Walking along the beach, during recess hour, I would pick up seashells and set my eyes across the horizon, with no clue that I will be across the pacific ocean a few years later. My school Kinser Elementary resided next to the beach. Because of that, I would frequently wander and get in trouble, of course for leaving the boundaries of the playground. I was a curious child. Yearning for adventure, I have always desired to explore new places, travel the world, and had immense imaginations. During this time, I frequently visited my grandparents. One of my fond memories I still carry with me everyday. I felt at home. Due to the fact I moved to different homes in my life, I never experienced the true foundation of home. The kind that …show more content…
Because the military base restricted me from viewing street view, I could not see small details of the area. However, I recalled how the buildings were all neutral colors ranging from white and brown shades. Apartment complexes are cross-shaped and housing units were basically replicas of each other. I remember when I was younger I believed the colors were “boring” and wanted to paint the buildings all different colors so it is easier to distinguish from one another, how silly of me. Surfing around the base, the playground where I spent my time during recess stood out for me. The slides, monkey bars, and swings were the only colors that popped out of the “boring” neutral color of my school. In fact, my immediate flashback of the place was the time half of my hair got caught in the red Radio Flyer wagon. At the time, my friend was pulling the wagon and my long hair swept against the tire and got stuck. I cried in discomfort, my teacher rushed over and my parents were called in to check up on me. In result of this, my kindergarten teacher had to cut most of my hair off in order for myself to be set free from the wagon. Certainly, a day filled with levity and …show more content…
Okinawan or Ryukyuan music, was the genre of music he would typically play for us. Traditional music commonly conveys lyrics that emphasizes the importance of living a passionate and life full of contentment. Likewise, the people of Okinawa encourage the mentality of being stress-free. No wonder why the longest living people in the world live here. Although, there may have been negative moments in our life we chose to hold on to optimism and let go of any strains we tend to keep within ourselves. Being surrounded by my family all throughout childhood definitely has impacted a sense of gratitude I carry to this