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Ben's Timeline

  • Born

    Born
    On January 26th 2005 I was born. This was the beginning to my life and without it I wouldn't be living.
  • Friendly- Started Pre-K

    Friendly- Started Pre-K
    This is when I started my social life and making friends. Some friends I still know to this day.
  • First Big Purchase

    First Big Purchase
    This is when I bought my Xbox. I bought It after my 10th birthday with the money I collected.
  • Emotion- Freddie Passed

    Emotion- Freddie Passed
    Freddie was my first dog I had as a child that lived till I was older. Because he grew up with me of course I had emotions when he passed.
  • Started Middle School

    Started Middle School
    This is when I started feeling more mature in myself and my life started changing around me.
  • Got Rosie

    Got Rosie
    This is when I got Rosie, she is the first dog that my family has got as a puppy.
  • Started Band Class

    Started Band Class
    In 6th grad I started band at my school. This was cool because I was able to do concerts and other things. I stopped doing band last year though.
  • Got Hank

    Got Hank
    This is when we got Hank my English Bulldog. We got him right before I started 8th grade.
  • Initiative- Became Student Council President

    Initiative- Became Student Council President
    In 8th grade I became the student council president where I was able to help get money to help the school.
  • Passion- First Got Into Photography

    Passion- First Got Into Photography
    This is when I first got into film photography. It has now evolved into digital photography also but started with film.
  • Independence- 8th Washington DC Trip

    Independence- 8th Washington DC Trip
    During this trip I became independent by not going with my parents. I went with my 8th grade class.
  • Started Highschool

    Started Highschool
    Highschool was a big turning point in my life. This is when I was able to make new friends and expand my circle.
  • Risk-Taker- Took Photos of Mayor

    Risk-Taker- Took Photos of Mayor
    In early 2020 I had the honor to take photos of Lori Lightfoot- Chicagos Mayor. Since it was on film and my first time taking pics of the mayor I was being a risktaker.
  • Resilience- Covid Lockdown Starts

    Resilience- Covid Lockdown Starts
    This was the beginning of the new norm from now on until Covid ends. This effected my life a lot in many ways/
  • Passion- First Got Into Houseplants

    Passion- First Got Into Houseplants
    This is when I got into my passion of houseplants. It still makes me happy to this day and helped me through quarantine.
  • Optimism- Beginning of Sophomore

    Optimism- Beginning of Sophomore
    I was optimistic going into my 2nd year of HS. I was hoping that things would get better and they kind of did when we went back to semi in person towards the end of the year.
  • Got My Drivers Permit

    Got My Drivers Permit
    This was a time when I was finally able to drive (legally lol). Next year I will get my actual license which will be fun.
  • Second Vaccine Shot

    Second Vaccine Shot
    This is when I got my second vaccine. This was a big turning point in covid because I was doing my part in stoping Covid. When I am available for the third shot ill go to because it helps stop covid immensely.
  • Great Grandpa Moves To Chicago

    Great Grandpa Moves To Chicago
    This is when I got to meet my great grandpa for the first time I remember as he was living in Puerto Rico. This time was great because hes 93 so its cool I can see him as often as I want now.
  • Emotionally Mature- Jr. Year of HS Starts

    Emotionally Mature- Jr. Year of HS Starts
    After being locked in my house almost all of Sophomore year I was able to become more emotionally mature and come back to in person with a better sense of who I am.