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The day I was born
My mom had to miss my brother's first day of preschool. She always said she was thrilled, but felt horrible the day I was born. -
My parents got divorced
It was a mutual decision between my parents. I stayed living with my mom. -
I entered high school
I was a three sport athlete throughout my first two years of high school and loved every minute of it. I played basketball, volleyball and softball. -
I took my first journalism class
Sophomore year in high school is when I took my first journalism class and I loved it. We were able to visit the Chicago Tribune and see the process of printing out a daily newspaper. -
It was goodbye mom's passenger seat and hello license
I was the first person out of my friends to get my license. Therefore, they all got the honor of driving around in my grandma's 1999 white Intrigue. -
Senior year I joined the golf team
Senior year a bunch of my girlfriends decided to join the golf team. We surprisingly were a lot better than we had imagined. It was way out of my comfort zone to try something completely different, but it was without a doubt one of the funnest experiences I've tried. -
High School graduation
After parting from the many familiar faces, which I had been with for approximately 12 years, it was time for me to head to UW-Milwaukee. -
Move in day at UW-Milwaukee
I bawled like a baby and didn't let my mom leave until 8 hours after my scheduled move in. -
My brother was hit by a drunk driver
My older brother was hit by a drunk driver and his car went rolling over the highway. The drunk driver who hit him got away. Unfortunately my brother had a few drinks in his system, which caused him to not only deal with a totalled car, but suffer the legal consequences as well. -
I departed for a semester in Valladolid, Spain
I am double majoring in Spanish as well. Therefore, what better way to learn Spanish than to live in a Hispanic country. It was the most incredible experience. I was able to live with a Spanish family, attend a Spanish university, tutor English to young Spaniard girls and travel. -
Got my first car
When I returned from Spain I bought my first car, a 2012 Chevy Cruze. -
Landed my first internship
I received my first internship at WUWM- Lake Effect. -
I met Robin Roberts
On a trip to New York City we went to the filming of Good Morning America. I was able to meet John Stamos and Robin Roberts. I told Robin I was a journalism student and she said, "I wish you the best of luck with your future!"