I saw this on a blog a while back and decided to give it a try myself. This is where I am from:
I am from lemon-scented Pine-Sol, from Cheez-Its and jelly sandwiches- hold the peanut butter.
I am from the house on the hill, oddly shaped rooms, and beautiful music.
I am from the eucalyptus leaf, the birds of paradise, and the towering palm trees.
I am from a competative spirit and a love for adventure, from the Dutchers and the Joys, from tall men and sassy ladies.
I am from abundant intelligence and a lack of common sense, from an unhibited strength to conquer anything with integrity.
From “does your face hurt?” and “we love you always, no matter what.”
I am from relentless, essential, child-like faith. From jumping into grace with both feet and never looking back.
I am from the coast, from breathtaking skies, sunkissed shoulders, sand castles, and freckled noses.
From a world-traveler with a thousand stories and zero tolerance for anything but your best, from a woman whos greatest delight was sitting in her chair at the dining table watching her “kids” open Christmas presents, and a grandfather I never knew who made my mother feel like the most special girl in the entire world.
I am from cigarette smoke and grandma’s cabin up north, from unconditional love and tear stained pillows, from heartache and laughter, from great loss and greater victory. A girl can hardly ask to be from more than that.
this is awesome, Catie. Love you!