Where am I From?

I was listening to NPR today and heard a very interesting story of a woman who went to Uganda in search of her roots. She was trying to find “home”.

This made me ponder my home. I have always been a bit perplexed when someone asks me where I’m from. I usually say South Carolina since that’s where my mom lives. Yet, I was born in Virginia, have lived in Georgia, Florida and most of my years in North Carolina. Then if you break it down into cities—two in Virginia, five in North Carolina, four in South Carolina, one in Georgia and three in Florida. We won’t go into the number of houses because I’ve lost count!

I have always been somewhat jealous of those who were born and raised in the same house. And as adults go back there for family gatherings. Then I think, it’s all these moves and the people I’ve met along the way who have helped me become the person I am. Would I want to be someone else? Absolutely not!! I guess you could argue it either way. But, as for me, I’ll keep looking forward and live for each new adventure and not travel backward and wonder—what if???

Peace and love.