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First entered daycare
Psychosocial: As I had 2 full-time working parents, I had to go into daycare. -
Birth
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Crawling for the 1st time
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Spoke 1st word
Cognitive: Around 11 months, I said my first word, "mama." -
Took 1st steps
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1st stitches
Biosocial: I was fooling around and running on a ferry. I ran into a doorframe and needed 5 stitches on my forehead. -
Read 1st book
Cognitive: With having older siblings, I was continously listening to stories. At around 4 1/2 years old, I read one of my favorite books on my own called "Go, Dog, Go." -
Joined 1st sport groups
Psychosocial: I got involved in the town's soccer league and joined a dance class at a local dance studio. -
Learned to ride a bike
Biosocial: After several attempts and many falls, I didn't give up and finally did it on my own! -
Baby sister was born
Psychosocial: For almost 8 years I was the baby of the family until the arrival of my baby sister. Boy was I excited! -
Increased Running Ability
Biosocial: I was at my grandma's and was bored. My grandpa told me to run around the backyard garden 100 times and I did! -
Lead in 5th grade play
Cognitive: Throughout school I was an avid reader and in my 5th grade class we read the book "Witch of Blackbird Pond," and then did the play. I had one of the lead roles in the play and loved it! -
Move to New York
Entering into 7th grade, I moved from Connecticut to New York. Even though I was sad leaving my friends, I was excited about this new adventure! -
Growth Spurt began
For years, I was very petite and short, and my family always figured I would stay like that. But to everyone's surprise, in 9th grade, I began to shoot up, and I ended up growing several inches that year. -
Move to Michigan
Halfway through my sophomore year of high school, I found out I had to move to Michigan. Compared to the move in middle school, I was devestated by this announcment, as it is much more difficult to move in high school. -
ACT test
The pressure was on when taking this test because it would determine where I would go to college. -
College Acceptance letter
I got accepted to Michigan State University which was where I really wanted to go! -
High School Graduation
I graduated with honors from Novi High School! -
Beginning of College Career
First day of classes at MSU! -
Crew Club
In order to stay in shape my first year of college, I decided to try a new sport and joined the crew club at MSU. -
Moved back home
Since I had just graduated and was doing an unapid internship for teaching, my parents supported me and allowed me to move back home for the year. It was a tough transition at first, but they were understanding. -
1st Day on the Job
My first day as a registered occupational therapist! -
Wedding Day
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1st Child is born
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2nd child is born
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Beginning of Menopause
The inevitable event in a woman's life has begun to show its evil signs. -
Retirement
After a fulfilling career I have decided to retire with my husband in South Carolina, right by the ocean. -
Begin Volunteer Work
In order to stay active I become involved in the community by volunteering at the library and hospital. -
First Grandchild
My goodness time flies...already a Grandma and loving it! -
Death
After a fulfilling life, the time has come for me to leave this Earth, leaving my loved ones behind. I died of a stroke in my sleep.