Not many individuals can say that they’ve lived in two completely completely different environments, and technically neither can I. I’ve lived in the identical home in the identical Connecticut city my complete life, however lots of my childhood and teenage years have been spent visiting my household in New York Metropolis.
Wethersfield is a typical New England city, a tight-knit group the place nearly everybody is aware of your title. My pals all go to the identical highschool and my dad and mom are pleasant with my pals‘ dad and mom. Most of my pals don‘t understand what life is like outdoors this little city. Possibly occasionally just a few take a day journey to Manhattan or Boston, however none actually is aware of what it‘s wish to dwell in an city surroundings.
My dad and mom are each from New York Metropolis and since they’ve siblings and pals who nonetheless dwell there, we go to lots.
From an early age I’ve been uncovered to city life. I’ve an older cousin who lives along with his mom in a one-bedroom condo in Brooklyn. He has by no means had his personal room and has all the time been very a lot on his personal. I don‘t assume any of my pals might perceive how somebody might dwell like that.
After I go to town I see issues I’d by no means see in my hometown. I see poverty and folks struggling to make a dwelling. I observe an entire completely different tempo; there, you‘re only one man dwelling with thousands and thousands of others who won’t ever know your title.
I really feel blessed to have skilled the existence of two fully completely different locations. With out this variety I’d be a unique individual and lack the information and avenue smarts I’ve. I really feel it is very important see how completely different locations may be. I imagine that by this, I’ve grow to be extra open-minded and accepting. I discover myself regarding individuals extra simply. To make it in the true world, you should cope with individuals from completely different backgrounds. I‘ve had good coaching on this.
All in all, I’m grateful for the alternatives I’ve had. I really feel that dwelling in Wethersfield has given me a strong base in forming my character and the power to deal in a close-knit society. On the flip facet, my time spent within the boroughs of New York has uncovered me to numerous cultural experiences. I really feel that I’d be snug in any surroundings and will make the very best of any state of affairs.
