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Personal Narrative: My Moving To America

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I moved to America when I was nine years old. Even though I did not know any alphabet, I gradually got used to the new environment. Soon, I got pleased about being able to live in America. I especially liked the atmosphere there. For example, when I went to a store, I noticed that everyone was so friendly to others. I was impressed with their helpful and kindness behavior, caring about someone who they do not know. I found this surprising because in Japan, many people seem to get going with their life, not caring about what is going on around them. When I was about to turn 15, my parents told me that we were going back to Japan. I was depressed, and also I did not want to go back to Japan. I will not only miss my friends in America, but also

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