On August 2, 2011 I chose to created the Facebook Group Page
"You know you're from Columbus Oh If..." Although there were many developing and I take no created for the initial idea of "You know you are from..." I chose to create this page for the true heart of Columbus:
the people. I didn't want to be one of those people who says "Oh I should" or "What if?" I wanted to
ACTUALLY follow through. The impact that the group page has had on Columbus is truly exciting and inspiring. It reignited a passion in its citizens at home and abroad. The stories and memories shared on the group page have sparked a spirit of nostalgia that would give an overseas solider "homesickness" a run for its money. The page will always remain activated and will continuously be a place
"you" can come home. The "You know you're from Columbus OH if..." Facebook group page has created and atmosphere that you obtain from sitting on the porch with your friends until the street lights calls you home,the setting of a sleepover with your closest girlfriends,the barbershop or street corner convos with your homeboys,high school reunions,family reunions and your chance run-ins at the local bank,neighborhood stores and/or annual festivals. It wont stop at the page I promise you. Although many pages might be similar on the surface doesn't necessarily mean they mirror behind the scenes. It is important to me to preserve the true idea and spirit of why the
"You know you're from Columbus Oh If..." group page was initially created.
Columbus is MY city, I love MY city and despite anything negative it STILL remains MY HOMETOWN, MY HEART, MY PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. I am truly one of Columbus' daughters and I'm very proud of that, I don't want that fact to get lost in the shuffle of multiple websites and group pages. The key reasons that made this page desirable in the first place are: the stories it holds, the history, and the LOVE.
"YOU KNOW YOU ARE FROM COLUMBUS,OHIO IF......" IS A MEETING PLACE TO REMINISCE AND CHAT IT UP ABOUT COLUMBUS,OHIO,IF YOU EVER WANT TO COME HOME BUT CAN'T AFFORD A TICKET OR THE GAS,ITS JUST A SHORT TRIP BACK TO THIS PAGE. IT WILL REMAIN UP FOR THOSE WHO JUST EVER FEEL LIKE TAKING A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE!! :) JUST LIKE COLUMBUS, YOUR ALWAYS WELCOME BACK/HOME :)
Itz ya GyrlNexDoor!
Kendra "K_Lay" Latham
Till next time!
