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.

My friends:)
Everyday life

My friends:)

My friends are very dear to me! I don’t have that many friends, but the ones I do have, are very close!

Shared by shelby <3
Devoted Artist
Activity

Devoted Artist

I am a very devoted and caring artist. I have a very Big passion and extremely love for the fine arts.

Shared by franksart2
Everyday life
Family life

Everyday life

These are just everyday events that I do with the family and friends, car rides,sewing, holidays ECT...

Shared by Ellobello
Befriending Bees
Everyday life

Befriending Bees

I love gardening, specifically to plant flowers that attract bees, they’re one of my favorite animals.

Shared by Floydle
Watching Sunsets
Everyday life

Watching Sunsets

I love watching sunsets as much as I can. This spot has been my favorite which is caramel by the sea!

Shared by Erica Mendoza
Music Festival
Event

Music Festival

Enjoy live music, camping and food trucks. Some of the busiest names in music have graced this stage.

Shared by Cowlover96
watching the rain
Activity

watching the rain

watching a storm through the windows of my room or car while listening to soft music in the background

Shared by isolophilia
A trip to Colorado!
Activity

A trip to Colorado!

This was taken when me and my friend were on a cross country roadtrip, i just liked how it turned out!

Shared by MrSandman007
playing fortnite
Activity

playing fortnite

I love to play fortnite in my free time. I’ve had a lot of practice so i’ve gotten pretty good at it.

Shared by fortnitegirl16
I enjoy Snowboarding
Activity

I enjoy Snowboarding

During snowy seasons here in the sierras, I go up to Tahoe and snowboard at the parks they have here!

Shared by Cocoemyy
Reading a book
Everyday life

Reading a book

Reading a book :D sitting down with a nice drink and a comfy blanket then you just.. read a nice book!

Shared by Salem w
Hiking in Catalinas
Activity

Hiking in Catalinas

Hiking is very enjoyable and popular where I live. People come from all over the world to hike here.

Shared by Gypsy67
home of my heart
Place

home of my heart

this is my favourite of all the many homes i have lived in. It is nestled in the mountains of Vermont.

Shared by woodswoman
Animals in Pennsylvania
Everyday life

Animals in Pennsylvania

There are many local farms where you can find cows and horses but the geese can be seen at the pond.

Shared by Mayteeka
Collage Art
Activity

Collage Art

I make collage art! This is one I made for an ongoing fundraiser for activist parents and their kids.

Shared by Toniea
BBQ
Activity

BBQ

I love BBQ! Usually on ribs, or pulled meat. But if I have barbecue, I have to have coleslaw as well.

Shared by Sugaree728
Crystal Gem Show
Event

Crystal Gem Show

It’s a large crystal gem show that happens for almost two weeks in September in Denver. It’s amazing!

Shared by Alexiety1-1
Road trips with my dog!
Tradition

Road trips with my dog!

ahh yes the time honored American roadtrip tradition.....my dog in a wig :0 (she is a very good girl)

Shared by Halibut
My favorite book
Activity

My favorite book

There is a book I feel though as everyone should read. It’s helpful for the type of world we live in

Shared by Airypiscean

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