My Life and the 21st Century

  • START OF THE 21st CENTURY

  • September 11 attacks

    September 11 attacks

    On September 11th, 2001, terrorist group Al-Qaeda (led by Osama bin Laden) carried out coordinated attacks against the United States. The terrorists hijacked planes and crashed them into the Twin Towers and The Pentagon, and attempted to attack the White House.
  • I am born (personal)

    I was born at Howard County General Hospital as a c-section.
  • Facebook launch

    Facebook launch

    Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Severin launch Facebook, a social media website. Facebook became the first large-scale social networking platform.
  • I burn my hand (personal)

    I burned my hand by putting it in a fireplace at my uncle's house on Christmas morning.
  • First iPhone

    First iPhone

    Steve Jobs and Apple launched the first iPhone, revolutionizing the phone industry
  • Barack Obama elected

    Barack Obama elected

    Barack Obama wins the 2008 presidential election, becoming the first Black President of the United States.
  • Haiti earthquake

    Haiti earthquake

    A massive earthquake in Haiti left the country in ruins and in a crisis. It is estimated that over 230,000 people died and about 3 million people were left homeless.
  • Osama bin Laden killed

    Osama bin Laden killed

    The al Qaeda leader was killed by U.S. Navy Seals in Abbottabad, Pakistan after a ten-year manhunt. After a 40-minute raid and firefight, Osama bin Laden was killed, identified by DNA, and buried at sea within hours.
  • First dog (personal)

    First dog (personal)

    My family and I adopted our first dog, a beagle mix, named Buddy from the Howard County Animal Welfare Society.
  • Arm injury (personal)

    Arm injury (personal)

    I injured my arm in a gymnastics accident at evening practice in rural Pennsylvania. I was sent to the closest ER and then was transferred a few hours later to Children's National Hospital to have arm surgery. This was the first surgery I had on my arm, and the first time I stayed in the hospital for an extended period of time.
  • Malala wins Nobel Peace Prize

    Malala wins Nobel Peace Prize

    Malala Yousafazi, a Pakistani activist for children's education, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
  • End of elementary school (personal)

    End of elementary school (personal)

    I graduated from Ilchester Elementary School.
  • Same-sex marriage legalized in all 50 states

    Same-sex marriage legalized in all 50 states

    On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court prohibits any remaining bans on same-sex marriage in the United States. This Supreme Court ruling made same-sex marriage legal everywhere in the United States.
  • Paris terror attacks

    Paris terror attacks

    Terrorists struck Paris with a series of attacks, starting with the three suicide bombings in a Paris stadium, killing 130 people and left hundreds wounded.
  • Third dog (personal)

    Third dog (personal)

    My family and I adopted our third dog, Marty, from Friskies Animal Shelter.
  • Last gymnastics practice (personal)

    I had to stop gymnastics because of wrist injuries. I went to practice to say bye to my teammates and perform my floor routine one last time.
  • Donald Trump elected president

    Donald Trump elected president

    Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States. He served one term and was impeached twice, but was not removed from Office.
  • End of middle school (personal)

    End of middle school (personal)

    I graduated 8th grade from Maryvale Preparatory School.
  • First summer in Butternut (personal)

    First summer in Butternut (personal)

    I spent the summer in my dad's hometown, Butternut, WI. I stayed with family friends and volunteered on their farm for the first time.
  • Start of high school (personal)

    I had my first day of freshman year at Maryvale Preparatory School.
  • Junior Ring Dance (personal)

    Junior Ring Dance (personal)

    My class (2022) had our Junior Ring Dance. Ring Dance is a Maryvale tradition to celebrate receiving our class rings.
  • TODAY

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