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Shireen's Life Journey

By Shireen0123

  • Offically Named Shireen Saah!

    I was born in Farivew Hospital in Cleveland Ohio.
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    The First Two Years

  • Moved in with grandma

    My parents were looking for a house, so we moved out of our apartment, and in with my grandma. Here I lived with my parents, two grandparents, and my uncle. I was loved and nurtured by all of these people, who also taught me.

  • I took my first steps

  • The birth of my little brother Peter!

    My little brother was born.
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    Play Years

    During these years we moved into a big white house, and I went to preschool with two of my cousins.

  • Moved into a big white house

    I don't remember a lot of what happened in this house, but I do remember it had bright red carpets. It was in the suburbs near my grandparents house.

  • Started ballet!

    I started ballet when I was three years old. It was a good way to become active, learn new skills, and spend time with new people. I made new friends during dance that I was always so excited to see.

  • Began Pre-School

    I started Preschool with my two cousins. George and Kim were the closest friends that I ever had, because we are close in age and our parents always so close. I learned, played, and imagined in school with these two!

  • Began Kindergarten

    I remeber when I started kindergarten, I stopped speaking as much arabic. I went trhough english learning programs, that kind of intimidated me and made me not want to speak my own language.
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    The School Years

  • Moved into the Big Blue House

    When I was about seven years old, we moved to a Big Blue House. It was right next to my elementary school, and I had a next door neighbor who was my age.

  • Second Grade Choir

    I remember this was the first year that I started singing. I loved it, and I acted like I was a super star. We sang for our second grade holiday party.

  • Star of my third grade play

    I wanted to be the lead of my third grade play. The lead had the most lines to memorize, and I saw that as a challange. I liked being in the play but I was upset that my parents couldn't come watch it.
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    Adolescence

  • Moved to Michigan

    My mom's mother was living in Michigan at the time. She wanted to move near her family, so one day we just picked up and moved to another state out of the blue.

  • Moved into Apartments

    I moved into a new community where I became interested in sports and outdoors. I lost a lot of weight because I was so active. I loved getting dirty in the woods and playing kick ball on the field. The apartments were so much fun to live with because it consisted of a community of children playing all the time.

  • Baby sister!

    My baby sister Brenda was born! I loved this girl with all my heart and had so much fun with her. I spent all my time with her and I helped her grow, learn, and develop.

  • Graduated from elementary school

    I was scared to start middle school. I remember I didn't want to leave my friends. At the last recess I was about to cry, because I had such a good elementary school career at Coolidge.

  • Started to wear make up to school

    When I was in seventh grade, I started to beome a girly-girl. I enjoyed getting attention for doing my hair and make up. It's funny that I would wake up early to get dolled up for school.

  • Track and Field

    I wanted to try something different that I wasn't introduced to before. I did track and field for three years of high school.

  • License

    I got my license. I was so excited because I was the last one to get it. My mom didn't want me to rush in to it. I didn't get a car but I felt like I had freedom.

  • Palestine Convention (50th Anniversary)

    I was part of an Arabic dance team. We performed at the 50th Palestinian convention. I made so many friends that were raised the same as me. We have so much in common, and we get to enjoy our culture together.

  • First Job

    I started working at Pretzel Maker. This was a simple job that I obtained money from. I learned how to deal with different people and how to keep my cool when challenging customers came. I worked every weekend for most of my days.

  • California

    It was my first visit to California, where I got to meet my moms childhood friend. It was such a good experience, because they lived in Palestine then moved to America around the same time.

  • High School Graduation

    I graduated from Stevenson High School. It came faster than I could ever imagine. I had a successful four years in high school, then I moved on to Schoolcraft College.

  • College

    My first semester as a college student. I was trying to figure out what classes to take, and I enjoyed more freedom.
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    Adulthood

  • Visiting Palestine

    I am finally going to meet my family in Palestine. I'm going to visit another country with a group of young adults. I know I am going to make new friends and experience my culture in a new unkown environment where I will learn so much.

  • University

    I am transferring out of Schoolcraft after I obtained my Associates in Science. I am still debating on where to go, but so far my choices are Wayne State or University of Michigan Ann Arbor. My dream is to go to Ann Arbor, but it's new territory. I'm nervous to move out and start a life on my own.

  • No Work

    I will quit my job at Pretzel Maker. I was working there for three years so this is an important milestone. I was very dedicated to my job and I learned a lot working there even though it's a simple job.

  • Vacation

    My mom and I are going to meet her high school friend in Las Vegas. We tried to persuade her to visit us in Michigan, but she had the bright idea to spend our money on something fun instead of staying in the same states.

  • Graduation

    I will graduate from either Wayne State's Radiation Therapy program, or University of Michigan's Kinesiology Program.

  • First Boyfriend

    This is a funny prediction but I thought I would throw out a random age where I would get my first boyfriend.

  • Graduate School

    I will continue my education. Depending on how my undergrad went, I will become a physical therapist, a physician's assistant, or a physician.

  • Graduate from graduate school

    I will graduate from my higher education, which is where I will finally finish going to school and start my career.

  • Career

    I will have a successful carrer. By this time I will be employed for a couple years and hopefully enjoying my job.

  • Marriage

    I will have found the person I am willing to spend the rest of my life with. When we get married we are going on an awsome trip to South America to go zip lining in the rainforests.

  • Kids

    I am going to have my first child when I am in my early thirties. I am going to have twins.

  • Round two

    I will have another baby. I will have a total of three kids that can learn, grow, and play together. I think having siblings is the best way to bond and have a real best friend forever.

  • Raising kids and working

    I will be a busy mother raising my kids and keeping up with a busy career. Hopefully I can find some stability in this chaos. Otherwise, I want to have fun with it and enjoy every day to the maximum.

  • First House

    I will have worked for at least five years. By this time I hope I can afford a downpayment on a nice house.
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    Middle Adulthood

  • Kids Graduation

    My first two kids will graduate from High School and begin their journey in college where I will let go and let them begin their lives.
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    Maturity

  • New car

    I am going to get an awsome car that I have dreamed about. I am not going to have to worry about many expenses since I have sent my kids off to college, paid off my house, and have limited bills.

  • Retirement

    I will retire from my job, and hang out with my husband and grandchildren.

  • Death

    I will die of old age.