The Life of Emily Mitchell

By e.mitche

  • I'm Born!

    I was born in Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids.
  • September 11 Attacks (9/11)

    September 11 Attacks (9/11)

    Two hijacked planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.
  • Hurricane Katrina

    Hurricane Katrina

    A large and destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that caused over 1,800 fatalities and $125 billion in damage. Impacted the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas.
  • Barack Obama Elected President

    Barack Obama Elected President

    Barack Obama is elected the 44th president, and is the first African-American president of the United States.
  • First Time Skiing

    First Time Skiing

    I got my first ski lessons on a family ski trip.
  • Learned to Water Ski

    Learned to Water Ski

    I learned how to ski at my uncle's cottage on Wolf Lake.
  • Kissed a Sea Lion

    Kissed a Sea Lion

    I kissed a sea lion on the lips at Sea World, it was supposed to be on the cheek but I broke the rules for a good picture.
  • First Ebola Case in Michigan

    First Ebola Case in Michigan

  • Got My First Car

    Got My First Car

    Bought a 2000 VW Beetle. Her name is Edna and I still drive her today.
  • Trip to Paris

    Trip to Paris

    My family took a 2 week long trip to celebrate my graduation. We went to England, France, Monaco, Morocco, and Spain.
  • First COVID-19 Case in China

    First COVID-19 Case in China

    A 55-year-old individual from Hubei province in China is traced back to have been the first person who contracted COVID-19.