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Birth
I was born at Desert Samaritan Hospital and Health Care in Mesa, Arizona at 2:02pm. I was seven pounds and 12 ounces. My parent's names are Anna and Felipe. At the time I was the only child. -
First Thanksgiving
My family and I had our first Thanksgiving in our first apartment. It was a small Thanksgiving since we were a little family. We had a small turkey and ham. This reminds me that it doesn't matter how big or small your family is, love and being together is what it's all about. -
New Sister
My little sister, Neveah Marie Rivas, was born at 3:55pm. She was my best friend growing up. We would play with each other then fight constantly but we had our sisterly moments. Till this day, we still fight nonstop but we both know that we can talk to each other about anything. -
New House
We got our own house! It was a big, decent house with three bedrooms and an office that we later turned into a game room. Me and my sister shared a room and the extra room was where we kept most of our toys. When I was about 12 or 13, I got my own room (the extra room). We grew up in that house and made so much memories. It was devastating for me when we moved, especially since I had just finished decorating my room. -
Another baby sister!
The last edition to the family, Mireya Angelica Rivas, was born! I now have two sisters. Mireya was born super early, way before her due date. She was a preemie baby and had to be kept in a room with other premature babies. I remember visiting her and she would be all wrapped up in a blanket, asleep and I would admire how peaceful she looked. She was so tiny and adorable! -
High School Begins
It's my first year of high school! And you know what they say about all the freshman. I didn't really know a lot of people going to school with me because most of my friends attended another school. I am not good making new friends but I somehow managed to survive. I met so many people and my life long best friends that I have today. I enjoyed most of my classes and discovered my passion: dance! -
My Great Grandmother
My great grandmother passed away of cancer. We all suffered greatly from her passing. She was a big part of my childhood. She would babysit me and we would make necklaces together, watch movies, and feed her giant goldfish. Her goldfishes is how she got her name, Fish Nana. She never owned a car so she walked everywhere. She was the most healthiest woman in the whole world. Every morning before she got out of bed, she exercised and stretched. So when we found that she had cancer, it was tough. -
My Sweet 16!
I had my sweet 16! I was actually supposed to have a Quinceanera the year before but due to the loss of my great grandmother, I decided to postpone the party and make it a sweet 16 instead. It turned out amazing! I had a big, beautiful purple dress and later during the party I changed to a short party dress that was also purple so I could have more room to dance. Everything was colorful and neon because I love neon colors! It was definitely a night to remember forever. -
Dance Audition
I auditioned to be in a higher level of dance for my senior year. I was super nervous because I really wanted to be in company. At the time I was in Advanced A. The year before that I was in Intermediate and when I auditioned I skipped a level and joined Advance A. Now its my last year and I have to be the best that I can be and go out with a bang. When the results came in, I found my name under Company! Not many people make Company, there are limited spots and i made it! -
Marcus Wheeler
My best friend, Marcus Wheeler, commited suicide in school that morning. We went into a lockdown and no one knew what was going on. We thought it was a drill but when we found out through social media that its real, we were all anxious to know what is going on. Then my boyfriend texted me telling it was Marcus and he's out in the courtyard. More and more people texted me and sent me pictures of what he posted on his Twitter account. Then it was confirmed. He shot himself. I miss him so much.
