Lifespan

  • Developing (biosocial)

    I developed my sexual reproductive organs that say I am female.
  • I can hear! (psychosocial/biosocial)

    I could recognize my mothers voice in the womb.
  • Brains (cognitive)

    All parts of my brain are developed!!!
  • I was born!!! (biosocial)

    I was born, and weighed 8lbs 40z, and was 19 inches long.
  • Period: to

    Life and Death

  • Bonding (psychosocial)

    I grew attached to my other sister Danielle, and was always comforted by her presence.
  • Crawling. (biosocial)

    I learned how to venture through out the house by crawling around.
  • Momma! (cognitive)

    I spoke my first word.
  • Step by step (biosocial)

    I stumbled as I took my first steps.
  • Lifetime bond (psychosocial)

    My uncle and his partner moved into my parents house, and my uncle's partner, Greg could never sleep at night, so he was the one who took care of me at night, and I formed such a bond.
  • Floating (biosocial)

    I learned how to swim with floaties!
  • Potty (Cognitive)

    I associated the feeling of having to use the bathroom with a toilet instead of my diaper.
  • Finger Paint (cognitive)

    I learned how to illustrate images in my head with finger paints, and I loved it!
  • Big sister (psychosocial)

    My little sister Kerri was born!
  • Sentences (cognitive)

    I was able to speak in complete sentences.
  • Fishing (biosocial)

    I was able to hold my own fishing pole, I was coordinated and strong enough to hold it in place (but was not very patient haha)
  • BF (psychosocial)

    I had my first 'boy friend', he was one of my neighbors.
  • Death (psychosocial)

    I lost my Uncle Greg to AIDS, and was devastated. I experienced my first loss.
  • School (cognitive)

    I had my first day in school, and had my first day of seperation from my mother.
  • Reading (cognitive)

    I struggled to read, but with the help of a reading partner I quickly caught on, and successfully learned how to read!
  • Distance (psychosocial)

    My best friend/neighbor moved away, and it made me really sad.
  • Bike (biosocial)

    I learned how to ride my bicycle, and was extremely excited!
  • Success (Cognitive)

    I was learning fast, and doing very well on quizzes in school.
  • Moving (psychosocial)

    Another close friend moved to Ohio for her moms job, and I was upset.
  • Sister (psychosocial)

    My little sister Destiny was born!
  • Death (psychosocial)

    My Uncle Curt passed away from AIDS, and I found it even more difficult because I was older.
  • Middle School (psychosocial)

    I started middle school and made many new friends, and did many new activities.
  • Puberty (biosocial)

    I had my first cycle, and that confirmed my growth.
  • Art (psychosocial)

    I got really into art, specifically painting. I took classes in school, and had my art in the school gallery.
  • Honors (cognitive)

    Was on honor roll for the first time in my high school!
  • Driver Ed (psychosocial)

    While most kids were taking drivers education, I refused because I had been in an accident and I was scared.
  • College Decisions (psychosocial)

    I decided where I was going to go to college and decided I would move away with my girl friend when I graduated.
  • Honors (cognitive)

    Made honors roll again, all the studying paid off!!!
  • Injured (biosocial)

    I tore ligaments in my knee and had to go to the hospital because I was playing football with my older brother.
  • Graduation (cognitive)

    I finally graduated high school, and did pretty amazing through out my journey.
  • Driving (psychosocial)

    I finally broke down, and got my drivers liscence!
  • College (cognitive)

    Moved to Ludington where I went to college at West Shore Comm. College. I got A's and B's my first year.
  • Meijer (psychosocial)

    I got my first real job at Meijer!
  • Break Up (psychosocial)

    My girlfriend and I broke up, and I moved back home to my mom and dad.
  • "Break" (cognitive)

    I made the decision to not pursue my education, and take a break from school.
  • Body Modification (biosocial)

    I got my nose pierced, and my first tattoos in the same day. My tattoos are on my wrist and they ended up getting infected and I got sick!
  • Promotion (psychosocial)

    Got promoted to training coach of Starbucks!!!
  • Starbucks (psychosocial)

    I started working at a Starbucks in Meijer.
  • Fate (psychosocial)

    I met my beautiful fiance, Heidi.
  • Engagement (psychosocial)

    Heidi asked me to marry her, and I said yes.
  • Back to School (cognitive)

    Went back to college after being out for 5 years.
  • Married (psychosocial)

    I married my best friend.
  • Associates (cognitive)

    Got associates degree.
  • Family (psychosocial)

    Heidi and I start a family.
  • Weight (biosocial)

    Continue loosing weight by a change of lifestyle, to be a healthier person.
  • Work (psychosocial)

    I will get a job at a morgue, and contine supporting and growing with my family.
  • Promotion (psychosocial)

    I got promoted, but turned it down to spend more time with loved ones.
  • Anniversary (psychosocial)

    Celebrate my ten year anniversary of being married.
  • Graduation (psychosocial)

    My oldest child graduates highschool.
  • Menopause

    I start menopause.
  • Book Club (cognitive)

    I joined a book club to keep my mind thriving.
  • Swimming (biosocial)

    My older sister and I join aerobics to keep our bodies flexible and mobile.
  • Loosing my Dad (psychosocial)

    I will be unprepared to loose my father.
  • Renew (psychosocial)

    Renew wedding vows on 30 year anniversary!
  • Will (psychosocial)

    Wil will be finalized, and prepared. I will decide where I want to be buried/how I will be prepared.
  • Loosing my Mom (psychosocial)

    I will be devastated by loosing my mother.
  • Retire (psychosocial)

    I will retire from my job at the morgue.
  • Take Cooking Classes (Cognitive)

    I will take cooking classes to stay busy and keep my mind young! If you don't use it- you lose it!!!
  • Travel

    Heidi and I will spend our retirement traveling the world.
  • Volunteer my time regularly for a church/shelter (Psychosocial)

    I will need to feel like I am still needed and worth something, so I will find a group to join, and something to share my interests.
  • Read through my memory jar with my wife (cognitive)

    Each year after our marriage we will have a jar that has memories through out our lives together, and we will frequently relive those memories and youth by reading them, and it will help our memories.
  • Fifty Years!!! (psychosocial)

    Heidi and I will be able to look back on 50 years of marital bliss!!!
  • My Older syblings Death (psychosocial)

    I have many syblings that are 10+ years older than me, and I will start to loose them, ,and I will be very sad.
  • Stroke (biosocial)

    I will have a stroke, and have to give up driving, and walk with a cane.
  • Loosing Heidi (psychosocial)

    According to the life expectancy calculator I will lose my wife at this time!
  • Home Health Care ( psychosocial)

    Family care has become too much of a burden, and a live-in aide will help take care of me.
  • Death

    Acoording to the life expectancy calculator I will die when I am 90 years old. I will die in my sleep peacefully. (I hope.)