-A Collection of Quotes about Adoption-
Memoirs
*Lucky Girl written by Mei-Ling Hopgood
For so many years, I had fretted over how people perceived me. – Mei-Ling Hopgood, Lucky Girl 127
I sometimes resent people’s assumption that adoptees must…
Photojournalism Story of a Place: Alpine Commons [I do not own rights of the song]
About two miles away from the campus of University of Massachusetts Amherst, Alpine Commons is home to a variety of students. Alpine Commons is located in south of Amherst and occupied mostly by UMass upperclassman undergrads. Six apartments were photographed and emphasis an embodiment of individualism. An array of distinct individuals are photographed and portray accustomed routines. One photo captures UMass ‘14, Kyle Arrington unwinding in his room and watching a pirated episode of the Office, from YouTube and online streaming by using his Xbox. From another photo, Arrington’s roommate, Matt Podratz is sitting on a couch in the living room and on his computer working. In another apartment, three roommates, Lisa Weisber, Nolan Wilds and Alexis DeGenaro are all together in the kitchen and collectively while their one other roommate works solely in her room. One apartment shows Becca Cachian, Corey Shirt and Steph Cano indulging in ‘Wino’ Wednesday and in their living room while their cat, Cleopatra relaxes nearby. The story emphasizes the comforts in customizing and personalization.
Swimming Into Mystic
It is body surfing competitions with my father; boogie boarding with cousins and summer pool parties. It is lessons at a country club, endless laps at practices, and quiet thoughts running through my mind. It is dry skin, awkward tan lines, and…
My Adoption Identity
The discovery of my adoption has always been salient throughout my life; however, I first became acutely aware of my differences at the tender age of five or six, in the home of my aunt. With its lavishly spacious rooms, wide-open kitchen, and magnificent…
Super Bowl QB Colin Kaepernick Says Being Adopted a “Blessing” | LifeNews.com
http://www.lifenews.com/2013/02/04/super-bowl-qb-colin-kaepernick-says-being-adopted-a-blessing/
