For me, home is where I live now. Not at Stonehill, but where I live year round, Burlington, MA. This is where I grew up. Most of my childhood experiences occurred there, or at least in surrounding areas. This home will never leave my thoughts. Even if I move away in a couple years and start a family in another town or state, Burlington will always be my home. It's where I came from, where I learned how to live. I know some people cant wait to leave their hometowns, they feel like they dont belong. They feel like tourists. But it varies from person to person. But, no matter what you do or where you go, it is still part of your home consciousness, whether you like it or not.
Also, it is not just my hometown that is my home, but Massachusetts. Sure, some cities or towns may be unknown to me or I may not know anyone there, but I still feel comfortable there, because it's Massachusetts, and I feel at home. I feel a connection to my state. I'm a Masshole and proud of it.
Lastly, there comes the question of whether I feel a connection to another country. The answer is simple; no. I feel no need to go to where my ancestors came from. Yes I would like to go to Ireland and Italy, but not to see my "roots", but to see a beautiful country. I think that sometimes people get caught up in finding their roots and where they came from, but to me it's not a big deal. Why chase something that has nothing to do with you?
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