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Developmental Milestones From Birth to Present Day
This timeline represents important milestones that I have encountered since I was born. It signifies some of the events in my life that shaped me into the individual I am today. -
First Steps
My first steps were a milestone for my parents as well as myself. Those few steps were a stepping stone in my physical development. After I learned how to walk my curiosity went through the roof. I wanted to walk around and touch everything that came my way. After I started walking, my parents anticipated my cognitive development to speed up, since I was able to control my motor skils more efficiently. -
Move from England to the United States
Although I was unable to comprehend what was going on, when my parents decided to move from England to the United States, it played a majour role in my social development. I was being seperated from my aunts, uncles and cousins which meant that I would grow up with less family around me, and I would have to rely more on myself than others. This move made my progression through social development slower compared to others who had their extended family in a closer proximity. -
First Day of Preschool
I started preschool when I was about three years old and it impacted my social and intellectual development. I was surrounded by more children my age and was encouraged to associate myself with them. I was forced out of my comfort zone and I could not wait to start Kindergarten and pursue more education. I realized that I loved school and learning about new and exciting things. -
Birth of my Little Brother
When my youngest brother, Justin, was born I could not wait to show him off to the world. His birth encouraged my emotional, and social development. When he was born I experienced emotions that I had not before, it was as if I placed a protective sheild over him, to maintian his safety and wellbeing. I became a lot more social with those around me, all I wanted to do was talk about my new baby brother and how cute and silly he was. -
First Day of Kindergarden
On my first day of Kindergarden, all I remember is an overwhelming feeling of butterflies and excitement. I could not wait to make new friends and finally go in the big yellow school bus that I always saw on the road when my mom drove me to preschool. Throughout Kindergarden my social intellectual and cognitive development progressed at an extrordinary rate and my passion for learning got even stronger. -
Grand Opening of Family Business
My family has always owned their own businesses, but the Grand Opening of this store was one that impacted me in the long run. Shenandoah One Stop Shop impacted my personality development as well as my interests. As I witnessed the store open and progress I realized that I wanted to follow in my family's footsteps and open a business of my own someday. -
Cultural Parade
When I lived in Pennsylvannia, my brothers and I took part in our first cultural parade. Before this parade I did not have much knowledge as to where my family originated. I was encouraged to research more about India and the culture that goes along with it. My personality development was impacted almost instantly. From this day onwards, when people asked me where I was from, my response went from "here" to "India." This parade helped me with my self identification. -
First Day of High School
My first day of high school is day that I will never be able to forget. I developed socially and I figured out who I was as a person. I began to talk to more people and build relationships with people who I had never met before. As my exploration with my peers progressed, my personality did as well. I became more aware of my likes and dislikes and I figured out where my interests were. -
First Trip to India
When my family and I took a trip to India, I started to view my life and the world around me in a different light. My emotional and social development was impacted in a number of ways. I became close with my aunts, uncles and cousins that I did not associate myself with before, due to the distance between us. I also witnessed extreme cases of poverty and started feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt and remorse for taking advantage of all that I had and took for granted. -
Birth of my Niece
When my niece, Lilly, was born I felt an overwhelming feeling of joy and love wash over me. I was so proud of my brother and was confident that she would grow up with a loving family who would spoil her rotten. My emotional development was impacted, I now possessed a type of love that I did not even know existed. Since I was much older, I was able to recognize my emotions and express them in a positive manner. -
Brother's Engagement
My brother's engagement was a milestone in his life, as well as mine. I had to teach myself how to let go and allow somebody else into our family. A new addition to our family aided me in my emotional and social development. I have learned to love somebody whom I have only known for a few years as much as I love my brother, whom I have known for my entire life. I have also taught myself how to open up to someone else other than my parents and siblings.
