Since I was 4 years old, I've always liked backpacks. My first backpack was a dog backpack that looked more like a stuffed animal on my back. It even had a leash attached to it so it looked like I was some type of animal. Which explains why the teachers thought I was crazy. Also whenever I and my mom would go somewhere, even if it was just the store that was a couple of blocks away, I always packed a bunch of stuff that I knew I wouldn't even need. Like a blanket, money, food(mostly a banana that would rot within 5 minutes. Every single year I've at least gone through 4-5 backpacks. I like one for a good month but then get bored with its look and want a new one. A back also reminds of when my parents Immigrated to the United States and they had to fit as many things as they could, into a backpack. But was also really risky because you couldn't run as fast as the people that had lighter backpacks. I really don't know what it is about backpacks that make them so special to me. Maybe it's different varieties that there are, or just how they look. Either way, don't be surprised if you see me with 4-5 different backpacks each school year. Just know that I’m doing me.

– Stalyn Carchi

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