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I was born two months early but still mostly healthy. My mom tried to name me Matilda but my dad said no so they named me Lilyan instead!
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I started living with my grandparents when I was only two, but I remember noticing that I wasn't with my parents all the time anymore.
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This is the day I started going to St. John's, a private Lutheran School. I was there from Pre-K through 8th grade.
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Going to Christian school all those years really helped me shape my beliefs.
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I joined my schools basketball team in fifth grade, and I kept playing for four years after. I also played volleyball, soccer, softball, and track, and I did cheer. I used to dance too! I don't play as many sports now but I still love them.
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In seventh grade I was accepted into the National Honors Society, and I kept an A average all the way to the end of my freshman year, before my grades slipped.
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Because I went to Christian school, I was required to take my first communion in seventh grade with the rest of my class.
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I went to Six Flags with my grandpa and my aunt. I had a great time, and I'll always cherish it because it was the last great day we spent together before grandpa passed.
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One of the first moments when I was really proud of myself was when I made it to state throwing discus and shot-put for my track team.
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I was so happy when I finally graduated eighth grade. My mom threw a big party for me!
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I was very nervous starting high school. I had gone to a private school all my life so starting at Taft was a bit scary.
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I have big goals set for myself and my future, I just hope I have what it takes to achieve them! I set these goals for myself last year, and I hope I can make my dreams come true.
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I managed to make a lot of friends in school easier than I thought I would, especially in high school. I love all my friends!
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The first concert I went to was last year, and it was Ed Sheeran! I took my best friend Mel with me and we had a great time.
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Even though I have great friends I'm pretty depressed and I barely have the energy or the motivation to do anything, which affects my grades. It started during my sophomore year.
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I went to this year's pride parade downtown with my friends as a supporter, and it was a lot of fun! It was the first time that I tried something new with my friends and actually had a good time.
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About a month ago I went to Devil's Lake with my best friend and we went on nature hikes. The scenery was beautiful and even though it was cold outside we both had a great time!
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Even though my grades aren't great right now, I'm trying very hard to find some motivation to go to college and become a nurse.
