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My Birthday
On February 25,2004, my mom gave birth to me in Resurrection Hosptital in Chicago -
My first vacation trip
I went for my first trip when I was about 1 or 2 years old. My mom, her friend, and I went to Florida. One attribute that I showed on this vacation was my curiosity and adventurous personality. I wanted to explore everything and would not sit in one place according to my mom. -
My parents divorce
My parents divorced when I was a year old. For me, this meant 2 homes and constantly going from one house to another. -
The beginning of my horse "addiction"
This was one of the 1st times that I remember being around horses.I was about 3yrs.My parents took me along for a bike ride which was about 15 miles.We ended up at a stable.They offer pony rides and my parents took me for a pony ride.I remember being very happy and not wanting to get off.I also remember begging my dad to make the pony trot when no one was watching.From that day, I begged my parents to take me every week.This shows the devolopment of my attribute, passionate. -
My first trip to Poland
I was about 3yrs old. I don't remember much about this trip. I remember being excited to fly a plane for the 1st time. I also got to see a lot more of my family as most of them live in Poland. -
Sailing with my dad
When I was about 6, my dad and his friend bought a sail boat. We had many fun memories on it. We would sail into the middle of michigan and not see anything but water. We would fish and swim. I would jump off into the lake and hold onto a rope attached to the boat so I would'nt drift away. We eventually had to sell the boat but it was really fun while it lasted. -
Had a really fun skiing trip
When I was 8 years old, my dad and I went for an overnight skiing trip. It was so fun. We had to wake up at 4am to get to the ski shuttle bus and we went with my dads friends. That trip, I really improved my skiing skills. It was one of my favorite trips with my dad. -
My first communion
It was one of the 1st times that I had to really dress up in fancy and formal clothing. I remember feeling very happy and exited because my older sister did my hair and my makeup. It made me feel really confident and pretty. -
My 1st overnight camp
I was around 9 years old when my mom sent me to an overnight summer camp for about a week and a half. Once we got to the camp location(Wisconsin), I spotted my bestfriend from polish school, Julia. The camp was really fun. We did hiking,zip lining, swimming,etc. One night at camp, we participated in something called zielona noc. Its a polish camp tradition where you play pranks on other cabins and do things like smear toothpaste on peoples door handles. -
Learning how to windsurf
When my dad was growing up, he would spend most of his days windsurfing. When he was about 17yrs old, he was reserve champion in windsurfing in all of Poland. When I was about 10 years old, he began teaching me how to windsurf. I am a very athletic person so I was very exited about learning how to do a sport my dad talks about constantly. -
First touchscreen phone
At the beginning of 5th grade, I finally got my 1st touchscreen phone. Until 5th grade, I always had old flip phones which worked really well but they did not have games and did not take good pictures. The phone I had before getting my touchscreen phone had oregon trail but that was about it. I was really happy to finally get a phone like everyone else of my friends and family. -
Found a dog in Poland
In the summer of 2017, I was in Poland for 2 and 1/2 months. During my stay there, I found a dog running around my grandma's forest house. I took her in and cared for her. She was really skinny and was in a pretty bad condition. Under all the matts and dirt, she was a very pretty and nice dog. She must have been horribly abused as she was really timid. I ended up bringing her to America. I had to work very hard to get my parents to let me. This was one of the best decisions I made in my life. -
1st Big Investment
I gathered enough money to finally buy myself a saddle. It was my first big investment but I am very glad I made it. -
Began working with Faro
I began working with Faro, a 10yr old stallion.His owner needed someone to work with and care for Faro and that is what I did.I could come whenever I wanted and I did'nt have to pay.This was an amazing opportunity for me because one big barrier that was preventing me from getting better was money.The equestrian business is not cheap.I was thankful for what my parents were able to give me but it wasn't enough for me to truly improve and get somewhere.Faro and I still work togother. -
Beginning of my distance running journey
Sometime in August, I went to my first highschool cross country practice. I remember feeling very nervous and shy as there were so many older kids and I didn't really know anybody. I am so glad I signed up for cross country. It gave me something to look forward to after school everyday and helped me make friends which i am not very good at. I found my other passion. Cross country and track and field has helped me get to know another side of me which I never knew existed. -
Changed stables
In august 2018,I started regularly going to a different stable called Pistakee Bay Stable.My previous stable was holding me at one level and not really pushing me forward.I felt like I was stuck in one spot. At my new stable, my trainer did the opposite.In the beginning,I remember that my trainer really pushed against my comfort zone and helped me break my fear of jumping higher jumps and helped me become a much better rider and taught me a lot of things about horses and the equestrian business. -
1st day of highschool
I was so exited to finally go to a different school and start over with different people and scenery. I remember being shocked at how many people there was at Taft. I remember having trouble finding my classes and having to ask people to help me find my next class. This was a very exiting day for me. This shows my attribute of welcoming change and looking forward to new experiences. -
Began competing in horse shows
I finally got the chance to start competing in real horse shows. I've never really had the chance to do so because they are expensive. I began collecting money for horse shows so I could finally participate. -
Learned how to drive a horse carriage
At my new stable, I got to do many new/different things with horses. I learned how to drive a horse carriage which was really new to me. This shows my attribute of being willing to try new things. -
Corona
Sometime in march corona stopped all of us from being able to physically go to school. It prevented us from competing in our highschool sports and many other activities. This gave me a chance to spend much more time than usual with my family. In result, I am closer now with my family and friends than I ever have before.
