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The Day Of My Birth
I was born three days before Christmas. On the day of my birth my mom almost died; thankfully she didn't. I was brought home on Christmas Eve, and was the last baby my parents could have. -
Breaking my two front teeth
One day after my mom had waxed the floors for the first and last time I thought I heard the door bel and ran to get t. I then proceeded to fall on my face and bite the hardwood floor. -
First day of kindergarten
My first day of school was very nerve wrecking. I had never been away from my family for that long before. After my mom left I took my seat and started to make friends! -
First Picture Day
This was my kindergarten picture. I was 5 and was so nervous. Because I was missing my front teeth. -
First Time at a Fair
My parents started the tradition to take my sister and me to the fall fair every year. This was me riding a pony for the first time. -
Moving into our first house
Up to this point my family and I had lived in an apartment. This move would take me away from all the friends I had made in my 9 years of life. -
Mom started basic training
When was in 4th grade my mom left to Oklahoma to start basic training. She would be away for 7 months. We had minimal contact with each other for weeks. -
Started homeschool
I was unhappy at my junior high and my parents decided it would be a good idea to have me homeschooled. -
(Understanding) Not going to a performing arts high school
When it was time for me to start thinking about high school I had my hopes set on a performing arts school. I compleated all necessary auditions, essays, and paperwork. In the end, I did not attend as the tuition was too high for my family. I didn't get angry or hurt by this. I understood our situation and was thankful for the experience anyway. -
Covid / Online school
For the majority of my Freshman year and all of my Sophomore year I had attended school through google classroom. -
Shaved my head (Free spirited)
After wanting to for a while I finally shaved my head. It was a great and completely new experience. -
Sweet Sixteen (organized)
I planned and organized my 16th birthday. From the cat to the decorations I took care of everything. -
Picking my classes (Intellectual)
When it came time to pick my classes for junior year I was very exited. While choosing classes was happy to find out the only options were honors for AP classes. -
Back to in-person learning
Returning to school was scary at first, I had high anxiety about it. After attending school for a few months I began to become more comfortable as I made more friends. -
My first job (hard working)
I've always known I would have to get a job as a teen, what I didn't know was how much I'd like it. Having a job gives me freedom, courage, and life skills. -
Becoming an assistant director (Creative)
I had shown much interest in theater all my life as it s one of my passions. One day my teacher came up to me and offered me a spot as an assistant director for Taft's production of Mr. Burns. -
(Flexible) Working a job,going to school, and being an assistant director
I have a lot on my plate as I go to school full time and fill my free time with anything I can to benefit my future. Working brings me not only joy but good time management skills as I also work on the play 3 days a week -
(Devoted) Employee of the month
In just 2 months of working, I earned employee of the month for the month of November. I give my all to my job and am almost there 4-5 days a week. I am called the "star closer". -
(Sincere) Making teachers emotional
My student teacher in my English class asked if I would write quotes about her for her graduation requirement. After giving them to her she was almost brought to tears over the kind words I wrote for her. -
(Ambitious) Going to college out of state (someday)
I hope to go to college in California. I know it is an intimidating idea to most but to me is all I want in life. I have the grades, patience, and practicality to succeed.
