I Am From

I am from ancient photo albums rapidly overflowing with memories. From Bath and Body Works candles and lemon biscotti wallflowers. I am from bright red and white hallways and the mouthwatering smell of pizza on most Friday nights. I am from the robust evergreen tree that quietly hovers right outside my bedroom window, keeping the sun out just how I like it. I am from entertaining movie nights on weekends and chocolate cake on special events. I am from, ‘You’ll get it when you’re older’ and, ‘Don’t Stop Believin.’ I am from making snowmen in the backyard with my brother and begging to open Christmas presents a week early. I am from the city of castles and California rolls. From my uncontrollable (but adorable) dog Jazmin peeing on me when I get home from school. I am from all the twists and turns, zigs and zags and ups and downs of a rollercoaster I'm still riding.