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My Life

By nsilao
  • A Baby is Born

    A Baby is Born
    This is the day I was born at around 9:17 PM in the Loma Linda University Hospital. It was a Thursday.
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    My Lifeline

  • My First Birthday!

    My First Birthday!
    This day was my very first birthday! Unfortunately, I was too young to remember any of it.
  • Went to Switzerland

    Went to Switzerland
    This was when I went to Switzerland for the first time to attend my aunt's wedding.
  • Twin Towers and Pentagon Terrorist Attack

    Twin Towers and Pentagon Terrorist Attack
    Terrorists hijack three U.S. airplanes and crash them into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon.
  • First Day of Kindergarten!

    First Day of Kindergarten!
    This day was my first day at La Sierra Academy. I was in Mrs. Vaughn's Kindergarten class and this was where I met many of my friends who I'm still friends with today!
  • Began Piano Lessons

    Began Piano Lessons
    Around this time was when I began piano lessons with my first teacher, Mrs. Emily Reiner.
  • Learned to Ski

    Learned to Ski
    This is when I visited the Boreal Mountain Ski Resort and learned how to ski. We stayed there for a few days.
  • Visited Chicago, Illinois!

    Visited Chicago, Illinois!
    This was the first time I visited Chicago city for my Aunt Sonia's wedding. We were there for the whole Thanksgiving Break.
  • Went to Virginia!

    Went to Virginia!
    This was the first time I ever visited Virginia. It was only my mom, brother, and I that went because my dad was working.
  • Hurricane Katrina Strikes

    Hurricane Katrina Strikes
    On this day at around 8:00 AM, the deadly Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast.
  • Went to Atlanta, Georgia, for Christmas!

    Went to Atlanta, Georgia, for Christmas!
    This was the most recent time I went to Georgia for Christmas and stayed with my aunt and uncle. We arrived in the Atlanta airport early Christmas Day.
  • Went to Chile for a Church Mission Trip

    Went to Chile for a Church Mission Trip
    This was my first mission trip. We went to Chile and built most of a church (except the roof) in Copiapo, Chile.
  • Went on a California Road Trip!

    Went on a California Road Trip!
    This is when I went on a road trip all around California with my family to visit all the different colleges for my brother.
  • Barack Obama is elected President

    Barack Obama is elected President
    Today was the day that Barack Obama was elected President of the United States of America. He is the U.S.'s first black President.
  • Competed in the Inland Empire Piano Festival

    Competed in the Inland Empire Piano Festival
    This was when I played in the Inland Empire Piano Festival in the University of Redlands.
  • Started Jr. High!

    Started Jr. High!
    This was my first day of Jr. High at La Sierra Academy. I was in Mrs. Munson's Castle of Excellence.
  • First time to Colorado!

    First time to Colorado!
    This was my first time to Colorado. We went there over Spring Break and stayed in Beaver Creek. We were right on the ski slopes, so everyday me and my brother went out there to snowboard. We also snowboarded at Vail Ski Resort, which was pretty close by.
  • Went to Catalina Island!

    Went to Catalina Island!
    Today was the day we left for our 7th grade Catalina Trip. The first two days we were in Long Beach and Cabrillo, and the last three we headed over to Catalina and stayed at Campus By the Sea. We came back on the 16th.
  • Finished 7th grade!

    Finished 7th grade!
    This was the day I finished my 7th grade year. I finished with a 4.2 GPA.
  • Started 8th grade!

    Started 8th grade!
    This was my first day of 8th grade. I was in Mr. McFarland's Castle of Courage.
  • Elected 8th grade Class President!

    Elected 8th grade Class President!
    This was the day I gave a campaign speech and was elected President of the eighth grade class.
  • Born Again!

    Born Again!
    Today was the day I was baptized with my two friends Ryan Teele and Chris Turner at Corona SDA Church. It was Christmas Sabbath.
  • Left for the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip

    Left for the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip
    It was the evening of this day that we left Long Beach Airport for Washington D.C. It was a redeye flight and we arrived in D.C. at around 2 or 3 AM. The trip was 10 days and we came back the 14th.
  • Graduated from Jr. High!

    Graduated from Jr. High!
    Today was the day I graduated from Jr. High. I had to give a speech at the graduation ceremony, and graduated with a 4.1 GPA.
  • First day of high school!

    First day of high school!
    Today was my first day of High School at La Sierra Academy. Our two class sponsors are Mr. Coffey and Mr. Rumbaoa.
  • Elected Freshmen Class President!

    Elected Freshmen Class President!
    Today was the day I was elected the Freshmen Class President. It was also my dad's birthday!