A Timeline of My Life

  • The Day of My Birth

    The Day of My Birth
    Well, this was the day I was born in Houston, Texas. I joined my two older brothers as a Barker hoodlum.
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    Basic Trust vs. Mistrust

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    Autonomy vs. Shame

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    Initiative vs. Guilt

  • I started Pre-school

    I started Pre-school
    On this day I began my long trek through public school. This meant 12+ years of schooling began for me. This was important because I started school and it takes forever to finish, so it's definitely a big part of my life.
  • Began learning to play the piano

    Began learning to play the piano
    I took piano lessons for 6 years straight. Learning to play opened up and started my love for music and it has been with me ever since. I believe music helped me develop many capabilities I still use today and will forever be a big part of my life.
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    Industry vs. Inferiority

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    Identity vs. Role Confusion

  • I went to Disney World with my friends

    I went to Disney World with my friends
    This is honestly just a memory that will last forever. The experience was so great, I always look back and smile because it reminds me of a great time and gives me hope that some day soon I'll be that stress-free again.
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    Intimacty vs. Isoloation

  • Graduated from High School!

    Graduated from High School!
    This is huge step. I have slaved away for the past 13 years through school and I'm finally done with all of it! Say goodbye to standardized test and stressing over getting into college. It's all over and I'm on to the next chapter of my life!!!
  • Went to college!!!

    Went to college!!!
    This a oompletely new chapter of my life. I'm out on my own, making my own decisions and taking the next step into adulthood. College is a key point in everyone's life where people find who they are and become real people.
  • Graduated from Stanford!

    Graduated from Stanford!
    Yayyy, I did it! I graduated from my dream college and am finally out in the real world. This is crazy, I'm finally done with school and am really on my own
  • My Wedding

    My Wedding
    Hopefully this is around the time I'll get married to a nice fellow. It'll be perfect and beautiful and Mr. Lally will cry because everything is so wonderful and he actually does have feelings. It'll be the happiest day ever.
  • My first child

    My first child
    This is the day me and my spouse have a child. Our family is growing and our roles have changed because we are now in charge of a life. A human life that is, because we'll have dogs before that.
  • Move to Washington D.C.

    Move to Washington D.C.
    Because I've always loved D.C., we finally pack up and move there. We have yet to make a major move as a family, so this will take some adjusting but it'll be absolutely amazing.
  • I have my second child

    I have my second child
    Once again my little family grows to a family of 4. We again have to change our situation a little bit in order for us to provide a good lifestyle for everyone.
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    Generativity vs. Self Absoption

  • Begin working as head of CIA

    Begin working as head of CIA
    I finally get my dream job of being head of the CIA. I run all the operations and am basically in charge of a lot of important things. I still have time to be a part of my family and I'm doing what I was born to do.
  • Quit my job

    Quit my job
    I realize that the CIA is not for me so I quit and stay at home until I find what it is I would like to do for the rest of my life.
  • Go back to school to study teaching

    Go back to school to study teaching
    I decide that with all of my life experiences, it is best for me to travel around to different universities as a guest lecturer. I remain at home most of the time until a college requests my visit.
  • I turn 50

    I turn 50
    I'm officially considered "over the hill" and that's just a pretty big deal initself.
  • My parents pass away

    My parents pass away
    My parents both leave me around this age. They live to the long age of around 80 and they get to see their great-grandchildren. I'm very sad but they lived a good long life. With time and mourning, my family overcomes.
  • I become a grandmother

    I become a grandmother
    My oldest child has finally made a family of their own. I am now a grandmother in a growing family and officially an old person. That's pretty neat.
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    Integrity vs. Despair

  • Write a book

    Write a book
    I've always thought it'd be cool to write a bestselling book so I do and here it is, when I turn 58. This is what I leave behind.
  • Retire from all work

    Retire from all work
    I'm done working for the rest of my life, I will now enjoy my old age. This is basically the only point of my life that I will be doing nothing.
  • Begin my biggest netflix binge

    Begin my biggest netflix binge
    What else is there to do in retirement than the thing I enjoy most: watching netflix. I finally have time to finish One Tree Hill or start the Walking Dead
  • Hobby Phase

    Hobby Phase
    I try out a variety of different hobbies from baking to knitting, trying to find a way to pass the time. I am bored but content with my life and just watch the world around me.
  • Move to the country

    Move to the country
    Finally tired of being around those pesky kids, my husband and I pack up and move to the country, probably somewhere in Virginia, because it's nice and pretty there. We live in a nice, cozy and secluded home.
  • Create a charity

    Create a charity
    Spend my free time creating a charity, with money that goes towards those with diabetes who can't afford the medicine. The charity will help in research and help others with treatment. That is also my legacy.
  • Narcotics

    Narcotics
    During this period of my life, I try out different narcotics because at this point what do I have to lose?
  • Become a great-grandmother

    Become a great-grandmother
    Wow look at this, I'm like super old now. There are little me's running all over the place. By this time my grandchildren are old enough to have children of their own and I've got one foot in the grave.
  • My spouse dies

    My spouse dies
    My husband passes away peacefully, leaving me old and depressed. I no longer have a oompanion and feel alone towards the end of my life but find comfort in family.
  • Old Folks Home

    Old Folks  Home
    I am moved to an old people home where I stay with those of the same age. I make friends and no longer feel alone. My family visits me periodically and I am still sharp witted and make them all cookies.
  • I die

    I die
    At the nice old age of 90, I finally pass away quietly in my sleep, leaving my wonderful family behind to benefit from my life and make their own legacy