Map by Lillian Deng

Castro Valley, CA, USA

519548 — 2024-10-23 18:42:54 UTC

My house - I've lived here for almost my entire life, so almost every memory I have is from when I've lived in CV. I've met numerous friends over the years and bonded with my family. In such a small town, it feels like I've gotten to know a lot of people in it throughout the years.

Castro Valley High School, Santa Maria Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 18:50:14 UTC

My current school - I've made a few friends since I started high school and made new memories with old ones. I've found more people with similar interests and hobbies as me, and it's the place that I'm able to socialize with others the most, especially those the same age as me.

Chabot Space & Science Center, Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 18:53:25 UTC

Science - Science is a big interest of mine and I've found many friends through it, some of which are my closest friends now.

Ichen Art Academy - Pleasanton Campus, Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 18:54:58 UTC

One art school I went to - Art is a big hobby of mine and throughout the years that I've shared art and done art classes, I've found many people with similar goals or interests and have become very close with them.

US Badminton Academy, Las Positas Road, Livermore, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 19:03:12 UTC

Badminton is a sport I've been playing for almost 7 years and I hold a lot of memories with, particularly making friends and bonding with my dad.

Guangdong, China

519548 — 2024-10-23 19:05:05 UTC

I'm cantonese, and I often bond with other cantonese people over our common language and food.

Safeway, Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 19:09:30 UTC

I've come to this Safeway since I moved to Castro Valley.

Lake Chabot Regional Park, Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 19:13:28 UTC

I love nature, and visiting national or regional parks are a great way to see it. Lake Chabot especially, has been one I've visited since I was very little.

Half Moon Bay, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 19:15:24 UTC

The beach is a very calming place for me, especially the views, and I've spent a lot of time with my family there.

Stoneridge Shopping Center, Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 19:17:11 UTC

I've spent a lot of time with both my mom and friends shopping, bonding over interests like clothing or beauty.

Creekside Middle School, Center Street, Castro Valley, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 19:23:47 UTC

I made friends in my classes that while I don't talk to very often, I'm still comfortable speaking to and hanging out with.

Cal State East Bay Hayward, Harder Road, Hayward, CA

519548 — 2024-10-23 19:25:34 UTC

Cal State East Bay hosted Science Olympiad regionals competitions. I was friends with many of my partners and bonded over our interests, but I do not hang out with them very often.