The Homeland
Essay by 24 • March 4, 2011 • 498 Words (2 Pages) • 945 Views
So, you want to know what my home means to me; right? Well, first of all, what is considered to be a home? It is an enclosed, private environment in which you live in. There are many different types of homes including houses, apartments, townhouses, duplexes, and more. I happen to currently be living in a house; although I have previously lived in both a townhouse and a duplex before. My house is definantly not the biggest or the most luxuriest, but it is comfortable and always there when I need it. My home is very important and is a key factor in my survival. I eat, sleep, bath, and take comfort in my home. It is a stable existence in this hectic world that never changes unless it's a result of my direct actions. I need, as well as everyone else, an environment to come home to every day and get away from all the outside world's unstability. I can always come home and relax whenever I need to. By laying on the couch and watching television, taking a hot shower, or just going to sleep. I can unwind and recuperate. My house also means more then comfort and safety. It has a great since of responsibility along with it. Keeping up a home takes hard work and dedication. You must clean it on a regular basis. Also, you must keep up with its utilities. Bills are also a thought that comes to mind when thinking of a home. In order to enjoy the services, you must keep the bills paid. Utilities are one of the most important parts of having a home. Without these services, it would be a boring and uncomfortable place. Moreover, a home is a place where a family lives together. Together, they share, help each other out, and learn from each other. Everyone in the home can teach each other new skills and together they mature and further widen your horizons. In addition, a home can be, for most people, a symbol of their social status. If you live in a big house house or expensive neighborhood, you are thought to be wealthy and upstanding, If
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