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From ages 12-17, I would spend most of my summers with my grandpa on his little farm. Josiah Dominguez

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This is where my mom was born. Josiah Dominguez

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This where my dad was born. Josiah Dominguez

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then finally i would move here for college which is where i still reside and hopefully start my teaching in olathe kansas

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then when my dad retired he decided to retire here where I would be raised mostly from sixth grade to highschool graduation and man did I have a blast here in yukon

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after altus oklahoma we moved to colorado springs where my dad would wrap up his military career from age 8-11 and I really had a blast here

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after san antonio we moved to altus because my dad was military so we lived here from age 4-8

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I was adopted by my dad and my mother was adopted so I dont have much family history but I can do my history. I was born here and lived here for my first four years

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This place is my home and all I knew growing up. I've learned many life skills being secluded on an island all my life.

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This is where my mom's side of the family is from. Kona is the tourist side of the island full of hotels because of the nice white sand beaches. We come to this side a lot to dive for octopus due to the warmer waters.

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This is where I was born and raised and spent all my life. My dad would take me to the ocean a lot to do many things. On my free time I would go to the beach, surf, dive, fish, or play volleyball.

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My family then moved to Volcano (the area is called volcano). They bought land in this area since it was cheaper. It is next to a National Park that has an active Volcano that has been erupting for years. This place was the first place my parents got together before having kids.

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After graduating high school I moved to Hutchinson, Kansas. Hutchinson is about 45 minutes north of Witchita and hosts the Kansas state fair every year. It is also home to a slat mine and the Hutchinson Salthawks as well as the Hutchinson Community College blue dragons.

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Fort Worth, Texas is where I spent what I consider to be all of my childhood and grew up there. This city will always hold a special place in my heart as it serves as a place of comfort and familiarity. It is a melting pot of cultures and is a cool city. I would recommend anyone to visit and see for yourself.

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Moved to Arizona for my last 2 years of college.

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I was born in Houston, Texas where my parents both lived and worked at the same time. Since we only lived in Houston for two years I do not remember much from this time. I have since been back and love the city as there is so much to do and a ton of good food to enjoy.

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Moved to Oregon to play at Clackamas community college

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My grandparents and great grandparents on my dad's side are descendants of this place for centuries. They grew up cultivating the land, fishing, and hunting for a living. We still come back to Kalapana to fish and visit family.

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Born and raised in vegas

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My Dad is from Overland Park, Kansas where he spent all of his childhood. The thing that affects me most from my dad growing up here is the sports teams I root for. I picked up all his sports teams and will root for them until the day I die. Hopefully, I will pass these teams down to my kids. An interesting thing about my dad's youth in Kansas is that he went to high school with Paul Rudd.

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My mom is from the charming town of Tucumcari, New Mexico, a place where the sunsets paint the sky in hues of burnt orange and where the spirit of the Southwest fills the air. Growing up, she would show me picture the iconic Route 66 that runs through town, and the warm, welcoming people of Tucumcari. This enchanting backdrop instilled in her a love for nature and an enduring connection to the rich history of the American Southwest. Tucumcari remains an integral part of her identity, and its unique charm has left an indelible mark on our family.

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Where I attend college

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Where I was born

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When they came to America they moved to Tucson for a little while.

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My parents were born and raised in Agua Prieta.

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I would say it is my second home in the US, that is where I spend my vacations when I am not in Arizona. I have family who live there and I go pretty often. (at least 2 months of the year) I like going there but during winter it gets really cold, extremely different than Arizona. Going down the shore is my favorite thing to do and I am thinking about moving over there in the future.

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Kale Funk - Current Location: Goessel, Kansas

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Kale Funk - Current Location: Goessel, Kansas

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Finally, Goessel, Kansas is the second place that I have lived in and is where I currently live. After going back and forth to school from Lehigh to Goessel for 13 years, we moved to Goessel when I was in 7th grade. Goessel is where my dad's ancestors moved from Russia as part of a group of Mennonite immigrants. Goessel has a few more resources than Lehigh did, having a school, grocery store, bank, gas station, and several industrial businesses, but only has a population of 558. Goessel is located right at the junction of the Flint Hills, Smoky Hills, and Wellington-McPherson Lowlands, which have fertile soil most productive for wheat, sorghum, and corn, evident by the farms surrounding the town.

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My great-grandparents on my dad's side lived in Fes for years. From my conversations with them when I was younger, they said the place they came from was lovely and simple, they were a known family over there and decided to make an "Aliya" to Israel. Fes, situated in the northeast of Morocco, is frequently hailed as the nation's cultural epicenter. Morroco is a destination on my bucket list and hopefully, I will get to visit there in the future.

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Kale Funk - My First Location: Lehigh, Kansas

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Kale Funk - My First Location: Lehigh, Kansas

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The first location I lived in was just a couple blocks away from where my dad grew up in Lehigh, Kansas. The house was pretty shabby but they made gradual improvements to it, adding a bedroom to the basement and updating most of the house. Despite living closer to Hillsboro and my mom working in Marion, my dad became a mechanical engineer for Excel Industries in Hesston, designing many of the Hustler mowers. Goessel was located between Lehigh and Hesston, so that is where I went to daycare and where I continued to go to school. I would always joke about how the only "store" in Lehigh was a vending machine outside the co-op, and how I would ride my bike across all 4 blocks of town to get a Coke.

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Kale Funk - Mom and Dad First Location: Outside Hillsboro, Kansas

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Kale Funk - Mom and Dad First Location: Outside Hillsboro, Kansas

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After getting married, my mom and dad moved to a farmhouse outside of Hillsboro, Kansas. They lived here until shortly before I was born as it was convenient being between my dad's family in Lehigh, outside of a town with all their necessities in Lehigh, and a couple miles away from Marion which is where they both worked, my dad at a Marion Die and Fixture and my mom at St. Luke's Hospital, which is where I was born. Farmland in central Kansas is very basic, with dirt roads separating square mile blocks of farmland, which themselves are split up by straight tree lines of hedges and cottonwoods.

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Kale Funk - Dad First Location - Lehigh, Kansas

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Kale Funk - Dad First Location - Lehigh, Kansas

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My dad grew up in Lehigh, Kansas, a town with a population of 159. Lehigh is located in Marion County along US Highway 56 between Hillsboro and Canton. According to my dad, Lehigh was a "booming" town that had a car dealership, grocery store, and a school, but all of that went away once the railroad was destroyed. Lehigh is similar to most small Kansas towns as it is surrounded by flat farmland. He went to school in Hillsboro and lived in Lehigh until he graduated college.

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Kale Funk - Mom Second Location: Marion, Kansas

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Kale Funk - Mom Second Location: Marion, Kansas

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After gradutating high school, my mom moved to Marion, Kansas to live with a friend. She worked at Gambino's Pizza while living in the Elgin, a rustic restaurant/apartments. This is where she met my dad who was working at Marion Die and Fixture. Marion is located in Marion County which sits right on the edge of the Flint Hills. You can tell where the hilly areas start and where the typical central Kansas farmland ends. This difference is most noticeable when you see the amount of farms decreasing and ranches increasing, as the terrain isn't as suitable for crops as it is for cattle.

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Kale Funk - Mom First Location: El Dorado, KS

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Kale Funk - Mom First Location: El Dorado, KS

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My mom grew up in a trailer park in El Dorado, Kansas which is located in Butler County. El Dorado held the first oil field that used scientific mapping and became the largest single-field oil producer in the US by 1918. It sits almost in the middle of the Flint Hills region, which is characterized by unique "step-pyramid" like hills and thin soil, set apart from central Kansas' mostly flat terrain. She lived here until she graduated from Flint Hills High School.

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My great-grandparents migrated to Israel from Spain. I don't know enough information about the city they lived in and for how long but I will try to get more information. I know they lived there for years and loved the place but they sought to go back to Israel and eventually their dream came true.

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The city where I was born and raised, spent my whole life there until I moved to the US for school. I love everything about the city but the traffic. Going to the beach is always a good idea, where I spend most of the time with my family and friends. My family has lived there for years and this is my definition of home.

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The city I moved to in the US in 2020 is where Ottawa University is located. At first, I did not like the area. I come from the city and Surprise was super different, it felt boring and flat. However, throughout my time here I started liking the area, the people, and the fact this place can be really quiet and relaxed.

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Fort Riley was my final stop on my 10 year career in the Army. Fort Riley was two hours from my original home of record, which allowed me to see family often which was nice. I met some life long friends here and enjoyed my time visiting Aggieville in Manhattan, Milford Lake for sunshine, and fishing, The Dwight D Eisenhower Museum in Abilene, KS and many other family friendly activities in the area. While here I went on a 9 month deployment/ rotation to Poland and loved every minute of sighting seeing their beautiful architecture, sculptures, and pottery. It was an experience I'll never forget.

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Finally, I moved here for school August 2021, and have been here ever since. It's very different and took some time to get used to the weather. The neighborhood is really nice and quiet and peaceful.

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My first ever apartment (after the youth house)! I moved in with a friend of mine who had never lived on her own, this was one of my favorites. It was always so quiet and peaceful. I was here during COVID quarantine.

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This was the youth house I stayed in for a little over a year. I was 19 at the time of staying. The area I was in was nice, it was quiet and fairly close to the University. There were a lot of little restaurants/food stops. I liked living here!

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After my surgery was a success I moved back to Surprise in early 2020, while still recovering form the surgery amusingly enough, and have been here since. I switched from the community college in WA to Ottawa University, and have also attended community college classes over the summer at RIO.

Marley Park is a neighborhood in Surprise just south of the stadium and Ottawa Surprise Campus. It has, as its name suggests, many different parks designed for different purposes between kids parks for playing, walking parks, and even a dog park. It also is where an elementary school is located and many families with children live here.

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I moved here shortly after starting my freshman year of high school, I lived here for a little over a year. It was a quiet neighborhood, I didn't have many friends here, but my friends didn't live too far away so it was easy to hang out with them.

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We moved here after my disease took a turn for the worst, and I needed a very invasive couple of surgeries. The surgeons in Washington were more skilled in dealing with my disease in a teenager, as it typically manifests in people in there 50's and later. While awaiting my surgeries I also started attending a community college in Bothell.

Bothell is a city located in the Seattle metro area, just north of Bellevue, which is just north of Seattle itself. Both has a mix or urban and suburban areas, and a very bustling downtown area. Another key part of Bothell it the educational institutions. Having many schools that are rated highly, many alternatives schools such as Montessori schools and private schools, and 2 colleges, the Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington Bothell campus.

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This was my childhood home, I lived here up until the age of 14. I would hang out with my friends here and go to the park and go to the baseball field that was across the train tracks. I had a lot of fun here

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My parents and siblings moved here in 2011.

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I now am in a permenant home that my boyfriend and I are buying off a friend. We have been here over 3 years now.

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I did not move to AL with the rest of my family. Instead I stayed with my great-aunt and uncle who lived in Pratt to finish my senior year. As a struggling adult I have moved around to various rentals at too many addresses to count or remember.

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In 2006 we moved to Pratt, KS. My family lived here until 2011 when they moved to Spanish Fort, AL.

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I was raised in St. Leo, KS. We lived here from a week after I was born until my 6th grade year of school. Our post office was in Nashville about 5-10 minutes away, school was in Cunningham 15 minutes away, and the closest grocery store was in either Pratt or Kingman both of which were 30 minutes away. It was a nice, quiet, country life.

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My grandparents moved here in the year 2000. After retiring from farming.

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Jessica Dearinger- Current picture of the family farm which is still owned by my Great- Aunts. 

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My Great-Great grandfather built this house. It sits about a mile South of St. Leo. My great- grandparents lived here a short while with them. Eventually my grandparents lived here. They had 5 kids here. Each one of my grandparents were farmers here. In around the year 2000 my grandparents retired from farming and moved. Their 2 youngest children were still in the home and moved with them.

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My dad's family is of German descent and migrated to the United States.

Germany was the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time, in 1916. They implemented it as a way to conserve energy. - Joey

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My mom's dad's family is from Monterrey Mexico.

Monterrey is the capital and largest city of Nuevo Leon; it is also the second-largest city in Mexico behind Mexico City. - Joey

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My mom's family is from Mexico.

Tijuana is the largest city in the state of Baja California located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. - Joey

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My dad's family is from Illinois.

Chicago is the third most populated city in the United States behind New York City and Los Angeles. - Joey

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I was born and raised in San Diego.

San Diego is known for its great weather year around, the beaches, food, and so much more. - Joey

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I grew up in Surprise, Arizona, and have lived there for the last 18 years. Now, I'm also attending college in the same city. It's been a place that's been a significant part of my life for a long time, and it continues to be so as I pursue higher education. Josiah Dominguez

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I was born in Peoria, Arizona, and lived there until I was three. Peoria is in the Phoenix area and is known for its desert landscapes and warm weather. Even as a very young child, I was influenced by the Southwestern lifestyle and community values. Josiah Dominguez

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Currently, my family just moved to Shawnee. It is actually on the border between Shawnee and Lenexa. I love it because we are around a bunch of shopping centers and are still rather close to the busy part of Lenexa and Downtown Shawnee. We live near a big wooded area and have a couple ponds around us stocked with fish so very often we go down and skip rocks and feed the fish. I am also very excited because we live very close to my favorite Christmas tree farm!

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During this same time, my mom and stepdad moved to Gardner. I go there often to visit but it definitely is not my favorite place. I just feel like the restaurants are all basic fast food places with a few local fast joints as well. Overall, there just isn't much there. I feel like it's a small little country city which isn't really my vibe. My mom and stepdad love it though. There are a lot of trains and the New Century Airport which is always pretty loud.

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Lenexa City Center, Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS

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Lenexa City Center, Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS

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Lenexa City Center, Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS

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Once my parents divorced, I moved to Lenexa with my dad. This honestly was probably one of my favorite places to live because at the time there was still so much undeveloped land. I remember getting off the highway and seeing a small little family farm with animals. Now, Lenexa has become so much more urbanized and there are constantly adding new restaurants, buildings, and even a hospital.

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Forest View Elementary, South Canyon Drive, Olathe, KS

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Forest View Elementary, South Canyon Drive, Olathe, KS

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Forest View Elementary, South Canyon Drive, Olathe, KS

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The next place I moved to was still in Olathe. It happens to be just about 10 min away from my previous home. In this subdivision, we were surrounded by tons of pretty nature. We had big giant hills by our house that were perfect for sledding. We also had a gorgeous manmade waterfall that was the perfect place for all pictures. Again, this neighborhood we met lots of nice, friendly people.

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Growing up we lived in a simple neighborhood. All of my friends and my parents friends lived in the same subdivision so it was fairly easy to hangout. We lived right by Lake Olathe which now, has been updated but, back then we would all go to the high cliffs and cliff jump. I remember just driving through and seeing all the trees, the big body of water, and the rock formations. I had so many good and adventurous memories here.

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After I finished up my time in GA and Iraq it was time for my family to head to Fort Carson, Colorado. This is the most beautiful place I have ever been to aside for my beloved beaches. The mountain views are breathtaking. The climate and elevation took some time getting used to and I often faced nose bleeds and light headed-ness during PT. Colorado is great for hiking, skiing, sight seeing, and enjoying the views on the back porch. During our time here we welcomed by son Ryker and even hosted my brothers wedding due to the beautiful views in Breckenridge. Colorado provided memories that will last a life time.

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Iraq,

A place I have many mixed emotions and feelings about. A place I hated being, yet enjoyed at the same time. The summers were dreadful as it felt like 300 degrees with all our gear on. The sand blowing everywhere making visibility hard. Night time it would cool down, but not my much. My self and other soldiers were there on a mission, and no matter how bad the conditions of the country were we set out to complete our missions. I would not be the man I am today without these deployments. I will continue to pray for our soldiers and hope they all get home safe to their families wherever they may be. Fighting for America's freedom is one of my greatest accomplishments in life.

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Have you ever heard the saying "Home is where the Army takes you"? For me this journey started at 18 with my first duty station being Fort Stewart, Georgia. Fort Stewart is located about 40 miles South of Savannah, GA. I met my greatest mentor here who I still talk to, to this day and also experienced some of the hardest times of my life. I experienced top notch training to prepare for deployments while still learning to be a man as I was only 18 years old. After 8 short months of being here it was time to move already, however I did end up back at Fort Stewart, where my first bundle of joy Raelynn was born.

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I grew up all around the Kansas City Metropolitan area as my parents were not stable. When I was in middle school I went to live with my grandparents who provided me with the best home possible. Lansing, KS will always be where I call home. It used to be small town living where everyone knew everyone, with lots of farm land, where you could watch a beautiful sunset. Over the last ten years it has grown into a huge suburb of Kansas City and provided community members with everything they need. If you ever visit stop by Angel Falls walking trail, and enjoy the beautiful waterfall pictured above.

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We moved to Kansas in 2021 for my husband's job. Having a small town with great schools for our kids was essential, so we landed in Prairie Village. Prairie Village is a charming suburban city in northeast Kansas, within the metropolitan area of Kansas City, that combines the advantages of suburban living with easy access to the amenities of a larger city. Its strong sense of community, well-regarded schools, and peaceful atmosphere make it an attractive place to live.

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I moved to Myrtle Beach when I was one. I only remember a little about living there, but I love to visit the area now. Myrtle Beach is a famous coastal city in South Carolina, located along the eastern coastline of the United States. Myrtle Beach is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. The city offers a stunning coastal setting with a long stretch of shoreline, making it a major tourist destination for beachgoers. Myrtle Beach is often called the "Golf Capital of the World." It boasts numerous golf courses, making it a prime destination for enthusiasts. Myrtle Beach enjoys a mild and pleasant climate. Winters are typically mild, and summers are warm, making it a year-round destination for visitors. Myrtle Beach is a popular destination where many people choose to retire and make their permanent home.

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I moved to Signal Mountain when I got married. Signal Mountain is a picturesque town in southeastern Tennessee, situated on the southern end of Walden Ridge, overlooking the Tennessee River Gorge and the city of Chattanooga. Signal Mountain is renowned for its stunning natural surroundings. Residents and visitors can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. The weather in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, follows a typical four-season pattern. The fall leaves are something to see. Despite its proximity to Chattanooga, Signal Mountain maintains a small-town ambiance with a close-knit community. The town's quaint and charming atmosphere appeals to those seeking a quieter, more suburban lifestyle.

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I moved out here around 7-8 years ago with my parents and I can say for the most part I love it. I hate the heat but other then that Chandler is a great city with plenty to do. There is Downtown Chandler which is where I work which is always a blast. In the vicinity of me I could go to Queen Creek or Gilbert super fast. It is just such a great area that is continuing to grow rapidly.

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Jacksonville is the City that I would say mostly grew up in other then the next move. Jacksonville once again was tough for me to hangout with people my age since we lived in a condo in the city. The picture above is basically the view I had from my room. I could see the Jaguars stadium from my room which was cool other then the fact that they sucked.

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Palm Coast is what you think of when it comes to retirement land of Florida. We had moved here so that we could be with my grandparents while we figured out where we were going next. It was quite awful for me because there were no kids my age since I was only 10 or 11 at the time.

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My family moved to Niota, TN, when I was in 3rd grade. Niota is located in McMinn County, Tennessee, and it's positioned between Knoxville and Chattanooga. It's a relatively small city known for its rural and historic character. Niota has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. It was initially known as Mouse Creek but was changed to Niota in 1897. The city played a role in the Civil War. Niota features several historic sites and buildings, including the Niota Depot, a well-preserved train depot dating back to the late 19th century. It is a reminder of the city's past as a transportation hub. Agriculture has historically been an essential part of Niota's economy, with farming and related activities contributing to the local culture and heritage. Scenic rural landscapes and farmland surround the city. Niota is a charming and historic town in Tennessee, celebrated for its rural character, community spirit, and historical significance. It offers a glimpse into a more straightforward way of life while within reach of more urban centers for additional services and activities.

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I currently live in Surprise AZ. Very much similar to Las Vegas, but it is a little dryer over here especially Surprise. I've been here for two years now and its not that bad.

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I didn't live in Newberry for long but it was a small college town that not a lot of people know of. All I remember is that I hated it there and wanted to go back to Melbourne.

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Melbourne is where I was born and from what I remember when I lived there it was a smaller town but it has grown and size and became more developed to the modern era. We went back to visit and I barely recognized the area.

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I was born in Soddy Daisy, TN. Soddy-Daisy is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area, making it conveniently close to a larger city's amenities and services while maintaining a more suburban or rural atmosphere. The area around Soddy-Daisy is known for its scenic beauty, with the city being situated near the Tennessee River and surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and various outdoor recreational opportunities. Soddy-Daisy has a rich history, with roots dating back to Native American settlements. The city's name is derived from the Soddy and Daisy coal mines that were once prominent in the area.

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My mom literally drove us across the country to move here. It was just me and my other sister. This was in 2016 and I've been living there from up to 2022. It is so dry. There are very nice parts in Henderson and North Las Vegas, which is where I lived. My house is maybe 10-15 minutes away from the strip. There is a lot to do but not for a teenager. I did like being here after a while.

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After those five years in NC I moved from Fort-mill, SC back to Charlotte, NC within 3 years. My mom didn't like it too much over here , which is way we moved back. It was similar to NC, but way more trees. It rained quite a bit in fort mill when I lived there.

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After my New Jersey move my family and I ended up in Charlotte, North Carolina. I stayed here for a good five years. The weather is actually really nice due to the fact that you get all four seasons over here. You can tell when it's summer compared to when its fall. It also snows here but not as frequently and New Jersey.

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I was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. I lived here for the first 6-7 years of my life. New Jersey is next to a big body of water so I went to many beaches. There are certain places that look deserted and broken down. Then there are places with beautiful green trees. All of New Jersey gets very cold though and it snows heavily.

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Central Surprise with the Spring Training Baseball Field and Surprise community Park. 

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Moved here after leaving Washington to get away from the rain and fog. Trading the 300 days of rain of Washington for the 300 days of sunshine in Arizona. Surprise was chosen as an ideal place because it was affordable and had low crimes rates, we also had family in the area that suggested it as a good place to move. Lived here in various places until 2019, when we moved back to Washington.

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Mill Creek Town Center, Main Street, Mill Creek, WA

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I moved here after a very short stay on Capitol Hill when I moved in with my dad. We moved here to live in a more teen friendly area/city and for the better schools. I lived here for a couple years. Mill Creek originally began as a planned community in the 1970s, developed around a golf course and country club. Over the decades, the city has grown with the Mill Creek Town Center serving as one of its main features. The Mill Creek Town Center is an outdoor shopping area that features a variety of stores, restaurants, and many services. It is a very pedestrian-friendly area with plenty of sidewalks and crossings. The Town Center often has community events in its public spaces, especially for the holidays. Along Main Street that the town center is located on are many different apartments and townhomes (which is where I lived).

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I moved here after I moved in with my dad when I was a teenager. I didn't stay long as it really wasn't a place for an early aged teenager to live and attend school so we moved north to Mill Creek. Capitol Hill is a central neighborhood in Seattle. Historically its been a center for the arts and counterculture movements, and it played a role in the grunge music scene of the 1990s. Capitol Hill has and still is an epicenter for Seattle's LGBTQ+ community, and has a bustling night-life scene.

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I am a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, and grew up on the reservation. Tulalip, located in Washington, is the reservation designated for the Tulalip Tribes. The Tulalip Tribes is a group of Salish Native American people with a deep-rooted connection to the land and waters of the Pacific Northwest and parts of Canada. Our culture is tied to the environment, with ceremonies like the annual salmon ceremony highlighting the importance of nature and our relationship with it. Today, the area is an economic powerhouse, hosting the Seattle Premium Outlets and two large casinos. These offer employment and economic growth for the area, and also help fund cultural preservation efforts such as the Hibulb Cultural Center.