Home Sweet Home

To me home is whatever we make it and what we believe our home is can change. These are what I have considered as my home in the last year! 

Home is where you grow up: I have grown up in Chico, California, which is in the valley of northern California about an hour and a half north of Sacramento. You may have heard of Chico, because it is the home of Chico State, Aaron Rodgers (from the Green Bay Packers), and Shawntel Newton (from the Bachelor).  Chico has grown a lot and isn’t the small town that it used to be, but still has the small town feel. When you go to the store in Chico you are likely to see a familiar face. Chico will always have a special place in my heart. I was born there, my dad was born there, and my mom grew up there. I know that no matter where life takes me Chico is always going to be my hometown and will always be the place that I made the memories that formed me into the person I am.

Home is your family: I have a pretty great family even though I don't always show them how much I appreciate them. My mom, my dad, and my sister are home. Even though my parents haven' t gotten rid of me yet I know that leaving them is going to be one of the hardest things i'm going to have to do. Because to me my parents are the reason that I am where I am and any kind of success that I have had I owe to them for raising me into the person I am. I love you mom and dad! My mom, dad, and sister aren't my only family. I have my uncles and aunts and cousins and grandparents. They are all my family too. I know that no matter what I can count on all of them to be there for me when I need and to me that shows that they are my home. 

Home can be a friends family: I became extremely close to my ex boyfriend's family. I was at their house almost every night at dinner. Even though I hadn't known them for very long I felt comfortable around them. They always included me and supported me almost as much as my family. Even though things with my ex didn't work out I am always going to have that memory of his family bringing me in and giving me a second home. 

I guess what I am trying to say is home is what you make it. I am still searching for exactly what home is and I think we always are since it changes constantly. Home is where you feel safe and comfortable. Home is filled with people who love you and care about you. Home is different for everyone!