Week 1 Photo Challenge 🏑 Home is Where the Heart is πŸ’“ $20 SBD Prize! πŸ“Έ

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Home. This word holds so many different meanings for different people.

Home can be your physical residence- the place you come back to after a hard days work to take off your shoes and relax.

Home can be a corner in your favorite coffeeshop where you go to get away from it all and feel comfortable that you belong.

Home might be your parents house where you grew up, and you might only go back a few times a year but there is nowhere else you feel more "at home."

And still home could be lying in your life partners arms, wherever you may be, feeling completely at ease, safe and secure.

What is home to you? Where does your heart call home?

Tell us in a photo and you could win $10 SBD!

Rules:

  • The photo must be your own. No plagiarism or you will be disqualified from any and all contests.
  • Add a sentence or two telling us where it is, why it's important to you, and anything else you'd like us to know.
  • The photo must be submitted in the comment section of this post.
  • Any medium or format- camera, smartphone, drone, tablet- use whatever you want to take the photo.
  • Basic processing is allowed.
  • Color or Black and White, your choice.
  • Only one image entry per user. If you submit two, only the first will be considered.

Entries will be judged by relevance, image quality, creativity, and general aesthetics by myself and a guest judge. Yes, it is subjective. You do not need to be a professional photographer to enter! You just need to have a camera (even your smart phone will do) a place you call home and a heart :) If you would like to be a guest judge one week please let me know.

This will be an ongoing contest with different themes each week. The point of this contest is to share the beauty we surround ourselves with. And just like with writing, photography takes practice! The more photos you take, the better you become :)

Please resteem this post to grow the contest and your rewards! I will be upvoting entries daily and the more visibility this contest gets the bigger the prize pool each week! I encourage you to upvote and comment on your favorites. By interacting with and supporting your fellow Steemitzens you build community and friendship, making our Steemit home a better place for all of us!

This weeks contest runs from Monday January 15, 2018 to Sunday January 21 at midnight PST.

Good luck everyone!



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My home is the only place I feel comfortable enough to get my Jam on

Yea! Rock on, baby!

Lol I was a bit rusty with guitar hero. Still can't do all the fingers, but maybe some day :-) Thank you for the great contest. Can't wait for next one :-)

My first foray into Guitar Hero was on a gameboy! With the little hand strap? LOL! It was a bit... difficult ;)

Thank you for entering!

Oh I think I remember seeing those. So glad they made them bigger, lol.
I'm looking forward to the next one :-)

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Home is where the heart is and my heart belongs to my family. They are the ones who keeps me in check and focus in my goals. They are precious to me and now our family will grow once more because I am currently pregnant! Hope our new baby grows well and happy just like his older brother! 😊

Thank you for this contest @arbitrarykitten. Hope you'll like my entry.

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Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!

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My obsession - yes I know it is just a cat? But to me he is not just a cat - he touches my soul in so many ways and gives me so much love, with a few scratches now and then. Will of his own, just like his mom hahaha

There is no such thing as just a cat!

They headbutt their ways into our hearts and link their claws around it so there is no pulling them off <3

He is a doll!

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You can say that again - o he holds my heart in those little paws

<3

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This is where i have spent most of my time. From elementary school days to my current university era. Behind my desk in my room. 20180114_151452.jpg

Ah, you know those walls well :)

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I know them like the back of my hands

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Good morning view from my window! It is great to wake up to this every morning!

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That is most definitely an amazing good morning :)

Where is it?

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Zagreb, Croatia!

Nice! The serene sunrise before the chaotic busy day I will guess?

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Yes! I enjoy peacefulness of it with cup of coffea!

I can seriously picture this :)

Wow, you are so fortunate to have such a stunning view from your home. This is gorgeous!

I’ve been to different places, I’ve known different faces. But nothing and no one could ever compare how safe, secure, comfortable, and loved I am when he is beside me.

His love feels like home to me.

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That is so beautiful <3 I understand completely: When my boyfriend and I had only been together a few months, we were talking about places we'd visited and he asked me where my favorite place in the world was. Without hesitation I replied, "in your arms." :) True story <3

Aww. So sweet. 😍 The idea that we always have those arms to hold on to when the world is falling apart, that someone is right there to always believe in us when we refused to believe in ourselves, to have that someone who knows every tiny little details of you and still stayed no mattered how flawed we are.

That is home.

Beautifully said <3

You have a new follower :)

Oh! Thank you. 😊

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This is not my own home.but i am living here for almost two decade with my employers family.A house is not home without love peace and harmony .Thats why i love this home even its not mine because i feel comfortable .I thank God for giving me a home away from my own home.

You are so right, a house is not a home without love and peace and harmony <3 You are so blessed!

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My home is Atlanta Georgia USA . Born here , raised not far from here and this has been my home for the past 29 years. I moved here shortly after getting married and It was here where I brought my daughter home from the hospital when she was born. I got the house in the divorce and this is where I call home.

Photo was taken with my cellphone.

If you are interested, I have a photo contest too. I hope you will participate.
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Lovely purple snowgear on the furbaby ;)

Thanks for the invite, I'm going to check it out!

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@arbitrarykitten please do. It is my very first contest. I so want it to succeed so I can share the love with my fellow steemians.

That is my furbaby "Sweet Tea". She doesn't like snow.

I am looking for my entry now, it is on the beach in a hammock ( I see I am not the only one!) I resteemed it for you for visibility as well :)

Can't say I blame Sweet Tea, lol

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In the south we do not get much snow so it is an event even if we only get a fraction of an inch.

Thank you for your support!

That's right! Poor furbug probably thought it was the apocalypse! I know my rescue kitties freaked out and were all panicky last winter when they were watching their first snowfall!!

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Hopefully she wont fall in the lake and have to get up close and personal with someone by a fire..lol Apocalypse! that is funny..

Sweet Tea would survive by trying to get inside my coat.

Check out the look on her face in this snow photo...

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She was ready to go back inside!

LOL!

My home away from home is always my favorite place to wake up... and the fact that it's portable means that the view is always changing.

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What an amazing view to wake up in the morning. I agree with you @jctdesign, nothing like a home away from home, a change of air, a change in scenery, adventures abound.

Home is a mindset :) What a great capture!

Thanks...and great contest idea. It is fun to see all the different ways people interpret the theme.

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here we as Muslims worship. this place five days we come, this is a very big place for us.

How beautiful! Where is this?

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Thank you, this is in aceh, indonesia.

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Home is my country :)

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Where is this?

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i know it's cheesy but she is where i feel at home,..any place makes me feel at home
^.^ hehe

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Not cheesy at all! I love it! So serene and blissful <3

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Thanks a lot,..whenever i'm with her it is blissful!

She holds you in her arms with a perfect peace and encompasses your soul with pure love and light <3 Beautiful and truthful.

Not cheesy at all sweets :)

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wow that just describes my feelings,..oohh made me miss her haha

<3

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Inside this house
My place
Here I am fateful for myself
Inside this house
Like my grief
Here I chant a million flavors
I erased the pain and tears
Sing always cheerful songs
Greeting and praying
Not despair
Someday
Fate changed
Cats were dancing
Invited me to joke
A carefree heart makes me happy
Day and night
I'm toil
For the sake of living in the future
I'm sure and I believe it
Later this house so palace

Lovely poem <3

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Once had a home, was loved and cared.
Never expected that...What should I have done wrong ?
Didn't I bring enough joy to two legged gods life ?
Or was it because I ate the leather toy they put on their feet ?
But it smelled so tempting...I wouldn't have done it if I was again given a chance...

My heart still races when I hear a whistle.

Home is where a child calls me...
Home is where he pets me...
Home is where he feeds me...

FD.

Awe! That tugs at my heart <3

he looks like a great dog!

Here is a picture of my home, we own quite a low cost bungalow and you can see the protector to our door, we have a mango tree in front and it's my home because I consider it as the places that brings me peace and joy

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How wonderful!

And you have breakfast just a few steps out your front door <3

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Yeah that table was for cutting chicken, and that tiny door is like an emergency exit.

look more to the left you will see the main door πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Sweet! How long is mango season?

It's like 3 months

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This what i've got. My Oscar Fish! This one i love because when i watching this fishes it makes me relax and it can relieved my stress.

At home with your beautiful, friendly fish... sounds relaxing <3

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Yes. It can relieve my stress also. I followed you, hope to follow back. Thank you!

I have friends who ist in front of their fish tank and get lost in it!! glad that you find calming energy in it.

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Yes. Because i love fish that why it makes me relax and calm.

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Home is my family. Wherever I go, whatever I do I always feel safe being able to think of them. Knowing they are safe and away from Danger. My family serve as one of the pillar of my life. A house can't be a home unless a family is not present. So i will never trade my family to any grandious house.

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My family is my home, too <3 Wherever we are, we take comfort in each other :)

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My home is the place where I can eat with loved ones, relax together and have a good chat

Family, friends, togetherness, belonging, and good conversation :) The recipe for a happy home <3

You're so nice for commenting on this post. For that, I gave you a vote!

Thank you <3

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This is my home in the moment, travelling the US. We just were extremely sad, as we thought we'd return it soon, but now we'll call it our home for another month. I love the limited space and the movement!
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How awesome! What parts have you seen?

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We have been to Nevada (Las Vegas), California (from San Francisco down to Los Angeles and west to Joshua Tree - but not Yosemite and Sequoia, because of the winter weather), New Mexico and now we are in Texas (San Antonio and heading down to Corpus Christi). We'll be going to Orlando.

I love road trips :) Take lots of pictures :)

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I do and I tree to keep up posting them right away... πŸ˜€

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Home for me is the ice. I figure skate and it's my first love! It always will be, I can never be far from the ice for too long, I'll miss it too much.

All the love and thank you for the opportunity! Cheers! xx

I love it! How wonderful to have such a connection :)

It is! Very strange for someone that lives in the tropics tho, one would expect the beach or something, but I fell in love with the ice :D

We can't help who we fall in love with...

;)

I used to ice skate in the winter on the frozen pond in front of our house and loved it so much!!

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My dearest home in San Remigio,Philippines.

🏑 Home is a safe haven and a comfort zone.I lived here for almost 16 years .It's not easy being away from home. A place where I can be 100 percent me. And whether our houses are big,small, fancy or modest, they are our shelters and our sanctuaries.❀

No matter the size, it's how we feel inside that makes a place a home <3

Thanks a lot @arbitrarykitten 😍

Home is the place where I can let go and be myself with all my quirks. My apartment, a hotel room and my friend's house to all those places I say "Let's go home :)"
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True to the phrase- Home is where the heart is <3

East side of this planet! We all are lucky to have some kind of shelter, more than a half of the population of this world doesn't have this blessing!

We all are blessed!

More than half... That is a scary number, and it's only growing :(

Thank you for sharing, yes, we a truly blessed <3

you are so right! so many who don't have a home!

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It has been two years since I left to pursue my career in a city 500km away from home, and I get to see these guys only thrice or four times a year. They're all my cute little cousins. I sure do miss them everyday. They're my closest friends. They would seek me out everytime and play with me as though I'm their age.


This photo was taken last September 2017 - we were watching an Indian movie, entitled 'Ghajini' and look at their facial expressions - it's just so adorable. Every moment I spend with them is indeed a time well-spent.

Awe! Such a large family <3

You are blessed :)

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Thank you. I can't wait to see them again this April. I miss them so much! 😊

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My home is place where every guest is well respected even if he sit on my ThinkPad. :)

All are welcome :) Well said!

Home, for me, is where my family is. We have moved countless of times to different places and houses, so the word "home" as a place has been kind of temporary for me when I was young. Today, I realized that "home" can be anywhere, as long as I have my love ones with me. :)

Yes, this is so true! Isn't this a wonderful realization? As long as you are surrounded by your loved ones, you are home :)

You all look like you are having fun together!

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This picture was taken during my "me time" in our House in the province of Bulacan Philippines. Actual place is on our terrace where i have a string bed that is connected to every part of our house.
Perfect for relaxation and to have a peace of mind.
I noticed the clouds that looked like a wave in the sea. I call it "cloud wave".

A string bed connected to every part of your house? That sounds really interesting!

Yes, it looks like the ocean is in the sky :)

🏠Solitude🏠
My room at home. Home is where comfort is. I can wear and do what I want without judgement. And, it's where I can read my favorite books. I thank God for the privilege to have a home.πŸ’•
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Well said <3 What are your favorite types of books?

John Grisham...but anything good is okay for me...latest one ive read is The Absolutley True Diary of a Part time indian...still.hangover from it...A must read book!

John Grisham is a wonderful author. I love his work.

I am going to check it out, thank you for the suggestion!

Can download it online...I ways prefer the actual book...I love the smell of the book everytime u flip it...hehe have fun!'πŸŒΊπŸ’•

Watching beautiful scenery is one of my hobby.

Oh wow, what a view!

Beautifully said <3

this is a beautiful view!! So green!!

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This is sure where my heart calls home and I miss him really badly.

This is my parents house in Lekki, Lagos-Nigeria. I wouldn't say I am from a rich family but i would say we are quite comfortable. My parent built this house when they both retired from official service and wanted a place comfortable enough to spend the rest of their happy life together.

I am a bachelor now and has moved out of the house but I don't think I will be in a place as comfortable as this. Imaging staying in a house like this with family and loved ones. There's is really no better place to call home like my parents house.

Awe <3 Thank you so much for sharing :)

I love all the windows. It must be bright inside - that is what I like. Dark houses are depressing to me.

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I live with my parents. Our flat is my home. In this photo I sit in the kitchen at the holiday table with my parents

I just have to say it, that cake looks so deliciously tempting!

Thank you for sharing <3

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Being away from family felt like living an empty space.
But having a bestfriend with all my heart, my other half,partner in crime and my sister I found my other home. A home where you feel safe, secured and loved.

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Beautifully said!

Thank you maam @arbitrarykitten.

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Home is where I can easy look for the books I've always wanted to read. My home is my computer table just beside my book shelve.

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Beautifully said <3

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😍

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I am from a broken family and always seeking for a home. All my life was a failureβ€”my family, love life, career and everything...I was so depressed and down until she came to my life and stopped my depression.

She reminded me how beautiful and meaningful life is. She made me so happy and motivated me to move and go on with life. Now, she’s all I consider my home that I’ve been yearning for. Maybe that’s why I couldn’t find home with humans because my home is a doggo.

I never expect that doggo can give me home. So much love for her.

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Awes <3 That is so beautiful :) It's amazing how the perfect soul comes into your life at just the right time!

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Nice... activities like this makes it more fun to scroll on my Steemit timeline and dashboard. Congrats!

Glad you enjoy it :)

All of my life, the sea has felt like home. I didn't get to actually live near the sea for most of my life. But after a long time I realized I wasn't going to be happy and fulfilled until I did. The smells and sounds - sunny days and stormy ones. The sea just does it for me. Every chance I get, it's where you'll find me.
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The sea is so refreshing and recharging <3

Where is this shot taken?

Yes it is! This is a tide pool along the coast in Southern California after the sun had gone down

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Hey mam..
I'm realy hope participate this contest...
Nice idea...

Do it! Upload your photo, I can't wait to see it!

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Finally submitting my entry!

My heart lies in the mountains. It is where I feel most at home and most grounded. I always love a good hike. It's even better with family and friends. This is a lake on the top of a mountain. It was so cool to hike up to it.

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Anything shared with loved ones is always better <3

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Most of the time. πŸ˜‰

Wow very interesting, I will joined

Please do! I look forward to your entry!

great post sir

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I believe it's madam

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Thank you! @kwakumax, much appreciated!

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Nice one... I'm sure gonna participate!

Great! I can't wait to see your entry!

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I miss the days I had a home

Oh my, yes, it is something to be missed much when you do not have it...

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This is not my own home but i live here for two decade together with my good samaritan employer and family.Thats why i feel in love living here eventhough a house is not a home when i am away from my own family.There are lots or reason why you learn to love a certain place as your own home base on the memory what brought to you every now and then.Thanks God having a home awsy ftom.my own home.A house is not a home without love peace and harmony.Thank you

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home home sweet home :) I will attend this challange! Thanks for the post and opportunity.

Sweet! I look forward to your entry!

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home home sweet home with my little girl. We love to sleep!

And you match ;)

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I love this idea! I'm wondering if I can think of just one thing! :-)

Eagerly awaiting your entry :)

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I feel like I need a collage! Ha ha. There’s so many places and people.

I have an image in mind. I just need to find it!

Lol! Ok :)

I've always wanted to learn photography, and I think this is a good start. Thank you!

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My home is to find me with this disorder and still accommodate it with a lot of love, knowing that there is innocence and fun behind everything...

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Beautiful <3

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Thank you!

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Home is hanging out with my family -as many generations as possible, sharing a meal and enjoying the garden. In this picture are children, grandchildren, daughter in law, my niece and her boyfriend visiting from Germany. The bananas in the background are fruiting all the time.right outside the picture frame are the rest of the family, including my brother and his wife from Germany, my son in law and my husband.
Summer in the garden and family = home.

Oh wow! This one just feels... good :)

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Home Sweet Home.... But pub is better ;.D
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Lol!

Honesty is a virtue :)

This is my country home it is so important to me cause it is root and origin. I paid a visit to my country home two years ago and the experience was awesome.

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Home is somewhere far from where I currently study, and because of some circumstances, while that was where I grew up but I felt out of place there. I only really felt at home at the college I'm studying at now, and it's the people who've made me feel that way. These guys, the people in the picture, are from our music department, and I consider them as family. We've been through a lot, went to a lot of places, but with these guys, wherever we are feels like home.
It's not a perfect one, but the home where they are is filled with warmth and camaraderie, understanding and kindness. So, it's not that my heart found home, but home found me, thanks to them.

This is so beautifully stated <3

Thank you for sharing :)

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No, thank you. Your contest reminded me of how much I owe to these guys, they've helped me a lot. They're great not-biological family.

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Nice

Thanks! Are you going to enter the contest?

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Home is in my bedroom, after the day is done an hour before bed my husband and I pillow talk about the days events we laugh we cuddle then I lay in his arms and we watch our favorite show, that is home to me❀️ Thank you @arbitrarykitten for this contest it made me think how blessed I am

That sounds like an amazing end to the evenings <3