JAN 2021 I was born in 1986, and lived my entire life in Russia until I moved to the US in 2003. I came from a small town near Moscow where everyone knew each other. My family was very close-knit; we all loved spending time together. We would often gather around our large wooden table for meals, playing games or just chatting about life. When I first arrived in America, everything seemed so different. The people were friendly but also reserved compared to what I had grown up with back home. It took some getting used to before feeling comfortable here. One thing that struck me immediately was how much more open Americans are when it comes to expressing themselves openly without fear of judgment from others. This freedom helped me feel like myself again after years spent suppressing parts of my personality due to societal expectations elsewhere. Another aspect I noticed right away is the diversity within this country itself – something rarely seen anywhere else globally except perhaps maybe Africa itself too! Seeing such variety among individuals makes one realize just how unique every single person truly is regardless of background differences they may possess beforehand upon arrival here today.