Even if you are from the same neighborhood as someone else, you might still be coming from different places. Where you are from is a complicated question and it elicits complicated, but interesting and thought-provoking responses. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Charithra Sathyanarayanan | UI/UX Designer

I had an epiphany recently triggered by this brilliant colourful toy sitting on the corner of my study table, the Rubik’s cube. I realised that this toy which was every kid’s favourite in the 90’s is quite analogous to my life up until now. The cube is a concoction of coloured pieces. These pieces seem to fall into place if you make a turn and seem to fall out of place if you make another. Nevertheless, the unison of colours is only achieved by the player as he has a clear conception of what the result should look like; he just needs to make a few turns to figure out how to get there. Read more>>

Teresa Johnson | RN/owner of Vintage Cowgirl Cases

I’m of Native American heritage, Choctaw, and inherited my mothers turquoise jewelry collection. I needed a safe way to travel with and carry my heirloom squash blossom necklace. I designed, and filed for a patent on a squash blossom necklace case. As a travel nurse, I began to design travel accessories that I needed, adding western flair. Read more>>