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I was born in Dearborn, Michigan at 4:18pm via c-section
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I was born today at 4:18pm weighing a whole 4 lbs. 10 oz. My original due date was December 25, 1981. A Christmas baby! I decided to arrive a bit yearly. (3 weeks early) (Biosocial)
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I was a "Mommy's girl" no questions asked! Securely attached. (Psychosocial)
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I was a shy baby, a shy toddler all the way through my adolescence's. (Psychosocial)
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My first word was "da-da" shortly after I said "ma-ma." (cognitive)
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(Biosocial)
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Age 2-6
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My first trip to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned. The dentist said everything looked good :) (Biosocial)
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My younger and only sister was born.
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I was brushing my teeth, washing my face,brushing my hair and getting dressed myself, of course my mom or dad watched over me. (Biosocial)
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I started at an in home pre-school/daycare. I went part time.(Cognitive)
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I cried. I didn't want my mom to leave. I was still shy. Kindergarten was only half days, a couple days a week. (psychosocial)
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My imaginary friends name was Hammer-be. He was a nice boy and all I remember is him running next to the car on our way up north. (pyschosocial)
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Ages 6-11
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I went to public schools my entire educational life. I recieved a great education, elementary, middle school and throughout highschool. My favorite subject was English! I loved reading, writing and spelling. (Cognitive)
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I met my best friend in first grade. She moved in around the block from me. We are still, to this day extremely good friends! (Psychosocial)
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I was very smart and motivated in elementary school thru middle school and even into the beginning years of high school. (Biosocial)
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I had to pick an instrument to play at school, so I chose the clarinet. I only played for a couple years, I was never any good at it. (biosocial)
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A boy named Curtis beat me up while I was walking down the street with my sister. I don't remember why, but I do remember the actual incident and I was protecting my sister. (Pyschosocial)
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I was an extremely small framed child. I actually cried because people would say I was way too small and skinny. (Biosocial)
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Age 11-19
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I started my period, I was 13 years old. I also remember around the same time my breasts started feeling different. I would lay with a heating pad on my chests due to my breasts growing. (Biosocial)
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I hated waking up to an alarm clock! I would take a nap after school for an hour or so and I always went to bed early! I LOVE my sleep, even to this day! (Biosocial)
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I shared my first sexual experience with my boyfriend at the time. At the time, I thought he was the love of my life, but I now know it was a different kind of love, a young love. I was only 15 years old.(Biosocial)
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I skipped school for the very first time, and I was caught. My mom was so, so angry with me! (pyschosocial)
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I still was getting all A's, maybe a B here and there. I enjoyed learning! (Cognitive)
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I started beauty school as part of my highschool classes. I went to school, like normal the first half of the day and the second half of the day I left and went to Virginia Farrell and learn how to do hair, skin and nails. (Cognitive)
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What a huge accomplishment! I graduated and was officially done with high school!!! (Cognitive)
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Age 18-25
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It took me a while to finish, but I did! I was so excited and so happy! (Congnitive)
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I was so, so happy to be working in a high-end salon as a licensed hair stylist, building up my own client base.
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I was so excited to have my very own apartment! (psychosocial)
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Like most 21 year olds I celebrated by going to the bar to have a few drinks with my bestest friends (biosocial)
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Ages 25-65
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Saige London Kellums was born. Labor was unbearable, I was pushing and oushing for 3.5 hours with basically no epidural. Finally went to the operating room and was put to sleep to have my child born via c-section.(biosocial)
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Alot of it came natural, while others taught me a little bit. (cognitive)
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Once the holidays were over and everyone went back to school and work I became extremely close to one of my friends. She was with me and Saige (my daughter) all day everyday. My husband worked alot and I needed someone to talk to. (pyschosocial)
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I was overwhelmed with everything, being a mom, wife, Christmas, planning a first birthday for my daughter, Saige. (Biosocial) (cognitive) (pyschosocial)
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I married my best friend! We got married at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, it was a fun filled wedding with all of our friends and family. (psychosocial)
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I became even closer with my mom and sister. I went to them for advice about everything and I trusted what they said. (psychosocial)
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Breyer Reece Kellums was born via a planned c-section. (biosocial)
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My youngest just turned 4 and I am realizing that soon both of them will be in school full time and I need to find that very special bond my husband and I once had. (psychosocial)
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I hope at the age of 65 that I will continue to feel good and look good. I would join a gym with women my age to keep healthy. I have always loved sleep so I plan to sleep good at all ages. (biosocial)
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Age 65 and up
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I hope I will have the patience to learn up to date interaction via smart phones, tablets etc.. My two lovely daughters will keep me up with the times! (cognitive)
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I hope my memory is still sharp, so I can write or tell my life story to my daughter and my grand kids. (cognitive)
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At age 91 I am no longer with you in person, but I will always be with you in spirit. I fell asleep and just never woke up. No pain, just peaceful
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I really hope to still be married to husband and still be in love with him and he with me. I also hope I have a really good girl friend to gossip with :) (psychosocial)
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I hope I am not in pain before my death. I know I will suffer sadness and grief as many of my friends, my sister, husband and anyone else around my age at this time will get sick and die or just fall asleep one night and not wake up. I will be grieving them just like many will grieve me.