Personal Literacy History By JCGMMMTM Dec 11, 1973 My birth date Dec 11, 1975 Mom and Dad read me baby books Jan 1, 1977 Introduction to the alphabet Jul 6, 1979 I can write my name! Sep 3, 1979 Enter JK at Ecole St. Phillippe. Begin reading french books Dec 1, 1979 Begin writing french words Nov 14, 1981 Begin writing in diary Feb 6, 1985 Le Petit Prince becomes my favourite book Sep 3, 1986 Enroll in english high school. Am happy that I no longer have to speak or read french. Nov 11, 1986 Shakespeare becomes an addiction Dec 11, 1989 Begin reading Ontario Driver's License manuals Jun 5, 1991 Take OAC Night class to upgrade English grade. Mrs. Knight is my teacher and has a phenemenal impact of my critical reading. Sep 3, 1992 1st day at McMaster University. Begin reading an abundance of scholastic material Oct 25, 1992 First of many university essays Sep 21, 1996 Travelled across Europe for 2 months. Kept a diary of my travels. Sep 3, 1997 Begin Post graduate program in HR. Focus still on textbooks. May 3, 1998 First full time job in HR in Toronto. Start to use internet more. Jul 1, 1998 1st professional resume written Jul 20, 1999 Work as a Recruiter. Read resumes everyday for a living Dec 29, 1999 Weekly Toronto Star subscription begins May 10, 2000 Begin running as a hobby. Read Running & fitness magazines nightly Sep 3, 2003 Sworn in as a Police Officer. Read and reference the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act daily. Mar 1, 2008 Create my Facebook account. Sep 21, 2008 Carry a hard copy of "What to expect when you're expecting" just about everywhere May 25, 2009 Only find time to read "What to expect the todller years" Jul 17, 2010 Back to reading "What to expect when you're expecting" Sep 12, 2010 Read hard cover baby books to my daughter Jan 14, 2011 Read approximately 4 children's books nightly to my two daughters. Sep 1, 2013 Start Teacher's College. I am back to reading textbooks again.
