Nature is Always More Beautiful Away from the Racket

Isaiah and I woke up early one mourning and took a walk around Brynwood, my parents neighborhood. The neighborhood is well maintained and for the most part professionally landscapad. There were a variety of plants and trees growing it each persons yard. Some of the plants I saw that I can name were: paper trees, pine trees, palmetto bushes, bamboo, golden shower, and a few different varieties of palm trees. We also came across a brown bunny, hawk, and a blue jay. Isaiah always has a good time when we go for a walk, and this time was no exception. I believe that i had a better time in this neighborhood because of the variety, and the fact that I didn't have an abundant of cars passing.

My Family and Our Neighborhood

My name is Amy A. Zipperer, but my friends call me Lexi. I am native to Fort Myers although I have lived overseas in Quito, Ecuador for 8 years of my life. Now, I am 23 years old living in Lehigh Acres, FL with my boyfriend Stan, 27, and our son Isaiah, 10 months. We are expecting the newest addition to our family December 11, 2010.

Lehigh Acres is a small town in a rural area. Walking around my neighborhood I noticed that the vegetation mainly consists of: pine trees, palmetto bushes and vines that have over grown over everything. I found some cactus too!! I was eager to find some color amongst all the foliage, and finally came across a beautiful plant that had leaves with orange tips that resembled flowers.

It is obvious that my neighborhood is not well maintained or watered on regular bases. It is clear that the only plants that would be able to live out here are the ones that are able to survive without water for long periods of time. My neighborhood didn’t consist of much color or of anything exotic but no matter where you go you can always find beauty in nature.