A Hard Question

[kajel]

How do I answer questions about my roots, when I didn't live in any one place for more than four or five years until after I was twenty eight years old? I've lived in North Carolina now for over thirteen years. When I mention my family, I talk about them being in New York. 'Oh, you're from New York', they say. Well, no. I only lived there for

Comments

[eternal_ot]

I too am bad at remembering dates and I associate places with events. This was an interesting read and thanks for sharing a part of you :) The little details makes the entry rich.

[kajel]

Thank you!

[oxymoron67]

I think the lessons that home is as much (if not more) people than place is an important one, and I think you explained that well.

[kajel]

Thanks!

[j0ydivided]

I really enjoyed your take on the topic. I think answering "all over" is perfectly valid. :)

[kajel]

Yes, and it gets me funny looks until I explain. lol

[beeker121]

I think "all over" is a great answer. Maybe then just start listing states until their eyes glaze over.

This was an interesting look at what military life is like for kids.

[kajel]

Thanks. The eye glaze is a real thing, I've seen it many times. lol

[alycewilson]

It must have been hard to move so often, but on the brighter side, you got to see a lot more of the world at a young age than many of us do!

[kajel]

It was a difficult, but wonderful experience.