Personal Narrative: A Place Of Diversity

The sound of the crashing waves, the heat of the suns' rays, and the warmth of my family surrounded me. I was in California, and I was home. California is a place of diversity; one finds themselves with the opportunity of pursing who and what they want to do with their lives. Family is close, vacation is even closer, and home is near. Walking down the steps of a long, four hour flight, I was more than thrilled to step into the world of dreams. The west coast state brings: attraction, love, and a life full of happiness. In other words, it's a gift called life.
"Family are like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one." -Unknown. Family may be far or may be close, whichever case it may be, California
However there are many aspects that attracts my eyes, one specifically caught my attention; in other words the diversity that California has to offer. The diversity among the people is a widespread and unique one. Tourists visiting San Diego or Hollywood, seem to encounter individuals who carry their own characteristics. One will find people singing or dancing at a beach at 12 in the morning, taco trucks and the many variety of foods selling until the sun rises the next day, or even donut shops, and 24 hour subways found around the corner of occupied roaring streets. Whether it's having a stable home, visiting, or just planning a vacation, California will always remain in my heart and mind. The state has been a place dearly close since I visited my family two years ago. As I rushed out the door of the Delta airplane, my eyes and heart fell in love with the west coast. " Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. The foundation one feels when they are near to something or someone they adore, the feeling is unbelievable. I don' t recently visit, but when I do, it's a place to call