Where+I+am+from+by+Sara+Mitchell


 * __ Where I am from __**

I am from Hoyo de Manzanares from the relaxing countryside and nature. I am from in between the tees, the tall, thin trees and grass. I am from the hills, mountains… I am a country girl. I am from the square houses, side by side, white and brick. I am from the barking of dogs, the mewing of cats, the noise (shouting, banging) of the neighbours next door, the chirping of birds, the metal gates of our gardens banging shut. I am from the fresh air of the countryside. I am from the smell of mum’s cooking: the smell of spices, the smell of pizza, the smell of garlic, the lovely smell of onion frying… I am from the smell of barbecue food burning in the barbecue. I am from the juicy fruit. I am from the creamy milk. I am from the sweet, creamy, milky chocolate. I am from the tijuana sunflower seeds: spicy and cracking. I am from the generosity of friendly neighbours, from the smiles of happy old men with their hats and walking sticks. I am from the mysteries of hidden stone steps that shortcut through streets full of curves. I am from the welcoming hiding places behind hedges. I am from the rocks. I am a climber. I am from the town fair in September, with all its warm food, all its fun attractions, all its active games typical of a town, where everyone takes part. I am from the Christmas crib and cavalcade, from the excursions walking through the country. climbing rocks and trees. I am the girl that last year was discovered to be diabetic. I remember the doctor saying, after the blood control, “I have no doubt. I have no doubt. I believe it.”