Serica Smith

  • 6 months

    I began holding my bottle when I was 6months of age.
  • 10 months

    At 10 months, I began crawling.
  • Birth

    I was born 12/29/1977. My parents names are Pauline Smith and Larry Anderson.
  • 13 months

    At 13 months. I began standing and holding on to furniture.
  • 14 months

    At 14 months I began walking without assistance.
  • 16-24 months

    From the age of 16 to 24 months I began talking, I was also potty trained. This was the age where I begin to cry when I was separated from my mom.
  • Early Childhood age 3-5

    At the age of three I was writing using my right hand. I could make circles and not so perfect triangles.
  • Early Childhood

    This stage in my life. I was able to use scissors. I could recite my alphabets. I was able to wash my face and dress myself without assistance. I was also able to tie my shoes.
  • Early Childhood

    At the age of five. I was attending school. I enjoyed playing with others. At this age I was no longer angry when my mom left.
  • Middle Childhood

    This was the age when I loved to go outside and play double Dutch with my friends. we played hop scotch. I loved going to school and my grades were excellent. At the age of 11 I got the chicken pox. I had to be rushed to the hospital because I also suffered from asthma.
  • Middle Childhood

    At the age of ten, I loved writing poems and one was actually published in a book the school had. I attended a after school program that taught me how to crotchet and knit.
  • Middle Childhood

    At this age I was very independent. I did homework independently. I also knew how to wash dishes and do my siblings laundry.
  • Adolescence age 11-18

    puberty or menarche began
  • Adolescence age 11-18

    My first crush. I really really like T.J. I thought that he was the cutest boy I've ever seen.
  • Adolescence

    I was very independent with my school work. I no longer needed assistance from my mother.
  • Adolescence age 11-18

    Decided my career goals. Responsible for younger siblings. graduated from Pershing High School with a 3.8 GPA. I was not easily influenced by peer pressure. i didn't smoke or drink. Got to vote
  • Adulthood age 18-25

    Balanced working and going to school. Worked at Thorn apple Valley. I got paid weekly. I worked a lot of hours.
  • Adulthood age 18-25

    The best day of my life. My son Dameko was born at 6:26p.m. The most amazing gift god can give you. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces. He had a head full of hair.
  • Adulthood age 18-25

    I began taking classes to be a Certified Nurses assistant. I moved out of my moms houseandgot my own aoartment. My rent was only $500 dollars per month. i also bought my first new car. a 2001 Chevy Cavalier.
  • Adulthood age 18-25

    Me my son and his father begin going to First Union Baptist Church. I was baptized.
  • Adulthood age 18-25

    I was living with my child's father we were engaged to be married but it never happened. I was financially stable. I worked two jobs. I worked as a CNA and as a United Postal worker.
  • Adulthood

    I started working as Certified Nurses Assistant.
  • Adulthood

    Started Nursing school. I was nervous but was totally prepared for the sacrifices I was about to make.
  • Adulthood

    This was my graduation day. I finally finish nursing school. My mom, my son and mu family attended. One of my proudest moments. I worked full time and still was able to be in the top 5 in my class.
  • Adulthood

    I was scheduled to take the nclex. I was very nervous and felt so unsure about the answers I was picking. I passed after answering 84 questions
  • Adulthood

    My first nursing job. I was very proud of myself.
  • Adulthood

    My son's first day of High School. He's growing up so fast.
  • Adulthood

    The worst day of my life. My mom passed away at 9:08p.m.. I had to bestrong for my siblings and my son. Had to make decisions abnd phonre calls that I was not prepared to make.
  • Adulthood

    I will be starting the nursing program to be a R.N.
  • Adulthood

    My son will be graduating from High School. Time goes by really fast . I still view him as my little baby.
  • Adulthood

    Don't really feel comfortable predicting my death. I will leave this earth whren god is ready for me.