Do you have a home?

[SonicKoala]

Inspired by an interesting discussion I had in one of my classes, I bring this question to everyone here - do you have a home?

Mind you, I don't mean a house, or an apartment, or a trailer, or anything like that - I mean a "home". It seems to me that when one examines the notion of "home", ideas such as safety, comfort, and love are rather prominent. A home has long been assumed to be a haven away from the drudgeries and dangers of everyday life. So, would you consider your house to be a "home"? Furthermore, does your notion of the "home" coincide with the characteristics I previously mentioned, or is "home" something different to you?

Personally, I'd consider my house to be rather home-y. I feel safe and comfortable here, and there is little to speak of in terms of conflict or hostility between me and my family. However, I know that's not always the case, and I'd be interested to see what other people's impression of the "home" is.

 

[ElephantGuts]

Yes, my house is a home. If anything, too much so. I never want to leave it, and so I don't go out as often as I should, leaving me with a..less than vibrant social life.

 

[Swaki]

no matter where i ever lived i always thought about moving, so no i wouldn't say i have or ever had a home, moving has always been on the top of the agenda.

 

[Sir Kemper]

yes, my quite little room in the apartment i live in, so homey.

 

[SantoUno]

*looks around my room*

Yes I do.

No really no matter what happens to me I can always come home to my room, turn up the music and rest in my bed, this is my sanctuary.

 

[Twilight_guy]

Yes, I do. Unfortunately, it's my parents' house and I live on a college Campus. Sniff, no one loves me here...

 

[DSEZ]

my house is my home to a extent cause i feel safe and loved in my home rarely

but my muay thai gym i feel indescribly safe there the minute i walk in those doors the worlds problems just fade away i spend 8 hours a day there that way i dont have to go home it is my home and will always be

 

[Soushi]

NO, but i do have a place to return to
A place to return to,
A place to return to,
a place to return to.

In all seriousness, yes, but my housemates suck.

 

[baboon 101]

Being at college, I would hardly consider my dorm room to be "home." Usually if I am there,I am either studying or simply have nothing better to do, it is not a place I ever go to on purpose.

My "home" is still my parents' house.

 

[SturmDolch]

The only place I'd truly ever be at home is in a secret mountain cave in the Swiss alps.

 

[Mcupobob]

Yea, its all right here. Nice view, nice old people, free internet/food/water/power, and a cozy wood stove! Just wish it wasn't placed in the middle of nowwhere but hey can't complain much.

 

[Skuffyshootster]

Well, I like to consider the cardboard box I live in as a home.

[small]It's a big cardboard box, godammit![/small]

 

[The Heik]

Inspired by an interesting discussion I had in one of my classes, I bring this question to everyone here - do you have a home?

Mind you, I don't mean a house, or an apartment, or a trailer, or anything like that - I mean a "home". It seems to me that when one examines the notion of "home", ideas such as safety, comfort, and love are rather prominent. A home has long been assumed to be a haven away from the drudgeries and dangers of everyday life. So, would you consider your house to be a "home"? Furthermore, does your notion of the "home" coincide with the characteristics I previously mentioned, or is "home" something different to you?

Personally, I'd consider my house to be rather home-y. I feel safe and comfortable here, and there is little to speak of in terms of conflict or hostility between me and my family. However, I know that's not always the case, and I'd be interested to see what other people's impression of the "home" is.

University. Whenever I go there I know it's a place where I can speak my mind, and where I'm free to choose my future (admittedly it's at 15,000 bucks a pop, but shut up I'm trying to make a point here)

 

[AbsoluteVirtue18]

Yes, my room is my home.

 

[Ham_authority95]

The only place I'd truly ever be at home is in a secret mountain cave in the Swiss alps.

You'd better not be there when I move in!!!!

 

[Raiha]

i haven't had a home for about 6 years. its a little sad when i think about it.

 

[NeutralDrow]

My room in my house is my home. Also, for ten months, a dormitory room in Minesawa was my home. And I actually miss that home a lot, as well.

For a wider perspective, I still consider both San Diego and Yokohama to be my homes.

 

[Lullabye]

No. i'm not really wanted anywhere, but I do feel more comfortable if there are video games around...