Traditions and everyday life in USA

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in USA. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

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Personal keepsakes from members in USA

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

drawing/reading/collecting
Activity

drawing/reading/collecting

i like to draw cute things and read romance mangas and books plus decorating my favorite items with things i collect !!

Shared by Einna27
Skating on Wednesdays
Activity

Skating on Wednesdays

Every Wednesday my sister in law takes us skating!! Her father loves to skate so it became a part of our weekly routine

Shared by KoreyShay
forest walks
Place

forest walks

i’m bilingual and spend my summers in germany with my family, and love going on walks on the trails near the village :)

Shared by the.realgilmoregirl
Enhypen Concert 10/13/23
Event

Enhypen Concert 10/13/23

It was a fun memory of mine and I had so much fun! Lots of people from different places came there too and I had VIP :)

Shared by M1ntch0co
Swimming with family
Activity

Swimming with family

In the summer this is my happy Place, anywhere with water and I can soak up the sun, I enjoy doing it with my family!

Shared by Onetreehill03
Relaxation at work
Place

Relaxation at work

My office has an outdoor patio with a beautiful vine roof, I like to spend my breaks sitting outside under the vines.

Shared by B3thanie
My pets
Everyday life

My pets

Pets are the best. Dogs are so wonderful and comforting. Here are my dogs. Live and dead. They still give joy to me.

Shared by Atl2456
Har-Ber Village Museum
Place

Har-Ber Village Museum

Har-Ber Village outdoor museum Grove. Oklahoma.Started by Harvey & Bernice JonesOwners of JTL Truck Lines in Arkansas.

Shared by BocceManMike
Johnny Appleseed Festival
Event

Johnny Appleseed Festival

We come together with homemade foodstuffs and accessories to celebrate John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

Shared by M4Y0
I love visiting the beach
Everyday life

I love visiting the beach

i love visiting the beaches here in the USA, some are absolutely beautiful!! great swimming and lounging experiences!

Shared by Dannyz
I love my cat
Everyday life

I love my cat

My cat loves to hang with me while I am working. He can sometimes be a pest, but he loves cuddling and being brushed.

Shared by LDCrutch
Sunset in the fields
Everyday life

Sunset in the fields

I love watching the sunsets. My favorite place to go is a field near my old house that just overlooks hills of grass.

Shared by frankiejo
From CA to Vegas
Everyday life

From CA to Vegas

A photo I took on the drive from CA to Vegas. It had been raining but it cleared up and I saw this beautiful rainbow.

Shared by Hunterwolf
coffee and friends!
Activity

coffee and friends!

i'm a caffeine addict so i truly do love going out with my freinds to our local coffee shop to sit down and chit chat!

Shared by srrvia
4th of July
Event

4th of July

On this day the whole celebrates the day we officially gained our independence with cook-outs, fireworks, and friends!

Shared by StellaMaris
Diversity in my town
Place

Diversity in my town

The diversity in my town that is part of a city that speaks so many languages to having so many different restaurants

Shared by Yuuses
Trip to Bryson City
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Trip to Bryson City

This is a photo of the train trip I took with my wife to Bryson City, N.C The beautiful views will be with me always.

Shared by blue cool
Murals for friends
Activity

Murals for friends

Staying with friends and friends knowing of your talents! I painted a mural in their garage. Love the friends I have!

Shared by P1nke3
Memphis is a special place
Place

Memphis is a special place

I grew up in Memphis, it’s definitely a special place in my heart. I hate when people only see it as a violent place.

Shared by Xubwxx
Loving Strays
Everyday life

Loving Strays

Any animal I find, I always love no matter what. Animals are special and should always be respected no matter what :)

Shared by Fextine
going to the beach
Place

going to the beach

going to the beach, is my favorite thing to do, for sunrise, to swim, to tan, for sunset, bonfires, it’s just perfect

Shared by star girl 777
Making coffee
Everyday life

Making coffee

Every morning I make sure to get myself some sort of caffeine. I love using flavor syrups in my coffee for extra fun!

Shared by Starry.jinx

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