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Jan 06, 2009 03:08AM
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I'm 100% Italian (living in the North, but with connections southwards). A grand-grand-grand uncle migrated to Uruguay in the early XX century so I guess I also have relatives there... :) My Granny used to say that our ancestors came from Spain but I have no proof of this-I wish they were, though-I love Spain!
Jessica Frank wrote: "What an exciting mixture, as you call it, Yui. What were some of the different experiences you had in each place?"Animals in Australia, really neat stuff in Japan, and I've never been to Germany.
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Of course. I should have realized :). What is it like?
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I'm from Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, New York, and now currently reside in the Caribbean as well! I'd really love to visit Japan though.
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You know, I'll always be a Midwestern girl at heart. The seasons have a special place in my heart (and all the activities that come with them). I actually HATED the Caribbean when I first moved here. Culture shock I guess. Now that I've become a little situated I can't imagine leaving. The beauty is indescribable.Now you must reciprocate... :-)
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I would love to live in my father's house. Mostly to look outside at the landscaping. This was his hobby and stress relief (he was a research physicist at the University of Iowa and worked about 14 hours/day).
I loved Singapore the first couple of years, but once you've done everything, well, it gets dull and expensive and I ended up in the playgroup circuit. I made some good friends but it really was not my forte.
Our last house was part of an old banana plantation. We had a large yard by Singapore standards. We would have all the kids over and they would just run around and around. The landlord lived next door and asked me about the kids once. He saw obviously how much we loved the place. It was an okay how, not too renovated. Fun, but not home. It never was.
Okay, I've reciprocated. Jess
Well Jess, what is the Caribbean like? well lets see, theres lots of hot sun, cool beaches, great people, many places of historical interest, you don't have to worry about winter maybe just pouring rains at times, hiking, diving, cultural events, etc., etc.But visiting Australia, or Europe, or Asia would be really cool, not to mention, Antarctica!!
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That sounds like fun. I always wanted to visit Australia and Europe. I have seen parts of Asia--Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and somewhere else I can't remember.
Blue Springs Missouri. yep, I can tell the excitement you all share with me. this place is SO stupid, I might kill myself if I have to stay here much longer.
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Thinker... You've made me green with envy!
Palo Alto, Atlanta, NYC, Ithaca, Princeton, Carversville-Point Pleasant, various parts of France, England, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.I have quite a few connections. Ha.
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I have quite a few connections. Ha."
Matthew, you've been everywhere. Which did you enjoy the most.
By the way, I lived in Ithaca about 4 years. What did you think of it?
Jess
Ha, I've only lived in Palo Alto, Atlanta, Carversville-Point Pleasant and Princeton.My mother is of English, French and Danish descent.
My father is of English, German and Portuguese descent.
Those are all of my connections.
Well you've been all around Matthew, i'm sure you've had fun, out of the Caribbean i've visited only the USA, Canada and South America so far.By the way Elena, sorry about the envy stuff!! :):)
It's ok! :) Really, I've always dreamt with travelling to the Caribbean, I'm SURE I'd love the place cause I love the sea, the sun, the beach, the traditional culture.. The seaside is more than 200 km from where I live and it's so bad...
I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. My father's family can trace our lineage back to slavery some two hundred plus years, but we aren't sure what African country we're decendants of. Currently they're from Michigan, Tennesee, Alabama, Georgia & New York.
My brother, nephews, a few aunts and cousins are in Norfolk & Virginia Beach, Virginia
My mother's parents are first generation Mexican Americans. My grandmother was born in Des Moines, Iowa as her pregant mother, Maria, made her way to Detroit to meet with my great-grandfather, Paul, who was already here trying to make a new life.
They were from Aguascalientes, Mexico.
My grandfather's parents were from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. My great-grandfather, Miguel returned there after my great-grandmother, Alphonsa passed away.
If things go well, I'll be moving to Australia next year.
I am American. African American & Mexican by descent.
I am from a land called Oz, kidding! I actually would consider myself to be Californian, because I am 7th generation Californian on both sides of my family. If we want to go farther back than that, my family comes from Wales, England.
I just joined this group and I'm looking forward to all the new discussions.
Hi everybody,I'm from Bulgaria. I love my country because it's really really beautiful and if you have never came here, you must do it... The nature is wonderful!
I want to talk with people from different countries. The different cultures are very interesting for me>:)
Hello there,I was born, raised and still live in Toronto, Canada. My father was born in Poland and immigrated to Canada after WWII when he was 18. My mom was born in Manitoba, Canada (bordering on North Dakota). My maternal grandparents came to Canada around 1912, when free land was being given away to encourage newcomers. They were from Poland, so my parents were able to speak to me in Polish until I went to kindergarten. Then I learned English and French. I studied German and French in university and am a French teacher. I have never been to Poland. However, my uncle (1 of my mom's 9 bros and sis)wrote up a short history of his family, going back to the Berbers in Europe. That is about all I know, so far.
Jess said "Bells, Where would you like to be?"
I want to be out of America, I can't say that I really liked America all that much. I'm DEFFIANTLY not patriotic.
I want to be out of America, I can't say that I really liked America all that much. I'm DEFFIANTLY not patriotic.
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I want to be out of America, I can't say that I really liked America all that much. I'm DEFFIANTLY not patriotic."
Why not?
IDK, I just don't... wait... god, THE TEXTERS ARE TAKING OVER MY MIND!!!
uh-oh, that's also happening to my friend and she keeps saying lol, brb, and jk
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I've lived in Columbus, OH, Eatonton, NJ (briefly), and Chicago for the past 14 years.
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Dallas wrote: "Yui...you play tennis? What level are you? I'm between 4.5-5.0. Do you watch it? What did you think of the Aussie Open?"yes i love to play tennis! i've been playing since i was 5. i have no idea what level i am in but i watch the tennis games a lot. the Aussie Open was okay, but the US Open has more players that i know playing.
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Would you mind if I joined in on the fun? I used to play tennis at a competitive level in middle school.
hello every one I am from georgia and I help people in more ways then one and all the members of this group I guess you all like to typ long messages
Hello there! I'm from Panama, spending some relaxing time in Florida.
im from batesville arkansas. the most stupidest place to be.
why is Batesville, ARK such a stupid place?(have never been to Ark).
I was born in Canada, but am from New England, mainly....
I am in Ontario, but Im also from Abruzzo and Beirut.
