Who Inspires You

pic of dog in his bed with blankets
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This is my dog. He inspires me to be more positive in my life and appreciate the innocence and joy of being a kid. His unconditional love and positivity helps me get through my day.

Friends and Family

pic of man in glasses on his laptop
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This is my dad. He immigrated here from a small village in India when he was 19, living in an apartment with many of his brothers and cousins while he attended community college. In his village, his father was a teacher and a mechanic. Once my dad moved to the USA, he was without his parents for years until he finally finished college and was able to bring them to the US. Since then, he became an engineer.

Your Culture

photo of colorful wood peacock.
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This is a Gujarati styled peacock. All my life my grandparents would tell me stories of peacocks and birds; they were always the hero in the story. I still remember those stories til this day.

Exit

exit in an alleyway
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This is an exit that my little brother and I would always use to get away while playing hide and seek with our friends. None of the other players would know about it.

Flowers

purple flower close up
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These flowers grow in our backyard on their own, they’ve been growing in the same spot ever since we moved in.