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Conceived
Conceived on parents vacation -
Born
Born at Kiambu Hospital in Nairobi Kenya -
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First Two Years
Biosocial: My body size is growing rapidly. My motor skilss are developing, am a very explorative baby. My brain is almost compeletly grown too. Am starting to move around alot, at 14 months i took my first step. Immunizations are up to date.
Cognitive: I am learning to speak. I begin with saying words that sound like daddadada which then evilve to single syllable words "dada"
Psychosocial: I have developed emotions and social bonds with my family, i was extremely attached to my Mother. -
Baptism
I got baptised at my parents church and announciation of my God parents. Psychosocial -
First Words
Pronounced my first words "dada". Cognitive and Biosocial -
First few steps
At 14 months i took my first steps. Cognitive and Biosocial -
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The Play Years
Biosocial: Still growing but much slower. My parents need to watch over me to avoid accidents and injuries.
Cognitive: I knw more words now and can demonstrate grammatical knowledge.
Psychosocial: Some kids in school were mean to me by calling me a dwarf because am short, my parents ensure me that am perfect and am still growing. I am re-assured. I can regulate my emotions. Gender identity concepts start to develop too. -
Pre-school
Enrolled in pre-school. Couldn't wait to go home. -
Kindergarten
Started kindergarten, by now i had gotten used to been away from home. -
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Middle Childhood
Biosocial: Am growing but even more slowly. My brain is starting to have faster reactions and more intelligence. Am not very active, i like to read animal story books.
Cognitive: I have mastered the basic vocabulary of the Swahili language ( my native language). My information processing and memory concepts have grown. I excel in school classes.
Psychosocial: Friends are becoming important and the fear of rejection sets in. Friends i still have today were formed. -
New Brother
My little was born. -
Bike Ride
Got my first bike for christmas and my dad taught me how to ride one for the first time. Fell four times. Biosocial -
Elementary School
New experience, started Elementary school. Cognitive and Psychosocial -
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Adolescence
Biosocial: I leave middle school and move on to high school, i transition fairly well, i also form new friends. Puberty in full effect and a growth spurt happens. It is very important to still take care of myself and eat healthy.
Cognitive: I am starting to think differently, now using logic. Higher achievements are starting to improve my learning.
Psychosocial: The search for my identity is developing from experiences.I begin a friendship that evolved into a relationship (first love). -
Middle School
Started middle school. Psychosocial -
New Sister
New member of the family, my little sister is born -
High School
New experience, started high school in a boarding school. Cognitive and Psychosocial. -
Love
First love, new, exciting and confusing time in my life. Psychosocial -
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Emerging Adulthood
Biosocial: My body needs to keep up wit good nutrition and healthy habits. I also need to get used to my newly acquired freedom.
Cognitive: College approaches and i develop more communication and practical skills.
Psychosocial: My identity is achieved and stronger than ever. Intentions of starting more relationships come about. -
Graduation
High School graduation. Cognitive -
Employed
First job, I was now employed for the first time. I worked for a taxation company. Cognitive -
U.S.A
Moved to U.S.A from Nairobi Kenya, culture shock and saw snow for the first time. -
Started College
Started college at oakland community college -
Graduation
College graduation. Finally a profession as a nurse(LPN). Cognitive and Psychosocial -
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Adulthood
Biosocial: My body is starting to really age and my brain is slowing down. My estrogen levels drop and i can potentially start menopause.
Cognitive: I have learned about how to take care of myself; waht it really means to be an adult. There are a lot of gains and losses that happen. Some of my abilities will increase and decline within these ages.
Psychosocial: I have landed a job in the field of which i went to school for. I'm starting to depend on all of my peers. -
First House
Buy my first house. Hopely in the next two years, i would be able to own a home. -
Midlife Crisis
Experiencing mid-life crisis at 50 years old. Psychosocial -
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Late Adulthood
Biosocial: Parts of my body are starting to really wear down. My immune system is also starting to decline.I begin participating in extracurricular activities with my children and grandchildren.
Cognitive: I am retired, so i don't work, but i try to maintain my activity level so old age doesn't affect my memory and or physical level. Dementia could possibly occur.
Psychosocial: Family and friends are very suppotive and helpful through difficult times. -
Menopause
A stage in life that us women dread is finally here. Biosocial -
Retirement
I finally get to retire. No more working. Psychosocial -
Hospice
Checked into a nursing home and now this is my living arrangement. My whole family visits me frequently. Psychosocial. -
The End
The end. I can potentially live up to the age of 85 years