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Birth
Camila Velloso born on July 26, 1996 in Brasilia, Brazil. -
Reflexes
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: 0-1 Month I developed reflexes such as looking and sucking. This is the time where I began to understand the environment around me. -
Trust vs Mistrust
Erikson's Trust vs Mistrust: Birth to 18 months One thing I remember vividly about my childhood was the attention I received from my parents. Whenever something bad happened, I would either cry and be comforted my my parents, or run to them to feel safe. Therefore, this is the time I learned that I could trust my caregivers. -
Primary Circular Reactions
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: 1-4 Months At 2 months, I began to smile at the voice of family members. Later, I began to grasp and suck on an empty plastic bottle that I would eventually take everywhere! I began to interpret information in the environment around me. -
Secondary Circular Reaction
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: 4-8 Months At 4 months, I began babbling. I also started to sit up and pick up my toys and put them in my mouth at around 6 months, especially my Fisher-Price Peek-a-blocks shape sorter. In addition, I could recognize when somebody was calling my name. The actions became repetative showing a more complex understanding of the environment. -
First Hair Cut
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage In May 1997, I got my fist haircut. I remember the salon had various kiddy seats, such as airplaines, cars, etc. I sat in the airplane. Having my parents there to comfort me, and getting a lolipop at the end of the haircut, made the experience all the more pleasurable. -
Coordination of Reactions
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: 8-12 Months I began to crawl at the age of 8 months. I said my first word at 9 months, Mama, and began to walk at the age of 11 months. This is the time when I started to explore my surroundings and was introduced to cause and effect. -
Tertiary Circular Reactions
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: 12-18 Months In this phase, I started drinking from my blue sippy cup, get food with my fingers (and sometimes utensils), developed my vocabulary, draw, dance, etc. Perhaps my fondest memory of this time was when I would push my older sister in a stroller that was meant for me! I would often imitate her actions, too! So much so, that I was potty trained (age 12 months) well before other children my age. -
Early Representational Thought
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: 18-24 Months Important events during this period include reading, learning songs and rhymes, and run around in the playground. I began to say identify myself as "me" and learn words like "please" and "thank you". I was also very social to visitors and strangers and loved to show off my talking skills. -
Preoperational Stage
Piaget's Preoperational Stage: 2+ years I was a great conversationist! The Portuguese saying, "falar pelos cotovelos", which essentially means speaking non-stop, represents what I was like in my childhood. I would also throw the best tea parties at my house, with guests including my sister, mom, and my favorite stuffed animals. This is where I would get all dressed up in my princess costume and tiara. I loved to play explorer in my back yard, using a wraping paper tube as a sword. -
Moved to Washington D.C.
Piaget's Preoperational Stage Although I wasn't aware of many things at the time, I understood the concept of moving to a different place. Because I hadn't developed an attachment to places yet, I welcomed the new experience. -
Vegetarianism
Erikson's Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt: 2-3 years During these ages, I would refuse to eat meat. Whenever it was on my plate, I would either not eat it or eat everything but the meat. -
Clothing Choice
Erikson's Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt I loved going shopping with my mother at Gymboree. My favorite clothing item to pick out was hair clips. -
First Day of School
Piaget's Presensorimotor Stage September of 1999 witnessed my first day of school. I wasn't even remotly interested in going. When we arrived, I didn't want to let go of my moms hand. When I finally did, my mom would sit outside the classroom reading a book until the end of class. -
Elementary School
Erikson's Industry vs Inferiority Elementary School was a great experience for me as I was definitely and extrovert. I made new friends and excelled academically. I began reading, writing, etc. My favorite subjects were Social Studies and English. -
Moved to Ottawa, Canada
Piaget's Preoperational Stage Moving from Washington D.C. to Ottawa was a completely different experience than moving from Brasilia to Washington D.C. I had developed some friendly relationships and was very attached to my home. However, when we arrived in Canada, my hesitations began to go away because I liked the city very much. -
Moved back to Brasilia, Brazil
Piaget's Preoperational Stage Again, this experience was very different from the last time I moved. I had developed even deeper relationships with people, some of which I maintain till today. It was hard to leave the things I loved about Canada behind. But at the same time, I was looking forward to being close to family again. -
Elementary School Graduation
Erikson's Industry vs Inferiority I graduated Elementary School! -
Pet
Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage I got my pet cat, Carey on September 21st, 2005. We found a pregnate cat on the street. She gave birth to 6 kittens. We kept 2, my grandma kept 2, and the other 2 were adopted. -
Moved to Los Angeles, CA
Erikson's Identity vs Role Confusion I was very comfortable studying at the American School of Brasilia and had great friendships. However, he prospect of going to Los Angeles was very persuasive and I was very excited to go there. -
7th Grade
Erikson's Identity vs Role Confusion Having recently arrived in Los Angles, I had troubles adapting to my new school. I was emotionally bullied and had to be removed from that school in the middle of the year. The school I attending for the rest of 7th grade, and then up to 10th grade, was great. The teachers and students were far more inviting and perceptive to my situation. -
Grand Prix 500 Indy Car Race
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage Living in Los Angeles, I was able to go to a car race! It was a thrilling experience. We enjoyed it so much, we also went for the next two years. In order to be able to ride in an actual race car with a professional driver before the race, you had to be 18+. Because I was only 13 at the time, I wasn't allowed to go. This was just one of many limitations and boundaries of my life. -
Adolescence
Erikson's Identity vs Role Confusion As a vegetarian and atheist, I was subject to the questioning of my beliefs. This caused me to reflect a lot on my identity and who I was. Because of this, I became a much more grounded person and solidified my beliefs. -
Northern California Trip
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage In 8th grade, my class went from Los Angeles to San Francisco on a trip of Northern California which lasted a week. Here, I learned to be more responsible and independent. -
8th Grade Graduation
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage I graduated as Salutatorian of my class. -
Cross-Country Trip
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage My family and I drove from Los Angeles, CA to New York City, NY for my grandfathers 70th birthday. In addition, we also drove to Ottawa, Canada to revisit friends and places from the time we lived there. This was a tremendous cultural experience, driving through 10+ states, going to museums, dining at different restaurants, attending concerts and plays, etc. -
15th Birthday Party
Erikson's Identity vs Confusion Being able to select almost every aspect of my 15th birthday party, the cake, flowers, menu, venue, etc., solidified my personal identity be showcasing my taste in things. This was also a great opportunity to to strengthen my social relationships. -
Parents 20th Wedding Anniversary
Erikson's Identity vs Confusion We celebrated my parents 20th wedding anniversary in Honolulu, Hawaii. Taking part in a beautiful vacation and ceremony to celebrate this milestone was extremely important because of the influence my parents have over me. Their model relationship is something I will strive to find for myself later in life. -
Moved back, again, to Brasilia, Brazil
Erikson's Identity vs Role Confusion This was perhaps the harderst move for me emotionally. Being in the middle of my High School years, very socially adapted, and doing very well academically, moving back was something I didn't want to do. When arriving back to Brasilia, it became an introvert. I never wanted to leave the house or go out with old friends. Slowly, I began to open myself up and am currently doing much better. However, I am not fond of the city itself and can't wait to move again -
11th Grade
Erikson's Identity vs Role Confusion Last year, having moved back to Brazil, I began 11th grade in an international school here in Brasilia. It was not the American School, whcih I previously attended, which made me feel skeptical and honsetly, afraid. It was rough in the begining but having my sister at the same school, who would often spend lunchime with me, as moral support was reassuring. -
Graduation
Erikson's Identity vs Role Confusion I have completed my High School education and received my diploma. According to Erikson, success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, which is what I will do in college and the course I choose to pursue. -
Senior Year
Erikson's Idenity vs Role Confusion Having settled in, I am enjoying senior year. I am in an international class, with peers from all over the countries all over the world like Sweden, Slovakia, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Sudan, and Italy. Culture is, therefore, a huge part of my life. Practically everyday I learn something new about other people's background and culture. -
Driving
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage I will learn how to drive in the summer of 2014 after the stress of completing high school is over. This will be a noteable achievement in the formation of my identity as it reinforces my independence. -
Volunteering at Animal Shelter
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage During my year off, I will continue volunteering at an animal shelter. I go every school week anf vow to continue doing so even after school is over. This is an extremely important part of my life as helping animals and promoting their well-being is essencial to my campaign as an animal rights activist. -
College
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage After taking a year off, I would attend college, hopefully in the U.S. -
Relationship
Erikson's Intimacy vs Isolation Because I've had a pretty good sense of who I am throughout my life, I would say that around this time I would be able to form an commited relationship. -
Garduate College
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage At this point in time, I will graduate college with a possible degree in Political Science or International Relations. -
Job
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage At this stage in my life, I would hope to get a job following graduating university. This will reinforce my transition into adulthood and perhaps be the beginning of financial independence. -
Live Alone
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage I will move out of my parents home if financially capable, reinforcing my transition into adulthood. -
Profession
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage Undecided on what I want to become, I hope that around this time I will be able to settle on a professsion that I love. -
Exercise and Diet
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage I will, as I have always, continue to take exercise seriously. I also hope that by the time I am 30 I will be able to be a full vegan. I am sentient that exercise and diet are important factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and are key for longetivity. -
Relationship
Erikson's Intimacy vs Isolation Although I do not strongly believe in the institution of marriage, I would hope that around this time I would have found someone who has a similar outlook and prospects on life as I do, and that we can form a solid relationship that will prove long lasting -
Marriage
Erikson's Intimacy vs Isolation Since I am not the kind of person that imagines a formal wedding, I would have a commitment cerimony on the beach of some remote island with a handful of close family. -
Buy A House
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage I will have saved enough money to put a downpayment on a house and will hopefully become a property owner. This is an important event because it reinforces responsibility. -
Children
Erikson's Generativity vs Stagnation As I am not interested in the institution of marriage, I am also unsure of whether or not I will want biological children. I would, however, if ever I wanted to start a family, venture adoption. I feel this would be a positive contribution to society and is something I have always admired. -
40's
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage In my 40's I hope to achieve the best professional position in the career I am in. I would also love to teach at a university. -
Grey Hair
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage Hopefully, I will only begin to have grey hair's in my 40's. This is a significant event as it is the begining of middle adulthood. -
Menopause
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage I will reach menopause in my 50's. This is another milestone that indicates a transition into late adulthood. -
Leisure Activities
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage I hope that in my 60's I will be able either retire or reduce the amount of time I work in order to enjoy leisure activities such as watching movies and reading. -
Buy a Vacation Home
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage Close to retirement, I would like to buy a vacation home where, after retirement, I could stay for a few months at a time. I would love a beachfront property or ocean view property. This place would be great to reflect on my life and feel content. -
Retirement
Erikson's Integrity vs Despair At around the age of 65, I plan to retire. I will, however, only retire when I have reached a sense of fulfillment of my career. Then, I will be able to move forward into the next stage of enjoying life without work. -
Volunteer at non-profit organization
Erikson's Integrity vs Despair I plan to volunteer at a non-profit organization after I retire as to not work long hours but still be able to contribute to society. I would like to work in an organization that helps animals primarily but would also love to help children. -
Travel
Erikson's Integrity vs Despair After retirement, I will travel with my partner all over the world throughout the course of many years and check things off my bucket list with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. -
Death
Erikson's Integrity vs Despair I will die of old age with no regrets and a sense of a complete and happy life.
