

Unknown said...

originally before my parents got divorced i was supposed to live my life in Wisconsin. My dad built our own house but soon after my parents spilt up causing us to sell the house and move back to Ohio. Where life takes you can just be remarkable. I've been in my house located in Brunswick Hills now for about 10 years. My mom remarried and we live in s bigger house than what the typical Brunswick resident lives in you could say. this place is just a sense of security. the memories and times spent in this house are a lot to count. these memories help create who i am today. waking up on christmas and family bonding and living an amazing childhood helped create who i am today. these household memories form my personality and who i truly am. i could never imagine living anywhere else until im truly ready to live on my own. then it will be time to create new memories and forever creating the new me. nothing compares to going home after a long school or work day. home is just wonderful.

Unknown said...

The home i live in is not the home i have always lived in. We moved to out house when i was in 4th grade and i had to change schools. The change was scary at first but then it became easier. Since i was the new kid, i got a lot of attention. All of the kids i met were nice to me and treated me like went to their school the whole time. I got a lot of social skills from living in our old condo. That was were i met my first friends at while i was very young. I also lived with my dad every other weekend since my parents are divorced. That was hard because it pulled me away from all i had at my home in brunswick. My dads house was in Akron in a bad neighborhood. It was a big change to be there and it was hard to get used to. It made me aware of how terrible some people can be. The homes i have lived in have shaped me into who i am today.
Boltz 1st period

Unknown said...

The "home" where I live is somewhere that I have lived for 12 years. It is a beautiful little neighborhood. When people glance at it while driving by they believe it is just some rickety little street. To me though it is where I learned to be the woman I am now. I learned how to play pokemon here (yes, very important) and i learned how to overcome my fears. When my sister, myself, and our friends were little, they liked to pick on me because I was the youngest. They made up this mythological creature named the "Gunny Wolf". They made a point to freak me out every night for 3 years that the gunny Wolf was coming after me. After three years of constant fear that the gunny Wolf was going to catch me, I finally let go of my fear. I realized that it probably wasn't real and if it was they would get my sister first because she was older. This helped me realize that i could overcome anything that came to stand in my way. I always think of the gunny Wolf when i believe that i can not overcome something. When i think of the gunny Wolf a sense of courage comes over me and not overcoming a challenge isn't an option. Before I lived here in Brunswick, I lived in Wadsworth Ohio with my foster parents. I never truly believed that you have to have a house to have a home. I always thought that where you feel loved is where home is. Whenever I travel back to Wadsworth Ohio I feel more at home than ever. My foster parents, John and Mary Lou freidt, always made me feel welcome like i was a part of the family. I truly do feel part of their family because every year we go on vacation with them and we make new memories. They taught me how to be religious and love my creator. They also educated me on how to treat others. I used to be a bit sour because of past events in my life, but they showed me such compassion and love that i could not help but to pass that on to others. Where I lived and who I met truly shaped me into who I am today. These places made me realize you don't have to be in a specific house to call it "home". You just have to feel loved to call it home.

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I've been living in my house for 14 years now with my parents and two brothers. As the years go by from the outside my house will always be looking rather the same, yet on the inside every day is like a new chapter of a book.Everyone in my family acting as a character in one large story. Everyday from when we had moved here the house had always been loud and very active living with two other brothers. This has shaped me to be a very independent adaptable person. I live in a rather nice size house with a beautiful brick layer on the front side of the house giving off the sense of stability. A flower bed running along the front wall around both sides of my house acting as clothing for the bare brick wall and a sense of style as well. As one enters my home they will come to find the flow of my house will lead wherever you need to be simply from the front door. Beyond my front door is a wide open foyer which can lead one to travel directly up the stairs and enter the peaceful level of my home. Peaceful due to this is the area we can all go as individuals to some relaxation There is no doors on the middle floor, so everyone emotions clash on this floor, many arguments take place flowing from my kitchen veering left into the living room and even right into the dinning room at times. As I look at my house they energy thats given off in my house I carry with me, i let it become a part of who I really am.

Jeff Anzo 3rd

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The house I live in for about 3 years now with my two sisters, stepdad Lance, and my mom Nicole. These four people have a huge impact on how I act and just how I am as a person. My house is like a bestfriend because it will never leave you, it will listen to you whenever you need it. My house is happiness to me; its were I can let my stress out.