#thisismyhometoo

[deannalndn]

I've been noticing these little dogwoods around campus this past week and they've been tremendous little comforts. In case you didn't know, the dogwood flower is my hometown's flower. So, when I saw these flowers here, it just made me think, "This is home too." No matter how far away I go from my familiar comforts, somehow, some way, I can still find remnants of home. To me, home is less about a state of being and more of a state of feeling. Back in Fayetteville, I felt stressed, I felt alone, I felt stuck. So I thought that by moving away, I'd be free from all those feelings. Boy, was I in for a surprise because I have felt all those things TIMES TEN BILLION since moving to New York. What I've come to recognize throughout the duration of this year is that, you can't run away from your problems and expect them to magically disappear. You cannot expect that going to a new place is going to automatically be somewhere you'll adjust to perfectly. Everything takes time. You have to be patient and deal with your problems before you can progress in life. So, I'm thankful for this little flower for being a reminder of all that. #dogwood #ILoveFlowers #TheDogwoodsBackHomeArePrettier #JustSaying #IStillLoveNYThough #ThisIsMyHomeToo (at St. John's University)

[sandiigiisela]

Yesterday was a tough day....but it made me appreciate my home and my parents so much. There are those whom feel very physically lonely but still choose to not feel alone because they have their faith, they have God. I grew miles and miles away from most of my family for most of my life, to be given a better life. A better life comes at a very expensive price, that no dollar can replace. Hug your loved ones and appreciate them every day, especially the days you are angry or disappointed. You never know the last moment they'll be there. 💚👣 Please pray for those having tough times and help those that need us. #thisismyhometoo #bicultural Ayer fue un día difícil ... pero me hizo apreciar mucho mi hogar y mis padres. Hay quienes se sienten muy solos fisicamente, pero aún así eligen no sentirlo porque tienen su Fe, tienen a Dios. Crecí millas y millas de distancia de la mayor parte de mi familia durante la mayoria de mi vida, para recibir una vida mejor. Una vida mejor tiene un precio muy caro, que ningún dólar puede reemplazar. Abrace a sus seres queridos y aprecialos todos los dias, especialmente cuando, especialmente los días que estás enojado o decepcionado. Nunca se sabe el último momento que estarán allí. 💚👣 Por favor ora por aquellos que tienen momentos difíciles y ayuda a los que nos necesitan. #esteesmihogartambien #bicultural https://www.instagram.com/p/BohT3beHhy6vOLx0iUepRvkGjD5O4R0oab7AlI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jl2wozugkxdo

[yeirybird]

Thank you #BRNGRLSPK for the opportunity to show my art and to sell it. It's a dream come true. Event recap on blog http://www.yeiry.com/blog/2017/10/09/brn-grl-spk