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Prenatal Development and Birth
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Developed female organs (Biosocial)
In the first three months I developed female reproductive organs because I did not have the Y chromosome that commands the development of the male sex organs. -
I am able to recognize voices (Psychosocial)
At about 23 weeks my hearing was fully developed and I was able to recognize sounds and voices. -
All Parts of my Brain are formed (Cognitive)
By 36 weeks or full-term all parts of my brain had been formed and the different parts are visible. Also the number of brain cells are still increasing. -
Birth
I was born at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. on Tuesday, August 29, 1989 at 12:05 in the afternoon. -
Height and Weight (Biosocial)
At birth I weighed 8 lbs 9 oz and was 22 inches long. -
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First Two Years
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Learned to Crawl (Biosocial)
At 8 months I was crawling around the house on my hands and knees. -
Formed bonds with my three older siblings (Psychosocial)
I was the fourth child, second girl. There is an eight year gap between myself and my oldest brother. All of my older siblings took good care of me. -
First Words (Cognitive)
At age 1 I spoke my first word "NO" -
Learned to Walk (Biosocial)
I was a wobbly walking machine at age 1. -
Little Brother is Born (Psychosocial)
18 months after I was born, my younger brother Timothy entered this world completing our family of 5 -
I became Potty-Trained (Cognitive)
At 18 months I was out of diapers and using the potty like a big girl! -
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Play Years
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Eating Habits (Biosocial)
We never had candy in the house because my mom refused to buy it. At age 3 I thought fruit (apples, bananas, grapes) were candy. -
Made my first bestfriend (Psychosocial)
Her name was Ally and our families went to the same church -
Learned to Read (Cognitive)
I was reading books in full sentences to my younger brother at age 4. -
Learned how to Tie my shoes (Biosocial)
Mom used the bunny ear method and it worked like a charm. No more velcro shoes for me. -
First Day of Kindergarten (Cognitive)
As a homeschooled student, my mom was my teacher and the world was my classroom. -
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School Years
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Performed in My First Play (Biosocial)
I acted on stage in a play for the first time when I was 6 years old. -
Made a new best friend (Psychosocial)
Her name was Amber and she lived down the street from me. We were always attached at the hip. -
Took First Place in My 4th Grade Science Fair (Cognitive)
I made a lemon battery. -
Fractured My Wrist (Biosocial)
I fractured my wrist while rollerskating outside with friends. Luckily it was not broken. -
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Adolescence
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Won a medal in a free throw competition ( Psychosocial)
All that practice in my backyard paid off in a competition hosted by the knights of columbus. -
Received the Presidential Physical Fitness Award (Biosocial)
In order to qualify for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, you had to score in the 85th percentile nationally. -
My First Period (Biosocial)
I was officially a woman. -
First Musical Performance (Psychosocial)
My older bother and I performed a small instrumental ensemble with guitars at a local teen talent competition. We took home second place. -
Got My First Job (Psychosocial)
Got my first job at age 16 working as a bagger for Farmer Jack. -
Learned to Drive (Psychosocial)
Got my learners permit and my mom made me put a "caution student driver" sign on the car everytime I drove. -
First High School dance (Psychosocial)
My friend Matt asked me to his senior homecoming dance. I was lucky my parents opened up to the idea and decided to let me go. They were pretty strict about dancing and dating. -
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Emerging Adulthood
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Graduated High School (Cognitive)
I graduated from high school in 2008 and could not have been happier to see this day finally come. -
Patten University (Cognitive)
Started taking my first college classes online. -
Transferred to Schoolcraft College (Cognitive)
Decided on elementary education as my major and started attending Schoolcraft College in pursuit of an Associates Degree. -
Got My First Car (Psychosocial)
It took me 22 years, but I was finally able to save up enough money to pay cash for my 2000 chevy blazer. -
Graduate College (Cognitive)
If everything goes as plans I will be graduating from Eastern Michigan University in the Spring of 2014. -
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Adulthood
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Get a Job (Psychosocial)
Hopefully I will be able to find a Job when I finish school and be able to start working as soon as possible. -
Go Skydiving (Biosocial)
By age 25 I would like to take the risk and go skydiving. -
Get Married (Psychosocial)
I would love to find the right man and get married to the love of my life. This will happen after I graduate from college with my Bachelors Degree. -
Have a Baby (Biosocial)
I want to have my first child before the age of 30. -
Not Smoke (Biosocial)
I will never smoke because I have seen the negative effects it has on people and I realize how important it is to stay healthy. -
Keep Exercising (Biosocial)
I want to live a long and healthy life. No matter how much I protest it, I will continue working out to stay physically fit. -
Get My Masters Degree (Cognitive)
I eventually want to go on to receive my masters degree, probably in Special Education still. -
Take Up Gardening (Psychosocial)
My Dad had a green thumb and I think I would be good at it too. I love being outside and I think flowers are beautiful. -
Menopause (Biosocial)
Start going through Menopause. Oh the joys of night sweats and mood swings. -
Retire at 60 (Psychosocial)
I would love to be able to retire at age 60 after a very succesful carreer in education. -
Travel (Psychosocial)
I want my husband and I to be one of those old couple who rent an rv and travel across the United States. -
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Late Adulthood
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Take Continuing Education Classes (Cognitive)
Learning is a lifelong process. I will take continuing education classes to entertain myself as well as exercise my brain. -
Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary (Psychosocial)
I want to live a nice, long, and happy life with my husband. -
Stop Driving (Biosocial)
There comes a time when old people should not be allowed to drive. I know this day will come for me and I will stop driving to protect myself and others. -
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Death and Dying
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Death
According to the Life Expectancy Calculator I will die when I am 91 years old.
