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"Day of Birth"
A couple hours after I was born, i had a problem with my heart. To be able to maintain alive, I would have to get surgery. Thank god everything went well and now I'm glad to be here. -
"First baby steps"
Eleven months after I was born, I finally walked my first steps as a baby boy. Mama was pround of me and so was I. -
"Kicking soccer ball"
First time I got s a soccer ball as a gift from my mom on my birthday. Then, a couple days later, she teach me how to kick the ball and have fun while doing it. -
"9/11"
On September 11, 2001, the worst act of terrorism in the history of the United States destroyed the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and part of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center and almost 200 at the Pentagon -
"Skype was created"
This was the year when Skype, an instant messaging program, was created and first brought to the internet by Zennstrom. This makes it a big enhancement and improvement in communicating with poeple because its another new different way of reaching out to the people you want to talk to whether its close or miles away from where you are. -
"MySpace invented"
MySpace was created in 1998 by Tom Anderson, It was an historical event because it helped people desing their pages online to be able to help friends connect with their favorites bands and music. -
"Last time I saw my mom"
I really remember this date, and everytime I think about it, tears come out of my eyes and I just can't help it. I was 11 years old and I wish I wouldn't have done it, leaving my mom to come live with my dad to America was a mistake. But my goal for now on is to make my mom feel proud of me and hopefully see her again because i really miss her. -
"First day of school in America"
It was my first day of school here in the U.S. I was really nervous because I didn't know anyone, and even worse because i didn't know how to speak English. It was really hard for me to communicate with people and to understand what were they saying, but little by little I learned the language and I was proud of my self because I was able to understand and have a conversation with friends. -
"Soldier Field"
It was my first time going to the soldier field stadium. It was a soccer game between Mexico vs. Paraguay, and I was very excited to be there. It was a great game that I really enjoyed. -
"Joseph Kony"
On 2008, USA soldiers were sent to Uganda for the look out of Joseph Kony for raids and abductions. This makes a big impact in history because even though it doesnt involve the U.S, soldiers are still being sent to stop Kony from abducting children and making his army bigger and bigger each day. -
"Barack Obama Election"
In the election of 2008, it was a big change for America because Barack Obama, the first African America was elected President of the United States of America. -
"Hillary Clinton"
This was a historical event because it was the first time in history that a women was running for president. Clinton didn't accomplished her goal of being the first women becoming president but it was something that had an impact in America. -
"Michael Jackson's death"
One of the most popular stars when it comes to Pop Music, was founded dead at age 50. This had a big impact around the world since Michael Jackson was admire by many around the world. -
"South Africa World Cup 2010"
This was my first world cup that I actually watched and didn't miss any games of it. It was awesome to watch 4 games per day in a month. Too bad Mexico wasn't able to make it into the finals, but Spain did, and played the World Cup final against Netherlands. It was a great game that went over time, and within 5 minutes left, Andres Iniesta, played from Spain, scored the winning goal leading Spain to their first world cup champions. -
"Dislocated elbow"
While playing an indoor soccer game, running against the wall and dislocating my left elbow, which took me out of any kind of sports for 7 months. Something I will never* forget. -
"Osama Bin Laden death"
U.S. troops and CIA operatives shot and killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, It was all over the news and it was something that had a big impact around the world. -
"Steve Jobs"
The death of Steve Jobs was a historical event because he was one of the most creative guys around the world and the mastermind behind Apple's iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes. -
"Senior night soccer game"
It was senior night, our last home game in our season. Also, our Coach Norman Hillner 30th annyversary, who is going to retire as a history teacher and soccer coach this year. The game was tie 0-0, and within 14 seconds left, I scored the winning goal, which i totally dedicated to Coach Hillner. -
"Soccer Regionals Champs"
This day meant a lot for lake park's Varsity soccer team because a couple days before the final, the newspaper were saying that it was going to be an easy game for West Chicago knowing they had one of the best record of the season, they also said we had no chance at all of winning the regional title. But we step up hard and strong on the field and walked out winning 3-2. One of the most intense games in my life.
