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My father was in the army, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. My mother stayed at the army base during the full nine months of prenatal care. I was born on February 16, 1972, weighing 7 lbs, 12.5 oz. My mom said she could not stand the doctors, saying they were "crude". My mom flew me back to Michigan 8 days after giving birth.
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As an infant, I loved to be held and rocked. Proximal parenting was practiced with my mom always being close by, holding and caring for me. I loved my green blanket with silk binding. (psychosocial)
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In early infancy, I slept all day and was awake all night. My mom ran the vacuum cleaner at night to get me to sleep soundly. (biosocial)
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I was bottle fed, being able to hold my own bottle during the second half of the first year of my life. (biosocial)
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I walked just before my first birthday at around 11 months of age. (biosocial)
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I could speak clearly by 1.5 years of age. (cognitive)
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Around the age of 2, I had temper tantrums where I held my breath to the point of passing out. Perhaps my prefrontal cortex had yet to develop. (biosocial)
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My Uncle Jim (Mom's brother) died when I was two years old. My mom was pregnant with my sister. My sister was born shortly after Uncle Jim's death. I loved my sister and immediately took on a "protector" role. (psychosocial)
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I started preschool when I was four years old. I remember playing with play dough and foam puzzle pieces. (cognitive)
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Most of my early playmates were family members. We spent most of our time visiting relatives or having relatives visit. I played with all of my cousins. (psychosocial)
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There was a time of transition for me that began when I was in my Early Childhood through Middle Childhood stages. My mother divorced my father when I was 3 years old. She remarried and my sister and I were adopted by our new dad. Our brother was born when I was 5 years old. We moved to our new home when I was 7 years old. (psychosocial)
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I remember my favorite book to read was Harry and the Lady Next Door. (cognitive)
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During the summer of my 8th year, I fractured my knee while riding my bike. (biosocial)
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At age 12, I transitioned into junior high which was attached to the high school. Grades 7-12 were housed in the same building. School work became harder and more time consuming. This transition also created a new environment of older influences at such a young age. (cognitive and psychosocial)
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In 8th grade, I began shaving. I also lost a great amount of weight by changing my diet. (biosocial)
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I was age 14 when I had my first job, detasseling corn. (cognitive)
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First consumed alcohol at age 13 while at float building. (psychosocial)
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When entering college I began to exercise routinely and eating a healthier diet. Weight, activity and appearance began to matter. My physical fitness improved. (biosocial)
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After high school, I continued my education by attending Kendall College of Art and Design achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. (cognitive)
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After seven years of dating, I married my wife at age 24. (psychosocial)
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After three years of marriage, we welcomed our first daughter. I was 27 years old. (psychosocial)
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The birth of our second daughter happened when I was 30 years old. (psychosocial)
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The birth of our third daughter happened when I was 34 years old. (psychosocial)
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Continuing my quest to lead a healthy life, I began running. I ran my first 5K on May 28, 2012. (biosocial)
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In pursuit of a new, fulfilling career, I entered the Nursing Program at Schoolcraft College. This career change allows for intrinsic rewards of work giving more meaning and gratification from being able to help others. (cognitive)
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As an elderly man, I will continue to surround myself with people. I will volunteer and keep close social connections with others. (psychosocial)
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I will continue to read, pursue interests, and educate my mind to keep it fully functional thoughout my late adulthood years. (cognitive)
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I predict that I will be a "young-old" leading a healthy, active, financially secure, and independent life. I am a constantly active individual, on the go all the time. (biosocial)
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Based on the on-line test to project my year of death, I will be 92 years old. I will spend my last days surrounded by those who are closest to me. Maintaining close relationships will be important for me prior to this. There will be no postpoining of my death. I will have lived a full life.
