Bogota, Colombia-Personal Narrative Analysis

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I was born in Bogota, Colombia, I lived there for the first 14 years of my life, I had an amazing childhood there and I will always see it as my home. Unfortunately, when I was 6 years old my mom got laid off from her job in Colombia. She tried finding a new job but due to her age it was impossible, therefore she decided to move to the United States and seek for a better future, but her decision of moving to this country also meant that she was going to have to leave me in Bogota with the rest of my family. It was not until I was 15 years old that I decided to stay in the United States to live with my mom, I remember that the very first thing I did when it was official that I was going to stay living here was to go to Central Park and stand by the little bridge, where I was able to see the lake, I had heard many stories of how beautiful it was, but I wanted to see…show more content…
It is Bogota, Colombia; it is the town where I was born and where I lived most of my childhood. It was and always will be my home. I love it there and always felt comfortable when I lived there. Bogota is the biggest town in my country. My town is the exact opposite of a quiet town; something is always happening. Most parts of the town are noisy from around 8.00am to 5.00pm, which is the official working hour, and the streets are very busy. From my bedroom window the beauty of the mountains, always exploring with my eyes the forest or the meadows, looking for a clean and quiet place. Being alone outside of my apartment helped me to dream with my eyes open admiring the blue sky or the clouds. I liked to go out there to lay down on the grass, listen to the wind, kiss the flowers and watch the leaves moving. The memories and joy I experience when I am there will always have a special place in my heart. This place is far, far-away in time and space, part of my childhood and my

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