Family

My family has always been a big part of my life. Ever since I was little we would take family vacations. We have traveled to Europe, Hawaii, California, Colorado, New York, Paris, and Florida ever since I can remember. I can now say that I can't wait for family vacations. Not only family vacations though. I can not wait for my family to all be together. My sister got married a little over a year ago, my oldest brother has graduated college, the next brother is in college, and my younger brother has just started his sophomore year in high school. All of us combined we can barely sit down and have dinner all together. This past weekend for labor day, I was probably one of 30 students that stayed on campus and didn't go home. Part of me wanted to see my family and friends back home but this was my home now. Once everyone seemed to be leaving on friday I found myself thinking that I could be leaving. It wasn't until I called my mom that night and told her no one was here that I wished I could've gone home. Not seeing everyone is a major change in my life and also everyone back home. My mom is now the only female in the house along with my dad and two of my brothers. In October I am going home for my high school homecoming and I can not wait. This is my home now and I have begun to make a new family here with all my friends. As much as I love it here, my family and home will always be in Illinois.