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Due Date
The doctors predicted I would be born on this day. -
Birth
At 12:17 p.m. this little girl was brought into the world and completed the perfect Valentines Day for her parents. My parents named me Stephanie. I weighed 7lbs 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. -
First 2 years: Biosocial
This was the happiest night for my parents because I slept through the whole night. I was a good sleeper, and to this day I still enjoy sleeping. -
First 2 years: Biosocial
I loved to smile at my parents. They always knew how to make me happy. -
First 2 years: Biosocial
This was the first day I recognized my mother and father as my parents. -
First 2 years: Biosocial
I began to sit by myself with no support. -
First 2 years: Psychosocial
When my mother would point at me in the mirror, I would start to babble words, knowing it was me who she was pointing at. -
First 2 years: Biosocial
I started to crawl and discover new objects such as cords. -
First 2 years: Cognitive
I learned how to point at objects when there was something I wanted. -
First 2 years: Cognitive
The first word that I spoke was "dada". Shortly after, I began saying "mama". -
First 2 years: Psychosocial
I was not a happy little girl when I was placed on Santa's lap for the first time. Even though my brother was with me, I was still not happy. -
First 2 years: Biosocial
I began holding on to objects and pulling myself up. I would mostly use the couch to pull myself up and would hold onto it. -
First 2 years: Cognitive
I loved to play peek-a-boo with my mother. -
First 2 years: Biosocial
I started to walk without support from my parents. I fell a couple times, but I got right back up. -
First 2 years: Cognitive
I loved to play with dolls, buckeling them in their stroller and going for a walk around the house. Also, I loved to call my parents on my "toy" phone. -
First 2 years: Cognitive
I loved to color, put puzzles together, and listen to books. -
Early Childhood: Cognitive
My first day of preschool! I was excited to have new shoes, clothes, and bookbag. Once my parents left, I had mixed feelings about preschool, I did not know anyone. -
Early Childhood: Biosocial
I started my first dance class. -
Early Childhood: Biosocial
I began brushing teeth by myself without the help of my parents. -
Early Childhood: Psychosocial
I had my first friend over who I met in preschool, and to this day we are still friends. -
Early Childhood: Biosocial
I enjoyed putting puzzles together, especially Charlie Brown Christmas puzzles. -
Early Childhood: Biosocial
I learned how to tie shoes by myself without the help from a parent. The way my parents taught me, I had a hard time with. When I was with my cousin, she showed me how to tie shoes the "bunny ear" way. -
Early Childhood: Biosocial
Thanks to my outgoing dad, I learned to ride my bike without any training wheels. There were a few times I fell off, but I was encouraged to never give up. -
Middle Childhood: Biosocial
I enjoyed eating many different types of fruits and vegetables. Also, I loved going grocery shopping with my mom and picking out different fruits and other healthy snacks for my lunch. -
Middle Childhood: Cognitive
I began to read books with simple words. As a younger child, I loved to memorize the books my mother would read to me, and pretend I was reading with the words I learned from memorization. -
Middle Childhood: Psychosocial
Every day I had chores to complete like making my bed before school, helping with dishes, etc. I was then given an allowance based off the chores I completed. -
Middle Childhood: Cognitive
I grew up in a Catholic family. I attended church every Sunday and would go to religion. A bus from my church would come to the school and pick us up for religion, then we would return back to school. -
Middle Childhood: Cognitive
I loved to learn multiplication. Having timed multipilication tests were my favorite! -
Middle Childhood: Psychosocial
I started to compare my clothes to other girls in my school. I wanted the cutest outfit. If I liked someone's outfit, I would want to find an outfit similiar. -
Adolescence: Biosocial
It was Christmas Break and I was home alone. It was my first day starting my period, I didn't know what was happening or what to do. I was officially growing up. -
Adolescence: Cognitive
I started to take one of many advanced classes in high school. I am thankful I took these classes because they pushed me to try harder and prepare me for college. -
Adolescence: Biosocial
Body image was something important to me. At 82lbs I thought I was gaining weight. I started to watch what I ate and would only eat nutritious foods such as fruit, vegetables, oatmeal, and tuna. I finally came to realize that I was the smallest person in my grade. -
Adolescence: Biosocial
Five months after turning in my application at a localTheatre, I was called in for an interview. I had never been so nervous before. I recieved the job and worked at the Theatre throughout High School. I loved my job and was sad when I had to move. -
Adolescence: Biosocial
Having a healthy lifestyle was important to me. Once spring rolled around, I was so excited. Tennis was starting back up and I continued to dance. -
Adolescence: Biosocial
I enjoyed going out to parties, talking and hanging out with friends. Although I enjoyed going out, I learned lessons and feel that school is my main priority. -
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive
GRADUATION DAY! I graduated high school and was ready to continue my education in college. -
Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial
The day I met my best friend, my love, the person I want to spend the rest of my life with. -
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive
My first day of college. One of the biggest changes of my life: moving, starting college, and meeting new people. Adjusting was hard, but I kept my head high and succeeded. -
Emerging Adult: Biosocial
Being forced to move when going to college, I was also forced to leave my job and find a new one. I started my job at Biggby Coffee and went through a week of coorporate training. This was a stressful time. Adjusting to the college life while learning many different drinks and expectations of a new job was something that took a lot of time out of my busy schedule. -
Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial
I have a high self esteem and positive attitude about life. I am thankful for everything I have and to have a supporting family and boyfriend, who are always encouraging me to do my best. -
Adulthood: Cognitive
Graduation day with my Assoicates Degree in Health Transfer. In the fall I will start my continuing education and continue my degree in Occupational Therapy. -
Adulthood: Cognitive
On this day I will complete my Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy and start seeking jobs as an Occupational Therapist. I love helping other people, and can't wait to start my career! -
Adulthood: Psychosocial
The day I marry my best friend <3 -
Adulthood: Psychosocial
I started a family with my husband enjoying our newborn twins. I was enjoying every moment of life. -
Adulthood: Biosocial
I continued my life with a healthy lifestyle. I was going to Zumba on weeknights and eating healthy. This made me feel young again. -
Adulthood: Psychosocial
I enjoy spending afternoons with my parents. Every weekend I have a dinner for my parents along with family time. Even though I am a grown adult, I still enjoy spending time with my parents and taking care of them. -
Adulthood: Biosocial
Wrinkles start to appear, along with a few grey hairs. -
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial
After all the excitement of all the fireworks and Fourth of July festivities, the first grandchild was ready to be born. -
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial
My retirement day. I look forward to the next years of my life with my family and grandchildren. -
Late Adulthood: Biosocial
The excessive computer usage throughout my younger generation has taken a tole on my eyes. I now have a cataract and will soon have to have surgery on it. -
Late Adulthood: Cognitive
Ever since I was little, I always had a great memory. To this day, my memory is still going strong. A birthday is never forgotten thanks to my memory. -
Death and Dying
I was taken peacefully by God. I reunited with lost family and friends.