The definition of geography is Earth's physical features and human features including locations of places and regions, and political boundaries. I was born at Good Samaritan in Downers Grove. When I was born I lived in Woodridge and I have lived there since then. My grandma on my mom side is from Chicago and she grew up in a Polish neighborhood. My Grandpa on my mom's side came from Lithuanian and lived on a farm in Maryland. The farm was the home of a descendant of Robert E. Lee who was the Commander of the Confederate army during the Civil War. Then he moved to Chicago and lived in Marquette Park in a Lithuanian neighborhood. My parents met at U of I and have lived in Woodridge since they were married. I have always wanted to visit Poland or Lithuania because I have a rich heritage there. I have gone to New York and seen Ellis Island where my grandfather came through when he was three years old. I am proud that I am Polish and Lithuanian. I cant wait till I have kids to tell them about their great grandpa coming through Ellis Island. To learn about Ellis Island is one thing but to actually know someone who came through there is really special.
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