What does it take for a certain place to make a person happy? That is too broad of a question, because everyone has different wants, needs, and desires in life. It doesn’t take a lot to make me happy; but I couldn’t have gotten any luckier. My childhood home was prime for a little adventurous go-getter, like me. Growing up, I lived in this beautiful wooden cabin, it looked like something from a kid’s dream. Miles of fields and woods behind our quaint little home, it was perfect! My grandfather built the house in 1982 and most of my family lived in the log house, at one time or another. Whether it be my aunts, my uncles, or cousins we all lived there. That house is such a big part of my family; everyone in my family has some unforgettable memory there. My mom broke her collar bone there, three separate times. My uncle had his second wedding there, that’s where I learned to ride a four wheeler, it was the first house I lived in! That was the most influential time and place of my life; not only because of how young I was, but because of everything I got to experience while I was living there. It was a constant world of wonder, especially though my childish eyes. The house itself felt …show more content…
Which in some cases is way better than actually leaving. I grew up there, that house is in about 99% of my childhood memories. That house is really sentimental to me and my family. We have all been there for so many years, and that house holds some of our families’ happiest moments, along with the saddest ones. The experiences I had in that house shaped me into the person I am today. I learned how to patient, calm, and I learned about who I am and what I wanted in life. That place helped me find my passion for animals, which will hopefully one day be incorporated into my career and future. Nothing will replace that house and everything it had to offer my family and
When you think of home, most of the time thoughts of love, warmth and family come to mind. Although a drab exterior , it is no difference for the thousands of people who reside in the Robert Taylor Homes on the Southside
A lot of people wonder what true happiness really is if they will ever experience true happiness. If you ask a person, what is true happiness, everyone will have different happiness. True happiness is not only found in one place and it is not always found in the same place for everyone. In Fahrenheit 451 Montag thought that he was happy when in reality he was not even in love with Mildred and neither was he happy. This is proven when Clarisse puts the dandelion under his chin. True Happiness can be not worrying about anything and letting loose without a care in the world. It can also mean freedom, even spending time with loved ones and family.
Currently, I live with my parents and in on-campus housing. Due to my personal circumstances, this arrangement makes the most sense for my current financial situation, as I am making little income while taking classes. During the school year (September-December & February-May) I live in on-campus housing at St. Catherine eUniversity. In particular, I live in Stanton Hall, which cost $2,500 a semester with amenities included (St Catherine University, n.d.a.). This living situation is the most realistic circumstance for, as on-campus housing is affordable and has a flat rate by year, without long-term, binding contracts that may be associated with general rental housing. Outside of the school year, I have been choosing to live with my parents, up in Sauk Rapids, MN. As I possess few resources to to support myself financially, my most reasonable option is to utilize the only free options I have for housing, which means living at home. Luckily, the use of the combination of these two housing options enables me to avoid many of the common issues with alternate forms of living situations, particularly owning and off-campus housing.
Happiness through Self-Realization In Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House, we encounter the young and beautiful Nora on Christmas Eve. Nora Helmer is a playful and affectionate young woman full of life and zeal. As the play progresses, we learn that Nora is not just a “silly girl” (Ibsen) as Torvald refers to her. She learns of the business world related to debt that she acquired by taking out a loan in order to save her beloved Torvald's life.
home there. Home is more than just four walls and a roof and to feel
Happy is a documentary that brings to light the different types of livings of people around the world and contrasts how they define happiness. The movie starts out in Kolkata Slum, India, with a man Manoj Singh. Manoj is living a relatively impoverished life. His house isn’t the best, in fact the roof is just a tarp however he says “my home is good.” Manoj is quite happy with his life and it’s not because of his minimal possessions but the community around him. His happiness lies in the fact that he can see his son smiling every day and he is so grateful for his neighbors and friends. He even states himself that he doesn’t consider himself as “poor but the richest person.” Manoj’s happiness is described as the same as the average American.
My dwelling is not much, but it suits my needs, and out there I don’t need much. All I have is a chair to read in, a toilet under the tree outside, and a bed. I only have the necessities that I need to live. I build a fire every night for warmth and to cook my food. My house is just a cabin that can only fit me and my dog skip just the way that I want it. Flowers that make it look pretty and interesting surround my cabin. It’s something that’s cozy and something that I can just go to and think and be by myself and never have to worry about anybody or anything but my pets and myself.
In the novel, The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros describes the problems that Latino women face in a society that treats them as second class citizens. A society that is dominated by men, and a society that values women for what they look like, and not for what is on inside. In her Novel Cisneros wants us to envision the obstacles that Latino women must face everyday in order to be treated equally.
While driving through Eastern Kentucky a person will notice many things, the beautiful mountains, small towns, local businesses, and of course houses. As in any place a person goes, the houses will vary from each other, but the houses in Eastern Kentucky will share one thing in common, a front porch. The odds of someone finding a house without a front porch in Eastern Kentucky are about the same as the odds of a person finding a house in the city with a front porch. Sitting on a front porch, watching the sun make its way down over the mountains and sharing stories of the events of your day is a regular routine for Eastern Kentuckians. A front porch isn’t just an accessory to a house, it’s a place filled with stories and memories that are only
As I approach the island on which my dream house awaits, I catch a quick
If you ask anyone what home means to them more than likely you’ll get several different opinions. In my case home has never been a specific place it’s always been wherever my mom was! My Mother and I have been moving from place to place ever since I could remember.
The feeling of security that was so pure. It became a reminder of a time when everything was simple and it was so easy to find happiness in the most unexpected ways. I remember considering myself lucky whenever my mother would indulge in my pleas to play the piano. Never would have I thought that listening to the notes of “Send In the Clowns” or a song from Forrest Gump could give me so much joy. Another fond memory was our parents allowing my siblings and I to play in the rain. Being given permission to do so was already a big thing for us. To be able to enjoy such a simple act is something I hold unto. This house is the symbol of my childhood innocence and a life unmarred by worries. This is the place where I 've felt contentment in its most basic
Each year millions of dollars are spent on therapy because people want to re-live their childhood. These people discover late in life that childhood was the time period where the most meaningful parts of life were. Things from our past don't just fade away, they are part of us, and most people greatly miss them weather they know it or not. My most meaningful place is my parents' house because it is a symbol of reliving my childhood, indulging in good times, and just plain feeling at home.
When reminiscing about my childhood a home is hard to recall. It seemed common for others to have a place called home. Moving from house to house was not the problem, but the empty feeling. Home to me was my grandparent’s house. I spent nearly all of my childhood there. My grandparents bought the one story house with two bedrooms in the early seventies. From the spacious bedroom, to the kitchen with endless possibilities and the way I spent my time this house defined my character.
Everyone has their own, personal place to have alone time and clear their heads. For me, that place is my bedroom in my apartment. My room is the one place where I feel most nostalgic and comfortable; its’ a comfort that can’t be replaced. My bedroom is my favorite room in my apartment because I always have my privacy there, and I feel like it shows my personal style, which I love.