Today in class we were talking about regionalism in France-- a very interesting topic of conversation. The discussion evolved into regionalism in the United States and why people identify with certain places. I made the comment that while I was born in and spent a mere 3 years of my life in Texas, I feel a greater connection to that state then I do to Utah. I say I "grew up" in Utah, not that I am "from" Utah. I also identify heavily with Pennsylvania because of the many summers I have spent there and the fantastic memories I have at my grandparents farm, located in western PA. My friend Sara leaned over to me and suggested the next time someone asks "Where are you from?" I respond with this:
"I was born in Texas, grew up in Utah, but am FROM Pennsylvania because my grandparents have a kick-ass farm there."
Amen.
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T-rav makes fun of me because although my ancestors are almost equally German, Danish, English and Irish, I'm much more likely to claim Irish than the others. Just like I will always say I'm FROM New York.
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