2025/Starlene-

Hawaii holds a special place in my heart. It isn't just a place to me, it's a home filled with memories and genuine connections. Living there, I formed the strongest bonds with my best friends that I now consider family. To me, home is also my family, the ones I love most. Even though we are miles and miles away, they are the people I love and mourn for when I want to be in a place called home. The warmth of the Aloha spirit evolved around me. This spirit created a place where my friendships thrived. Unfortunately, this lovely spirit can’t be found elsewhere.

The memories I created in my old house are engraved in my mind. From living room game nights, movie nights and beach days, every moment I cherish completely. My family and I grew up in that house, we all grew older and closer together. The friendly and familiar sights of that island, my neighborhood, and my high school gave me comfort and safety letting me to be my true self. You can consider home as what makes you happy, safe, and comfortable. I can still remember the warmth of the sun on my face, hearing the waves crash, the wind whistling in my ear and how it always made me feel at ease.

Overall, what I consider home is what makes me happy. Hawaii is more than just a place, it's somewhere I found a sense of belonging. The connections I made with my best friends and the memories I have at my old house are pleasures I carry with me. Home is the love that surrounded me making Hawaii not just a place, but a home and a main part of my life.