Dear American Family, 

I don't know your names, however I already respect you, since you've made a lot of work and taking the child from another country it is a big risks, which aren't for everyone. I'm so excited that I can write a letter to someone like this.

My name is Anna, but majority of environment calls me Annie. My dear people, such as family and friends, could describe me as a sunny, kind and optimistic person, who can very fast find the solution. Therefore, despite of my funny and fragile side, my teacher and tutor often describe me as cold-minded person. I comprehend when it's better to become quiet and take the responsibility or make a decision.

My home is a comfortable place, thanks to my parents. In general, my family is about big various of ideas. My mom is more diplomatic and introverted person. On the other hand, my dad is the opposite. He's risky, ambitious and emotional. Despite the big difference between me and my brother, we have a lot of familiar topics to discuss.

Everyone is usually shocked, how such different people could have something in common, but it's just a stereotype! Relationship between us can be described as entire planet, with its own magic, tornados, beauty and rules. We always can find how to spend time together. For example, we love visiting sea on every mother's birthday or have a big celebration with relatives on dad's one. We get into the car and exploring mountains, museums, historical monuments. Our difference only makes this time together more special.

Of course, family it isn't just about funny travels. First of all, take over responsibility about my pets. I have to be sure that they have enough food, take them for a walk. I really love my four-paws-friends. I act with them like they're my younger brothers.

I wanna mention that since I'm leaving in family with big diversity of hobbies, it impacted my usual life. Basically, I'm creative person, who enjoy setting up something new. It's like a habit from childhood - expressing thoughts by extraordinary colors or metaphors. During teenage, I sorted out more about space and physics. I find it like my superpower: to be a creative and scientific. in the same moment. Probably, those things could become my future activity.

One of my the most important statements says: 'time build you material, your family - mentally, education - socially, and friends mix everything'. I'm not calling everyone as a friend. I guess, true friend is a person, who inspires you on a change. My best friend is in Poland right now, but it isn't a problem. She gives me emotions, while the calls. We create the moments, while we watch the movie. My family know her and I'd like to call her my unbiological sister. I also have a company from the school and they are fantastic! We read a lot together, explore surroundings of mine or their towns. XXXXXX isn't really big, although this place gave me interesting culture, which I'd like to share, sensible and motivated people, so it always will be in my heart.

From this experience, I want to understand, how American culture change the views on the same things. It is a perfect opportunity to create unforgettable moments with new people. I could show my own ideas to the another world and find someone, who is as multifaceted as me. I understand, how hard it is going to be, however, confident steps on a single dark road, often allow you to come to the light, which will open another thousand ways.

Thank you.

Anna

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