Narrative Essay
My family is not originally from the Elkins, Randolph County area. Actually, we aren't from any particular town, but we moved around the Monongalia area most of my childhood. My relatives, including my grandparents, still live there. Because of this, we often travel to the area to visit for a day or sometimes overnight.
At first, none of us minded the hour and a half drive. It was well worth it to see old friends and catch up with family. However, during each visit, my mother was reminded of a primary factor in her decision to move our immediate family over 100 miles away. Shortly after, her desire to make the trip dwindled more and more.
By the time my mother had almost completely cut off contact with our ties at home, I got my driver's license. Of course, I wanted to hop into my Dodge Shadow and make the journey to Morgantown right away. However, I had to stick to traveling locally at first to gain experience. And gain experience I did! Experience......
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