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Birth
On August 29th 1996, at 8:35 p.m., I was born. Birth causes changes in all physical, cognitive, social, and emotional categories. I got to be introduced to the outside world and be around other people. A significant change from the approximately 9 past months. I was born approximately one week earlier than expected. -
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Separation
Around this time, my parents separated. This caused emotional and social changes. Both of their parenting styles wouldn't be put on my brother and I at the same time - either partly, or all of the reason for their separation was to have it so they didn't argue about parenting styles, but instead use their own at their respective houses. To make my brother and I happier. The separation did make me happier, but not entirely in the way they might have expected. -
Car Crash
Somewhere around this time, my brother, father, his girlfriend and I were involved in a car crash, right outside of the apartment. This caused cognitive changes, because of experiencing such an event that I couldn't have directly related to before, and also emotional and social changes. The other driver claimed he was only going 40, (km/h) but I doubt that. None of us sustained major injuries, and I was the only one in our car without even minor injuries. -
Not Vince Carter
I attended a basketball camp for people in grades 6-8 across the city, hosted by my gym teacher. There were skills developed, games played, and events to be had. They had a slam dunk contest (on a smaller net, of course). My creativity got me to the finals and I actually won the contest, with a triple digit amount of people watching as I did Vince Carter's elbow in the net dunk from 2000. This affected me greatly, emotionally, as I had never been happier more than I was as I heard the cheers. -
Grade 7 Football
I decided to join the (touch) football team (that you didn't need to try out for) at my middle school. Most of the time, if we are referring to Erikson's stage 4, I felt on the "Inferiority" side of the "Industry (Competence) vs Inferiority." However, during one game I made an impressive catch near the end of the game for a touchdown - there were much cheering. That made me feel more competent, and the moment affected me socially, emotionally and cognitively, as I believed in myself a bit more. -
Grade 8 Basketball
I had to actually try out for this team, and to my surprise, I made it. This again made me feel less inferior, as I had made it on the team, instead of some other, more athletic people. It affected me cognitively, emotionally, and socially - as I became closer with someone on the team that I am still friends with today. -
Grade 8 Remembrance
During middle school, I was a competent trumpet player, and we of course, had Remembrance Day assemblies. In grade 8, the music teacher chose myself and 4 other trumpet players to perform during the assembly. I was flattered and honoured to be chosen to do this, and this was yet another thing that made me feel less inferior, as there were many trumpet players throughout the school. It was the most popular instrument. This affected me emotionally, socially, and cognitively. -
Grade 8 Trip
Our school would host year-end trips, different for each grade, every year, but they weren't free. I had the opportunity to go to Ottawa for a few days, and I didn't pass it up. We got a nice bus, a nice place to stay, and did a lot of different, great things. The fact that I sat near the person I was "interested in", on the bus, was probably the best part though, as were the few interactions we had during our time there. I was greatly affected emotionally, as well as socially. -
Grade 8 Graduation
Although maybe not a special night to some, this was the best night of my life - it still is. Not because of the graduation ceremony, but the dance afterwards. I had a lot of fun with friends, and it was the first time that I had slow danced with someone. 3 people requested for me to dance with them, which was flattering. The fact that the last thing I did there was say goodbye to the person I was interested as we hugged, made it special enough. I was very much affected emotionally and socially. -
Post-Grade 8 Camping
In August of 2010,I went camping in a motorhome with my friend, his mother and step-father for approximately a week. I enjoyed myself throughout the trip, but my favourite parts were just talking with my friend about stuff, and the people we were both interested in. This experience made me and my friend become closer, and the experienced affected me socially and emotionally. -
Gaming
It may seem nerdy, but getting my Xbox 360 was a big moment in my life. It led to making relationships with people online, 3 of which I have travelled to Toronto to see - twice. I also met another group of people who don't all live in the same city, that I might meet up with eventually. Because of the relationships I've made, and the fact that I spend the vast majority of my time playing on it... getting my Xbox has affected me a lot, socially. -
One Parent
My relationship with my father was a difficult one. It had more downs than ups. In early 2011, I finally decided to stop visiting him. I didn't feel like I could by myself around him. I felt like I had to act a certain way to make him not get angry. His strict and sometimes irrational parenting did not bode well with me. Once I stopped visiting him, I became happier, and felt more free. I haven't seen or talked to him since. My decision has affected by emotionally, cognitively and socially. -
Community
Near the end of the school year in grade 10 I joined an online community. Sometimes I would spend all my time after school chatting. I would chat during class the next year and it affected my grades somewhat, but I learned to control it after first semester. I am still glad I joined the community. I met people I got comfortable with, who I have told things I haven't told anyone in person. Having people to talk to has helped me a lot. I have been affected emotionally, socially and cognitively.
