Personal Narrative: My Life In Southern New Jersey

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I grew up in a small town in Southern New Jersey, where the houses were very large and the community was very nice. The development I lived in had many other children my age which made it a very enjoyable childhood.
Living in this nice community gave us access to the community pool that my friends and I enjoyed very much though hot summer days. A very short commute down the road you’d find many shopping plazas with great restaurants such as Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Applebee’s.
Living in South Jersey was a highlight in my life I will never forget.

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