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(First Two Years Biosocial Development) Birthday
I was born Sept.12 at Providence Hospital in Southfield MI, and the first child to parents Michael and Sandra. -
(First Two Years Biosocial Development) -First Steps
According to my parents, almost at exactly 1 year of age I began walking. This is a biosocial event involving expressed motor skills, walking. -
(First Two Years Cognitive Development) -First Words
Around 14 months of age was when i began speaking a few words. First being "dadda" and mom. Early speech and first words fall under early cognitive development. -
(Early Childhood Psychosocial Development) -Birth of baby brother Derek
This was a turning point in my life, where I learned to care for someone else rather than myself, and developed a strong family bond. -
(Early Childhood Psychosocial Development) -Kindergarten
KIndergarten was a hard time for me emotionally. Getting adjusted to seperation from home and parents was hard, and found adapting to the social environment difficult, while in addition gaining communication skills. -
(Early Childhood Cognitive Development) -1st extracurricular activity, karate
This was my first activity i participated in, in a formal group setting outside of school. Karate taught me skills in dicipline, and a place that helped build my self-esteem. -
(Early Childhood Cognitive Development ) - academics
Around this time was when I picked up interests in sciences, and other academic areas such as reading. I remember struggling to keep up with the other kids in reading group so i made extra effort in reading books to improve my reading capability with other students. -
(MiddleChildhood Biosocial Development) - Growth spurt
By the time i entered the 4th grade I developed noticable physical changes relating to my height. I remember being excited that I finally caught up to my classmates and no longer would i be a shrimp! -
(Middle Childhood Psychosocial Development) -New school district
During this period my family and I moved to Livonia, entering a new school district for my brother and I. This move was actually a really easy transition for me, and considered the best times of my life where i went on to build great friendships, while adjusting to a new environment. -
(Adolescence Biosocial Development) - Puberty
Around the middle school era like most, is where puberty began in my life. -
(Adolescence Psychosocial Development) - Move to new school.
In the middle of the school year in 8th grade, and final year of middle school i had a very tramatic time moving. It was difficult adjusting to a new social environment in which i knew absoultely no one and had to rebuild and leave behind old friendships. During this time I had my first experience with depression. -
(Adolescence Psychosocial Development) -First Love
This period was when I met and started dating my first girlfriend, and soon-to-be first love, which we'd spend the next four years together throughout high school. -
(Adolescence Cognitive Developmet) First Job: McDonalds
This was my first job, and an inside look into the "adult world" where i learned skills that are valued in the work place, as well as developing strong personal bonds with employees. -
(Early Adulthood Psychosocial Development) High School Graduation , Class of 2012
High school graduation was a memorable event for me, and an emotional turning point, realizing i'm entering the adult world. -
(Early Adulthood Cognitive Development) 2nd Job : KBS - Kohls
I picked up an additional second job at this time to help save up for college in the upcoming year. During this time I picked up on skills such as responsibility and money management. -
(Early Adulthood Cognitive/Psychosocial Development) 3rd Job: Outback Steakhouse
This was my first job I actually enjoyed, while developing skills in the kitchen cooking and also social skills with co-workers. On top of working full time, I went to school full time, teaching me responsibility, as well as time, and money management skills important in becoming an adult. -
(Early Adulthood Cognitive Development) Freshman Year of College
This was the start of my college education, where I found my interest in sciences and found my major which is dietetics. -
(Early Adulthood Cognitive Development) - College transfer
By this time I hope to transfer to Eastern Michigan Univeristy, where I will enroll as a dietetic major, and continue in science courses and nutrition. -
(Adulthood Psychosocial Development) - First Professional Job
By this time i will be fresh out of college in hopes of landing my first job as a registered dietitian. -
(Adulthood Cognitive Development) Continuing Education
I've considered in the future of continuing my education after i recieve my bachelors degree, and land my first job, to hopefully open new career opportunitites. -
(Adulthood Psychosocial Development) - Marriage
By this time I hope to get married to the woman of my dreams. -
(Adulthood Psychosocial Development) - 1st child
After a year of marriage, I hope to start a family, and begin parenthood. -
(Late Adulthood Biosocial Development) - Death
By this time my body will probably be disfunctional, and sad to look at, therefor i'm fine with dying.
