Philly Love Note
Manna-Symone
Favorite Spot: The Academy of Natural Sciences
About Me: I am an 18 year old high school student and employee at the Academy of Natural Science. I am also originally from New Jersey.
Current Home: Eastwick section of Philadelphia
Years in Philadelphia: 5
Dear Philly,
Our relationship started a bit rocky. It was like you spoke one language and I another. You were so loud with your blaring sirens and constant chatter. Life for you never seemed to take a break. I had nightmares about the never ending patter of foot steps on your concreate. As a farm girl all I wanted was some grass, just a tree or two would have done it but for the first 3 years I saw nothing but a small tuff or two of greenery. Eventually, you would grow on me. I found small green oases around the city that reminded me of home where the smell of nature me the chaotic hustle and bustle of the city. In myself developed a hybrid that was urbanely savvy as it was rurally. I learned how to appreciate you for what you are, a collection of opposites and similarities all tucked away into different corners of the city but available for all to enjoy. It is because of you that I have learned to embrace diversity and thrive in places where it is prevalent. Thank you.
Yours truly,
Manna-Symone
Favorite Spot: The Academy of Natural Sciences
About Me: I am an 18 year old high school student and employee at the Academy of Natural Science. I am also originally from New Jersey.
Current Home: Eastwick section of Philadelphia
Years in Philadelphia: 5
Dear Philly,
Our relationship started a bit rocky. It was like you spoke one language and I another. You were so loud with your blaring sirens and constant chatter. Life for you never seemed to take a break. I had nightmares about the never ending patter of foot steps on your concreate. As a farm girl all I wanted was some grass, just a tree or two would have done it but for the first 3 years I saw nothing but a small tuff or two of greenery. Eventually, you would grow on me. I found small green oases around the city that reminded me of home where the smell of nature me the chaotic hustle and bustle of the city. In myself developed a hybrid that was urbanely savvy as it was rurally. I learned how to appreciate you for what you are, a collection of opposites and similarities all tucked away into different corners of the city but available for all to enjoy. It is because of you that I have learned to embrace diversity and thrive in places where it is prevalent. Thank you.
Yours truly,
Manna-Symone
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