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Birth
On this day I was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona. My parents were thrilled to have me. My parents have taught me many things that I would need later in life. -
Kindergarten
I started kindergarten at Town and Country Elementary School in Sierra Vista, Arizona. My mom dressed me up and did my hair. First time ever going to school and since my mother was Korean they had me go to a SEI class which helps kids learn and read English better. -
7th Grade
I started Junior High at Joyce Clark Middle School in Sierra Vista, Arizona. All of us separated in different buildings and I was in the Rattlers Building. I was excited to start 7th grade but I was always distracted and I got low grades -
My mom left to the Philippines
My mom decided to leave me with my older sister and go to the Philippines with her boyfriend. They both went there with hopes of building a company but failed. My mom was gone for about a year and a half, which sucked because while I was with my sister, I turned into a slave. My sister and her husband didn't let me do anything, they always told me to clean the house and watch their kids. My sisters husband told me that my mom never loved me and she will never come back, I didn't believe him. -
8th Grade
8th grade was different than 7th grade. I didn't have many friends, they all stopped talking to me. I was alone and hurt for most of the year because I was still with my sister. I wanted to run away everyday, I didn't do well in most of my classes I was too distracted by my thoughts. -
My mom came home
My mom and her boyfriend both came home. Just in time for my 8th grade graduation. I didn't even know about her coming home. I was shocked and crying when I saw her. I was so relieved, I didn't have to worry about my sisters husband. I could finally get new clothes and shoes, because my sister never bought me any. I was finally happy again. -
I moved to a different part of Arizona
I never left Sierra Vista and I moved 6 hours away to a place called Lakeside. It was the prettiest place I have ever seen. Tall pine trees. It was breathtaking. I didn't want to move away but it happened and I was upset. I guess it was time for a new start. -
9th Grade
I went to a school called Blue Ridge High School. I made friends in the first week. I loved my new friends and to this day we are all still in contact. My friends were on the football team and my other friends and I were football managers. I was having so much fun. -
I moved again...
I moved again and I was only in Lakeside for about a month. I moved about an hour away from Lakeside to a smaller town called Holbrook. I was not thrilled because nothing was there and everyone was rude. -
I switched schools once again
I switched to a school called Joseph City Jr/Sr High School. It was 10 minutes away from Holbrook. I still lived in Holbrook sadly. I was super happy at this new school, I did well and made honor roll. I made new friends. -
I joined the basketball team
I made Joseph City varsity girls basketball. I became really close with all my teammates and I was so happy to be playing. It was so fun and we all worked hard. I bonded with them and they became family, even the boys varsity too. After every home game boys and girls varsity would go to one of the captains house and make waffles for everyone. It was our tradition. -
I moved again...
I moved in the middle of basketball season. My parents told me they were sorry to take me away from basketball and the school that I loved but Mesa had better job opportunities for roofing. So by mid-January I was in Ahwatukee Az going to school at Mountain Pointe High School. -
I moved once more...
This time I moved to Mesa, Arizona. I switched schools again, I am going to Westwood High School. I sat alone before school and at lunch because I did not know anyone here and I didn't really care.
