I am from making colorful cozy blanket forts every weekend, biking through the neighborhood with all of my friends and celebrating with Carvel ice cream, and moving from big Jacksonville to tiny Lilburn.
I am from watching the fighting Florida Gators dominate under the Florida sunset of “The Swamp”.
I am from my first ever gift being a big beige soft football pillow that I wrapped myself around with every night.


I am from every day after school playing football outside like it was the super bowl and on national T.V.
From catching touchdowns and sprinting into the end zone with enthusiasm to perform my end zone ritual.
Cameron Crossing brings great memories and fun times with intense sports game and competitive activities my with all my friends

I am from Tiberius my brave protective Rottweiler who patrols our house day in and day out, late night neighborhood chases running away from a marble covered SUV, in Mason’s neighborhood, Wesley Ridge with Mason and Braden, from haphazardly devouring the Mega Burger at Kernal Mustards.
From times playing hide and go seek in the dark and every drop of adrenaline is used.
From everlasting friendships that were made in my cul-de-sac.

I am from acquiescently nibbling on bread infused with fennel seeds with my Great Granddad.
From hiking up the huge “A” Mountain without a drop of sweat because of the low humidity in the air, and speeding through the thrill ride of the famous roller coaster road.
Arizona excites the tourists like me, because of its fun places to go and it will build unforgettable experiences.

I am from long, exciting, and thought-provoking motivational speeches from my uncle Steve and Bernie, great thanksgiving breaks with pot luck suppers, and having butterflies in my stomach hoping to win the family reunion raffles.
I am from family reunions that make everybody understand how close our family is.
I am from late night activities on the beach with the ones love most.

I am from the brightest of sunlight pouring into my room when I wake up on Saturday morning.
From my brother and our friends running around wildly during an airsoft match while I was treating it like I was at The Battle of the Bulge.
Jacksonville, Florida formed great bonds, and where my personality was born.

I am from fun filled Halloween parties eating from filled buffet tables, from vivid and bright Spiderman costumes imaginarily web slinging through country club, from ember glowing bonfires roasting my marshmallows among new faces and friends.
I am five mile bike rides with my friends where we journeyed to the unknown and adventured through Jacksonville Golf and Country Club.
I am from throwing away a bottle of Mountain Dew then being trampled by Dwight Howard in an Orlando Magic scrimmage.
Memories are like your heart, they’re what keep you going, and they’re what your life is built around.